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The Audi R8 Super Car
Posted by in Audi on June 24, 2011
Audi R8 has made a spectacular debut at the Mondial de l’Automobile in Paris last 2006. The super ultra-high performance Audi R8 combines tradition of the best classic sports car with futuristic construction, suspension technologies, and transmission supported by the strong reassurance of the Quattro four-wheel drive system.
Mounted longitudinally directly behind the cockpit of its comparatively lightweight 1,560 kilogram aluminum bodied Audi sports car is a powerful V8 engine. Spinning freely to its 8,250 rpm limit, the Audi R8 can sprint to 62 mph in a matter of 4.6 seconds and can reach a top speed of 187 mph which is extraordinary for a road-going Audi.
Sport cars enthusiasts may choose a six-speed manual transmission to channel the torque to the four driven wheels however the racing inspired “R tronic ” sequential shift gearbox with joystick and paddle control which uses shift by wire technology will surely entice more driving purists since it provide an unmatched rapid gear changes.
The Audi R8 has a near perfect 44 percent front/56 percent rear weight distribution for optimum handling balance and this was made possible through the efforts of Audi engineers who have device a method that involves the mounting of the powerful eight-cylinder unit as close as possible to the centre of the R8. A dry sump engine lubrication which was another first in the R8 also enabled the V8 to be mounted as close to the road as possible and lower the car’s centre of gravity.
The front and rear double wishbone suspension provides the needed agility of the R8 and can be controlled using a more traditional spring-and-damper set-up giving which results to a remarkably composed and comfortable ride which levels to the super car standards or by the advanced Audi magnetic ride system which was first seen in the new TT coupe. The R8 is also equipped with especially designed VW headlights which make use of the LED technology.
The classy dampers fitted as part of the Audi magnetic ride system swap conventional damper fluid for a magnetorheological fluid possessing minute magnetic particles that can be influenced by an electromagnetic field. And since it contains magnetic particles once voltage is applied the viscosity of the fluid is altered by the affected magnetic particles increasing resistance to the damper movement to iron out pitch and roll when necessary. This process also reduces resistance resulting to a more comfortable ride. The system continuously monitors road conditions and driving style and reacts accordingly to the info gathered. Read the rest of this entry »
Audi Car Insurance – How to Find Inexpensive Insurance For Your Luxury Car
Posted by in Audi on June 16, 2011
People that drive luxury automobiles like the Audi sometimes mistakenly believe they have to pay top dollar for good coverage. While the cost of Audi car insurance is going to be more expensive than the price you’d pay for a far more inexpensive vehicle, it doesn’t have to break the budget.
Audi car insurance for a good price simply requires that you check rates and coverage more carefully. You want to make certain you get the protection you pay for without overpaying simply because you can. Don’t let you car insurance company hold you hostage for premiums when it only takes a few minutes to find other rates. If you find even a savings, it becomes even larger when you consider the amount of pretax dollars you’d have to make to pay that difference.
Check your present policy for the coverage you already have. When you compare rates, use the same protection limits of the present policy. Often you’ll find that you can increase your limits or even lower your deductibles with smart shopping.
Don’t skimp on the liability section just to save a few dollars. Driving an expensive car often means you’re the target of a lawsuit if there’s an accident. Instead, when you look at Audi car insurance comparisons, use the same coverage for comparison and then check how much it costs to increase the limits of liability. Often it’s pennies per day for the increased coverage and peace of mind.
Audi car insurance rates often vary dramatically from company to company because of their loss experience. They may not have had high losses with luxury types of vehicles, yet the rates reflect across the board increases due to a poor selection process for approving policies. Don’t pay extra for your insurance company’s inability to choose wisely. Read the rest of this entry »