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A3
- A3
  Starting at $34,100*
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  With an award-winning 2.0 TFSI engine, and an interior rivaled only by its exterior, the A3 allows you to move your family with both efficiency and style.
- A3 TDI
  Starting at $37,100*
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  The Audi A3 Sportback. Five doors lead to its five greatest strengths: sportsmanship, driving dynamics, comfort, functionality and style.
A4
- A4 Sedan
  Starting at $37,800*
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  With great power comes unparalleled control. And the A4 quattro® all-wheel drive, 2.0 TFSI engine and eight-speed tiptronic® automatic transmission delivers.
- S4 Sedan
  Starting at $53,000*
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  Choose a manual or S tronic transmission, and in just 5.1 seconds, the 3.0 TFSI V6 engine moves this supercharged machine from 0 to 100 km/h.
- A4 allroad
  Starting at $45,100*
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  A vehicle as unique as you are. The Audi A4 allroad’s innovative design, impressive character, and powerful appearance will not disappoint.
A5
- A5 Coupé
  Starting at $43,800*
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  With superior elegance and efficiency, the Audi A5 Coupé features curves as smooth as the ones in the road. It will change the way you drive.
- A5 Cabriolet
  Starting at $59,300*
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  With our industry-first split folding rear seats and an acoustic soft top that opens in 15 seconds at 50 km/h, nothing is lost in translation.
- S5 Coupé
  Starting at $55,900*
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  With beauty, agility, and a 3.0 TFSI V6 engine with 333 horsepower, the S5 Coupé is perfect for dominating any road.
- S5 Cabriolet
  Starting at $68,800*
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  With its 3.0 TFSI 333-horsepower engine and three-zone climate control, power and comfort have been taken to the next level.
- RS 5 Coupé
  Starting at $77,000*
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  The Audi RS 5 Coupé. Bringing the race track to the road, feel the enormous power generated by the 4.2 litre V8 engine with FSI® fuel injection technology.
A6
- A6 2.0T
  Starting at $52,500*
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  The most innovative vehicle in its class, with ultra-lightweight construction allowing for sporty lightness, while never compromising comfort.
- A6 3.0T
  Starting at $59,800*
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  Taking performance and technology to a new level, the 3 litre, 6-cylinder engine puts the A6 3.0T in a class of its own.
- S6
  Starting at $82,300*
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  The all-new 2013 Audi S6. A combination of power, ultra lightweight technology and featuring quattro® with sport differential, the S6 allows superior driving in every situation.
A7
- A7
  Starting at $69, 200*
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  Technology. Design. Utility. The A7 is a category leader, and all you have to do is drive one to understand why.
- S7
  Starting at $89,300*
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  A powerful 8-cylinder, 420 hp 4.0 TFSI® engine with Cylinder-on-Demand Technology and Audi quattro®, make the S7 perfect for those who love performance.
A8
- A8 3.0T
  Starting at $89,900*
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  The Audi A8 3.0T extends its lead in the segment with the introduction of its high-performance, very efficient consumption-optimized V6 3.0 TFSI® engine.
- A8L 3.0T
  Starting at $97,400*
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  Led by luxury, and complemented by performance, dynamics and efficiency. The Audi A8L 3.0T is an intimidating leader in its category.
- A8 4.0T
  Starting at $106,700*
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  The Audi A8 4.0T extends its lead in the segment with the introduction of its high-performance, very efficient consumption-optimized V8 4.0 TFSI® engine.
- A8L 4.0T
  Starting at $114, 200*
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  Led by luxury, and complemented by performance, dynamics and efficiency. The Audi A8L 4.0T is an intimidating leader in its category.
- A8L W12
  Starting at $172, 000*
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  Luxury, comfort and design have been combined in a vehicle that revolutionizes its class.
- A8 TDI®
  Starting at $94,700*
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  Welcome to the luxury class. The Audi A8. Strong and highly efficient. Now with a high-performance, very efficient consumption-optimized V6 3.0 TDI® engine.
- A8L TDI®
  Starting at $102,200*
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  The Audi A8 L. Experience its powerful sovereignty. The embodiment of power, luxury, dynamism and efficiency − the whole length.
- S8
  Starting at $130,000*
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  The all-new Audi S8 is the luxury sedan at its sportiest, positioned with a powerful, efficient drive, dynamic chassis, sporty design and 520 hp engine.
Q5
- Q5 2.0T
  Starting at $39,900*
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  Powered by a 2.0 TFSI®, 211 horsepower engine, the Q5 delivers the performance of a sport sedan, the higher ground clearance of an SUV, and the cabin of a luxury car.
- Q5 3.0T
  Starting at $46,150*
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  Those seeking even more performance can opt for a new supercharged 3.0-liter TFSI® V6 featuring 272 horses, making it both stronger and more efficient.
- Q5 hybrid
  Starting at $56,600*
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  Power like a V6, fuel consumption like a 4-cylinder TDI – the Audi Q5 hybrid quatto® is the first mass-produced hybrid model from Audi, and the world’s first performance hybrid SUV.
Q7
- Q7
  Starting at $58,200*
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  With an interior as expansive as its capabilities, the Q7 enables handling that’s as superior off-road as it is on.
- Q7 TDI
  Starting at $63,200*
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  Automotive independence: The Audi Q7 with permanent four-wheel-drive, the largest luggage space in its class and a versatile interior concept.
TT
- TT Coupé
  Starting at $48, 600*
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  With a 211-horsepower TFSI engine set inside the second-generation Audi Space Frame, the TT Coupé is as beautiful on the inside as it is on the outside.
- TT Roadster
  Starting at $51, 600*
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  High performance, effortless agility and a driving experience like no other have allowed the TT Roadster to set the bar at an unfathomable height.
- TTS Coupé
  Starting at $57, 900*
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  With a 265-horsepower TFSI engine and quattro® all-wheel drive, the TTS provides a sporty sophistication for other sports cars to aspire to.
- TTS Roadster
  Starting at $62, 200*
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  Featuring serial quattro drive, Audi magnetic ride and a performance-enhanced 2.0 TFSI engine, the TTS Roadster is beauty at a breathtaking speed.
- TT RS Coupé
  Starting at $67, 600*
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  With a 5-cylinder 2.5-litre TFSI engine with 360 hp under its aerodynamic hood, the TT RS exudes a muscular agility evocative of a jungle cat.
R8
- R8 V8 Coupé
  Starting at $134,000*
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  The new R8 V8 Coupé. Unmistakable, and certainly unforgettable. With 430hp and a new 7-speed S tronic transmission, it defines Vorsprung Durch Technik.
- R8 V10 Coupé
  Starting at $168,000*
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  Performance that knows no limit. For the driver who always seeks more, the R8 V10 Coupé supplies just that, in horsepower, torque and driving pleasure.
- R8 V10 plus Coupé
  Starting at $187,000*
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  The all-new, R8 V10 plus Coupé. More horsepower, more torque and an onslaught of lightweight components. A car born out of the track, like no other.
- R8 V8 Spyder
  Starting at $148,000*
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  Add more senses to the thrill of acceleration with the top down in the R8 V8 Spyder. With its lightweight, quick-retracting roof, the V8 Spyder has you covered, or not.
- R8 V10 Spyder
  Starting at $182,000*
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  The R8 V10 Spyder embodies all you could ask for in a true sports car. Exceptional power, drop-top capabilities and race-proven technology. A true driver’s car.
S Models
- S4 Sedan
  Starting at $53,000*
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  Choose a manual or S tronic transmission, and in just 5.1 seconds, the 3.0 TFSI V6 engine moves this supercharged machine from 0 to 100 km/h.
- S5 Coupé
  Starting at $55,900*
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  With beauty, agility, and a 3.0 TFSI V6 engine with 333 horsepower, the S5 Coupé is perfect for dominating any road.
- S5 Cabriolet
  Starting at $68,800*
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  With its 3.0 TFSI 333-horsepower engine and three-zone climate control, power and comfort have been taken to the next level.
- S6
  Starting at $82,300*
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  The all-new 2013 Audi S6. A combination of power, ultra lightweight technology and featuring quattro® with sport differential, the S6 allows superior driving in every situation.
- S7
  Starting at $89,300*
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  A powerful 8-cylinder, 420 hp 4.0 TFSI® engine with Cylinder-on-Demand Technology and Audi quattro®, make the S7 perfect for those who love performance.
- S8
  Starting at $130,000*
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  The all-new Audi S8 is the luxury sedan at its sportiest, positioned with a powerful, efficient drive, dynamic chassis, sporty design and 520 hp engine.
- TTS Coupé
  Starting at $57, 900*
  - View TTS Coupé
  With a 265-horsepower TFSI engine and quattro® all-wheel drive, the TTS provides a sporty sophistication for other sports cars to aspire to.
- TTS Roadster
  Starting at $62, 200*
  - View TTS Roadster
  Featuring serial quattro drive, Audi magnetic ride and a performance-enhanced 2.0 TFSI engine, the TTS Roadster is beauty at a breathtaking speed.

