Saturday, May 31, 2008

Blast from the Past: BMW E30 M3 EVO vs Mercedes 190E 2.5 16v

We discovered this scanned article from the 1988 September issue of Car Magazine comparing the BMW M3 2.5 Evolution I with the Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5 16v over at our friends at VW Vortex. The eloquently written comparison test by George Kacher is not only eye-catching but it also brought back many pre-internet era memories when as kids, we just couldn’t wait to get our hands on the latest car magazines and feed our four-wheeled obsession.

Check out the scanned article (click the pics to enlarge) after the jump along with a set of high-res pictures of the BMW M3 E30s and the Mercedes 190E 2.3/2.5/EVO that we managed to dig out of our archive. -Continued
























Scans Via: VW Vortex

Video: Schumacher Takes VIPs for a Spin in F430 Scuderia

Having the chance to perform a few laps on the Fiorano race track with a Ferrari is one thing, but to do it with Michael Schumacher sitting behind the steering wheel of a F430 Scuderia is a once in a lifetime experience. From what we learned, this special event was organized exclusively for VIP Ferrari customers (sources of ours said that the admission price was around €8,000 or $12,500). We must say though that it’s kind of sad to see one of the best drivers in F1’s history downgraded to taking wealthy middle-aged men for joy rides… -Video after the jump

Via: Autoblog.it

La Vie En Rouge

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Friday, May 30, 2008

Audi 2010 Engine Product Offensive Leaked

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Although we have yet to reach the midpoint of the well known leaked Audi roll out schedule 2012 document, so far it's been right on target. And now, this latest leaked information sent to us from Audiblog.nl lists the upcoming engine/model schedule with the production start and market launch dates. Audiblog.nl tells us the information came from an Audi Poland spreadsheet document and it is from a reliable source, however, we have not confirmed the authenticity of the information. So, take it or leave it - this information is for your enjoyment. Compared to the 2012 roll out schedule linked above, there are a few surprises.

Audi A1

In addition to the current 1.4 TFSI engines, the A1 will also receive a new 63kW (86hp) entry level 1.2-liter TFSI which is most likely based on the 70hp 1.2-liter engine that was recently shown in the new SEAT Ibiza at the Madrid Motor Show last week.

Audi S4 (B8)

The sports version of the current generation A4 will see the 4.2-liter V8 from the B7 generation get dropped, and instead, return to its B5 roots with the all new 245kW (333hp) 3.0-liter V6 bi-turbo TFSI. Available in Avant form as well as sedan, the S4 will be available in 6-speed manual transmission or double-clutch 7-speed S-tronic.

Audi S5

The Audi S5 coupe will keep its 4.2-liter V8 for now, but starting in September 2010 the bi-turbo 3.0-liter TFSI V6 as seen in the S4 will replace it. Despite the horsepower reduction from the V8's 260kW (354hp) versus the V6's 245kW (333hp), it's possible the weight savings as well as lower center of gravity of the smaller engine compensates for the reduction in output.

Audi RS5

We've already seen the RS5 acknowledged in the 2012 roll out schedule, but this document gives us a bit more. Using the same 4.2-liter V8 in the current S5, the RS5 gets a massive 70kW (96hp) bump from 260kW (354hp) to 331kW (450hp). Such an increase suggests some turbo charging shenanigans are going on, as previously speculated, however, only the 7-speed dual-clutch S-tronic transmission will be available. The RS5 hits market in July 2010.

Audi A5/S5 Sportback

The A5 Sportback will be available with 1.8 TFSI to the 3.2FSI for the petrol and 2.0 TDI to the 3.0 TDI for diesels plus all of their variants in between. However, completely unmentioned by the 2012 roll out schedule, is an S5 Sportback which receives the new 3.0-liter bi-turbo TFSI in either 6-speed manual or S-tronic7. September 2010 is the launch date.

Audi A7 Sportback

We have heard of the all new A7 model in coupe and cabriolet form, but this leaked document brings to our eyes for the first time the A7 Sportback. With only petrol and diesel V6 engines available from June 2010, a new 8 speed automatic transmission will be introduced on the 3.0-liter TDI model which launches in November 2010.

Audi S7 Sportback

Here's the blockbuster. The S7 Sportback breaks cover in November 2010, but it does not receive the 3.0-liter bi-turbo TFSI engine found in the future S4 and S5 models. Instead this baby gets an all new 4.0-liter TFSI producing 290 kW (394hp) with S-tronic7.

Audi A8 (D4)

The next generation A8 hits the market six months earlier than stated by the 2012 roll out schedule. Same V8 engines are retained and new 8 speed automatic transmission is added.

Audi R8 Spyder

Hoping for a debut at this past Detroit Auto Show, the R8 Targa or Spyder was absent. Instead we saw the R8 V12 TDI Concept debut. However, according to this leaked document the 5.2-liter V10, which was recently spotted with it's engine in view, will be available in both Coupe and Spyder variants making 386 kW (525hp). The R8 coupe launches in June 2009 and the Spyder in March 2010, both with the R-tronic sequential gearbox.

Please note:

Due to formatting limitations, the 2010 Engine Product Offensive document has been split up into multiple pages. We also formated the spreadsheet into tables making it a little easier to read. Starting with the Audi A1, please continue to the following pages to view the rest of the 2010 product offensive information.

