Audi Q7 Stars in New Movie

Other than the Audi R8, another Audi product that premiered on the Iron Man movie by Robert Downey Jr. is the Audi Q7. This model is a full-size SUV from Audi and placed in between the A6 and the A8. This SUV is based on the Audi Pikes Peak quattro concept car and though this is marketed as an SUV, this vehicle is designed and crafted more for on-road use rather than off-road use. The 2008 Audi Q7 that is available right now in the market is available in two trims; there’s the Audi Q7 4.2 FSI Premium quattro 350 HP tiptronic and the the 3.6 FSI quattro 280 HP tiptronic. Though these two trims may vary in terms of performance, there are some standards that are common on the two trims.

For example, there’s the Advance anti-theft vehicle alarm system. This feature has a theft deterrent light on the vehicle’s door. An immobilizer is present as well that prevents the engine start when the electronic code feature is not used. The Audi adaptive light is present as well. This light presents a dynamic cornering light that can allow the Audi driver to see ahead in the dark by lighting up corners and bends more effectively. Auto dimming and anti-glare action interior mirror is present and there is also the Audi parking system that includes a rear view camera. The camera can catch an angle of up to 130 degrees and uses electronic correction to effectively avoid lens distortion. For those looking for entertainment while cruising the streets, let it be known that the Q7 allows for an iPod integration. A BOSE Surround Sound System with AudioPilot noise compensation feature is provided for as well. When it comes to safety, the SUV features a dual front seat-mounted side thorax airbags with Sideguard Inflatable Curtain Airbags. Though this vehicle is fitted with these, the Q7 only scored four stars out of five in the Euro NCAP crash test. Audi argued that this was caused by a design error and has been fixed on cars that were manufactured after the test. When the Q7 was tested in the US, the Q7 got five stars from the NHTSA for both front and side impacts. There are a lot of standards that go with every Q7 and for more information you can visit the site.

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Audi in the Spotlight: Audi and Iron Man

There’s a new movie in town and Audi is set to star in that flick. Audi is one of the sponsors of the newest action flick in town, Jon Favreau’s Iron Man. When I first saw the trailer for the movie, I thought I saw an R8 pass by on the screen. I wasn’t dreaming, Audi is in fact stars in the movie. And for the April 30 premiere of the film at the Grauman’s Chinese Theater, Audi cars transported the stars of the film in style. Jon Favreau, Robert Downey Jr., Terrence Howard and Jeff Bridges drove new R8s going to the theater. For Jack Black and Vince Vaughn, Q7s did the trick. And for Gwyneth Paltrow, it should be an Audi A8L sedan.

In celebration of the participation of Audi in the film, a micro-site was developed. The site featured some articles about the movie, and a more focused look at the Audi R8 complete with the top-of-the line features of R8. This Audi model that was featured prominently on the movie features a LED design in headlights and tail lights. So what this means to the common enthusiast like you? Some of the benefits of this kind of design include low energy consumption, a color similar to daylight for that enhanced contrast. Under the hood is the Audi R Tronic transmission. This kind of transmission allows for the driver to shift gears from a joystick mounted on the center console or shift paddles on the steering wheel. This also means that no shift pedals are needed. Brakes are dependable as well that has 8-piston fixed caliper brakes at front and a 4-piston fixed caliper breaks at the rear end. Setting to improve the engine performance of the Audi is the Audi FSI. With this technology in place, the fuel is injected directly into the combustion chamber. An Audi R8 will not be complete without the services of the tough Audi R8 engine. Feel the rush as it takes you from zero to 62 miles per hour in just 4.6 seconds! Want to speed your way on the road? Rest assured that you can do it in style as this R8 can max at 187 miles per hour. For the car’s body, there’s the Audi ASF technology. The company introduced the next generation high-strength space frame. A lot of things go with every Audi R8, and this is the reason why the Iron Man himself chose to drive this sport car. To learn more about this car, just visit Audi’s micro-site for the film.

The movie is based on the fictional comic book hero from Marvel Comics. The film is directed by Jon Favreau. The movie tells the story of Tony Stark played by Robert Downey Jr., a billionaire industrialist who was captured by terrorists in Afghanistan. When ordered to build a missile for them, Tony Stark then uses this technology and the resources to instead build a powered exoskeleton so that he can escape. The moment he returned home, he then chose to improve the armor and in the process used this armor to fight evil. Robert Downey Jr. stars as Tony Stark and the Iron Man. Though the director initially intended to cast a new comer for the role, he eventually chose Robert Downey Jr. since he felt that his past in the public eye will make his character more true and convincing. The movie also stars Gwyneth Paltrow as Virginia Pepper Potts, Iron Man’s personal secretary. She is also his love interest on the film. The premiere was held as well on April 14, 2008 and the movie is set to be released worldwide anywhere from April 30 2008 to May 3, 2008. It opens May 2 in US.

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