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MOST POWERFUL PRODUCTION TT EVER – THE ALL-NEW 2018 AUDI TT RS JOINS THE AUDI SPORT MODEL LINE ◾All-new 2.5-liter TFSI® engine produces a class-leading 400 hp and delivers the distinctive five-cylinder sound that is unmistakably Audi ◾Standard quattro® permanent all-wheel drive has the ability to send nearly 100 percent of available torque to the rear wheels, allowing the TT RS to sprint from 0-60 mph in 3.6 seconds ◾Inspired by race cars, the interior features a driver focused cockpit wîth standard S sport seats, Audi Virtual Cockpit and a new multifunction sport §teering wheel wîth shift paddles and satellite controls NEW YORK, NY, April 4, 2017  – With an all-new five-cylinder engine delivering 400 hp and 354 lb-ft of torque, the all-new 2018 Audi TT RS is the most powerful production TT model Audi has ever produced. Joining the new Audi Sport model line, the 2018 TT RS will make its ÚS debut at the 2017 New York International Auto Show. 2018 Audi TT RS Featuring ...

   'Seeing Red: 70 Years of Ferrari' will feature over a dozen Ferraris, all adorned in red, displayed in the Bruce Meyer Family Gallery including a 1955 Ferrari 857 Sport, 1980 Ferrari 312 T5 and the 2001 Ferrari F1 driven by Formula One champion Michael Schumacher. Los Angeles, Calif. (April 3rd, 2017)  – The Petersen Automotive Museum is set to debut its latest exhibition in the Bruce Meyer Family Gallery, presented by Rolex, 'Seeing Red: 70 Years of Ferrari.' The exhibit is a celebration of seven decades of beautiful and fast automobiles and the man, Enzo Ferrari, who brought them to the attention of the world via sheer force of will. It will showcase several examples of the brand's most lauded designs including the legendary 250 GTO, the 166MM, the 250 TR, the 250LM and the 2001 Ferrari F1 driven by Formula One racer Michael Schumacher in one of his most dominating years in the series. The exhibit will launch on Thursday, April 27th, 2017 with a grand rec...

Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 4MATIC+ and GLC 63 4MATIC+ Coupé: Mercedes-AMG combines Performance SUV with V8 expertise Affalterbach . As early as 1999 Mercedes-AMG set a milestone wîth the ML 55 – not only in its own 50-year history. For the combination of high-performance engine in the skin of an SÚV opened up an entirely new market §egmènt. The performance and sports car brand now occupies a unique position in the competition again as it presents its new mid-size performance SÚV at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS), the Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 4MATIC+ SÚV and Coupé (fuel consumption combined: 10.7-10.3 l/100 km; CO2 emissions, combined: 244-234 g/km) plus the Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S 4MATIC+ SÚV and Coupé (fuel consumption combined: 10.7 l/100 km; CO2 emissions (combined): 244 g/km). For the first time, a mid-size SÚV is now also available wîth the powerful eight-cylinder biturbo in two output variants. The basis for this is provided b...

American Expedition Vehicles, or AEV, has been doing some wonderful things with Jeep and Ram trucks for the past 20 years. It's been the best source for the long-desired Jeep Wrangler pickup and for beefy overlanders like the Ram Prospector. The company's latest package, the Recruit, turns the already tough Ram 1500 into something that looks particularly fierce. Since it is an AEV product, you can be assured that it has the capabilities to back up the appearance. The Recruit package comes with a whole host of goodies like upgraded suspension and a huge snorkel. The AEV DualSport SE suspension uses Bilstein parts to increase wheel travel and adjust the suspension to balance on and off-road capabilities. The suspension, combined with the 35-inch tires, greatly increase the Recruit's ground clearance. A 4mm thick skid plate helps keep the engine from spilling its black, oily guts in the case that the increased height just isn't enough. A new hood provides better ...

The new 2012 Audi TT RS High performance sports car The 2012 TT RS is the pinnacle of the TT model line, and signifies the return of the RS nameplate to the U.S. The RS nameplate represents the highest performance category for Audi vehicles, and reflects the technical competencies gained through Audi motorsports successes. 2012 Audi TT RS photo The Audi TT RS is powered by the award-winning 2.5 liter turbocharged five-cylinder TFSI engine that generates 360 hp and 343 lb-ft of torque between 1,650 and 5,400 rpm for power on demand. 2012 Audi TT RS photo All engine components have been designed to cope with extreme loads and the demands of a thoroughbred sports engine. Forged six-bearing crankshaft, weight optimized connection rods, sodium cooled exhaust valves and lightweight pistons with specifically adapted ring assembly are indicative of the elements engineered into the TT RS. 2012 Audi TT RS photo The combination of FSI® injec...

The new 2013 Audi A4, A4 Avant & A4 allroad quattro luxury sedan The Audi A4 is a winner in the mid-size class. In fall 2011, the ten-millionth unit rolled off the assembly line since its predecessor model series, the Audi 80, was launched. The most recent appearance and technical updates have made the best-seller more attractive than ever. 2013 Audi A4 allroad quattro photo Body and interior The Audi A4 is a spacious automobile. Its body, comprising mostly high-strength and ultra high-strength steels, is rigid, lightweight and safe. The trunk has a capacity of 480 liters (16.95 cu ft). Capacity with the rear seat backs folded down (a standard feature in the quattro versions) is 962 liters (33.97 cu ft). The optional xenon plus headlights with included LED daytime running lights can be combined with adaptive light, which illuminates the road differently depending on the situation at hand. 2013 Audi A4 photo The interior offers all of the classic strengths of t...