Hybrids Are Not The Only Answer

Hybrids are not for everyone, but anyone can make responsible choices. For enthusiasts who want to find some enjoyment in driving, there are alternatives! Too many people believe that a Prius is somehow going to print money and put it in their pocket every time they fill up. The Prius is not, as some would like you to believe, the last word in fuel economy. There are other options, and better solutions for those of us that actually care about what we drive.

Thursday, June 26, 2008

A Sub 7-Second German Sports Coupé That Gets Over 40mpg...?

Does that even sound reasonable?

It does to Audi, and they can even do it with conventional fuel.

The latest powerplant offered by Audi for their A5 sports coupé is the all-new 2.0L TFSI. The turbocharged engine puts out a respectable 208hp (@ 4300 - 6000 rpm) while producing 258 lb-ft of torque (@ 1500 - 4200 rpm). Those numbers are enough to propel the A5 from 0-60mph in just 6.9 seconds, while the TFSI technology allows the coupé to get a combined cycle fuel mileage of 42.8 miles per Imperial gallon (6.6L/100km - 35.66 miles per US gallon).

And it does all that while looking drop dead gorgeous!

Unfortunately, there's no word on when it will be available in North America. In the mean time we'll only be able to get the 2.0L TFSI in the A4 sedan later this year.

For more information on what TFSI is and how it works you can look here, on the Audi UK website.