Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Audi is working on a new concept

According to rumors, the prototype will not only demonstrate the new design language of the brand, but also hint at an entirely new production model - Audi A9. Which is scheduled to debut at the show in Los Angeles. 




Experimental design style Audi developed under the leadership of new chief designer Marc Lichte, and conceptual Audi A9 will be, in fact, the debut work of his team. It is expected that the concept will be built on a new platform MLB Evo, which later form the basis of not only the new flagship, but also premium sedan Audi A8. 

It is alleged that in the construction of "four-door coupe" Audi A9 will be actively used not only aluminum, but also composite materials. One of the main goals of engineers, according to the portal Autocar, is to hold the weight of the A9 range comparable to the weight of a more compact model Audi A7. Accordingly, apparently, the hypothetical compartment will weigh about 1600 kg, in spite of the more than five meter length. 

Audi A9 and will provide a versatile range of motor. It is assumed that the most popular units will be new V6 petrol engine with twin-turbo diesel and a similar amount, which will get a supercharger with an electric drive. 

In addition, specially designed for the flagship of the new diesel V8 in volume of 4 liters. Planned and hybrid modification of e-tron, and "charged" S9, which will prepare for the four-liter gasoline V8 rated at about 600 HP 

It is believed that Audi A9 will have to compete with models such as the Porsche Panamera and Aston Martin Rapide. The emergence of new items on the market is forecast for 2017.

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