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The active sport differential distributes torque from the engine in continuously variable proportions between the rear wheels.

Targeted control of the power flow enables the car to steer even more spontaneously and directly into bends, and produces a far more robust directional stability.

Depending on the steering angle, lateral acceleration, yaw angle, road speed and other signals, the control unit calculates the most suitable distribution of torque to the wheels for every driving situation.

When the steering wheel is turned or the car is accelerated in a bend, power is redirected in a controlled manner to the outer rear wheel. This has the effect of “forcing” the car into the corner so that it accurately follows the angle of the front wheels.

The difference in tractive force between the left and right wheels exerts an additional steering effect, so that the usual corrections by the driver at the steering wheel are no longer needed. Understeer is completely eliminated. Active torque distribution is based on an entirely new design principle for the rear-axle differential.

So that the new high-tech unit can also divert torque to the outer wheel of the axle, which revolves faster than the inner wheel when cornering, the classic rear-axle differential has been equipped with superposition stages on the left and right, each with a multi-plate clutch running in an oil bath. The clutches are activated by an electro-hydraulic actuator. The superposition stage rotates ten percent faster than the half-shaft that normally drives the wheel; the two components can be coupled by the multi-plate clutch. If the clutch is engaged, the wheel is accelerated by the superposition stage, which is running at a higher speed, and thus receives an additional torque input.

The differential reduces the tractive force reaching the opposite wheel accordingly. In most driving situations, almost the complete input torque can be diverted to one rear wheel in this way. The maximum difference in torque between the wheels is 1,800 newton metres.

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Xenon headlights produce light that is much closer to daylight and about twice as much as comparable halogen bulbs, and make night driving, particularly in poor weather, safer and less tiring for your eyes. Xenon headlights are standard on the Audi S3 Cabriolet.

The optional adaptive lights swivel in the headlamp cluster. When turning, they follow the steering wheel and cast a wider angle of illumination so you can see round the bend more clearly at night.

At the rear, the Audi S3 Cabriolet's lightweight LED tail lights offer greater visibility, penetration and an overall safer driving experience, as well as lasting longer than conventional halogen bulbs. Rear LEDs are available with Xenon headlights only.

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This year Audi has several attractions at Goodwood including a video wall, a quattro test drive area including the crowning of a “King of quattro” and an Oculus Rift Experience.

There are also competitions, Audi cars on display and lots more to experience plus all the usual Goodwood spectacles including the famous hill-climb event at what is billed as the largest motoring garden party in the world.

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Audi lane assist helps the driver to stay in lane alerting them if they move off.

Audi lane assist detects lane markings by means of a camera on the front of the vehicle. The system is operational as soon as the camera detects road markings on both sides of the vehicle's lane.

If the vehicle starts to drift towards one of the detected lane markings, vibrations in the steering wheel warn the driver the vehicle is moving out of its lane. No warning is given if the driver is indicating with the turn signal.

The system is designed for driving on motorways and main roads, and works at speeds above approx. 60 km/h. Audi lane assist does not actively intervene in the driving situation.

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New life-long MOT test offer applies to privately owned Audis of any age or model when the cam belt is replaced

Complimentary MOT tests (usual price of £49.99) for the life of any Audi model where the cam belt is replaced by an Audi Centre or Authorised Audi Repairer
Offer is fully transferable to subsequent owners for the life of the vehicle
All privately owned Audi models of any age are eligible
Cam belt replacement fixed at £449 for engines of up to 2.0-litres, and £599 for higher capacity units (excluding RS models)

As part of its far-reaching initiative to de-stress the ownership experience as fully as possible, Audi UK is eliminating MOT costs for Audi drivers who entrust a cam belt replacement to participating Audi Centres and Authorised Repairers across the country.

Many Audi Centres are now offering free MOT testing for the life of the vehicle for any Audi model which undergoes a cam belt replacement by Audi approved technicians, potentially saving customers hundreds of pounds by bypassing the usual £49.99 MOT test fee. The offer is fully transferable to subsequent owners, who can also take advantage of free MOTs at participating Audi Centres at any point in the vehicle’s life.

Audi UK recommends changing the cam belt once the mileage specified in the Audi service schedule is reached or at every five-year interval, whichever comes first. One of the hardest-working components in the engine, the toothed rubber belt can deteriorate over time, ultimately leading to cracks, rips and tears, and in the worst case scenario, it can snap whilst the car is running. Major engine damage can result which can be extremely expensive and time-consuming to remedy.

Fortunately, replacement is a simple process that can be booked at any Audi Centre in the UK. For Audi models up to 2.0-litres in engine size, a fixed price cam belt replacement costs £449, increasing to £599 for engines over 2.0-litres (excluding RS models).

While booking, customers also have the option to specify a courtesy car and to benefit from the Audi Cam video-based diagnostic service, through which Audi technicians can send customers video footage of any other problems that are identified whilst their car is being worked on.

Exacting standards
During every Audi cam belt replacement, the engine is disassembled and the belt itself replaced along with the cam belt tensioner. Naturally, only genuine Audi parts are used, and once reassembly is complete, each vehicle is given a thorough road test before the job is recorded in the service book.

The benefit of unparalleled specialist Audi knowledge and the reassurance of genuine Audi parts can also be enjoyed at a fixed price for many other items on the maintenance menu, including major and interim servicing. These are just some of the added value features that combine to make 'The Audi Difference'.

The Audi Difference refers to the fundamental practices and services which set Audi Centres apart. In addition to the convenience of Audi cam video diagnosis, other advantages include the availability of a free vehicle health check conducted with the benefit of the very latest Audi software updates whenever required, the option of car collection and return for service and maintenance jobs and on-site tyre sales and fitting.

Customers wishing to take up the cam belt replacement and lifetime MOT offer can find out more at their local Centre, or by visitingwww.audi.co.uk/owners-area/servicing-maintenance-mot/mot.html

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