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The performance car represents the epitome of urban sportiness and luxury comfort while still being equipped for the most extreme of conditions. These performance cars have brought with them from the race track an uncompromising vision and rigorously dynamic design, which has tempered the combination of power reserves, superb aesthetics and control. The result is an everyday performance car built for the road and a form of mobility, which is as exhilarating to experience on a daily commute as it is to open up on the track. Motorsport Proven The performance car of today has deep roots in the competitive arena of motorsport where sporty character, sheer power and pure athleticism may not be enough for victory. Only the best is expected in the extreme environment of motorsport. Success in this fiercely competitive environment comes only in understanding the limits of a vehicle; probing those limits and finally pushing past them with a succession of new technical insights and innovative technological developments. It isn’t enough for these competitors to have sheer explosive power; as the nature of the true performance car is in how this superior power is harnessed, controlled and effectively reigned in. These performance cars may have been born on the track, and proven in the most extreme of race conditions, but it's the transition into an everyday vehicle for the road, where these vehicles truly shine. Precision Power And Control The process for bringing these performance vehicles and everyday supercars to production maturity has given way to high calibres of impressive performance and drivability, which can be found in every aspect of these racing cars for the road. The engines are gutsy, unfiltered and refined into a power unit, which has won not only on the track but also the prestigious “Engine of the Year”. With precision fuel injection and innovative turbo technology, the exhilarating power of these performance cars is equally fuel efficient as well. With all of this additional power, better traction during acceleration - especially on slippery road surfaces- is of exceptional importance. Four-wheel-drive systems have greater stability and improved traction allowing for a much higher level of safety in any road conditions. This legendary all-wheel drive concept goes a step further; power is delivered to the rear wheels individually for optimum transfer of the engine’s power and sports-like road holding. The brakes are utterly in control and are able to perform their task reliably in the most extreme of situations. This is achieved through brake discs which are thermoshock-resistant and made from an advanced composite ceramic material. These innovations in cutting edge technology, design philosophy and motorsport perfection can be found in a range of everyday performance vehicles. The legacy of the performance car can be felt behind the wheel of one forward thinking auto manufacturer’s supercars, sport coupes, sedans, hatchbacks and SUVs. About The Author Audi South Africa bring their innovative technological insights from their motorsport success to their range of performance cars. Visit an Audi Dealership today and experience a legacy of motorsport in a premium performance vehicle.
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