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Audi RS Q8 performance - The four-liter twin-turbo V8 with 471 kW (640 PS) and 850 Nm of torque is the most powerful series-produced combustion engine in the history of Audi.

Engines are signature areas of excellence at Audi. The brand has played a crucial pioneering role in a host of technical fields – from TDI and TSFI powerplants to MHEV plus and alternative fuels.

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Audi A6 Limousine - Audi is expanding the A6 model series with a sedan. It sets standards in design and aerodynamics.
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Colour: Firmament blue metallic

Models

04/15/2025

Business class at its most elegant: the new A6 Sedan

Audi is expanding its A6 model series with a classic business Sedan. It sets standards in design and aerodynamics and makes innovation and comfort in the premium full-size class tangible in every detail. Its drag coefficient of 0.23 is the best value for a combustion-engine production model in Audi history. Modern gasoline and diesel engines with MHEV plus mild hybrid technology ensure increased efficiency with improved performance. In combination with sophisticated suspension technologies, the A6 Sedan impresses with its qualities for everyday and long-distance driving: both the adaptive air suspension and all-wheel steering combine driving comfort and agile handling to the highest degree.

Connected development: the Audi A6 Avant as the perfect travel companion - An Audi A6 Avant in Glacier White Metallic drives along a winding mountain pass. The horizon lies in the background.

Models

04/09/2025

Connected development: the Audi A6 Avant as the perfect travel companion

The new Audi A6 Avant stands for first-class travel. Adaptive air suspension, all-wheel steering, MHEV plus, and other technologies make for a comfortable ride and dynamic handling. Engineers drive countless test kilometers to gather subjective impressions, which are then reconciled with objective evaluation criteria. The result: perfectly calibrated and balanced driving systems.

MHEV plus: the next generation of hybridization at Audi - MHEV plus with its powertrain generator (PTG) achieves even greater efficiency with partially electric driving

Models

01/27/2025

MHEV plus: the next generation of hybridization at Audi

With the new A5 and Q5 series built on the Premium Platform Combustion (PPC), Audi has launched its first combustion engines with the new MHEV plus technology. With its unique interplay between the powertrain generator (PTG), belt alternator starter (BAS), and a lithium iron phosphate battery, the 48-volt mild hybrid system supports the combustion engine, reduces carbon emissions, and simultaneously increases performance and agility. The PTG, which can be fully coupled or decoupled, features integrated power electronics and an electric motor that enables partially electric driving. This reduces consumption and makes for an even smoother driving experience.

Audi SQ5 Sportback - Dynamic photo,
Colour: Grenadine red metallic

Models

11/26/2024

Dynamic and versatile: the second-generation Audi Q5 Sportback

Audi is expanding its model range with a sporty coupé, the Q5 Sportback. With its progressive and dynamic silhouette, this derivative appeals to design-savvy customers who also desire the benefits of an SUV.

Audi A5 Sedan - An Audi A5 Sedan drives along a coastal road. Steep cliffs can be seen in the background. The vehicle is painted in Magnet gray.

Models

10/23/2024

Impressive appearance: the new Audi A5 family on the Côte d'Azur

The new Audi A5 impressed numerous media representatives and many potential customers with its qualities at its world premiere. Now it is proving its qualities in the south of France: the model variants of the Audi A5 unfold their full potential on the winding roads of the Côte d'Azur.

Audi SQ5 TFSI / Audi Q5 SUV - The new Audi Q5 and SQ5 models impress with their dynamic design and modern technology. All available variants feature the mild hybrid system MHEV plus.
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Colour: Ultra blue metallic
Colour: Tambora grey metallic

Models

09/02/2024

The new Audi Q5 SUV: proven concept in its third generation

The Audi Q5 SUV has been one of the most popular SUVs in the midsize-segment in Germany and Europe for more than 15 years. Audi is now presenting the latest generation of the bestseller: the Q5, which is even more modern and dynamic. It is the first SUV based on the PPC and is powered by petrol and diesel engines that have become even more economical thanks to MHEV plus technology. The Q5 impresses with a modern and infotainment system and operation concept, customizable digital light signatures and modern driver assistance systems. The sporty Audi SQ5 complements the new model series at its premiere. In future, models with plug-in hybrid technology will expand the model family.

Audi A5 Avant - Static photo,
Colour: Horizon Blue metallic

The Panoramic glass roof with switchable transparency is expected to be available in Germany from the fourth quarter of 2024. For the exact launch date, please contact your Audi partner.

Models

07/16/2024

The new Audi A5 models: modern sportiness meets premium proportions

Audi is opening the next chapter in its successful history in the mid-size segment with the new A5 family. Launching 30 years after the first Audi A4, the sharpened design language of the latest generation, now called the Audi A5, captivates with premium proportions. Both body styles, Sedan and Avant, perfectly embody the sporty essence of the Audi design philosophy. A new design language in the interior creates a generous feeling of space and places the displays on a digital stage. The new operating concept increases interaction with the vehicle. Efficient, partially electrified combustion engines and thrilling S models round off the range.

