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Video: Audi A3 2.0TFSI Cabriolet vs BMW 125i Cabriolet

May 7th 2008 11:15

(L-R) Audi A3 cabriolet and BMW 1-series cabriolet

Audi A3 cabriolet vs BMW 1-series cabriolet

UK motoring magazine Autocar has released a video of a short comparison test between two of the newest entrants in the world of premium compact convertibles - the Audi A3 cabriolet and BMW 1-series convertible.

The all-new Audi A3 cabriolet went on sale in Europe earlier this year and is based on the A3 hatchback and features a lightweight fabric roof that can be opened hydraulically in just nine seconds. The design and shape of the car is very 'coupe-like' as opposed to the hatch which it is based on. (see more here).

The BMW 1-series has been on the market for a few years now and it was only late last year that the German car maker released a cabriolet version of the car after a hard-top coupe version was unveiled. (See more here).

In this video, the A3 cabriolet fitted with a 147 kW (200 hp) 2.0-litre TFSI unit goes up against the BMW 125i, which packs a 160 kW (218 hp) 3.0-litre straight six. Watch the video to see who comes out on top!

[Source: YouTube via Autocar]

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Posted By: charles - Category: German cars, Pictures, Videos, Audi, BMW, Cabriolet, Convertibles

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Audi TTS to make Detroit Motor Show debut

January 10th 2008 06:30

German manufacturer Audi will debut its fastest TT yet at the upcoming Detroit Motor Show.

The Audi TTS features a tweaked 2.0-litre FSI turbocharged four-cylinder from the VW Golf GTi and Audi S3 under the bonnet and develops 200kW of power and 350Nm of torque.

Audi claims the all-wheel-drive TTS sprints from 0-100km/h in 5.2 seconds when equipped with the optional S-tronic semi-automatic gearbox (Audi's version of VW's DSG) while the standard six-speed manual reaches 100km/h 0.2 seconds slower at 5.4 seconds.

To differentiate it from the bread and butter models, the TTS gets a new front apron incorporating larger intakes and 18-inch wheels (19-inch wheels available as an option) and a magnetic ride suspension that lowers the car by 10mm for improved cornering performance.

Unfortunately, Australia will get a detuned version of the TTS due to our hot climate with power down 4kW at 196kW. The TTS will go on sale - in coupe and convertible guises - in the second quarter of 2008.

Ultra hi-res images and press release to follow shortly.

[Source: Audi]

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Posted By: charles - Category: German cars, Audi, Convertibles, Coupes, Sports cars, Detroit Motor Show

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Audi A3 Cabriolet video clip

December 4th 2007 00:45

Most hatchbacks turned cabriolet/convertible tend to look a little off colour and unfortunately, it doesn't appear that the new Audi A3 Cabriolet has been able to buck this trend

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