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Yea the window tints look great 🙂

Hello all, I've just come across from a 5 series F11 to a 272 A7 SE Exec, impressed so far but very different cars in lots of ways. I'm sure I'll have a few questions as I get use to the new car Couple of pics...

Haha no I am not! I end up parking it miles away from any car if I can anyway. I’d be heartbroken if the paintwork got damaged! 😂

So what's an A3 Sportback e-tron? How is it different from a Q3 S-line? What's up with the S/RS models? Fear not, this handy guide to the current lineup is here to help you MODELS A - Hatchbacks, Sedans, Coupés, Wagons, Cabriolets (A1, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8) Q - SUVs (Q2, Q3, Q5, Q7) In addition to that they have the R8 and the TT lineup. Higher number usually means bigger and more luxurious, more tech, more power. ENGINES AND DRIVETRAINS The numbers (e.g. 3.0) indicate engine displacement in liters. 1.2 through 2.0 are in-line 4 cylinders, 2.3 to 2.5 are 5 cylinders, 3.0 and 3.2 are V6, 4.0 and 4.2 are V8/W8, 5.0 and 5.2 are V10 and there was also the 6.0 W12 FSI: gasoline direct fuel injection TFSI: same as above but with forced induction (either turbo or supercharger, e.g. 2.0T vs. 3.0T). TDI: turbocharged Diesel with direct fuel injection TFSI/TDI ultra: more efficient and clean engines (Diesels have ad-blue) E-tron: hybrid/electric G-tron: natural gas (CNG) H-tron: hydrogen fuel cells In Europe the displacement badges were replaced with just a number from 25 to 55 that corresponds to the total power of the vehicle. This is intended for better comparison between ICE, hybrid and electric vehicles. For example, 55 TFSI would be a ~350 bhp gas engine with forced induction. Here's a handy link to the scale. The performance models won't be using this scale, however. Any of these may be followed by: Quattro: Vehicle is equipped with all-wheel-drive (all other models are front-wheel-drive, except the R8 RWS that has RWD.) Quattro Ultra: more efficient AWD setup that can be 100% FWD on demand BODY STYLES Sedan/Limousine/Saloon: Only used for the A3/S3/RS3 without hatchback. A4 and up are sedans by default. Avant: Wagon version (A4/S4/RS4 Avant, A6/S6/RS6 Avant) Allroad: Wagon version with quattro, a lifted suspension and plastic fenders (A4 Allroad, A6 Allroad) Sportback: Four door version. On the A3/S3/RS3 it adds a hatchback, all other models will keep the Coupé look. (A3/S3/RS3 sportback, A5/S5/RS5 sportback, A7/S7/RS7 sportback) Coupe: Two door coupé (currently only the A5/S5/RS5) Cabriolet: Four seater convertible (A3 cabriolet, A5 cabriolet) TT/S/RS Roadster and R8 Spyder are two seater convertibles. L: Long wheel base version (A6L, A8L) S-Line, S and RS models S: Sportier version of their base model (S1, S3, S4, S5, S6, S7, S8, SQ5, SQ7, TT S). More aggressive styling, bigger engine options, tighter suspension, usually only offered with quattro. S-Line: Base model with the body and styling of the S-model, bigger wheels, leather interior, LED lights as well as options for lower and stiffer suspensions RS: The most powerful versions. They have little in common with their base model counterparts, aside from the overall styling. They're lower, wider, with big turbocharged l5, V6 and V8 engines, usually only offered with an automatic transmission and quattro. (RS3, RS4, RS5, RS6, RS7, RS Q3, TT RS) R8: This one stands out of the lineup for obvious reasons. TRANSMISSIONS Manual: good ol' stickshift Multitronic: CVR/CVT automatic transmission S tronic: dual clutch automatic transmission R tronic: automated manual transmission (only ever used in the 1st gen R8) Tiptronic: torque-converter automatic transmission TRIM LEVELS Premium, Premium Plus and Prestige: They come with various extra features and luxury items. The higher end cars will only be offered in the Premium Plus and Prestige trims. Audi exclusive: Option which gives you more variety for interior materials, paint and wheels. Plus: More power, carbon ceramic brakes, carbon fiber parts (S8 Plus, Audi R8 V10 Plus) Performance: More power, distinctive interior design elements (RS6 Performance, RS7 Performance) Hope this was helpful, written on behalf of reddit user HeavyHDx. You can see his original thread HERE.

The Audi driver international show will take place on Saturday 13th October 2018. Again, the show will take place at the famous Castle Combe race circuit. We had a club display at the show last year and it was a great atmosphere! We do intend to have a club display this year, if there is enough interest. Key highlights of the show includes: Club displays Show n shine Trade stands Track time available (Including a parade laps for all the family!) Tickets are £10 on the gate for adults (pre booked ticket price TBC) and under 16s are free! Here's the link for more info: http://www.audidriverinternational.co.uk Let me know if you're interested and I'll add you to the attendees list. Cheers Steve Attendee list: 1. Steve q +1 2. Trevor 3. Paul a6 4. Nutty Pete 5. Monksey7 +1 6. Rob82dzl 7. Stupota4b5 8. Jkins1987 9. Fast Edd +1 10. Ab23 11. Pierre 12. Breezey