Audi R8 and the Revolutionary MagneRide Suspension

Audi's new R8 road-going sports car, which incorporates the genes of the five-time Le Mans winning race car, will join the Audi TT in featuring Delphi Corporation's revolutionary MagneRide suspension technology.

Called Audi Magnetic Ride this innovative technology uses magneto- rheological fluid-filled dampers to provide continuously variable real-time suspension damping control. The system offers increased damper tuning capability, a very large range of damping, and faster response over valve- based controlled suspension systems. Audi Magnetic Ride delivers both maximum driving dynamics and superior road isolation that results in excellent driver comfort.

Furthermore, drivers can choose from two driving programs with a console- mounted two-position driver preference switch depending on whether they want to drive with maximum road feel and control, or with the emphasis more on ride comfort.



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bmwdrvr - 12/1/2006 12:57:06 PM

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didnt gm do that all ready, not big news

Rupert - 12/1/2006 1:37:59 PM

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i'm an audi fan, but many companies use this already, like ferrari and indeed GM.

Autoegr525 - 12/1/2006 2:08:33 PM

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That picture makes me think a R8 roadster would be a hot car...any of you Audi fans know if there are plans for one?

chewy - 12/1/2006 7:03:26 PM

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There will be one.

GermanNut - 12/1/2006 2:54:03 PM

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Audi R8 roadster is confirmed for production. Unfortunately, it won't be out for at least another year.

S4cabriofoxone - 12/1/2006 6:13:02 PM

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Yes, I'd rather talk about an R8 Roadster than its MagneRide suspension... it isn't exclusive to Audi, and Audi didn't develop it.

S4cabriofoxone - 12/1/2006 6:13:16 PM

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Yes, I'd rather talk about an R8 Roadster than its Magnetic Ride suspension... it isn't exclusive to Audi, and Audi didn't develop it.

S4cabriofoxone - 12/3/2006 10:00:29 PM

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We know. That's why we think this is a stupid article.

Autoknologist - 12/3/2006 2:11:11 AM

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Hello? GM did this for the corvette starting with the 50th anniversary special edition, back in, oh, 2003!. I wonder who AUDI is licensing the technology from? (HMMM?) I hate writers who do not do there research or know little of what they are wrtiting about.

IamEvilHomer - 12/4/2006 12:29:10 PM

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Every Auto company is like a contractor. Delphi, Bosch, etc sells to every company.