Premium wheel manufacturer Vossen has published their own coverage of Worthersee complete with both video and photography. Of course their focus is a collection of amazing cars fitted with their own Vossen wheels – cars you likely spotted in our own coverage but were hoping to see more details of.
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It’s fair to say that Audi Sport is enjoying a dominating year in the World Endurance Challenge. An exclamation point was added to that statement following the recent round at Spa where Audi achieved a perfect 1-2-3 result ahead of two rival Toyotas. As a result, Toyota has lodged a formal complaint against Audi’s dominance.
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Fourtitude readers are likely more familiar with Canadian-born Chinese driver Darryl O’Young for his ongoing association with Audi. O’Young is a regular in the Audi R8 LMS, including victory at the Bathurst 12 Hours in 2011 and 2012, as well as an occasional fill-in for the DTM. Word from AutoSport Magazine is that he’s headed for Le Mans and will contest the race in an AF Corse Ferrari.
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Even a cursory glance is enough to succumb to the dark look of the super sports. The A46 from the MS-design results in a distinctive design and superior performance levels, according to the company motto “Visible superiority”. More…
Car & Driver magazine has published an intel piece from their often accurate European contributor Jens Meiners. The piece centers around upcoming offerings from the more sporting side of the Audi range, including next-generation TT (MQB), A5 (B9) and an all-new A9 model to be positioned above A8 as the nomenclature would suggest.
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Audiogasm. It’s the best way to describe the first 9 seconds of this new video featurette from the AudiChannel on YouTube. Produced by Audi UK, this short is meant to give you some basic information on the new 4.0 TFSI-powered Audi RS 6 Avant. Yes, the whole video is great and all, with plenty of shots of a matte Daytona Grey example looking all mean, but make sure to listen to those first 9 seconds with the video with your volume set to 11.
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DRIVE’s Chris Harris videos are becoming a regular fixture here on Fourtitude. An Audi S4 owner and well-respected UK-based journalist, Harris’ take on things is often of keen interest to our readers. This week the Brit pits the new Audi R8 V10 plus against the Porsche 911 Turbo S (997) and a 750-hp Nissan GT-R tuned by Litchfield “in order to make up the price gap”.
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An emotional moment in Sant’Agata Bolognese yesterday at the culmination of the gala celebrating Lamborghini’s 50th anniversary: Walter De Silva’s incredible vehicle made its entry in front of a thousand invitees, the Head of Design for the Volkswagen Group’s homage to celebrating the House of the Raging Bull’s half century. “I am very attached to this Italian brand, being an Italian myself. I wanted to pay homage to and think up a vehicle to underline the fact that Lamborghinis have always been made with passion, and with the heart more than the head,” said an emotional De Silva.
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Eight Audi R8 LMS ultra cars, five teams and a single aim: the next success for an Audi at the Nürburgring 24 Hours. The prerequisites, however, are different than they were a year ago, as the Audi customer teams will now be competing with their own sponsors and driver squads – supported by Audi Sport customer racing. More…
On the Pentecost weekend, you’ll be entering the 24-hour race at the Nürburgring with your team as last year’s winners. What are your expectations? The aim is completely clear: we want to repeat our success. In 2012, you clinched the first overall victory for an Audi R8 LMS ultra with your team. Knowing the ropes [...] More…
On the first race weekend of the Spanish GT Championship at Portimão, Portugal, César Campaniço and his team-mate Carlos Vieira celebrated victory in the GTS class. In the overall classification, the two local heroes from Team Novadriver took third place in the Audi R8 LMS ultra.
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New advertising and marketing campaign celebrates the spirit of bravery and individualism that defines Audi 60-Second Spot ‘It Couldn’t Be Done’ premieres on primetime television tonight Four 15-second television spots also debut beginning today Audi of America today debuts a new advertising and marketing campaign that that celebrates the heritage and spirit of the century-old [...] More…