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    At Audi, the body is much more than a car’s shell; it is a technical highlight and provides the basis for a numberof qualities. Lightweight design, precision, stiffness, vehicle dynamics, safety and aerodynamics - the brand with the four rings is far ahead of the competition in all of these areas.

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    • Audi A6 Sedan - Aerodynamics
      Audi A6 Sedan - Aerodynamics

      Audi A6 Sedan - Aerodynamics

      Audi A6 Sedan - Aerodynamics

      Aerodynamics: the best drag coefficient of an Audi with a combustion engine

      The sporty and low design of the new Audi A6 Sedan contributes to its outstanding aerodynamics, ensuring a drag coefficient (Cd value) of 0.23. This is the best value of any series-produced model with a combustion engine in Audi history. Air curtains are used to ensure that the airflow around the front wheels and sides of the vehicle is as smooth as possible. These have been seamlessly integrated into the new design of the A6 Sedan*. Two separately controllable cool-air intakes behind the Singleframe radiator grille are part of the aerodynamics concept. They ensure optimized airflow around the engine bay. To harness the full potential of this technology, Audi has also optimized the seal between the bumper and the cooling unit, reducing airflow losses in this area by up to 70 percent. To achieve this, the air control elements were made significantly more rigid. The unified interface for the air intake and for engine cooling also contributes to improved airflow around the body. Furthermore, a front spoiler in the front bumper reduces front-axle lift and ensures better airflow around the underbody. In addition, numerous panels on the vehicle’s underside ensure controlled and harmonious airflow. These include wheel spoilers and specific covers on the transmission tunnel and rear axle. 

       

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    • Audi SQ5 - Design and aerodynamics
      Audi SQ5 - Design and aerodynamics

      Audi SQ5 Sportback - Design and aerodynamics

      Audi SQ5 Sportback - Design and aerodynamics

      Sporty design thanks to dynamic, sloping roofline

      The unmistakable design exudes sportiness with its characteristic sloping rear and elegant lines.

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    • Audi A6 Avant - Aerodynamics
      Audi A6 Avant - Aerodynamics

      Audi A6 Avant - Aerodynamics

      Audi A6 Avant - Aerodynamics

      The perfect interplay: design and aerodynamics

      With its reduced design language, the A6 Avant conveys a functional and timeless character. This is reflected in both its design and the aerodynamics, which boasts a drag coefficient of 0.25 – the best value of a combustion-engine Avant at Audi.

      In addition to the large air curtains and controllable cool-air intakes at the front, the striking roof spoiler and aerodynamic panels on the sides of the rear window are the main contributors to this achievement in aerodynamics. 

      The sporty rear with eye-catching diffuser embodies typical Avant characteristics. Paired with the quattro blisters powerfully emerging from the shoulder area and the wide track, the rear accentuates the model’s dynamic design. At the same time, its long wheelbase and extended hood embody elegance and round off the perfect proportions of the A6 Avant.

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    • Audi Q5 - Exterior design
      Audi Q5 - Exterior design

      Purism and dynamism: the exterior design

      The third generation of the Q5 SUV models has become even sportier and offers perfect proportions. The taut and high shoulder line creates a powerful silhouette, connects the front and rear lights, and makes the vehicle appear longer. Above the sill, a rising line runs over the wheel arches and into the rear bumper, giving the vehicle a dynamic appearance even when stationary.

      The front is self-confident, as all the defining design elements are positioned one level higher than in the predecessor model. The sporty, wide Singleframe sits high and is flanked by vertical, functional air curtains.

      The strongly filed and sculpturally shaped headlights create a sharp, focused look, manifesting the agile and self-confident character of the car right from the front. A large air intake with sensors sits under the Singleframe, giving the Q5 a visually full and wide stance on the road.The exterior S line impresses with striking and sporty body components, such as the Air Curtain Tubes with matt anthracite chrome-look accents. On the S model, these elements have a matt silver chrome look.

