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The optionally available electronically controlled sport air suspension underscores the sporty genes of the SQ6 e-tron. Pictures Videos Drive type All-wheel drive Number of electric motors front axle / rear axle 1 / 1 Electrical torque output front / rear in Nm (lb-ft) 275 / 580 (202.8 / 427.8) Battery type / Gross / net battery capacity in kWh Lithium-Ion / 100 / 94.9 Top speed in km/h (mph) 230 (142.9) (governed) electrical acceleration, 0-100 km/h (62.1 mph) in s 4,4 Electrical range, combined in km (mi) 562 - 598 (349.2 - 371.6) Electric power consumption, combined in kWh/100 km (62.1 mi) 18.5 - 17.5 CO₂ emissions, combined in g/km (g/mi) 0 CO₂ class A Unladen weight without driver / with driver / gross weight limit in kg (lb) 2350 / 2425 / 2965 (5180.9 / 5346.2 / 6536.7)

With 471 kW (640 PS) and 850 Nm of torque, the RS Q8 performance is the ideal companion on the winding country roads of Spain and the ParcMotor Castellolí The suspension components secure the RS Q8 performance the title of record holder on the Nordschleife and also ensure first-class driving pleasure off the racetrack Chassis developer Roland Waschkau: "The RS Q8 performance perfectly combines suitability for everyday use and sporty attributes" The sun is already hovering over the Mediterranean, the temperature is in double digits, and the conditions are almost ideal. We meet Roland Waschkau, responsible for the chassis development of the RS Q8 performance, in front of the hotel in Sitges. He points to the most powerful production vehicle with a combustion engine in Audi's history. His enthusiasm for the car is written all over his face. "The RS Q8 performance combines everyday practicality and sporty attributes like no other vehicle," enthuses the developer. The new performance version of the RS Q8 is the highest configuration level of its model series.

The new Audi A5 rolls off the production line with dynamically tuned steel suspension as standard. Alternatively, S sports suspension (standard on the Audi S5 ) and S sports suspension with electronic damper control are also available. Both optional variants lower the body by 20 millimeters. The optional adaptive S sports suspension with damper control offers a significantly wider spread between the individual driving modes that can be selected via the Audi drive select dynamic handling system. The dynamic mode is noticeably firmer and more dynamically tuned, while the comfort mode offers more reserves for a relaxed drive. New operating concept with two interior displays On entering the car, the new displays immediately catch the eye: the 11.9-inch Audi virtual cockpit and the 14.5-inch Audi MMI panoramic display in a curved design. Optionally, the 10.9-inch MMI passenger display complements the Digital Stage. Outstanding ergonomics and simple, driver-centered operation were key elements in the development of this concept. The curved panoramic display is designed so that it can be reached and operated effortlessly. The new Audi A5 models feature the Audi assistant, a voice assistant that understands natural language and also learns independently. The driver activates the assistant via the voice command "Hey Audi" or via a button on the steering wheel. This can be used to execute various vehicle functions, start navigation, or request general knowledge. If the Audi assistant cannot answer the question, the AI-chatbot ChatGPT, provided via Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service, is used, which accesses millions of data records and provides answers.

As a result, the Audi A5 offers precise, effortless, and largely neutral handling, which can be discernibly adjusted in the range between comfort and sportiness when choosing the optional suspension with adaptive dampers up to a dynamic, i.e., slightly oversteering configuration. Overall, the new Audi A5 achieves a noticeable increase in comfort thanks to its optimized suspension and steering setup. The larger tires, which roll more smoothly than their predecessors, contribute to this. Sporty suspension setup The new Audi A5 rolls off the production line with a dynamically tuned steel suspension as standard. Alternatively, an S sports suspension (standard on the Audi S5) and an S sports suspension with electronic damper control are available. Both optional variants lower the ride height by 20 millimeters. In the case of the optional suspension with adaptive damper control, the even more pronounced spread between comfort and sport mode compared to previously is emphasized. The Audi A5 achieves the goal of neutral to slightly oversteering handling with several detail improvements – the perfect combination of agility and safety. This includes optimized damper tuning, which ensures rapid build-up of lateral force on the rear axle and the modified roll distribution. Camber has been increased on the front axle, and the subframe bushings have been adjusted on the rear axle to increase yaw damping and minimize the delay in the build-up of lateral force between the front and rear axles. Stiffer control arms on the rear axle of the two sports suspensions further reduce phase distortion and thus increase precision.

