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Audi Jargon for Dummies

Audi uses some terminology specific to Audi’s so if you want to know what the difference is between S-Tronic for Multitronic or what Vorsprung Durch Technik means is read on…

• Vorsprung Durch Technik- this means Advancement through technology.
• Sportback- This is the name of the 5 door version of the Audi A3, it’s available in all the same engines as the 3 door and is the same specification as a standard Audi in the pricelist.
• Avant- This is the Estate version of our Saloon cars Audi A4 and Audi A6. 
• FSI- Fuel Stratified Injection- petrol is injected directly into the combustion chambers at high pressure which reduces heat loss and increases output all whilst reducing fuel consumption and exhaust emission.
• DPF- Diesel Particulate Filter- Removes particulate matter from diesel exhaust by physical filtration therefore lowering CO2 emissions.
• ASR-Anti- Slip regulation also known as Traction control reduces power to the wheels when traction/ grip is lost whilst accelerating.
• ESP- Electronic Stability Program The electronic stabilisation program (ESP) makes the vehicle easier to control in handling situations close to the limit & reduces the danger of swerving. ESP identifies the car’s intended direction and response. It applies the brakes on individual wheels, thereby generating one-sided forces that help to keep the car moving in the desired direction. The program uses the Anti Lock Braking system (ABS) , electronic brake-force distribution (EBD- ensures maximum braking performance for the front and rear wheels) and also the traction control system.

Important safety Note: ESP cannot override a car’s physical limits. If a driver pushes the possibilities of the car’s chassis and ESP too far, ESP cannot prevent an accident don’t drive like a C%$k to use top gears preferred term

• S-Tronic (previously known as DSG)- The technical basis of the S-tronic gearbox is a double clutch. This consists of two wet plate-type clutches with hydraulically regulated contact pressure. One of the two clutches engages the odd-numbered, the other the even-numbered gears. This principle enables gear shifts to be made without interrupting the power flow and keeps the shift times extremely short.
• Multitronic- is a 7 Speed continuously variable transmission with a steel link-plate chain running in tension in an oil bath between two pairs of bevel wheels of variable diameter. It can transmit torque of up to 310 Nm - a world-first for this kind of transmission.
• Tiptronic- is a 6 Speed transmission and has all the advantages and technical features (Dynamic Shift Program (DSP), key lock, shift lock) of an Automatic. Tiptronic allows the driver to override the automatic mode by moving the lever into a second (Tiptronic) shift gate. All gear changes take place without any interruption in engine power. This is particularly advantageous when towing a trailer. The six-speed Tiptronic has wider transmission spacing, thus reducing fuel consumption and the noise level and increasing ride comfort. On all models it has an additional Sport program which delays upshifts for a sportier driving style and is largely found on Quattro as it has the power/ functionality to drive two axles.
• MMI- Multi Media Interface- All the vehicles information is controlled Via one clear display located in the centre console including car set up, radio/ CD control and additional features such as Sat Nav and phone kit (if fitted)
• Quattro- A permanent 4 wheel drive system- drive power is continuously distributed between the front and rear axles depending on weather conditions, surface and gradient.