      The rear of the Q5 SUV has an extremely clear design thanks to the maximum reduction of lines. From the rear window to the lower edge of the three-dimensional shaped light strip, there is a smooth surface, defined by the light strip with a sharp cut across the entire width of the vehicle. The area between the light strip and bumper is kept sleek and gives the SUV a sporty elegance. The diffuser is integrated into the raised bumpers as an island. The positioning and shape of the functional tailpipes depends on the engine: a double square tailpipe under the diffuser on the left-hand side (for all diesel engines), or rectangular tailpipes on the right and left (for all petrol engines). The S model features the four iconic twin round tailpipes in a new, sharpened design.

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    • Audi Q5 - Package and variability
      Audi Q5 - Package and variability

      Audi Q5 - Package and Variability

      Audi Q5 - Package and Variability

      Practical: Space concept and variability

      The latest generation of the new Audi Q5 has gained significantly in key product attributes – and occupants can feel this from the very first time they experience it. In combination with the new interior concept, the result is a comfortable feeling of space with ample head and legroom.

      A particularly practical feature of the Audi Q5 SUV is the fully adjustable rear seat. It can be moved lengthways and tilted, thus increasing the trunk volume or comfort for rear passengers as required. At the same time, three people can be comfortably seated on the rear bench. With the rear seats folded down, the transport volume increases to up to 1,473 liters, depending on the model variant. The luggage compartment cover can be stowed in a specially designed compartment under the luggage compartment floor. This provides even more space for luggage and a secure place for the cov

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    • Audi A6 Avant e-tron – Interior and package
      Audi A6 Avant e-tron – Interior and package

      Audi A6 Avant e-tron – Interior and package

      Audi A6 Avant e-tron – Interior and package

      Interior and MMI panoramic display
      The interior of the Audi A6 e-tron* is consistently geared towards the users' needs. The three-dimensional and high contrast design deliberately places elements in the foreground or background, creating a spatial architecture tailored to the occupants in terms of design and ergonomics.

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    • Audi A6 Sportback e-tron – Efficiency technologies and Aerodynamics
      Audi A6 Sportback e-tron – Efficiency technologies and Aerodynamics

      Audi A6 Sportback e-tron – Efficiency technologies and Aerodynamics

      Audi A6 Sportback e-tron – Efficiency technologies and Aerodynamics

      Best in class: outstanding aerodynamics
      Superior aerodynamics is a core component of the long history of successes for Audi. The aerodynamic heroes of the past, such as the Audi 100 (C3) and the Audi 80 (B3), also belong to the mid-size segment.

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    • Audi S5 Avant – Interior design
      Audi S5 Avant – Interior design

      Audi S5 Avant – Interior design

      Audi S5 Avant – Interior design

      The new interior design: technology meets comfort
      The design of the new Audi A5 interior is based on four characteristic features. Firstly, the
      interior is designed to be human-centric, i.e., consistently geared toward the needs of its users.

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    • Audi S5 Avant – Exterior design
      Audi S5 Avant – Exterior design

      Audi S5 Avant – Exterior design

      Audi S5 Avant – Exterior design

      Dynamic and muscular exterior design
      Even at first glance, the totally redesigned A5 family has a powerful and clean design. The
      modified proportions with a long wheelbase, large wheels, and flat, sporty body embody
      progressive dynamism and premium standards.

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    • Audi Q7 – Package and variability
      Audi Q7 – Package and variability

      Audi Q7 – Package and variability

      Audi Q7 – Package and variability

      Both the five- and seven-seat versions of the Audi Q7 combine high prestige with everyday practicality.

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    • Audi S3 Sedan - Design
      Audi S3 Sedan - Design

      Audi S3 Sedan - Exterior design

      Audi S3 Sedan - Exterior design

      With the model upgrade, the Audi S3 has an even sportier and tauter appearance.

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    • Audi Q6 e-tron – Design
      Audi Q6 e-tron – Design

      Audi Q6 e-tron – Design

      Audi Q6 e-tron – Design

      The Audi Q6 e-tron embodies typical Audi SUV styling with a further refined e-tron design language. The new design philosophy in the interior and pioneering technologies debuting in the new model, begin the next chapter in electric mobility for the Four Rings and make Vorsprung durch Technik a tangible experience every day.

