Audi Terminology
Vorsprung Durch Technik
Progress Through Technology
Audi Space Frame
An aluminium frame which is rigid, strong and incredibly light
Quattro
Quattro all-wheel-drive, four driven wheels deliver better acceleration and road holding, pushing or pulling the car as needed
Tiptronic
The 6 speed tiptronic system is a form of automatic transmission available on all Audi models with Quattro permanent all-wheel-drive
Multitronic
Multitronic transmission combines the responsiveness and fuel efficiency of a manual gearbox with the convenience of an automatic
R Tronic
Provides swift and seamless gear changing for an incredibly sporty drive. R Tronic sequential transmission transmits all the force of the Audi R8’s engine power to the road
S Tronic
Combines the agility and responsiveness of a conventional 6 speed manual gearbox with the convenience of an automatic. Also available with 7 speed on certain models
FSI
Fuel Stratified Injection technology increases the torque and output of petrol engines making them up to 15% more economical and with reduced exhaust emissions
TFSI
Turbo Fuel Stratified Injection
Common Rail Diesel
The latest diesel common rail injection technology is as notable for it’s power and refinement as it is for exceptional economy, plenty of torque which is available from low revs
Stop/Start Function
The stop/start system momentarily switches off the engine when the vehicle is stationary, in neutral and the clutch disengaged
Recuperation
Battery regeneration is achieved by recuperating energy created during braking and deceleration
DPF
Diesel Particulate Filter, removes soot from the exhaust
Avant
An estate version
ORD
Off-road Detection, reprograms the electronic stability program so it adapts to driving conditions such as snow, sand, gravel or mud
SD
Secure Digital. Memory card
PS
Stands for PferdeStarke which is German for Horse Strength. 1ps is equivalent to 98.6% of 1 brake horsepower, e.g. 105ps = 104bhp