Audi RS Q8, Audi RS Q8 performance - Static photo,
Audi RS Q8, Colour: Daytona Grey perl effect,
Audi RS Q8 performance, Colour: Chilli red metallic

Models

06/25/2024

Audi Sport GmbH’s most powerful SUVs: The new RS Q8 performance and the updated RS Q8

Audi is rounding out the Audi Q8 model range, not only with the new RS Q8 with an output of 441 kW (600 PS) but is adding a new, second version to the top model in the series: the RS Q8 performance . Its increased output of 471 kW (640 PS) makes the SUV the most powerful series-produced combustion model in the history of Audi Sport GmbH. Both vehicles boast outstanding driving dynamics thanks to an optimized, self-locking center differential while guaranteeing an equally impressive suitability for everyday use. The exterior of the RS Q8 and RS Q8 performance take their cues from the recently upgraded Q8. New equipment packages allow more freedom for customization. The new Audi RS Q8 and RS Q8 performance will be launched in June of this year. Prices start at 141,900 and 155,700 euros.

Lap record for Audi Sport in the compact segment - Success for racing and development driver Frank Stippler and the entire Audi Sport Team: lap record for new RS 3 preproduction model

Technology

06/21/2024

Back on track: lap record for Audi Sport in the compact segment

Frank Stippler has set a new lap record on the Nürburgring-Nordschleife with a preproduction model of the RS 3 product upgrade. The Audi Sport racing and development driver clocked an impressive time of 7:33.123 minutes, beating the current fastest lap time in this class by more than five seconds. Further proof that the enhanced top model from the A3 series is once again the fastest compact car.

Carbon-neutral production sites: vehicles fueled with sustainable fuels at the factory - From the factory, many new Audi vehicles are delivered with the environmentally friendly fuels R33 Blue Diesel and R33 Blue Gasoline.

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12/09/2022

Carbon-neutral production sites: vehicles fueled with sustainable fuels at the factory

Many new vehicles that leave the Audi plants are delivered with environmentally-friendly R33 fuel. After the plants' filling stations transitioned to R33 Blue Diesel last year, its complement R33 Blue Gasoline was introduced – Audi’s way of contributing to defossilization and helping to reach climate targets.

Sustainable fuel, lower emissions: Audi approves many of its V6 diesel engines for use with renewable fuel - A lot of current Audi models with V6 diesel engines up to 210 kW (286 hp) have been approved for HVO fuel.

Technology

02/23/2022

Sustainable fuel, lower emissions: Audi approves many of its V6 diesel engines for use with renewable fuel

Like the entire Volkswagen Group, Audi is pursuing the vision of carbon-neutral mobility and wants to achieve net climate neutrality by 2050. The focus is on vehicles with electric batteries. In addition, Audi is increasing the environmental sustainability of its combustion engines: The company has now approved many of its current six-cylinder diesel engines for use with the renewable fuel HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil).

Audi SQ5 TDI (until 2024) - Dynamic photo,
Colour: Glacier white

Models

11/12/2020

Sporty, powerful, and efficient: Audi presents the new generation of the SQ5 TDI

Even sharper, sportier, and more efficient: The optimized Audi SQ5 TDI now looks even more impressive. Its V6 three-liter diesel engine with an output of 251 kW (341 PS) delivers its power smoothly and forcefully. The sharper design underlines the sporty character of the sport SUV. Rear lights featuring the new digital OLED technology are available as an option for the top Q5 model.

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Illustration - Audi Q3 - Engines - The illustration shows the range of engines available in the Audi Q3. From left to right: the 1.5 TFSI with 110 kW and 250 Nm with the 48V MHEV energy system; the 1.5 TFSI e-hybrid version with 130 kW and 250 Nm; the...

Illustration - Audi Q3 SUV TFSI quattro 195 kW - quattro drivetrain - The illustration shows the design of the quattro drivetrain in the Audi Q3 SUV TFSI quattro 195 kW.

Audi A6 Limousine - Audi is expanding the A6 model series with a sedan. It sets standards in design and aerodynamics.
Static photo,
Colour: Firmament blue metallic

Connected development: the Audi A6 Avant as the perfect travel companion - An Audi A6 Avant in Glacier White Metallic drives along a winding mountain pass. The horizon lies in the background.

MHEV plus: the next generation of hybridization at Audi - The cornerstone of the MHEV plus technology, the PTG undergoes a meticulous test

MHEV plus: the next generation of hybridization at Audi - Looking at a virtual exhibit: MHEV plus with its powertrain generator (PTG) achieves even greater efficiency with partially electric driving

MHEV plus: the next generation of hybridization at Audi - MHEV plus reduces carbon emissions and fuel consumption

MHEV plus: the next generation of hybridization at Audi - MHEV plus with its powertrain generator (PTG) achieves even greater efficiency with partially electric driving

As of: 09/30/2025

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As of: 09/30/2025