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    • Audi A3 Sportback - Interior
      Audi A3 Sportback - Interior

      Audi A3 Sportback – Interior

      Audi A3 Sportback – Interior

      To match the more striking exterior, the interior has also been significantly sharpened. There are quite a few innovations here – from the shifter design and air vents to the decorative fabric inlays and new interior lighting. All these elements are precise and detailed, emphasizing the vehicle’s progressive and technical look.

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    • Audi Q7 – Exterieurdesign
      Audi Q7 – Exterieurdesign

      Audi Q7 – Exterior design

      Audi Q7 – Exterior design

      Powerful, spacious, elegant: Exterior

      Following the launch of the second generation with all-wheel steering in 2015 and an initial product upgrade in 2019, the new Q7 impressively shows its robust and elegant design with a second comprehensive upgrade in 2023. The largest and most versatile SUV in the lineup of the brand with the four rings features Audi’s modern design language. With its even more minimalist form, clean surfaces, and exceptionally large volume, the Q7 stands for variability in every situation.

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    • Audi Q8 Interieur – Package und Variabilität
      Audi Q8 Interieur – Package und Variabilität

      Audi Q8 – Interior - package and variability

      Audi Q8 – Interior - package and variability

      The Audi Q8 exudes sporty dynamics and upscale prestige like no other SUV from the brand with the four rings. With a wheelbase of 3.00 meters (9.8 ft), it offers a spacious interior that beats that of its direct competitors in most relevant dimensions, including interior length and headroom.

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    • Audi Q8 – Exterior Design
      Audi Q8 – Exterior Design

      Audi Q8 – Exterior design

      Audi Q8 – Exterior design

      With its expressive design, the revised Q8* is a sporty, elegant SUV coupé from the brand with the four rings. With its clean shape, generous surfaces, and clear volumes, the Q8* paints a dynamic picture.

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    • Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron – Active grill shutter
      Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron – Active grill shutter

      Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron – Aerodynamics

      Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron – Aerodynamics

      Further improved aerodynamics

      With the Audi Q8 e-tron*, the topic of aerodynamics was a top priority. This resulted in a reduction of the drag coefficient from 0.26 to 0.24 cw for the Q8 Sportback e-tron* and from 0.28 to 0.27 cw for the Q8 e-tron*. The wheel spoilers mounted on the underbody help divert airflow around the wheels. The spoilers on the front axle were enlarged, and the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron* now has spoilers on the rear wheels as well. With the SQ8 Sportback e-tron*, spoilers are only mounted on the rear axle. In the area around the grille, this is the first time an Audi model has had a self-sealing system in addition to the electric shutters that automatically close the radiator. This system further optimizes the airflow at the front of the car and prevents undesired losses.

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    • Audi Q8 e-tron – Exterior design
      Audi Q8 e-tron – Exterior design

      Audi Q8 e-tron – Exterior design

      Audi Q8 e-tron – Exterior design

      New face, new name, new corporate identity

      By calling this model the Q8, Audi is making a clear statement that the Audi Q8 e-tron* is the top model among its electric SUVs and crossovers. The Audi Q8 e-tron* and Q8 Sportback e-tron* are immediately identifiable as fully electric models at first glance.

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    • Audi A8 – Exterieur design
      Audi A8 – Exterieur design

      Audi A8 – Exterior design

      Audi A8 – Exterior design

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    • Audi RS 3 – Interior design
      Audi RS 3 – Interior design

      Audi RS 3 – Interior design

      In the interior, too, many elements specific to the RS accentuate its sportiness. The RS-specific blinking shift indicator in manual transmission mode changes the rpm display from green to yellow to red, blinking in a manner identical to that used in motorsports, to indicate the ideal time to change gears. The genuine racing feeling is further enhanced by the carbon inlay in the instrument panel and RS sport seats with RS embossing and anthracite contrast stitching.

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    • Audi RS 3 – Design and daytime running light
      Audi RS 3 – Design and daytime running light

      Audi RS 3 – Design and daytime running lights

      Audi RS 3 – Design and daytime running lights

      The design of the new Audi RS 32 is even more dynamic and powerful than that of its predecessor. In the front, the wide RS bumper, the redesigned Singleframe with its distinctive honeycomb grille, and the large air intakes give the compact sports car an expressive appearance.

