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Selecting a particular mode changes the character of the relevant drive and suspension components: the result can range from comfort-oriented to distinctly dynamic to very fuel-efficient driving. In individual mode, the setup can be configured according to personal preferences. The Q and allroad models also have the allroad and offroad modes, which, in combination with the adaptive air suspension, adjust the car for off-road driving. Audi drive select influences the characteristics of the engine and steering in all models. Optional components (depending on the model) complete the range. On some particularly sporty models, Audi drive select also affects the exhaust flap control. Audi drive select is operated via the MMI system and, depending on the model, via buttons in the center console. Adaptive dampers / Suspension with damper control The suspension with damper control impresses with its high level of driving comfort and outstanding dynamics. Drivers can adjust the shock absorbers to different driving situations at the touch of a button, depending on their preferences. Sensors measure the movement of all four wheels as well as longitudinal and lateral acceleration. The characteristics of the dampers are adapted accordingly to the road conditions and driving situation. At the touch of a button, drivers can select different modes in Audi drive select to always call up the desired driving characteristics. All controlled suspensions – that is, both steel spring and adaptive air suspension systems – work with dampers using CDC (continuous damping control) technology. The damper pistons contain electromagnetically operated valves that can be controlled in a very energy-efficient way. They allow the hydraulic fluid to flow more or less freely as required. The central suspension control unit, the electronic chassis platform, processes all sensor signals in milliseconds and controls each damper individually.

Audi A4 30 TDI Sedan Avant Displacement in cc 1,968 1,968 Max. power output in kW (metric hp) at rpm 100 (136) 3,000–4,400 100 (136) 3,000–4,400 Max. torque in Nm (lb-ft) at rpm 320 (236.0) at 1,500–2,750 320 (236.0) at 1,500–2,750 Top speed in km/h (mph) 214 (133.0) 211 (131.1) Acceleration 0–100 km/h (0–62.1 mph) in s 9.5 9.8 Fuel consumption (combined) in l/100 km (US mpg) 4.3–3.9* (54.7–60.3) 4.3–4.0* (54.7–58.8) Combined CO₂ emissions in g/km (g/mi): 112–102* (180.2–164.2) 113–104* (181.9–167.4) Drive Front-wheel drive Front-wheel drive Audi A4 35 TDI Sedan Avant Displacement in cc 1,968 1,968 Max. power output in kW (metric hp) at rpm 120 (163) at 3,215–4,200 120 (163) at 3,215–4,200 Max. torque in Nm (lb-ft) at rpm 380 (280.3) at 1,500–2,750 380 (280.3) at 1,500–2,750 Top speed in km/h (mph) 228 (141.7) 223 (138.6) Acceleration 0–100 km/h (0–62.1 mph) in s 8.2 8.5 Fuel consumption (combined) in l/100 km (US mpg) 4.1–3.8* (57.4–61.9) 4.2–3.9* (56.0–60.3) Combined CO₂ emissions in g/km (g/mi): 109-100* (175.4–160.9) 110-101* (177.0–162.5) Drive Front-wheel drive Front-wheel drive Audi A4 40 TDI Sedan Avant Displacement in cc 1,968 1,968 Max. power output in kW (metric hp) at rpm 140 (190) at 3,800–4,200 140 (190) at 3,800–4,200 Max. torque in Nm (lb-ft) at rpm 400 (295.0) at 1,750–3,000 400 (295.0) at 1,750–3,000 Top speed in km/h (mph) 241 (149.8) 231 (371.8) Acceleration 0–100 km/h (0–62.1 mph) in s 7.7 7.9 Fuel consumption (combined) in l/100 km (US mpg) 5.3–4.9* (44.4–48.0) 5.3–5.0* (44.4–47.0) Combined CO₂ emissions in g/km (g/mi): 139–131* (223.7–210.8) 140–131* (225.3–210.8) Drive Front-wheel drive, quattr option Front-wheel drive, quattro option Audi A4 45 TDI Sedan Avant Displacement in cc 2,967 2,967 Max. power output in kW (metric hp) at rpm 170 (231) at 3,250–4,750 170 (231) at 3,250–4,750 Max. torque in Nm (lb-ft) at rpm 500 (368.8) at 1,750–3,250 500 (368.8) at 1,750–3,250 Top speed in km/h (mph) 250 (155.3) 249 (154.7) Acceleration 0–100 km/h (0–62.1

The optionally available electronically controlled sport air suspension underscores the sporty genes of the SQ6 e-tron. Images Videos Drive type All-wheel drive Number of electric motors front axle / rear axle 1 / 1 Electrical torque output front / rear in Nm (lb-ft) 275 / 580 (202.8 / 427.8) Battery type / Gross / net battery capacity in kWh Lithium-Ion / 100 / 94.9 Top speed in km/h (mph) 230 (142.9) (governed) electrical acceleration, 0-100 km/h (62.1 mph) in s 4,4 Electrical range, combined in km (mi) 560 - 597 (348.0 - 371.0) Electric power consumption, combined in kWh/100 km (62.1 mi) 18.6 - 17.5 CO₂ emissions, combined in g/km (g/mi) 0 CO₂ class A Unladen weight without driver / with driver / gross weight limit in kg (lb) 2350 / 2425 / 2965 (5180.9 / 5346.2 / 6536.7)

Since the upgrade in 2024, the compact top model has been even sportier: the powerfully designed front, wheels in motorsport-design, and RS bucket seats visually enhance the dynamics, acoustically emphasized by the distinctive throaty roar of the five-cylinder engine with its signature firing sequence. The 2.5 TFSI, combined with the optimized chassis setup and new tires, propels the RS 3 even more spiritedly around corners. The RS 3 competition limited, limited to 750 units, truly stands out. To mark the 50th anniversary of the legendary five-cylinder engine, Audi Sport is presenting this exclusive version of the compact sports car, which features a coilover suspension, neodymium gold interior, and additional carbon elements for the exterior.

