The Audi A4 is a compact executive car produced since late 1994 by the German car manufacturer Audi, a division of the Volkswagen Group.The A4 has has been built in four generations and is based on Volkswagen's B platform. The first generation A4 succeeded the Audi 80. The automaker's internal numbering treats the A4 as a continuation of the Audi 80 lineage, with the initial A4 designated as the B5-series, followed by the B6, B7, and the current B8.The Audi A4 automobile layout consists of a longitudinally oriented engine at the front, with transaxle-type transmissions mounted at the rear of the engine. The cars are front-wheel drive, or on some models, "quattro" four-wheel drive.The A4 is available as a saloon/sedan and estate/wagon. The second (B6) and third generations (B7) of the A4 also had a convertible version.
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Chassis: Space frame, carbon-fibre composite driver's safety cell, carbon fibre composite front and rear crash structures must be FIA/DMSB approval safety cage.
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Engine: Custom-built Audi V8 engine.
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Engine Type: 90 degrees, 32-valve, 2xDOHC, 9,000 rpm rev-limit, 4-valves per cylinder.
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Engine Displacement: 4.0 L (4,000 cc) (245 in³).
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Pistons: Mahle.
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Filter: Dow.
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Exhaust systems: Remus three-way catalytic converter.
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Power output: 460 hp (343 kW; 466 PS) at 7,500/min.
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Torque: over 500 N·m (370 ft·lbf).
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ECU: Bosch MS 2.9.
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Fuel: Aral Ultimate 100% octane (RON) super-unleaded.
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Fuel delivery: Fuel injection.
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Lubrication: Castrol and Shell Helix dry sump, exceeds API SM.
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Aspiration: Normally aspirated.
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Gearbox: Hewland sequential 6-speed sports gear (controlled DTM standard).
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Drivetrain: Rear-wheel drive.
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Clutch: Sandtler 3-plate carbon-fibre clutch.
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Differential: Adjustable multi-plate LSD.
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Radiator fluid: Würth.
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Brake fluid: Würth.
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Battery: Bosch 12 volts heavy duty battery.
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Steering: Servo assisted rack and pinion steering.
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Drive shafts: Constant-velocity plunging tripod joint shafts.
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Springs/Suspension: Eibach Independent front and rear suspension, double-wishbone suspension, push-rod system with spring/damper unit, adjustable gas-filled dampers.
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Brakes: Brembo and AP Racing hydraulic dual circuit brake system, light alloy brake calipers, front and rear ventilated carbon brake discs (DTM standard), driver adjustable infinitely variable brake-balance.
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Wheels: OZ Racing forged aluminium wheels.
Front: 10 x 18".
Rear: 11 x 18".
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Tyres: Dunlop SP Sport Maxx radial slick and treaded rain tyres.
Front: 265/660-R18.
Rear: 280/660-R18.
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Length: 4,800 mm (189 in).
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Height: 1,200 mm (47 in).
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Width: 1,850 mm (73 in).
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Wheelbase: 2,795 mm (110 in).
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Minimum weight: 1,050 kg (2,315 lb) (including the driver with overall and helmet).
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Fuel Capacity: 15.4 imp gal (70 L; 18 US gal).
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Driving Instrument: Steering wheel, Gear stick, cockpit buttons (drink and message), Fan, Electronic Speedometer, Light, Ok button, radio and Air Conditioner.
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Steering wheel: Audi steering wheel with 4 buttons (Radio, High Beam, Pit Speed Limiter and Pit Request) (similar fasion with Formula One).
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Safety equipment: Sabelt 6-point seatbelt, HANS Device.
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Ignition: Audi/Abt Sportsline CDI plug switchable on/off engine.
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Traction control: Yes.
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Team: Audi Sport Team Abt Sportsline, Phoenix Racing, Team Rosberg, Futurecom TME.
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Companies across the world are hell-bent in doing everything from planting saplings to adopting entire villages as part of their "Corporate Social Responsibility" activities to project themselves as responsible social citizens. While its absolutely commendable that these efforts are being taken, whether for PR or otherwise, in most of the cases, the products that the company makes would have nothing in common with these activities.
But, pleasant coincidences like this do happen rarely. The think-tanks at the leading global tire manufacturer Pirelli and its ad agency have come up with a new series of print ads aimed at preventing people from "smoking". "Smoking what?" remains a mysterious question to be answered though. While the pictures hint at the 'Tires' as a possible answer, the wordings seemingly depict and mean something else.
Whatever it is, is it not a brilliant way of glorifying their product's capability and conveying an important social message at the same time? Quite brilliant! Let more of these come and companies need not be doing any separate CSR activities. And, by the way, with a great post to end the year 2010, here is wishing you all a happy and smoke-free 2011!