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    • Audi RS 3 – Aerodynamics
      Audi RS 3 – Aerodynamics

      Audi RS 3 – Aerodynamics

      Audi RS 3 – Aerodynamics

      The design of the new Audi RS 32 is even more dynamic and powerful than that of its predecessor. In the front, the wide RS bumper, the redesigned Singleframe with its distinctive honeycomb grille, and the large air intakes give the compact sports car an expressive appearance.

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    • Audi Q4 e-tron – Aerodynamics
      Audi Q4 e-tron – Aerodynamics

      Audi Q4 (Sportback) e-tron – Aerodynamics

      Audi Q4 (Sportback) e-tron – Aerodynamics

      The design of the two compact electric SUVs is full of character and impresses with the high quality of its aerodynamics. The Audi Q4 e-tron and the Q4 Sportback e-tron generate drag coefficients of 0.28 and 0.26 respectively, with the efficiency and range reaping the benefits.

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    • Audi Q4 e-tron – Interieur&Package_en
      Audi Q4 e-tron – Interieur&Package_en

      Audi Q4 e-tron – Interior and package

      Audi Q4 e-tron – Interior and package

      Even getting into the Audi Q4 e-tron is a comfortable experience: The doors open wide, and the seats are in a comfortably high position. The driver and up to four passengers enjoy a generously spacious interior, made possible in part by the fact that there is only a flat step instead of a center tunnel. The seat position in the second row is almost seven centimeters (2.8 in) higher than at the front, while still offering plenty of headroom – and the knee room is positively luxurious.

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    • Audi RS e-tron GT – Design
      Audi RS e-tron GT – Design

      Audi RS e-tron GT – Design

      Audi RS e-tron GT – Design

      The e-tron GT is an emotive four-door coupé and the new signature car from the Audi brand. The electric figurehead features expressive design language that emphasizes the Audi standard of being an innovative automotive design brand that stands for sportiness and progressiveness.

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    • Audi RS e-tron GT – Aerodynamik EN
      Audi RS e-tron GT – Aerodynamik EN

      Audi RS e-tron GT – Aerodynamics

      Audi RS e-tron GT – Aerodynamics

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    • Audi e-tron GT - Interior design and seating position
      Audi e-tron GT - Interior design and seating position

      Audi RS e-tron GT – Interieur design and seating position

      Audi RS e-tron GT – Interieur design and seating position

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    • Audi A3 Sedan – Aerodynamics
      Audi A3 Sedan – Aerodynamics

      Audi A3 Sedan – Aerodynamics

      Audi A3 Sedan – Aerodynamics

      The aerodynamics benefit from the higher rear end compared with the predecessor as well as the large diffuser. As a result, the new A3 Sedan with the 2.0 TDI 110 kW (150 PS) achieves a Cd value of 0.25 and is therefore 0.04 Cd points better than the first generation.

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    • Audi Q7 – Design en
      Audi Q7 – Design en

      Audi Q7 – Design

      Audi Q7 – Design

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    • Audi S3 Sedan – Design
      Audi S3 Sedan – Design

      Audi S3 Sedan – Design

      Audi S3 Sedan – Design

      Characteristic design and lighting - The new S3 models display their dynamic character from the very first glance.

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    • Audi e-tron S Sportback – Aerodynamics
      Audi e-tron S Sportback – Aerodynamics

      Audi e-tron S Sportback – Aerodynamics

      Audi e-tron S Sportback – Aerodynamics

      The airflow through the wheel arch trims helps Audi resolve the conflict of objectives between outstanding aerodynamics and sporty looks. For the first time, the brand with the Four Rings is bringing this innovative, patented solution to high-volume automobile production.

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    • Audi A7 Sportback – Exterieurdesign
      Audi A7 Sportback – Exterieurdesign

      Audi A7 Sportback – Exterieurdesign

      Audi A7 Sportback – Exterieurdesign

      The exterior design of the A7 Sportback is an expression of the new design language that Audi introduced with the prologue study and made its production debut in the new Audi A8. With large surfaces, sharp edges and taut, athletic lines, the A7 signals dynamics and progressiveness from every perspective.