Since the upgrade in 2024, the compact top model has been even sportier: the powerfully designed front, wheels in motorsport-design, and RS bucket seats visually enhance the dynamics, acoustically emphasized by the distinctive throaty roar of the five-cylinder engine with its signature firing sequence. The 2.5 TFSI, combined with the optimized chassis setup and new tires, propels the RS 3 even more spiritedly around corners. The RS 3 competition limited, limited to 750 units, truly stands out. To mark the 50th anniversary of the legendary five-cylinder engine, Audi Sport is presenting this exclusive version of the compact sports car, which features a coilover suspension, neodymium gold interior, and additional carbon elements for the exterior.

The front axle of the compact electric SUVs is designed in the classic McPherson construction method, the steering is located underneath at the front. A compact five-link design featuring similarities with the rear axle of the large Audi models works at the rear. As with the front axle, it is mounted on a subframe. Several parts of the suspension are made of lightweight aluminum. The track widths are 1,587 millimeters at the front and 1,565 millimeters at the rear. Large wheels: 19- to 21-inch with mixed-sized tires The Audi Q4 e-tron and Q4 Sportback e-tron are well-grounded – their wheels comprise eleven versions ranging in size from 19 to 21 inches. Apart from the basic version, these are aluminum wheels, and each size includes especially aerodynamic designs. In the 20-inch category, two wheels come from Audi Sport GmbH, which provides all four in the 21-inch class. One of them comes in a matte bronze finish, another in platin gray. The third is an Aero wheel, which is largely covered with black plastic inlays. All motor line-ups drive off the assembly line with a mix of tires, which further enhances stability and the sporty character. The front tires are 235 millimeters wide throughout, the rear tires 255 millimeters, while the cross sections differ depending on the rim size. All tires are optimized for rolling resistance, the 21-inch class includes a decidedly sporty tire variant for the Sportback. Mounted behind the large wheels are powerful brakes. Depending on motor output, the disks on the front wheels measure between 330 and 358 millimeters (13.0–14.1 in) in diameter; there are extra-low-wear, low-maintenance drum brakes on the rear wheels. The drums reduce the risk of corrosion. This is because in a purely electric drive the wheel brakes are used only rarely in everyday driving – most decelerations are performed by the electric motor in the rear, which converts kinetic energy to electrical energy in the process.

The consistently sporty suspension tuning is a basic requirement for the outstanding driving characteristics of the RS Q3** and RS Q3 Sportback**. The standard RS sport suspension lowers the body of the high-performance sports car by 10 millimeters (0.4 in) as compared to the Audi Q3** and Audi Q3 Sportback**. At the front axle with its McPherson design featuring lower wishbones, the track width is 1,590 millimeters (5.22 ft). At the rear axle, the four-link design provides a track width of 1,583 millimeters (5.19 ft). The dynamic handling system Audi drive select influences not only the suspension, but also the quattro drive, the steering, the S tronic, the engine characteristics, and the sound. Depending on the selected equipment variant, there is a choice of five or six modes: comfort, auto, dynamic, efficiency and individual or, as an alternative to the individual mode, two new RS modes, RS1 and RS2. Via the MMI touch display, the driver can adjust and save the two RS modes individually. Simply pressing the new “RS MODE” steering wheel button provides rapid access to the two new modes and allows the driver to switch between modes. The perfect setting: the RS sport suspension plus with controlled dampers The new RS Q3** and RS Q3 Sportback** are optionally available with RS sport suspension plus with Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC) adaptive damper control. Here, an electrically actuated proportional valve regulates the flow of oil into the damper pistons. Sensors measure the structural movements of the body, and the RS-specifically tuned dampers then adjust accordingly to the road surface conditions and driving situation. The suspension provides the optimum damping force for each damper within milliseconds – low for hard bumps; high to brace the body during fast cornering or when braking. The upshot is enhanced dynamics, precise stability, and agile handling coupled with even greater comfort.

The suspension of the new Audi R8 also makes use of motorsport technologies. Aluminum double wishbones guide all four wheels. The set-up varies depending on the engine variant. The springs and dampers are more taut in the top-of-the-line version. The regulated damping system Audi magnetic ride is available upon request for both the basic and performance variants of the R8. The system adapts the mode of operation of the shock absorbers to the road profile and the driver’s style continuously and at millisecond intervals for each individual wheel. A synthetic oil in the pistons of the shock absorbers has very small magnetic particles embedded in it. When a voltage is applied to a coil, a magnetic field is generated in which the particles align themselves transverse to the direction of flow. They thereby restrict the flow of oil through the piston channels. In connection with the Audi magnetic ride and the performance sport suspension, there is a new option available that comes straight from motor racing: A stabilizer at the front axle that consists of coiled layers of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP). These layers form its pipe, and the sides consist of red anodized aluminum. This innovative material concept reduces the weight at the front axle by roughly two kilograms (4.4 lb), which corresponds to 35 percent. Electromechanical rack-and-pinion power steering is standard equipment in the new Audi R8. Upon request, Audi can install dynamic steering with an integrated superposition gear. It changes the gear ratio between 10.5:1 and 15.8:1 depending on the driving speed. The steering is very direct during maneuvering, while it is calm and smooth on the freeway. In the Performance programs, which are standard in the R8 V10 performance quattro, the ratio is fixed to approximately 14.0:1.