In tune with arts and music: How the Audi flagship becomes talk of the town in Germany’s capital.

Filed under: Convertible, Coupe, Audi, Misc. Auto Shows, Luxury

Starting April 9, the world will get its first peek at next year’s Audi TT at AMI Lepzig. So far, details are iffy on exactly what we can expect from the 2011 coupe and roadster, but the car is due for a mild facelift. We’re guessing new front and rear fascias and a revised wheel program are likely to find their way into the soup de jour.

While the reworked TT models will be the highlight of the show, Audi has also promised to bring along a slew of its other products. Nestled among the 25 production models and two show cars will be the freshly-minted A1 compact as well as at least one of the e-Tron show cars. AMI Lepzig will run from April 9-18. Follow the jump for the press release.

[Source: Audi]

Continue reading Audi announces updated 2011 TT models headed to AMI Leipzig

Audi announces updated 2011 TT models headed to AMI Leipzig originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 30 Mar 2010 13:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The artist Yayoi Kusama decorated the Audi forum Tokyo completely in red.

The artist Yayoi Kusama decorated the Audi forum Tokyo completely in red.

Audi Genuine Accessories summer tires: rapid tire change with the DTM specialists on the Audi A5 Sportback.

The first driving scenes of the Audi RS 5, the classically elegant jhigh performance coupe.

Filed under: Videos, Audi

Proficiency is a wonderful thing to see in any category - we can even watch a great lawn bowler do his thing for a minute or two. So, when it’s something closer to our interests, like Audis and Photoshopping, we can hang in a little longer. What you see here isn’t an Audi S1 - just an A1 made to look like one. Highly sped up, it takes a few minutes to make this happen. It will probably take Audi a little longer, but make no mistake, we hope they’re watching. Follow the jump to watch the transformation unfold on video.

[Source: YouTube]

Continue reading Video: How to transform an Audi A1 into an S1

Video: How to transform an Audi A1 into an S1 originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 27 Mar 2010 20:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Filed under: Aftermarket, Coupe, Performance, Europe, Audi

“White Beast” is quite a fitting name for this tuned-up version of the Audi S5 coupe. It isn’t just an aerodynamic package - oh, no - Germany-based Senner Tuning AG has given the S5 a bit more grunt from its 4.2-liter V8 mill, as well as slightly revised suspension geometry and a daub of upgraded interior refinement.

The tuning starts under the hood, where a performance air filter and exhaust system have been added, managing to churn out a claimed additional 25 horsepower and 25 pound-feet of torque, bringing the overall output numbers to 379 and 350, respectively. On top of that, Senner has raised the S5’s electronically limited top speed from the standard 155 miles-per-hour to an Autobahn-friendly 177 mph. What’s more, the four-pipe exhaust now include sport silencers, and we assume the aural grunt from this S5 is quite a treat for the ears. (White Beast, indeed.)

Visually, Senner has added a new front fascia, mimicking that of the Audi RS5, as well as a rear lip spoiler, LED taillamps and a new rear apron. Large 21-inch wheels better fill out the wells, and the suspension has been lowered (40 millimeters in front, 35 in back) to give the car a more aggressive road stance. Inside, a carbon fiber interior trim package has been added, as well as a new tachometer display screen.

The cost of the White Beast tuning kit? €18,990 (about $25,500 USD). Click through the post to read the full press release and have a look for yourself in the gallery below.

[Source: Senner Tuning]

Continue reading White Beast: Senner Tuning AG takes on Audi S5

White Beast: Senner Tuning AG takes on Audi S5 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 26 Mar 2010 19:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In Barcelona, Audi presents a unique new event: area1. Various interactive installations invite visitors and artists to discover and become part of the multi-faceted A1 universe.

Photoshopping the Audi A1 into an Audi S1. As seen in the April 2010 issue of topgear magazine