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    • Audi A1 citycarver – Design
      Audi A1 citycarver – Design

      Audi A1 citycarver – Design

      Audi A1 citycarver – Design

      Exterior design with robust off-road look with octagonal Singleframe and around four centimeters (2.0 in) more ground clearance thanks to higher ride height and larger wheels

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    • Audi e-tron Sportback - Aerodynamic
      Audi e-tron Sportback - Aerodynamic

      Audi e-tron – Aerodynamics

      Audi e-tron – Aerodynamics

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    • Audi e-tron – Acoustic
      Audi e-tron – Acoustic

      Audi e-tron – Acoustics

      Audi e-tron – Acoustics

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    • Audi A7 Sportback Aerodynamik_EN
      Audi A7 Sportback Aerodynamik_EN

      Audi A7 Sportback – Aerodynamics

      Audi A7 Sportback – Aerodynamics

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    • Audi A8 - Multimaterial Audi Space Frame
      Audi A8 - Multimaterial Audi Space Frame

      Audi Space Frame

      Audi Space Frame

      When it introduced the first A8 in 1994, Audi had not only developed the radically new ASF design and put it into series production, it had also developed all of the steps required for its production. The launch was preceded by a development process lasting 12 years. Since this time Audi has built on its competitive edge step by step. The arc spans three generations of the A8 and also includes the A2 along with its legendary three-liter version, the A2 1.2 TDI. By the end of 2010 alone, the company had produced some 550,000 vehicles with the ASF body – far more than any other manufacturer in the world.

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    • Audi Space Frame in multimaterial construction

      New Audi Space Frame with high proportions of aluminum and CFRP

      New Audi Space Frame with high proportions of aluminum and CFRP

      The R8 V10 plus* has a dry weight of 1,454 kilograms (3,205.5 lb). The key factor behind the consistent lightweight design is the body shell with multimaterial Audi Space Frame (ASF): It weighs only 200 kilograms (440.9 lb). The resulting unladen weight of 1,555 kilograms (3,428.2 lb) leads to a superior power-to-weight ratio of 3.46 kg/kW (2.55 kg/hp).

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    • Lightweight material: Audi is the leading manufacturer of aluminium bodies

      Aluminium as a material

      Aluminium as a material

      Aluminum is an excellent material for vehicle bodies. With its low density of 2.7 grams per cubic centimeter (0.098 lb per cu in), it is roughly two-thirds lighter than conventional grades of steel, and since it is a relatively soft metal, it is easy to machine. Alloys, the most important components of which are magnesium and silicon, provide the high strength necessary for vehicle bodies.

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    • Semi-finished components
      Semi-finished components

      Semi-finished components

      Semi-finished components

      The ASF body comprises three semi-finished components: extruded sections, diecast components and aluminum panels. Audi engineers employ each of these components following the principle: “The right material in the right place for optimal function.”

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    • Temperatures above 900 degrees Celsius (1,652 degrees Fahrenheit): the hot-forming process

      Hot-shaped steels

      Hot-shaped steels

      A number of steel bodies from Audi, from the A1 (Combined fuel consumption in l/100 km: 7.1 – 3.8; Combined CO2-emissions in g/km: 162 – 99)** to the A7 Sportback, comprise significant proportions of high- and ultra high-strength steels of different strength classes. The best of these are the hot-shaped steels, which stand out due to their extreme tensile strength and the resulting weight-savings potential.

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    • Innovative solutions: forward section of the Audi A6

      Multimaterial Space Frame

      Multimaterial Space Frame

      Audi is taking the development of the steel body a step further – to the Multimaterial Space Frame, which combines components of aluminum, steel and fiber-reinforced polymers (FRP) with one another. The future of this new “ultra” technology has already begun with the bodies of the A7 Sportback and the new A6 (Combined fuel consumption in l/100 km: 9.6 – 4.4; Combined CO2-emissions in g/km: 225 – 114)**.

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    • Crash safety
      Crash safety

      Crash safety

      Crash safety

      In every development process, crash safety is of utmost priority for Audi. Each new model must comply not only with European standards, but also with the regulations of major export countries as well as strict specifications that the brand itself has defined.

