Hardware meets software: from classic mechanical systems to a fully interlinked high-end control unit

Hardware meets software: from classic mechanical systems to a fully interlinked high-end control unit Exactly 40 years ago, Audi revolutionized the automotive world. With its permanent quattro all-wheel drive the company, in 1980, presented a new approach to chassis technology that still decisively underpins the slogan "Vorsprung durch Technik." Today, thanks to smart interlinking by the Electronic Chassis Platform (ECP), innovative chassis systems such as electromechanical Active Roll... Lees verder Lucas di Grassi takes podium for Audi in Berlin Second race of Formula E in Berlin, first podium for Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler. From sixth on the grid, Lucas di Grassi moved up to third place on Thursday evening. With 13th place, René Rast only narrowly missed out on points despite starting from pit lane. read on Lees verder Half-time in Berlin: Audi driver di Grassi third in the championship Half-time at the marathon season finale of Formula E in Berlin. After three of the six races in the German capital, Lucas di Grassi from the Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler team is third with 61 points in the drivers' championship of the electric racing series. read on Lees verder Audi driver di Grassi also scores points in fourth race of Formula E finale Audi driver Lucas di Grassi also scored points in the fourth race of the Formula E finale in Berlin, keeping his chances very much alive to finish the season as runner-up. On Sunday evening, the Brazilian drove his Audi e-tron FE06 from 12th on the grid to sixth in light rain and partially wet track conditions. read on Lees verder Nine victories in a row: Audi RS 5 DTM on record run Since August 11, 2019, Audi has been unbeaten in the DTM. After the impressive performance of the Audi RS 5 DTM at the season opener at Spa, the touring car racing series continues with four races at the Lausitzring, where Audi has already won nine times in the DTM and celebrated a very special triumph last year. read on Lees verder Audi R8 LMS continues winning streak in top European racing After Audi Sport's customers had already celebrated four major victories in Europe's most important GT3 racing series in Germany, Italy and at European level over the past few weeks, two further significant victories in the GT World Challenge Sprint Cup were clinched on the second weekend in August. read on Lees verder More Dynamic, More Power, More Driving Pleasure: The Audi S3 Sportback and the Audi S3 Sedan A good 20 years ago, Audi opened up the sporty premium compact market segment with the first S3. Now the brand is presenting the new generation – an S3 Sportback and an S3 Sedan. Its 2.0 TFSI engine produces 228 kW (310 PS) of power and 400 Nm (295.0 lb-ft) of torque. Both models (S3 Sportback: Combined fuel consumption in l/100 km: 7.4 (31.8 US mpg); Combined CO2 emissions in g/km: 170–169... Lees verder Audi summer kids enjoy vacation More than 170 Audi summer kids are currently enjoying a varied and creative vacation program. The theme is "WELLness Weeks." Some adjustments have been made, but the program is taking place from July 27 to August 21 despite the coronavirus pandemic. read on Lees verder