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Audi today announced a whole roster of highly efficient diesel powered cars will be launched this year under the "ultra" name. These will be available across a variety of body types from the A4, A5 and A6 range.
All will be powered by a 2.0-liter TDI engine, which Audi describes as being new and rates in three power stages: 100 kW (136 hp), 120 kW (163 hp) or 140 kW (190 hp). All the engines consume between 3.9 to 4.6 liters per 100 kilometers (60.31 to 51.13 US mpg) and produce CO2 emissions of 104 to 119 grams per kilometer.
Most TDI ultra models come with a manual transmission that makes the gear ratio somewhat taller in the upper gears. However, the A6 and A6 Avant, which have 190 PS versions of the TDI engine, also get a seven-speed S tronic double-clutch gearbox. This is also a new unit and supposedly benefits from "minimized internal friction, highly efficient oil supply and a centrifugal pendulum-type absorber that counteracts undesirable vibrations and allows low-noise driving at very low engine speeds."
The new ultra models will go on sale in Germany from the first quarter of this year. The 136 PS version of the A4 starts at €32,600, the A4 Avant at €34,250.
Full details about these new engines, including acceleration, consumption and emissions can be found the in the press release below.
Most TDI ultra models come with a manual transmission that makes the gear ratio somewhat taller in the upper gears. However, the A6 and A6 Avant, which have 190 PS versions of the TDI engine, also get a seven-speed S tronic double-clutch gearbox. This is also a new unit and supposedly benefits from "minimized internal friction, highly efficient oil supply and a centrifugal pendulum-type absorber that counteracts undesirable vibrations and allows low-noise driving at very low engine speeds."
The new ultra models will go on sale in Germany from the first quarter of this year. The 136 PS version of the A4 starts at €32,600, the A4 Avant at €34,250.
Full details about these new engines, including acceleration, consumption and emissions can be found the in the press release below.
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