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The concept

Electric drive systems are still very much outsiders. The first vehicles of this type took to the roads around 1900, yet in 2009 no volume car manufacturer has a car powered exclusively by batteries in its lineup. Fewer than 1,500 electric vehicles are currently registered in Germany, corresponding to only 0.035 percent of all registered vehicles.

Yet electric driving potentially offers numerous advantages. Electric cars reduce the dependence of transportation and the economy on the raw material petroleum. They produce no direct exhaust emissions and thus ease the local burden on the environment. Electric drive systems are also significantly more efficient than combustion engines, consequently making them easier on the customers’ wallets. Other strengths include sportiness and the fun they bring to driving. All of the torque is essentially available the moment the driver steps on the accelerator, allowing for breathtaking acceleration.

There is still a lot of work to do before electric cars are ready for volume production, however. The greatest challenge is the integration of the energy storage system. Acceptable range and performance requires a traction battery that is heavy and takes up a lot of space. Audi is taking a new approach to offset these disadvantages – a holistic approach with a specific vehicle package, a systematic lightweight construction concept and an optimal configuration of all components for the electric drive.

Audi e-tron – The Holistic Approach

The most important development related to batteries for electric drives are lithium-ion cells. Numerous experts throughout the world are working on their further development for use in cars, with the primary objectives being to reduce weight and increase capacity and performance. Audi has also opted for this technology, both for use in a hybrid production vehicle, such as the upcoming Q5 hybrid, and in the e-tron test platform.

The requirement specification for the concept vehicle goes far beyond battery technology and the replacement of the combustion engine with an electric drive system, however. The Audi development engineers decided back in the concept phase to design practically every component and technology based on the new requirements of electric mobility. The interaction of all elements has a decisive influence on the factors efficiency, range and practicality.

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