GENEVA - Audi at Geneva

The focus for Audi at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show will be on six star cars employing a variety of state-of-the-art propulsion technologies to achieve exceptional results. The summary below is a snapshot of these highlight models – for more information please visit www.audi-press.co.uk or contact the Audi press team using the details which follow. 

• A3 Sportback e-tron, A3 Sportback g-tron, S3 Sportback, RS Q3, RS 6 Avant and RS 7 Sportback will take pride of place on Audi stand
• 1.4 TFSI petrol-electric hybrid A3 Sportback e-tron makes 188mpg and CO₂ emissions of 35g/km possible – 204PS, 350Nm of system torque, 0-62mph in 7.6 seconds, 138mph top speed, 31-mile maximum range in electric mode
• A3 Sportback g-tron is powered by a combination of a 1.4 TFSI petrol engine  and CO₂-neutral Audi e-gas (compressed natural gas)
• 110PS, 200Nm, 0-62mph in 11 seconds, 118mph top speed, CO₂ less than 95 grams per kilometre (well-to-wheel 30g/km) , 80.7mpg equivalent, total range of 807 miles
• The S3 Sportback will be powered by a totally new 2.0 TFSI engine with turbocharging and direct injection - 300PS, 380 Nm, 0-62mph in 5.0 seconds, governed 155mph top speed, combined MPG 40.9
• Optional all-LED headlights and Audi magnetic ride
• Available to order in the UK from April, first deliveries in September
• UK pricing will be no higher than outgoing model despite performance and equipment gains
• The RS Q3 – the first ever RS Q model – will be available to order in the summer ahead of first deliveries in late 2013 - 310PS, 420Nm – 0-62mph in 5.5 seconds, governed 155mph top speed, combined MPG 32.1, CO₂ 206g/km
• The third generation RS 6 Avant will be available to order in spring priced at approximately £77,000 OTR – first deliveries from the summer
• Powered by V8 biturbo petrol engine with cylinder-on-demand technology –  560PS, 700Nm, 0-62mph in 3.9 seconds, top speed governed at 155mph but can be increased on demand to 174mph or 189mph, up to 28.8mpg possible (combined)
• Eight-speed tiptronic transmission, quattro all-wheel-drive with sport differential, standard RS-specific adaptive air suspension with option of steel-sprung suspension incorporating Dynamic Ride Control (DRC)
• The RS 7 Sportback will be available to order in the UK in the summer priced at approximately £84,000 OTR –  first UK deliveries will take place in the latter part of 2013
• Powered by V8 biturbo petrol engine with cylinder-on-demand technology – 0-62mph in 3.9 seconds, top speed governed at 155mph but can be increased on demand to 174mph or 189mph, up to 28.8mpg possible (combined)
• Eight-speed tiptronic transmission, quattro all-wheel-drive with sport differential, standard RS-specific adaptive air suspension with option of steel-sprung suspension incorporating Dynamic Ride Control (DRC)