He puts the requirements for a high-performance sports car suitable for everyday driving in this way: “In the Le Mans quattro, you can drive record laps on the track just as easily as you can parallel park in front of the hairdresser’s. That made it quite a challenge for us.” The technical basis of the Le Mans quattro was the Lamborghini Gallardo. The Le Mans quattro marked several technological milestones, such as LED headlights, the carbon fiber Audi Space Frame, the digital cockpit display, and Audi magnetic ride adaptive suspension. An absolute highlight was the double-turbocharged 5.0-liter V10 with gasoline direct injection. It had an output of 610 PS and a maximum torque of 750 Nm, making it a real automotive heavyweight. World premiere of the first Audi R8 in 2006 The first generation of the Audi R8 celebrated its world premiere at the 2006 Paris Motor Show, where its resemblance to the Le Mans quattro was almost perfect. However, there were some technical differences to the concept car. The first-generation production car used a 4.2-liter V8 FSI mid-engine mounted behind the passenger compartment. The engine had an output of 420 PS (later: 430 PS), and except for using dry sump lubrication, which is more suitable for the racetrack, it was almost identical to the engine from the then-current Audi RS 4 (B7). Later, a V10 variant with a maximum output of 570 PS was added, which used the 5.2-liter aspirated engine from the Group’s sister model, the Lamborghini Gallardo. For the suspension, Audi used the then-new Audi magnetic ride, which allows the driver to tighten the shock absorbers at the push of a button. The shock absorbers use a synthetic hydrocarbon oil containing microscopic magnetic particles in the pistons. When the magnetic coils are activated – which was the case in sport mode – the particles in the piston chambers align themselves perpendicular to the oil’s direction of flow, obstructing the flow.

The most important facts about the new Audi A5 Positioning First combustion-engine vehicle series with a new name Fascinating design language with sporty design and premium proportions New interior creates an individually tailored display landscape and generous sense of space New operating concept increases interaction with the vehicle A5 offers a personal connectivity experience The A5 family has the first Audi models to be equipped with Premium Platform Combustion (PPC) A5/S5 Sedan and A5/S5 Avant position themselves in the upper mid-size segment: vehicle dimensions increase in length and width New electronic architecture E3 1.2 with new hardware and software for the A5 family Expanded standard equipment and optional highlights Digital lighting technologies make the A5 ready for the future of car-to-x communication Further developed MHEV plus technology in TDI/S models ensures more efficient drivetrains and enables partially electric driving as well as electric parking and maneuvering Optimized driving characteristics increase driving enjoyment and provide a sporty, comfortable, precise, and effortless Audi driving experience Innovations in the suspension, steering, and body emphasize the sportiness of the Audi mid-range model Exterior design and bodywork Sporty premium proportions: new sedan concept with large rear hatch and enhanced Avant design Flat Audi front with horizontal honeycomb grille and very slim headlights Progressive, clean bumper with aerodynamically

In addition to a permanent-magnet synchronous motor (PSM) on the front axle with a reinforced driveshaft and an output of 252 kW (342 PS), the electric Gran Turismo features a newly developed PSM on the rear axle with an output of 415 kW (564 PS).The increased copper density of the special hairpin winding in the electric motors’ stator maximizes current conduction. Moreover, the rotor in the electric motor at the rear is more compact and lighter. Overall, Audi has reduced the weight of the electric motor on the rear axle by ten kilos. What’s more, both electric motors have power reserves for dynamic driving situations. Launch Control can briefly use resources from the HV battery and the electric motors for an output of up to 680 kW / 925 PS (combined power consumption: 20.8–18.7 kWh / 100 km; combined CO₂ emissions: 0 g/km; CO₂ class: A). Moreover, the front axle features modified power electronics with a revised pulse inverter, enabling higher discharge currents of up to 600 amps – 300 amps more than in the other variants, the Audi S e-tron GT and the Audi RS e-tron GT. The rear axle also operates at 600 amps. Audi has increased braking recuperation to 400 kW. The maximum deceleration value is 4.5 m/s2. Up to this value, the car relies solely on recuperation. Coasting recuperation was increased to 0.6 m/s2 and 1.3 m/s2 (previously 0.3 and 0.6). In this way, Audi has widened the spread between the dynamic one-pedal feel and efficient coasting. “This allows us to increase efficiency while responding to what our customers want.

The front is dominated by the wide and significantly flatter Singleframe with a three-dimensional honeycomb structure – the S5 has larger honeycombs and L-shaped inserts. Together with the slim and precisely drawn headlights, it shapes the face of the vehicle, giving it a striking and focused expression. The strong rake of the front section creates the appearance of very short overhangs. Three-dimensionally modeled air curtains arranged under the headlights give the bumper a powerful and sporty appearance. With the S line exterior package and on the S5, they are accentuated further by a wide intake duct in a contrasting color. Distinctive grooves in the hood, termed “Spooncuts”, emphasize the sporty character. The hood is flush with the front end, thanks to the “Softnose” integrated into the bumper. This allows a greater distance between the hood and the Singleframe and, therefore, a visually lower, more dynamic face. The sculptural geometry in the transition to the light strip under the rear window visually emphasizes the width of the new Audi A5 with light and shadow effects. This gives the new Audi A5 Avant a decidedly more dynamic character. On both body styles, the shape of the side windows reinforces the sporty, elongated appearance of the silhouette. The pronounced blisters above the front and rear wheels are reminiscent of the Audi Ur-quattro and are a core element of the Audi design DNA.