Audi’s five-cylinder is finally heading for the exit. And unlike the usual industry theatre around “new eras” and “exciting transitions”. Audi has confirmed that its turbocharged 2.5-litre inline-five will disappear from its European line-up by mid-2027 because it will not meet incoming Euro 7 emissions rules. That puts an end date on one of the […]
They say you can’t hear a photograph, but we’ll bet that loads of motorsport fans can hear the turbo wastegate flutter from the moment they clicked on this link. Now one lucky race enthusiast will get the chance to own the iconic Audi S4 Wesbank Modified racer. This piece of South African racing history is […]
Just a few days ago the Audi pulled the wraps of its latest RS5. Audi has been rather quiet in this segment over recent times. As a result it has been overshadowed by the likes of the headline-grabbing Mercedes-AMG C63S and the BMW M3. But, with the most recent iteration, the Audi RS5, once again, […]
A new Audi RS5 Avant (stationwagon) and four-door sibling have just been introduced to the world. The performance machines are the first in a line of RS cars that will feature some form of hybridised drivetrain. Yep, you read that correctly, the RS5 is now a hybrid. The company’s boss explains. The A5 model series’ […]
The RS500 Carbon Piranha is the ultimate restomod for fans for fans of the Ford Sierra. Vision 148 is the group responsible for this reimagined homologation special. Even better is it that plans to give the car away to one superfan at the end of the build process. How fricken cool is that? Follow Double […]
It’s not often that a drag race from UK website Car Wow features just one brand. They conducted something similar with Lamborghini a while back (as you can see here). Today it is a massive Audi drag race. Follow Double Apex on Facebook and Instagram, where we share more car content. Buy now and take […]
Earlier this year, Audi South Africa introduced the latest Audi S3 Sportback into the local market. We recently experienced the performance halo (for now) and share our thoughts on the hot hatch. Early in 2021, Audi SA announced that it would be introducing several high-performance models and derivatives into the local market. We’ve had the […]
We have mentioned before that Audi South Africa has gone on the performance car sales offensive over the last few months (as you can read here). As a result, over the last few months we’ve been able to sample many new or revised models from its fleet. Most recently we got to try out the […]
This German coupe drag race is the one many performance fans have been waiting for especially the BMW fan boys. It features the recently launched BMW M4 Competition, the Audi RS5 and the Mercedes-AMG C63S. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we share more car content. Order from our online store and take […]
Audi has been on a bit of a new-model onslaught over the last year. We didn’t really notice in SA as there were not many new model introductions being carried out by the company’s local subsidiary in 2020, for obvious reasons. However, earlier this week Audi South Africa hosted an event whereby the SA media […]
Saturday mornings mean there’s a new drag race video from UK automotive website Car Wow. This week it’s a turbocharged six-cylinder drag race battle. The three rivals are an Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio, an Audi RS5 and the outgoing BMW M4. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we share more car content. Order from our online store […]
Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz have been trading blows as the main protagonists of the German Touring Car, or DTM, series for decades. The on-track rivalry displayed by the Teutonic Trio is the stuff of motorsport legend and made DTM one of the most-watched saloon car series in the world. Mercedes has already pulled the plug […]
The Mercedes-AMG A45 blew the hatch segment wide open when it was first launched a few years ago. With 265 kW the first-gen A45 was head and shoulders above any other turbocharged four-cylinder hatch on the market. Not keen to rest on their laurels the second-generation A45, launched last year, upped the game yet again […]
A revised Audi RS5 Coupe and RS5 Sportback were unveiled earlier today. According to Oliver Hoffmann, managing director of Audi Sport GmbH: “The revision of the RS5 Coupé and RS5 Sportback marks the successful conclusion of our 25th anniversary and the renewal of our model range. Thanks to the standard permanent quattro drive, they occupy a special […]
Model: Audi RS5 Coupe Gearbox: 8 Speed Tiptronic Transmission Engine: 3.0 Litre V6 Turbocharged Power: 331 kW @ 5 700 r/min Torque: 600 Nm @ 1 900 – 5 000 r/min Licensing Mass: 1 620 kg Power to Weight: 204.321 kW / Tonne Power to Capacity: 114.375 kW / Litre 0-100 km/h: 4.17 Seconds 1/4 Mile (402.34 […]
Model: Audi RS5 Coupe 4.2 V8 FSI Quattro S tronic Gearbox: 7 Speed S tronic Transmission Engine: 4.2 Litre V8 FSI Naturally Aspirated Power: 331 kW @ 8 250 r/min Torque: 430 Nm @ 4 000 – 6 000 r/min Licensing Mass: 1 715 kg Power to Weight: 1.930 kW / Kg 0-100 km/h: 5.16 […]
Model: Audi RS5 Coupe 4.2 V8 FSI Quattro S tronic Gearbox: 7 Speed S tronic Engine: 4.2 Litre V8 Naturally Aspirated Power: 331 kW @ 8 250 rpm Torque: 430 Nm @ 4 000 r/min 0-100 km/h: 5.41 seconds ¼ Mile: 13.62 seconds @ 168.11 km/h 1 Km: 25.12 seconds @ 214.98 km/h Actual Top […]
Schaeffler automotive may not be a well-known brand outside of Germany, but the technology firm has been a supporter of Audi’s racing activities for many years. The Audi 4e Performance Concept is a result of that cooperation. From the start Schaeffler has been active in FIA Formula E, the world’s first electric racing series, from […]
