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The consistently sporty suspension tuning is a basic requirement for the outstanding driving characteristics of the RS Q3** and RS Q3 Sportback**. The standard RS sport suspension lowers the body of the high-performance sports car by 10 millimeters (0.4 in) as compared to the Audi Q3** and Audi Q3 Sportback**. At the front axle with its McPherson design featuring lower wishbones, the track width is 1,590 millimeters (5.22 ft). At the rear axle, the four-link design provides a track width of 1,583 millimeters (5.19 ft). The dynamic handling system Audi drive select influences not only the suspension, but also the quattro drive, the steering, the S tronic, the engine characteristics, and the sound. Depending on the selected equipment variant, there is a choice of five or six modes: comfort, auto, dynamic, efficiency and individual or, as an alternative to the individual mode, two new RS modes, RS1 and RS2. Via the MMI touch display, the driver can adjust and save the two RS modes individually. Simply pressing the new “RS MODE” steering wheel button provides rapid access to the two new modes and allows the driver to switch between modes. The perfect setting: the RS sport suspension plus with controlled dampers The new RS Q3** and RS Q3 Sportback** are optionally available with RS sport suspension plus with Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC) adaptive damper control. Here, an electrically actuated proportional valve regulates the flow of oil into the damper pistons. Sensors measure the structural movements of the body, and the RS-specifically tuned dampers then adjust accordingly to the road surface conditions and driving situation. The suspension provides the optimum damping force for each damper within milliseconds – low for hard bumps; high to brace the body during fast cornering or when braking. The upshot is enhanced dynamics, precise stability, and agile handling coupled with even greater comfort.

The optionally available electronically controlled sport air suspension underscores the sporty genes of the SQ6 e-tron. Images 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) 560 - 597 (348.0 - 371.0) Electric power consumption, combined in kWh/100 km (62.1 mi) 18.6 - 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)

The front axle of the compact electric SUVs is designed in the classic McPherson construction method, the steering is located underneath at the front. A compact five-link design featuring similarities with the rear axle of the large Audi models works at the rear. As with the front axle, it is mounted on a subframe. Several parts of the suspension are made of lightweight aluminum. The track widths are 1,587 millimeters at the front and 1,565 millimeters at the rear. Large wheels: 19- to 21-inch with mixed-sized tires The Audi Q4 e-tron and Q4 Sportback e-tron are well-grounded – their wheels comprise eleven versions ranging in size from 19 to 21 inches. Apart from the basic version, these are aluminum wheels, and each size includes especially aerodynamic designs. In the 20-inch category, two wheels come from Audi Sport GmbH, which provides all four in the 21-inch class. One of them comes in a matte bronze finish, another in platin gray. The third is an Aero wheel, which is largely covered with black plastic inlays. All motor line-ups drive off the assembly line with a mix of tires, which further enhances stability and the sporty character. The front tires are 235 millimeters wide throughout, the rear tires 255 millimeters, while the cross sections differ depending on the rim size. All tires are optimized for rolling resistance, the 21-inch class includes a decidedly sporty tire variant for the Sportback. Mounted behind the large wheels are powerful brakes. Depending on motor output, the disks on the front wheels measure between 330 and 358 millimeters (13.0–14.1 in) in diameter; there are extra-low-wear, low-maintenance drum brakes on the rear wheels. The drums reduce the risk of corrosion. This is because in a purely electric drive the wheel brakes are used only rarely in everyday driving – most decelerations are performed by the electric motor in the rear, which converts kinetic energy to electrical energy in the process.

Responsive around tight curves, composed on the highway and robust off-road: The suspension of the new RS Q8 also combines the best characteristics from various worlds. The five-link construction at the front and rear axles handle longitudinal and lateral forces separately. The linkages and the subframes are made largely of aluminum. The large SUV coupé has a track width of 1,692 millimeters (5.55 ft) up front and 1,696 millimeters (5.56 ft) at the rear. With variable ground clearance, short overhangs, quattro permanent all-wheel drive and the hill descent control, the new Audi RS Q8 can carry on calmly and confidently when paved roads end. The standard adaptive air suspension sport with controlled damping means it is equally at home on the racetrack or an off-road trail. Its RS-specific damper tuning allows for a particularly broad spread between a setup biased toward comfort and a particularly sporty setup. The air suspension can be adjusted to various modes with the Audi drive select dynamic handling system, varying the ride height of the body by up to 90 mm (3.5 in) depending on the driving situation and the driver’s wishes. Up to a speed of 30 km/h (18.6 mph), the driver can increase the ground clearance by up to 50 mm (2.0 in). As the speed increases, the suspension automatically lowers the body gradually. This reduces the drag and serves the purpose of increasing the dynamic handling. Above 160 km/h (99.4 mph) or if the driver selects the dynamic mode in Audi drive select, the vehicle is lowered by 40 mm (1.6 in) compared to its normal position. When the car is parked, the system can also lower the loading level by 65 mm (2.6 in) relative to the normal level. If the driver chooses off-road mode in Audi drive select, the electronic stabilization control automatically switches to stability, traction and braking control modes that are optimized for off-road driving. The standard hill descent control system is also activated.