A1

1,2TFSI

63kW (86k)

MT5

predný

Marec 2010

Máj 2010


1,4TFSI

90kW(122k)

MT5/ S-tr

predný

December 09

Marec 2010


1,4TFSI

125kW (170k)

S-tr

predný

September 2010

November 2010


1,6TDI

66kW(90k)

MT5

predný

December 09

Marec 2010


1,6TDI

66kW (90k)

S-tr

predný

Marec 2010

Máj 2010


2,0TDI

105kW (143k)

MT6

predný

September 2010

November 2010

Audi 2010 Engine Product Offensive Leaked


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Press Release

S4 Avant

3,0TFSI

245 kW(333k)

S-tronic/ MT6

quattro

November 08

Apríl 09

S4

3.0TFSI

245kW (333k)

S-tronic 7

quattro

November 08

Marec 09

S4

3.0TFSI

245kW (333k)

MT6

quattro

Február 09

Apríl 09

S5 coupe

4,2 FSI

260 kW (354k)

tipT

quattro

Marec 08

Máj 08

RS 5

4.2 FSI

331 kW (450k)

S-tronic7

quattro

Máj 2010

Júl 2010

S5 coupe

3,0 TFSI

245 kW (333k)

MT6/ S-tronic 7

quattro

Jún 2010

September 2010

A5 Sportback








1.8 TFSI

118 kW (160k)

MT6

predný

Apríl 09

September 09


1,8TFSI

125 kW (160k)

multiT

predný

September 09

November 09


2.0 TFSI

132 kW (180k)

MT6/ multiT

predný

Jún 09

September 09


2,0 TFSI

155 kW (211k)

S-tronic7

quattro

Jún 09

September 09


2,0 TFSI

155 kW (211k)

MT6/ multiT

quattro/ predný

September 09

November 09


2,0 TFSI

155 kW (211k)

MT6

predný

August 09

Október 09


3,2 FSI

195 kW (265k)

S-tronic7

quattro

Apríl 09

September 09


3,2 FSI

195 kW (265k)

S-tronic7

quattro

September 09

November 09


2.0 TDI DPF

105 kW (143k)

multiT

predný

Apríl 09

September 09


2.0 TDI DPF

105 kW (143k)

MT6

predný

August 09

Október 09


2.0 TDI DPF

125 kW (170k)

MT6

predný

Jún 09

September 09


2.0 TDI DPF

125 kW (170k)

MT6

quattro

September 09

November 09


2.7 TDI DPF

140 kW (190k)

MT6

predný

Apríl 09

September 09


2.7 TDI DPF

140 kW (190k)

MutliT

predný

August 09

Október 09


3.0 TDI DPF

176 kW (240k)

S-tronic7

quattro

Apríl 09

September 09


3.0 TDI DPF

176 kW (240k)

MT6

quattro

August 09

Október 09

S5 Sportback

3,0 TFSI

245 kW (333k)

MT6/ S-tronic 7

quattro

Jún 2010

September 2010



A7 Sportback

Facelift







2.8 FSI

150 kW (204k)

S-tronic7/ multiT

quattro/ predný

Február 2010/ August 2010

Jún 2010/ Október 2010


3.0 TFSI

220 kW (300k)

S-tronic7

quattro

Február 2010

Jún 2010


2,7 TDI

140 kW (190k)

multiT/ S tronic7

predný/ quattro

August 2010

Október 2010


3,0 TDi

220 kW (300k)

Automat 8

quattro

August 2010

November 2010


3,0 TDI

176 kW (240k)

S-tronic7

quattro

Február 2010

Jún 2010

S7 Sportback

4.0 TFSI

290 kW (394k)

S-tronic7

quattro

August 2010

November 2010

A8 Face

lift





Október 07

Október 07


2.8FSI L verzia

154 kW (210k)

multiT

pred

Jún 08

September 08

A8 D4

4,2 FSI

274 kW (372k)

AT8

quattro

Október 09

December 09


4,2 TDI

250 kW (340k)

AT8

quattro

Október 09

December 09

R8

5.2FSI

386 kW (525k)

MT6/ R-tronic

quattro

Február 09

Jún 09

R8 Spyder

5.2FSI

386 kW (525k)

MT6/ R-tronic

quattro

November 09

Marec 2010

R8 Spyder

4.2FSI

386 kW (525k)

MT6/ R-tronic

quattro

Jún 2010

August 2010

- interné ozna?enie Q3








2,0 TFSI

125 kW (170k)

MT6

quattro

Jún 2010

Október 2010


2,0 TFSI

147 kW (200k)

S-tronic7

quattro

Jún 2010

Október 2010


2,0 TFSI

125 kW (170k)

S-tronic7

quattro

November 2010

Január 2011


2,0 TDI

125kW (170k)

S-tronic7

quattro

Jún 2010

Október 2010


2,0 TDI

103 kW (140k)

MT6

quattro

November 2010

Január 2011

Q7 V12

6.0 TDI

368 kW (500k)

AT6

quattro

November 08

Január 09


3,6 FSI

206 kW (280k)

MT6

quattro

Koniec výroby Máj 08


Q7 facelift





Jún 09

August 09