Audi 2010 Annual Report Download - page 155

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Management Report
132 Audi Group
141 Business and underlying
situation
141 Economic environment
143 Research and development
147 Procurement
148 Production
150 Deliveries and distribution
156 Financial performance
indicators
159 Social and ecological aspects
173 Risks, opportunities
and outlook
183 Disclaimer
Audi TT
The Company further enhanced the appeal of the TT car line in the past fiscal year. The improved
versions of the compact sports car models TT Coupé and TT Roadster have been available from
July 2010, with an evolutionary design for the hybrid aluminum/steel body and improved fuel
economy. There was a new addition to the range of engines in the shape of a powerful, efficient
2.0 TFSI engine that accelerates the Coupé with 155 kW (211 hp) output and manual transmission
from 0 to 100 km/h in only 6.1 seconds and consumes an average of only 6.6 liters of premium-
grade fuel per 100 kilometers, equivalent to CO₂ emissions of 154 g/km.
A total of 24,908 (26,979) Audi TT models were delivered in the period under review.
Audi A4
The brand with the four rings realized further efficiency improvements for its highest-volume
car line. The new A4 models now use technologies from the modular efficiency platform such as
tires with lower rolling resistance, improved aerodynamics and the on-board computer that
displays the recommended gearshift point for optimum fuel economy. The fuel consumption
of the A4 2.0 TDI with 100 kW (136 hp) engine averages only 4.4 liters of diesel fuel – and its
CO₂ emissions are an exemplary 115 g/km.
Of the popular A4 car line, 302,060 (298,119) vehicles in total were delivered to customers
in 2010.
Audi A5
Two particularly sporty models were added to the A5 car line in 2010: the S5 Sportback and
the RS 5 Coupé. The S5 Sportback was available from the start of the year, equipped with the
powerful 3.0 TFSI engine with an output of 245 kW (333 hp), plus 7-speed S tronic and quattro
permanent all-wheel drive as standard. It achieves impressively good fuel economy for its
performance category in averaging 9.4 liters of premium-grade fuel per 100 kilometers and
CO₂ emissions of 219 g/km over the combined cycle.
The high-performance model Audi RS 5 Coupé, a dynamic and powerfully elegant car, became
available in June 2010. The model possesses a high-revving 4.2 FSI engine that propels the car
from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds thanks to its output of 331 kW (450 hp). The latest-generation
quattro permanent all-wheel drive provides outstanding traction and agility.
The A5 car line again enjoyed strong demand in the past fiscal year. In 2010 a total of 114,533
(70,743) Audi models were delivered to customers, an increase of 61.9 percent.
Audi Q5
The Audi Q5, a midsize SUV, saw its popularity rise further in the past fiscal year thanks to its
sportiness and versatility. Deliveries of the Q5 rose by 47.4 percent to 147,088 (99,812); since
being launched in fall 2008 it has now emerged as a high-volume car line.
The Audi Q5 hybrid quattro was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March. The model has a
2.0 TFSI engine with an output of 155 kW (211 hp) and an electric motor generating 40 kW
(54 hp) of power. As a genuine full hybrid, the Q5 hybrid quattro can run exclusively on the com-
bustion engine, on just the electric motor, or in the hybrid mode where both drives operate in
tandem. The Audi Q5 hybrid quattro is scheduled to appear on the market in 2011.
Audi A6
The Audi brand took the wraps off the new generation of its successful full-size sedan, the
Audi A6, in December 2010. This model, which is set to arrive on markets from early 2011,
boasts innovative technical solutions in a wide variety of areas. As well as the lightweight body
with high aluminum content and modern, efficient engines, it is particularly notable for its wide
selection of new assistance and multimedia systems.