The company that came to be known as Audi was created in 1889 by Aug Horch and his business partners. However , a disagreement between the two lead Horch to leave his company and start a new company of his own. Unable to use his very own name due to copyright acts (His name was used for the prior company), he had to think creatively. "Horch" is German for "hear", and in a unsophisticated solution brought on by a recommendation from his boy while studying latin, Horch simply exploited the alternate latin version, "Audi". Bought by Volkswagen in 1966 and introduced to the US in 1970, Audi has set the benchmark for quality in German autos. With doors that close like vaults and impeccably made interiors, other manufacturers have fought to catch up to the richness and quality of Audi's engineering.
Audi has been at the avant-garde of engine inventions since the release of the 1st Audi, the Type B, was released in 1910. Their legendary inline 2.1/2.2L 5 cylinder engines were utilised for some considerable time in both their production and racing autos. Because of the timing in a 5 cylinder engine, the engine is permanently in a "power stroke", or to explain, a cylinder is always firing that will lead to a greater potency and power delivery. Other notable engine advances would be the 6L W12 engine, which featured 4 rows of 3 cylinders which was created by joining 2 VR6 engine blocks on a single crankshaft.
First introduced in 1933, the auto air conditioner was more of a scatterbrained luxury item than the rest, typically reserved for the wealthy and renowned who drove top-end luxury cars. Packard Motor Company was the first to offer factory installed air conditioners, which they implemented in 1939 for a value of $274 (around $4,500 today). The 1954 Nash Ambassador was the first American auto to supply a totally integrated in-dash system similar to those available today. Most air conditioners have compressors which are located on the engine and are driven through a belt which leeches power from the engine. A new cooling system which uses an analogous configuration to a household refrigerator is slated for production around 2015. Called TIFFE or Thermal Systems Integration for Fuel Economy, this new methodology is claimed to reduce gasoline consumption 15% compared to current systems.
When you think about Audi transmission and drivetrains, one word should immediately come to mind. Quattro. Originally introduced in 1980 after racing regulations modified to permit four wheel drive vehicles, the Audi Quattro broke onto the racing scene in a big way. Winning nearly every race it entered in the first 2 years, lots of other vehicle makers scrambled to develop their own four wheel drive systems. To remember these wins, all new model Audis with 4 wheel drive were badged with a lowercase "q" for Quattro. The Quattro hit US shores in 1983 and has since then become a collector's item, commanding a cost of over $50,000. To this day, versions of the Audi Quattro are revered as the most powerful rally automobile to see international competition. Climbing to 60 miles per hour in 3.1 seconds and exhausting at 591hp, the Sport Quattro S1 set a record time at the 1985 Pike's Peak Global Hill Climb.
Audi's racing heritage dates back to the 1930s, when the company operated using the nom-de-plume Auto Union. Their continued advancements in racing, both on paved and dust roads, led to Audi being a front runner in many different types of motorsport across the years. Built to work under the harshest of conditions, Audis brakes are able to take significant punishment without breaking a sweat. Derived from the famed Audi A2 and S1, you may be certain that irrespective of how hard you work your Audi's brakes, they'll be ready to handle it in a stride.
Audi has been at the avant-garde of engine inventions since the release of the 1st Audi, the Type B, was released in 1910. Their legendary inline 2.1/2.2L 5 cylinder engines were utilised for some considerable time in both their production and racing autos. Because of the timing in a 5 cylinder engine, the engine is permanently in a "power stroke", or to explain, a cylinder is always firing that will lead to a greater potency and power delivery. Other notable engine advances would be the 6L W12 engine, which featured 4 rows of 3 cylinders which was created by joining 2 VR6 engine blocks on a single crankshaft.
First introduced in 1933, the auto air conditioner was more of a scatterbrained luxury item than the rest, typically reserved for the wealthy and renowned who drove top-end luxury cars. Packard Motor Company was the first to offer factory installed air conditioners, which they implemented in 1939 for a value of $274 (around $4,500 today). The 1954 Nash Ambassador was the first American auto to supply a totally integrated in-dash system similar to those available today. Most air conditioners have compressors which are located on the engine and are driven through a belt which leeches power from the engine. A new cooling system which uses an analogous configuration to a household refrigerator is slated for production around 2015. Called TIFFE or Thermal Systems Integration for Fuel Economy, this new methodology is claimed to reduce gasoline consumption 15% compared to current systems.
When you think about Audi transmission and drivetrains, one word should immediately come to mind. Quattro. Originally introduced in 1980 after racing regulations modified to permit four wheel drive vehicles, the Audi Quattro broke onto the racing scene in a big way. Winning nearly every race it entered in the first 2 years, lots of other vehicle makers scrambled to develop their own four wheel drive systems. To remember these wins, all new model Audis with 4 wheel drive were badged with a lowercase "q" for Quattro. The Quattro hit US shores in 1983 and has since then become a collector's item, commanding a cost of over $50,000. To this day, versions of the Audi Quattro are revered as the most powerful rally automobile to see international competition. Climbing to 60 miles per hour in 3.1 seconds and exhausting at 591hp, the Sport Quattro S1 set a record time at the 1985 Pike's Peak Global Hill Climb.
Audi's racing heritage dates back to the 1930s, when the company operated using the nom-de-plume Auto Union. Their continued advancements in racing, both on paved and dust roads, led to Audi being a front runner in many different types of motorsport across the years. Built to work under the harshest of conditions, Audis brakes are able to take significant punishment without breaking a sweat. Derived from the famed Audi A2 and S1, you may be certain that irrespective of how hard you work your Audi's brakes, they'll be ready to handle it in a stride.
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