The Audi R4 will be based on the Audi E-Tron presented at the NAIAS Detroi Auto Show, and will be the next couple sports model placed between the TT and the R8 in the Audi line-up. That’s not to indicate, though, that it will be like the original E-Tron seen at the Frankfurt motor show, as it will have quite a different body shape rather than being a modified version of the R8.

The Audi R4 will be equipped with both four and six cylinder TFSI engines combined with electric motors. The batteries located directly behind the cabin should guarantee better weight distribution than the original E-Tron, but will still remain faithful to the technical philosophy of four electric motors per wheel.

According to reports from the 2010 Detroit Auto Show, Audi could also extend the ‘E-Tron’ name to include a full range of electric vehicles, without differentiating among segments. This would follow the history of the ‘Quattro’ name in the 1980’s, and would create greater identity for this kid on the block.

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This Audi TT RS tuning is produced by MTM German tuning company, and has boosted the TT RS power, accessing more torque at different rpm levels. Three power stages are available at 404 hp with 550 Nm, 408 hp with 550 Nm, and 424 hp with 560 Nm of torque. This last stage means the TT RS achieves 100 km/hr in 4.2 seconds, and has a top speed of 297 km/hr.

These figures are an increase on the standard TT RS performance data of 340 hp, 450 Nm and acceleration to 100 km/hr in 4.6 seconds. MTM used the 2.5-litre, five-cylinder turbo engine, adding a new exhaust system with throttle valves and MTM sport wheels at 19 or 20 inches. Click on the gallery for more pics.

Audi TT RS tuning by MTM

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A new project sees an Audi TT-S computer driven up Pikes Peak, with the first tests completed in this video. The project is one of the works being undertaken by Volkswagen as part of its new VAIL initiative. The Volkswagen Automotive Innovation Lab at the University of Stanford, California, involves young students in design projects, starting with the DARPA work on computer controlled vehicles.

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Audi has developed a special series of the Audi TT to celebrate the launch of the Forza Motorsport 3 video game. The TT “Forza Edition” can be recognised for its new graphics and inserts from the fame, but no other details are available.

The main feature, if you’re a video game nut, is the presence of an Xbox 360 Elite game console in the boot, with a copy of Forza Motorsport 3. The Audi TT Forza Edition should cost about 35,000 USD. Check it out in the gallery below.

Audi TT Forza Edition

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The city of Ingolstadt will host a giant statue of the Audi TT to celebrate the 100-year Audi anniversary. The company is organising a number of initiatives for the anniversary, including a commemorative model that will likely be a Rennsport version.

The Audi TT monument is ten metres long, 3.25 metres wide and 4.25 metres tall. It weighs ten tonnes and will be position on a roundabout named after the company. Another statue was recently presented at Goodwood; it is 35 metres tall and symbolises the sports history and tradition of the company.

The Audi TT sculpture was created in 2006 and has already been exhibited in Berlin, Hong Kong and Munich. The 100 year anniversary festivities commence on July 16th and the Audi Forum in Ingolstadt, with Chancellor Angela Merkel present, and will conclude on July 19th with a free event for all Audi fans.

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Rumours about a diesel TT from Audi have been doing the rounds for a while, but now it’s official: the 2008 Geneva Auto Show will see the debut of the Audi TT TDI Quattro.

The small coupe from Ingolstadt will get the 2.0 common rail TDI engine, a turbodiesel engine that produces 170 ps and has a torque of 170 Nm between 1,750 and 3,500 rpm.

Performance data is nothing to crow about, with a top speed of 226 km/h (223 km/h for the roadster) and a sprint from 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 7.5 seconds (7,3 s for the roadster). Fuel consumption, on the other hand, is something to crow about, with an average of just 5,3 liters/100 km (44.4 mpg) on the combined EU cycle (5.5 liters for the roadster). CO2 emissions are just 140 g/km.

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