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The 2019 Audi A7 finally broke cover Thursday in Germany, the second generation for the sleek luxury sedan that set the world on fire with its daring silhouette. The 4-door fastback likely goes on sale in the U.S. A higher performance turbo-6 may make an appearance in a higher-spec S7 model that will surely follow. An RS 7 is almost certain at some point soon, which may sport a high-output V-8 or a performance-focused hybrid powertrain. The new A7's wheelbase is roughly half an inch longer, even though the overall length is half an inch shorter than the outgoing model. Large, 21-inch wheels are available to fill out the wheel arches, but the overall height has stayed the same. The most expressive exterior feature may be the solid strip of LED taillights at the rear that, at least in European markets, cascade toward the corners. Inside, the A7 takes a larger departure from the outgoing model with a utilitarian horizontal dash layout with touchscreen controls for nearly every function, including climate control. Eschewing the last-generation's screen on top of the dash and rotary controller, the new infotainment system is a touchscreen-only affair highlighted by a 10.1-inch top screen.
Underneath the infotainment system is a secondary 8.6-inch touchscreen that controls climate functions, seat settings, and Audi's Drive Select controller. Audi's Virtual Cockpit will make an appearance and offer 12.3 inches of configurable display in the instrument cluster that includes map, speed, and trip information. The A7 rides on parent-company Volkswagen's MLB platform that has been modified in recent models. The same platform underpins the current Q7, Q5, and A8, although the A7 will be most closely related to the next-generation A6, which is also due next year. The lighter weight platform should be a boon to fuel economy and performance with stiffer, higher strength steel used throughout and aluminum components to shed weight. The next-gen platform likely will mean that the A7 will likely sport the latest in self-driving hardware, which made its debut in the A8. Audi's self-driving system, dubbed Traffic Jam Pilot, is Level-3 capable at speeds lower than 37 mph. Audi says that a Level-3-enabled version of the A7 will eventually hit the road, but a date hasn't yet been set.
It is an absolute fact that Ferraris Lamborghinis Bugatti Aston Martin and Maserati are names to be reckoned with when it comes to racing, particularly on high speed formula 1 endurance style tracks. Just how fast are these racing super stars? And how can Joe "everyguy" get the opportunity to drive one? It is many a young man's (and quite a few women as well) fantasy to cruise about in a bright red Ferrari, whipping past the competition and taking the lead to win an enormous "purse" as the reward! The term supercar is bestowed on but a few automobiles in production and many of them are strictly in limited production at best. Zero to 60 is a basic guidepost that tells us how fast the car can be at least from a standing start. Vehicles capable of hitting 60 MPH in 3 or 4 seconds are considered extremely fast!
Just how fast is the fastest car in the world? Bugatti Veyron model 16.4 is a super-fast car that easily fits into the "super car" category with a top end speed of 431.074 kilometers per hour. That is 267.857 miles per hour, exceptionally fast! Of course there were very few of this model ever manufactured so finding one to test drive may well be a problem for Joe "everyguy". Many of these super-fast cars are electronically limited to considerably slower speeds to make them a little less dangerous to drive. The Porsche 911 was long considered the ultimate in racing car design with its Le Mans architectural styling and has been kept popular by virtue of its clean sleek and near perfect style and design. The average observer may only see a low to the ground sporty looking car but those with experience in detail and aerodynamics can appreciate the beauty of these fine machines. Those interested in trying on a super-fast car can ask at a race track and they just might be directed to an instructor who will give them the chance of a lifetime! When it comes to super cars we tend to think in terms of horsepower and top end speeds. Just where will the future for high speed racing cars go next? There comes a point where enough is enough and there is too much of a good thing. Racing automobiles has been popular as long as four or even two wheeled vehicles have been around. Whether it's the outlandish sporty architecture of a Lamborghini or the more subtle styling of a Masarati or BMW we love them and will continue to.
Compared with the previous Cayenne GTS, which was installed with a manual transmission, the new model features an eight-speed Tiptronic S automatic transmission and engine stop-start system. All-wheel drive is still standard. The new model, which also carries the GTS badge, makes its official world debut this month at the 2012 Beijing Auto Show before hitting showrooms in August as a 2013 model. The specially tuned engine and transmission mixture allow the 2013 Cayenne GTS to sprint from a standing start to 60 mph in 5.4 seconds and to accomplish a top speed of 162 mph. To aid handling and dynamics, the car has been lowered by 20 mm and obtained a lower final drive ratio. Porsche has ultimately unveiled a successor for its hard core 2013 Porsche Cayenne GTS, which is depending on the Cayenne S, sharing a naturally-aspirated V-8 engine. However, peak output has been lifted by 20 horsepower to 420 horsepower. It is an SUV with sports car-like performance and which during the time of its release was charged as one of the fastest production off-roaders on the earth.