Rinspeed iChange

Rinspeed iChange has been unveiled by Rinspeed as the latest project which will make its world debut at the Geneva Auto Show. Comes with 1,050 kg weighs, Rinspeed iChange can transform in seconds from a one-seater sports car to a comfortable car with enough room for three passengers.

Powered by an electric motor, Rinspeed iChange may develops 150kW and reach its top speed at 220 km/h. Rinspeed iChange is able to reach 100 km/h in less than four seconds and features a six-speed pre-selector gearbox from a Subaru WRX.

Rinspeed iChange uses an electrically powered roof section that tilts forward to allow for access to change the purpose of the door. That means Rinspeed iChange comes with interesting design characteristic since it has no door attached.

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Audi TTS Price for US Market

Audi has released the US pricing of the Audi TTS. The prices that announced for US market is applied for both the Coupe version and the roadster version.

Audi TTS is powered by a 2.0 TFSI engine, and develops 265 hp at 6000 rpm and 258 lb.-ft. of torque between 2500 rpm and 5000 rpm.

With this engine the Audi TTS Coupe gets from 0 to 60 mph in 4.9 seconds and up to a limited top speed of 155 mph. The Coupe version offers a 24 mpg fuel economy.

Meanwhile, Audi TTS Roadster needs 5.1 seconds to reach 60 mph and offers a fuel economy of up to 24 mpg.

Audi TTS price for US market will starts at $45,500 for the coupe version and the price will goes up to $47,500 for the Roadster version.

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2009 Audi TTS Details

Audi released the first details of the new 2009 Audi TTS that will be unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The 2009 Audi TTS will be powered by a 2.0-litre Turbo FSI petrol engine delivering 272 PS and 350 Nm of torque between 2,500 and 5,000 rpm.

The 2009 Audi TTS Coupe will have a manual gear box and will have a 0 to 62 mph acceleration time of 5.4 seconds. The top speed of the 2009 Audi TTS Coupe is limited to 155 mph and the consumption is 29.7 mpg.

The 2009 Audi TTS Roadster will have a 0 to 62 mph acceleration time of 5.6 seconds and the same, limited, top speed of 155 mph.
The consumption of the 2009 Audi TTS Roadster is rated by Audi at 29.3 mpg.

Press Release
HIGH PERFORMANCE AUDI TTS DEBUTS IN DETROIT

272PS and standard magnetic ride system for the most performance-focused TT to date
New even higher performance version of acclaimed TT sports car available in Coupe and Roadster body styles
Debuts at the North American International Auto Show on January 13 and is expected to open for UK order in mid-2008
Powered by an extensively modified version of the 2.0-litre Turbo FSI petrol engine delivering 272PS and peak torque of 350Nm between 2,500 and 5,000rpm
Coupe (manual) 0-62mph in 5.4 seconds, limited 155mph top speed, 29.7mpg, Roadster 0-62mph in 5.6 seconds, limited 155mph top speed, 29.3mpg
Suspension, steering and brakes revised to complement enhanced performance
Standard Audi magnetic ride adaptive damping system for optimum handling composure

The ‘S’ emblem that spells extraordinary performance in the Audi range graces the TT for the first time this month in a new, even more focused version of the iconic sports car debuting at the North American International Auto Show (January 19-27). Destined for the UK in mid-2008 in both Coupe and Roadster body styles, the 2009 Audi TTS earns its esteemed badge through the adoption of a specially developed, 272PS Turbo FSI petrol engine complemented by state-of-the-art chassis technology.

Extensive revisions to the acclaimed 2.0-litre turbo charged and directly fuel injected petrol engine that already powers the TT have enabled its power to be boosted from 200PS to 272PS and its torque from 280Nm to 350Nm, available between 2,500 and 5,000rpm. Linked to six-speed, close ratio manual transmission the enhanced unit slingshots the 2009 Audi TTS Coupe from rest to 62mph in just 5.2 seconds, and on the Autobahn is only curtailed by its electronic limiter at 155mph. With the optional S tronic dual-clutch automatic transmission acceleration times are reduced by a further two-tenths of a second in both the Coupe and Roadster.

In addition to the evocative ‘S’ insignia, the most extreme production TT to date highlights its capabilities from the front through newly designed bi-xenon headlamps incorporating trademark Audi LED strip daytime running lights, a redesigned front apron incorporating larger air intakes and aluminum-look door mirror housings. The profile view is enhanced by deeper side skirts and exclusive 18-inch alloy wheels, which can be swapped for 19-inch alternatives at extra cost, while at the rear a revised rear bumper with - for the first time in a TT – four tailpipes protruding from its extended diffuser subtly conveys the newcomer’s extra performance potential.

Inside, deep-set Alcantara and leather combination sports seats, exclusive ‘S’ instruments with white needles, metal pedals and special aluminum trim elements enhance the already very highly regarded sports interior.

Audi Space Frame (ASF)

Streamlined by its revolutionary lightweight Audi Space Frame aluminum and steel hybrid body shell, and pinned to the road by a comprehensively modified, quattro four-wheel-drive-equipped chassis, the new 2009 Audi TTS has been designed to maximize the TT’s inherent fun factor while retaining its safe, surefooted feel. Reworked power steering and enlarged brakes help the driver to profit fully from the exceptional performance, and to guarantee the highest degree of agility in all situations the space-age Audi magnetic ride adaptive damping system is fitted as standard.

The magnetic ride system’s sophisticated dampers are filled with a magnetorheological fluid containing minute magnetic particles that can be influenced by an electromagnetic field. By applying a voltage to the system’s electromagnets, the viscosity of the fluid is altered by the affected magnetic particles, increasing resistance to damper movement to iron out pitch and roll when necessary, and reducing resistance when ride comfort takes precedence.

The new sports model is not only notable as the first TT to become a member of the esteemed Audi ‘S quattro series’, which numbers extra special models such as the 450PS S8 quattro among its ranks. Significantly, it also debuts on the tenth anniversary of the TT, the Coupe version of which became an overnight sensation following its launch in 1998.

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Audi TT joins the ‘S-Club’- A new, even more focused version of the iconic TT sports car debuts at this month’s North American Auto Show (January 13-23). Destined for the UK in mid-2008 in both Coupe and Roadster body styles, the 2009 Audi TTS is powered by a specially developed, 272PS Turbo FSI petrol engine complemented by state-of-the-art chassis technology.