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

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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 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).

Technology

01/18/2021

New Euro 6d emission standard: Audi has converted its model range

As of the beginning of 2021, Audi has converted its vehicle range to the new level of the Euro 6d emission standard. All models included in the currently valid sales program comply with the strict limits of the Euro 6d-ISC-FCM standard.

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.

Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron - Dynamic photo
Color: glacier white

Models

09/15/2020

New generation with CNG drive: the Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron

Audi adds a new member to the A3 family: the A3 Sportback 30 g-tron. Operation with natural gas or biomethane makes the compact model particularly economical and climate-friendly with very low emissions. Like all variants of the new A3 model series, it boasts a sporty design, a digital operating concept and generous standard equipment. Sales in Germany begin in fall 2020 at a base price of €30,705.88.

Audi S5 Sportback TDI (2019 until 2024) - Static photo
Colour: glacier white

Technology

04/17/2019

The Audi S5 models now with a TDI engine

For the first time ever, the Audi S5 (Combined fuel consumption for Coupé/Sportback in l/100 km: 6.2 (37.9 US mpg)*; Combined CO₂ emissions in g/km: 163 – 161 g/km (262.3 – 259.1 g/mi)*) has a V6 diesel under the hood. The 3.0 TDI engine in the S5 Coupé and the S5 Sportback produces 255 kW (347 hp) and delivers up to 700 Nm (516.3 lb-ft) of torque to the crankshaft. An electric powered compressor provides for strong off-the-line performance; a mild hybrid system enhances efficiency. This combination of power, torque and efficiency makes the S5 unique in its segment.

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron - Static photo

Colour: Estoril Blue crystal effect

Models

02/13/2014

Audi A3 g-tron: Advance sales get the green light

The Audi A3 g-tron is all set to hit the roads. Advance sales at dealerships in Germany will kick off on February 13. The basic price will be 25,900 euros. Using the Audi e-gas fuel card, customers can opt for Audi e-gas to power their A3 g-tron without impacting the environment if they wish.

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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

MHEV plus: the next generation of hybridization at Audi - The PTG enables maximum torque of 230 Nm at the transmission output shaft

MHEV plus: the next generation of hybridization at Audi - The PTG with integrated power electronics is mounted directly on the transmission output shaft

Illustration - Audi A5 - Efficient recuperation through the powertrain generator (PTG*) - The vehicle is based on the Premium Platform Combustion (PPC)

Illustration - Audi A5 - Power flow when driving using the internal combustion engine

As of: 02/12/2025

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As of: 02/12/2025