The Audi TT brand has been in production since 1999, but the second model has just been in production for about 2 years now. The Second Generation TT is strongly based on the Volkswagen A5 platform, and has two classes, which consist of a roadster car model and a luxury sport. The original plans for the Audi TT Second Generation were revealed in 2004, then it was first showcased to the public on April 6th, 2006, and it was dubbed by the internal indicator of “Typ 8J”. And like its predecessor the First Generation TT, it was praised by critics for its innovative, bold, provocative look and design, which is has been kept traditional with the brand. The ideals of the original unmatched design of the Audi TT both first and second can be heaped upon to its creative designers Freeman Thomas and J Mays of the Volkswagen’s California design studio, as well as Martin Smith for the original concept and designing of the prize winning interior.
The prototypical Second Generation TT production car comes standard with the “3.2 litre VR6 engine” that outputs 250PS (247hp or 184kW). But the car has an additional option of Audi’s rendition of direct injection engine in the form of the “2.0 litre Turbo I4″, also known as the FSI (Fuel Straight/ Stratified Injection) outputting 200PS (197hp or 147kW). The FSI mechanics was obtained from the specially crafted Le Mans racing cars, which resulted in an overall improvement of fuel capabilities, and enhanced power turnover. This technology was imitated, enhanced, and integrated into Audi’s format for the 2.0 litre engine. The transmission of the car came with the basic 6 speed manual drive, but has added the alternative of the DSG refined model as well, along with the “quattro all wheel drive” trimmings being standard with the 3.2 litre V6 engine.
The body-style of the original TT has been augmented and matched up to a higher level of elegance, and style, but still supporting the fundamental traits of the First Generation TT. The car is still being offered in the sheik roadster design, and the 2+2 coupe (4-door coupe), in keeping with the tradition for all the inherited lovers of the First Generation TT car. One of the TT’s newer design is that it is manufactured out of aluminum in the front end, and out of steel in the rear end in order to magnify the balance of the car overall. This change also allows the car to be obtainable in both all wheel drive, and front wheel drive. The specifications of the second generation TT includes a length of 4178mm (164.5in); wheelbase of 2468mm (97.2in); a height of 1352mm (53.2in); and a width of 1842mm (72.5).
The TT comes with a couple of new performance intensifying embellishments that makes the car truly unique and allowing for a smoother ride, like the new reactive suspension the “Audi Magnetic Ride” being available as an option for the TT and is firmly based on “Delphi’s MagneRide magneto rheological dampers”. The “Audi Magnetic Ride” allows the suspension to automatically adapt relying on the present road settings that car might meet. A further addition to its interactive list is the redefined back spoiler that automatically lengthens allowing speeds over 75mph (120km/h), but can also retract at an appropriate location to allow even a low of 50mph (80km/h), which can also be controlled by the driver by utilizing a switch on the dashboard.
The Second Generation TT has captured many awards for the combination of the old with new and complete innovation at its best. The TT was the very first recipient of the “Drive Car of the Year”, and outright won “Atuobild’s Most Beautiful Car”, “Fifth Gear Car of the Year 2006″, “Top Gear Coupe of the Year 2006″, “World Design Car of the Year 2007″, and has been a finalist for “World Car of the Year”. In 2004, Audi has announced plans for the next generation TT that will completely be manufactured out aluminum, and would go into the production line in 2007.

Me on the right, winning by about 10 meters

new Audi A6 avant, year 2009

Audi cars are everywhere on the street. The elegant outlook and splendid style of Audi cars make it the first choice of many business men. What’s more important, the great function and the outstanding technology make the car to be competitive in the car business.

Audi is a German car brand which has the longest history in the country. In the beginning, the brand was formed by the cooperation of four companies, therefore, the symbol of Audi is formed by four rings with each represents one of the companies. The original companies had the products varied from bicycle, motorbike to buses. This has laid the firm foundation of the brand’s development.

The company had first hit on the market with the medium size fore wheel power car on the German Automobile Exhibition which had shocked the business. Then the company started the developing on the functions and engine of the car.

Audi had created the left set steering wheel skill and set the pole in the middle of the car which had made driving to be more convenient. Now, to answer the call of the environmental protecting and energy saving, Audi cars are leading in the trend. On the Tokyo Car Exhibition in 1993, Audi had exhibited the first aluminum framed car. This is considered as the beginning of a totally new era of cars.

Now the main products of Audi including A1 series, A2 series, A3 series, A4 series, A5 series, A6 series, A8 series, Q7 series, R series and convertibles. Each of them has the attractive features which can satisfy the need of different people. The latest exhibition of A8L is carrying the task to compete with BMW 7 series and Benz S series.

The outlook of new style Audi A8 has carried on the design essence of old Audi A8. The big mouth in the front is showing the special temper of A8 with the fluent waist line and steady body. However, new A8 has used the more specific lines to show the front face. The water drop shaped head lights had endowed the new A8 the sense of modern. It is the combination of sports, elegant and fashion.

Besides Audi A8, A6L had got the bold changes. The new designed LED head lights matches with the simple tail, showing the active outline of the car. The inside decoration of the car has been improved. The seats are softer. The inside noise has been reduced. What’s more important, the “Audi side assistant system” and the self adapted lights has provided new Audi A6L the higher standard of security guarantee.

With the endless effort that Audi had put in the improvement of the car design to meet the need of customers better, the brand will surely has a place for it’s own in the car market. Besides, its self invented engine is the strong rival for many other car brands.

BMW has obtained another success at the ninth annual International Engine of the Year Awards: its 3-liter twin turbo has been crowned as the International Engine of the Year for 2007. The Bavarian automaker and manufacturer of high quality BMW fog light has also won additional International Engine of the Year Awards for its other engines: the 2.5 liter inline six and the 5 liter V10. But among the awards that BMW has received it is the success of the 3-liter twin turbo which dominated the Best New Engine of 2007 category that really delighted the automaker. The 3-liter twin turbo is presented at the Engine Expo in Stuttgart, Germany.

According to BMW’s Director of Powertrain Peter Langen, “This is a tremendous achievement and important recognition of the lengths our engineers have gone to in order to ensure the success of our turbocharged petrol engines. We are proud to once again be honored as the manufacturer of the International Engine of the Year.”

The International Engine of the Year Awards was independently judged by 62 motoring journalists from 30 countries. Aside from BMW, Volkswagen’s 1.4 liter turbocharged and supercharged TSI unit also won for the second year in a row in the 1-liter to 1.4 liter class together with its larger sibling, the 2-liter turbo developed by Audi and equipped in the Golf GTi and Audi A3. The 1.4 liter turbocharged and supercharged TSI has also top the 1.8 liter to 2 liter category.

The present world’s largest automaker Toyota has also received an award for its 1.5 liter hybrid that powers the Prius. It was named Best Fuel Economy Engine while its 1-liter 3 cylinder equipped on the Aygo and Yaris have received awards in the Sub 1-liter category.

Porsche the German sports car maker has finally won an International Engine of the Year Award trophy and its for the 3.6 liter turbo engine found on the 911 turbo which was voted as the best 3-liter to 4 liter engine in production at present.

does anyone out there that own’s an audi a4 s line know wot the rpm is when the turbo starts to kick in?