The world's Cleanest Diesel Engine Car

Once again Audi introducing their new vehicle the Audi Cross Cabriolet Quattro concept car at the Los Angeles Auto Show 24 November 2007. The two-door, four-seater car measures 4.62 metres in length and combines the genes of a typical dynamic soft-top convertible from Audi with the all-round qualities of a fully fledged SUV.

Sun-drenched Los Angeles and snow-carpeted alpine Bavaria provide the inspiration for the Audi Cross Cabriolet quattro concept car. This cool car was Powered by the world's cleanest diesel engine, and combining the sun worshipping potential of a classic cabriolet with the mountain-scaling agility of a quattro-equipped 'off-roader', the Cross Cabriolet Quattro could form the basis of a future SUV model from Audi.

General Specifications :
Year : 2007
Company : Audi
Model : Cross Cabriolet Quattro Concepts
Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : AWD
Body / Chassis : Unitary Construction
Intoduction : 2007 LA Autoshow

Performance :
0-60 mph : 7 seconds
Top Speed : 240 km/h, 149.2 mph

Engine :
Engine Configuration : V
Cyinders : 6
Aspiration/Induction : Turbo Diesel
Displacement : 3.00 L, 183.1 cu in, 3001cc
Valves : 24 valves
Valvetrain : DOCH
Horsepower : 240.00 BHP (176.6 KW)
Torque : 500.00 NM (368 Ft-Lbs)
HP/Liter : 80.00 BHP / Liter
Fuel Type : Diesel
Fuel Feed : Fuel Injected

Dimensions :
Seating Capacity : 4
Doors : 2

Exterior :
Length : 4620.001 mm, 181.9 in
Width : 1910.001 mm, 75.2 in
Height : 1630.001, 64.2in
Wheelbase : 2810.001 mm, 110.6 in

Suspension : Five-link setup with electro-magnetic dampers

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Automotive Supermodel : Audi R8

The Audi R8 is a thing of beauty an automotive, supermodel.

The new Audi R8 is a stunning and uncompromising sports car developed with the benefit of knowledge gleaned from thousands of grueling Le Mans laps culminating in six Le Mans victories. The road-going R8 has the power to turn heads, even when it is stationary. This is due to a combination of exclusivity and the unusual styling, that has caused a stir since the first photos were released, in October, 2006.

The designers had the task of combining typical Audi design characteristics, of elegance through simple but strong lines, with the need to force huge volumes of cooling air to the engine and brakes. The final result is a front end with the ubiquitous, Audi grille flanked by two large air intakes, just above the front sill.

VEHICLE TYPE: mid-engine, 4-wheel-drive, 2-passenger, 2-door coupe

ESTIMATED BASE PRICE: $110,000

ENGINE TYPE: DOHC 32-valve V-8, aluminum block and heads, direct fuel injection

Displacement: 254 cu in, 4163cc
Power (SAE net): 420 bhp @ 7800 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 317 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
TRANSMISSIONS: 6-speed manual, 6-speed manual with automated shifting and clutch

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 104.3 in
Length: 174.4 in
Width: 74.8 in
Height: 49.2 in
Curb weight: 3450 lb

PERFORMANCE (MFR'S EST):
Zero to 62 mph: 4.6 sec
Top speed (drag limited): 185 mph

PROJECTED FUEL ECONOMY (C/D EST):
EPA city driving: 14 mpg
EPA highway driving: 20 mpg

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