Painting a real touch image to Quattro...

By: Bruce Mbingeleli

                                                                          

The development of the Audi Q7 was established in September 2005 at the Frankfurt Motor Show, it’s known as Internationale Automobil – Ausstelling (IAA – International Automobile Exhibition) one of the world’s largest motoring shows held in Frankfurt, Germany. The production began in autumn of 2005 in Bratislava, Slovakia one of the first SUV Audi had to offer in the motoring Industry. Later, Audi’s second SUV the Q5, was unveiled as a 2009 model. YOOH, cutting to the deal then followed in 2010/11 was the third SUV the Q3, this has become one of the interesting manufactures in the world if I add, well I’m not going to go-on-and-on about the Q5 & Q3 just pointing out a few information about the word of the moment the “Q”.

In starting I would say that the Q7 is of the most intriguing SUV’s I’ve seen in my times. Audi succeeds in astonishing the world and demonstrating what Vorsrung Durch Techink means. The Q7 takes the successful quattro drive idea forward to a new dimension, with a sporty look and powerful engines it’s showing off original roots: driving enjoyment, power and dynamism. It’s sporty, powerful appearance attracts your attention. Audi Q7’s designers have translated the classic, angular two-box design of former SUV generation into an independent fluent stylistic language. The dynamic roof line and high shoulder section borrow the sporty form of aCoupé. The powerful front with distinguishing single-frame radiator grille exudes self-confidence and dominance. The strong V-shaped pointed bonnet and its drawn-back headlights, even when at a standstill the Audi Q7 is always striving to push forward like an athlete on the starting blocks. The concise sills and high ground clearance emphasize its strong driving side. The performance of the Q7 SUV was taken from the creator of Quattro; it is of course the very motorization that sets itself a benchmark with this claim. Both petrol and diesel units in the Audi q7 combine sportiness and off-road capability in a very special way. They call upon their enormous potential right up to high speeds, at the same time provide a high torque, even at low speeds. Thanks to the motor racing-tested FSI and high torque TDI technology, Audi Q7 deplays its tremendous power and dynamism over practically the entire speed range.In terms of safety Audi has experience of rally and motor racing team they have always continuously developed the safety technology of their vehicles. With active number of safety systems, the Q7 is well equipped to ensure good traction and grip. Electronic Stabilisation Programme (ESP) the intelligent system links the active safety system such as ABS, ASR, EDL, EBD have two definite goals: track stability for the Q7 and control for you. If wheels threaten to spin away when accelerating, the traction control ASR ensures that power is transferred, as equally as possible. The Electronic Differential Lock (EDL), increases traction on loose or smooth ground. As soon as one of the driving wheels spins away, EDL specifically brakes and guides the power to the other wheel of the respective driving axle. With roll-over stabilisation and trailer stabilisation (only in conjunction with optional trailer towing device) the Q7 provides you with two additional safety systems. Electronic stabilisation Programme (ESP), also takes cares of the braking process, with its numerous functions this system assists in large-dimensioned braking system. Its drying functions removes water from the brake discs if roads are wet which considerably improves the braking effect. During full braking process, the reliable Anti-Lock Braking (ABS) then provides control for an increase in tractability. Aerodynamics of Audi Q7 on the other hand reduces thermal load on brake channels under a vehicles divert air flow past brakes discs, ensures cooling.

Its Rev-happy V8 FSI with 257Kw and 440Nm @ 3,500 r/min demonstrates its sporty side on the road and powerful side off-road. The 4.2L engine of the Audi Q7 accelerates from 0-100 km/h in just under 7.4 seconds. Impressive on slower journeys away from paved roads, even at 2,000 r/min you have 85% of its total torque at your disposal. This reason for this prompt power development its: FSI injection method and 4-valve technology of the powerful light weight engine. Two inlet valves and two outlet valves in each of the eight cylinders assists in providing a good supply and removal of air at any speed. The more torque, the more power and less comsumptiona the same time. Motorisation of Audi Q7 does not just make it impressive because of its performance potential, but also because of its sporty sound.

Pricing is from R700 000, 00

G-POWER M6 Hurricane CS Claimed to be World Fastest BMW Coupe

Top Speed of 370 km/h

German BMW tuners G Power claim to have built the fastest BMW Coupe ever created.  The company says the G-Power M6 Hurricane CS has a top speed of over 370 km/h.

Unfortunately, the outfit did not reveal where or when they measured this achievement.  Nor did they mention the M6 Hurricane's exact top speed.  We can only hope this information will come out soon.

What we do know, is that this car certainly has the power credentials to achieve what G-Power says it can achieve.  It uses the same twin-supercharged V10 SK III RS found on their M5 Hurricane CS.  That car used the 750 hp (559Kw) engine to claim World's Fastest Sedan last year, marking a top speed of 367.6 km/h.  The M6 should be able to top that, as it features a more aerodynamic body than the sedan.

Air is cooled down by a water-to-air cast-aluminum intercooler, and pushed into two ASA T1-316 belt-driven superchargers.  The company claims no typical supercharger lag with these units, saying that throttle response is immediate, as is the increase in torque.  Peak torque output is 800 Nm at about 5,000 rpm.  Weight was cut down everywhere, with upgrades made to the exhaust, the seats, and suspension.  A new carbon fibre wide-body kit, with new front apron, vented bonnet, rockers, wheel arches, diffuser, rear apron, and rear wing, keeps the car on the ground.  Connecting the car to the road are Micheline Pilot Sport PS2 tires, wrapped around 19-inch custom light-alloys.  Carbon-ceramic brakes, and six-piston calipers, provides extreme deceleration.

The tire and wheel change was necessary for the speed tests.  G-Power says the 21-inch Silverstone Diamond wheels, and the normal tires used, would not survive beyond 340 km/h.

To make their point as emphatic as possible, the G-Power M6 Hurricane CS has a speedometer that reaches up to 400 km/h.  Pricing on the car starts at €360,000 (R3.62122789 million)