The suspension of the new Audi R8 also makes use of motorsport technologies. Aluminum double wishbones guide all four wheels. The set-up varies depending on the engine variant. The springs and dampers are more taut in the top-of-the-line version. The regulated damping system Audi magnetic ride is available upon request for both the basic and performance variants of the R8. The system adapts the mode of operation of the shock absorbers to the road profile and the driver’s style continuously and at millisecond intervals for each individual wheel. A synthetic oil in the pistons of the shock absorbers has very small magnetic particles embedded in it. When a voltage is applied to a coil, a magnetic field is generated in which the particles align themselves transverse to the direction of flow. They thereby restrict the flow of oil through the piston channels. In connection with the Audi magnetic ride and the performance sport suspension, there is a new option available that comes straight from motor racing: A stabilizer at the front axle that consists of coiled layers of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP). These layers form its pipe, and the sides consist of red anodized aluminum. This innovative material concept reduces the weight at the front axle by roughly two kilograms (4.4 lb), which corresponds to 35 percent. Electromechanical rack-and-pinion power steering is standard equipment in the new Audi R8. Upon request, Audi can install dynamic steering with an integrated superposition gear. It changes the gear ratio between 10.5:1 and 15.8:1 depending on the driving speed. The steering is very direct during maneuvering, while it is calm and smooth on the freeway. In the Performance programs, which are standard in the R8 V10 performance quattro, the ratio is fixed to approximately 14.0:1.

Agile in town, sporty on country roads, comfortable on the highway – Audi further developed the strengths of the predecessor model in the suspension of the new A3 Sportback. Even the standard suspension is sporty and balanced, combining pleasant ride comfort with good dynamics. The front and rear track widths have each increased in width by 11 millimeters (0.4 in), to 1,554 (61.2 in) and 1,525 millimeters (60.0 in), respectively. With regard to the axle concept, Audi relies on a MacPherson axle with bottom wishbones at the front. Models with an output of 110 kW (150 PS) and more are equipped with a four-link rear suspension with separate spring/damper arrangement. Engines with an output of less than 110 kW (150 PS) are equipped with a light and compact torsion-beam rear axle. The swivel bearings are made of aluminum. Even the standard electromechanical steering with speed-dependent power assistance has a sporty and direct gear ratio. The following applies to the optional progressive steering: The further the driver turns in the wheel, the more direct the ratio becomes. This reduces steering effort in urban traffic and when maneuvering; in tight curves the new A3 Sportback is even more agile and precise. Lowered: two optional suspensions For engine variants with an output from 110 kW (150 PS), the suspension is available with adaptive damper control upon request, which lowers the body by 10 millimeters (0.4 in). Sensors measure the vertical acceleration of the body structure and the relative movement of the individual wheels. The control unit processes their signals within milliseconds and continually adapts each damper individually to the road condition, the driving situation, and the setting in the Audi drive select dynamic handling system. Here, the driver can select between dynamic or comfort-oriented basic tuning in the profiles auto, comfort, and dynamic. The dampers enable a very wide spread between highly comfortable roll motion and agile handling.

In contrast, the Q7 behaves as a highly comfortable, poised touring SUV with excellent ride comfort on freeways – particularly in conjunction with the adaptive air suspension. It also provides variable ground clearance and prepares the Audi Q7 with its standard quattro drive for terrain off the beaten track. Even greater agility: All-wheel steering and active roll stabilization The Audi Q7 features electromechanical, speed-sensitive power steering as standard. It provides differentiated feedback from the road, and responds spontaneously and with great precision. It provides excellent assistance while maneuvering, which is reduced as the speed increases. The large SUV is even more maneuverable with the optional all-wheel steering, which is managed by the electronic chassis platform. It is available as part of the advanced suspension package or as an individual option. The front-axle steering ratio is very direct at 13.3:1; it takes just 2.4 steering wheel turns from lock to lock, instead of 2.9. Activated by an electric spindle drive via tie rods, the rear wheels turn by up to 5 degrees in the opposite direction at low speed, which increases agility and reduces the turning circle. On the highway these wheels move slightly in the same direction to promote stability. In addition to all-wheel steering, the advanced suspension package includes a second high-tech system: electromechanical active roll stabilization. There is a compact electric motor that generates up to 3 kW of power between each of the two halves of the stabilizer on each axle. When driving straight ahead, the suspension control ensures that both halves of the stabilizer act largely independently of one another. This reduces the sprung mass vibrations on uneven roads, thus increasing ride comfort. At sporty paces, however, the focus is on the greatest possible roll compensation.

Agile in town, sporty on country roads, comfortable on the highway – Audi further developed the strengths of the predecessor model in the suspension of the new A3. Even the standard suspension is sporty and balanced, combining pleasant ride comfort with good dynamics. The front and rear track widths have each increased by 11 millimeters (0.4 in), to 1,554 (61.2 in) and 1,525 millimeters (60.0 in) respectively. With regard to the axle concept, Audi relies on a MacPherson axle with bottom wishbones at the front. Models with an output from 110 kW (150 hp) are equipped with a four-link rear suspension with separate spring/damper arrangement. In the other engine variants, a light and compact torsion-beam rear axle is used. The swivel bearings are made of aluminum. Even the standard electromechanical steering with speed-dependent power assistance has a sporty and direct gear ratio. The following applies to the optional progressive steering: The further the driver turns in the wheel, the more direct the ratio becomes. This reduces steering effort in urban traffic and when maneuvering; in tight curves, the new A3 is even more agile and precise. Lowered: two optional suspensions For the engine variants with an output from 110 kW (150 hp), the suspension is available with adaptive damper control upon request, which lowers the body by 10 millimeters (0.4 in). Sensors measure the vertical acceleration of the body and the relative movement of the individual wheels. The control unit processes their signals within milliseconds.