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    • Pedestrian protection in the Audi Q5: lots of air under the hood, foam in front of the cross-member

      Pedestrian Protection

      Pedestrian Protection

      Cars from Audi also meet all the requirements in the event of an accident involving a pedestrian. In the A8, for example, a foam component between the front bumper and its cross-member lessens the impact on the knees.

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    • Audi A6: creases in the underbody dampen vibrations

      Vibration behavior

      Vibration behavior

      Undesired resonant vibrations in the body are strictly taboo. At Audi a great deal of work goes into preventing or minimizing such vibrations. In the A8, for example, the development engineers specifically analyzed and minimized all vibration levels at the contact points between the passengers and the body – the floor panel, the seats, the steering wheel, and the inside mirror.

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    • Torsional stiffness in the Audi Q5
      Torsional stiffness in the Audi Q5

      Torsional stiffness

      Torsional stiffness

      Static torsional stiffness, the resistance to torsion in the longitudinal direction, is a critical factor in determining a body’s strength and a primary consideration for each new design from Audi. In the A8, for example, torsional stiffness increased by approximately 25 percent compared with the previous model. In the TT Coupé the increase was 50 percent, and in the TT Roadster an outstanding 100 percent.

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    • Audi R8 Spyder: generous use of carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) in the rear section

      CFRP materials

      CFRP materials

      Carbon-fiber-reinforced polymers (CFRP) are particularly attractive materials for the “ultra” lightweight design from Audi. The brand already offers a number of large and small CFRP components, primarily in the R8 model family. These range all the way to partially self-supporting structural components such as the side walls and the cover for the top component in the R8 Spyder.

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    • Audi A8: organic sheets as lower cross-members at the front end

      Other materials

      Other materials

      Fiber-reinforced polymers (FRP) offer many advantageous possibilities for the “ultra” lightweight design of the future. Development engineers at Audi are by no means fixated on CFRP alone. They are instead exploring all avenues.

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    • Honed for minimal noise: the exterior mirrors on the Audi Q3

      Aeroacustics

      Aeroacustics

      Low wind noise is an important comfort factor, particularly on the highway. At speeds of 120 km/h (74.56 mph), the whooshing of the wind is the loudest source of noise in the interior of many cars.

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    • Air flow around the Audi Q5
      Air flow around the Audi Q5

      Aerodynamics

      Aerodynamics

      Aerodynamic drag plays an important role in customers’ driving behavior. In cars such as the A8, which are used predominantly for long-distance travel, aerodynamic drag also accounts for almost half of the running resistance. Outfitted with the 4.2 FSI, the luxury sedan has a drag coefficient of 0.26 and a frontal area of 2.41 sq m (25.94 sq ft). Low lift coefficients at the front and rear axles ensure confident stability at highway speeds.

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    • Air flow through the engine compartment
      Air flow through the engine compartment

      Air flow through the engine compartment

      Air flow through the engine compartment

      The study of air flow through the engine compartment is a relatively recent branch of aerodynamics. In the new models, the area around the grille is thoroughly sealed so that the inflowing air reaches the radiator with virtually no losses instead of becoming turbulent.

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    • Underfloor of the Audi R8
      Underfloor of the Audi R8

      Underbody

      Underbody

      A car produces 40 to 50 percent of its total aerodynamic drag in and around the underbody, the wheels and the wheel arches. Audi has an excellent tool for optimizing these zones – the aeroacoustic wind tunnel. With its rolling floor and the four small treadmills on which the wheels can turn, it provides insightful and detailed analyses.

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    • Audi R8 Spyder V10 - multimaterial construction principle
      Audi R8 Spyder V10 - multimaterial construction principle

      Audi R8 Spyder V10 – Audi Space Frame

      Audi R8 Spyder V10 – Audi Space Frame

      According to DIN unladen weight without driver, the new Audi R8 Spyder* tips the scales at just 1,720 kilograms (3,792.0 lb); dry weight is a mere 1,612 kilograms (3,553.9 lb). The key to this outstanding figure is the new multimaterial Audi Space Frame (ASF). It combines aluminum components with components made of structurally integrated carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP). The ASF in the new Audi R8 Spyder has a total weight of just 208 kilograms (458.6 lb).

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