919 Hybrid Evo Features
Historians will look back at the Porsche 919 as truly revolutionary. Built to dominate the LeMans Prototype Class, it uses a V4 engine with a massive turbo that initially offered 500PS, or 493 horsepower. Lessons learned on and off the track eventually took the engine to 710 horsepower. By adding a 440 horsepower electric motor on the front end, total output was 1,160 horsepower! Another wild innovation was the hydraulic system. In addition to supporting the suspension, the high pressure actuators allowed the 919 to lean into each corner. It also offered precise control of the front and rear spoilers. Because the car corners with immense grip, they also used the same circuit to feed a beefy power steering system. The attributes of this car were taken from the development of the Porsche 918 Spyder, and it will probable influence whatever is coming next. Tell us your favorite feature of the 919 and stay with us for all your Porsche news.
The navigation system makes intelligent destination suggestions based on previous journeys. The route is calculated both on board in the car and online on the servers of the map and navigation provider HERE, using real-time data for the overall traffic situation. The online services from Audi connect complement navigation ideally. They are divided into two large packages: Audi connect navigation and infotainment and Audi connect safety & service including e-tron vehicle control. The latter includes such services as the vehicle status report. This enables the owner to call up information about the charge status and range using the myAudi app. Trip data can be accessed the same way, and the service can also be used to manage charging and pre-heating and cooling. Drivers can also lock and unlock their Audi e-tron remotely and localize where the car is parked. The Audi connect portfolio also includes traffic information online, point-of-interest search and navigation with Google Earth.
High-resolution satellite images and detailed 3D models of many major European cities enhance the map and make orientation easier. The charging stations service shows all charging stations in the area or at the destination, sorted by distance. With appropriately connected charging stations, information about availability, the connection type and payment details are also displayed. Further connect services are online media streaming, online news and Twitter and e-mail inbox access. Depending on a station's signal strength, the hybrid radio automatically switches between FM, DAB and the online stream to ensure optimum reception at all times. Audi connect navigation and infotainment also includes the Car-to-X services. The Audi e-tron uses the fleet's swarm intelligence as part of these functions. Suitably equipped vehicles report moving into and out of parking spaces so that forecasts on vacant roadside parking spaces appear in many towns and cities. The cars from the swarm also warn each other of hazardous spots such as fog or black ice, and report current speed limits. Another element of Audi connect is the e-tron route planner.
The customer can use it either in the in-car MMI system or in the myAudi app. In both cases they are shown the appropriate route with the required charging points. Besides the traffic situation, the computation also considers the battery's charge level. The projected arrival time includes any required charging time. The e-tron route planner includes DC charging stations along with most AC charging stations throughout Europe. While driving, detailed information about the remaining range is displayed in the Audi virtual cockpit and in the top MMI display. The driver receives staged warnings if this drops below 100 and 50 kilometers (62.1 and 31.1 mi), respectively, and the closest charging station is displayed. In addition, the driver can select range mode in the MMI system to maximize the remaining range. This restricts the top speed to 90 km/h (55.9 mph), adjusts the settings for comfort functions such as heating/cooling or turns off seat heating.