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In January 2022 Audi broke new ground. Literally. Not only did the German manufacturer enter the iconic Dakar Rally for the first time, it did it in a pioneering way using a unique and unproven concept. All cars finished. But it didn’t go perfectly – a Dakar hardly ever does. There were navigation issues to contend with, plus problems with the dampers. But the team came together to overcome struggles. Audi Sport, the drivers and a crew of brainy people are currently preparing for the next edition of the famous desert rally in early 2023. Having pushed boundaries and mastered multiple motorsport disciplines, including endurance racing, rallying, DTM, IMSA and Formula E, Audi is thirsty for Dakar success. With the world’s toughest rally kicking off once again in January 2023, you can see in the video above how the team and drivers are preparing and what they learned last year. This is an advertisement feature by Audi Want to share your views with the team? Join our BBC Studios Voice: https://www.bbcstudiosvoice.com/register This is a commercial channel from BBC Studios. Service & Feedback https://www.bbcstudios.com/contact/contact-us/ ]]> Tue 03 Jan 2023 23:29:33 +0200 https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/22378/ad-feature-what-audi-learned-at-last-year-s-dakar-rally/ https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/22296/ad-feature-this-is-audi-s-new-dakar-car/
Meet the re-newed Audi RS Q e-tron : lighter, more aerodynamic, and more improved than last year. Can it win the Dakar? No longer rookies thanks to a year’s worth of Dakar experience and an Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge win under their belt, Audi Sport is more competitive and ready for this year’s Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia. As soon as Audi got back from last year’s race (and quite a few showers later), the team started scratching their heads to make this year’s car (a ridiculously complex off-road buggy with an alternative drive concept that blends a Formula E’s electric drivetrain with a high-voltage battery and a highly efficient 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine from DTM to keep the battery topped-up) even faster. ‘Evolution not revolution’ was the mantra for the new car as the furiously complex drivetrain had no faults during its debut last year, proving that the car can finish the Dakar and be competitive. Even so, the whole car has been refined, made lighter and more aerodynamic. As you can see, the body is completely new and features significantly enhanced aerodynamics. It helps lower the prototype’s weight and center of gravity. To improve efficiency, there are a flurry of new operating strategies that benefit this complex car. Meanwhile, a load of ergonomic changes in the interior allow the dream team of drivers (Mattias Ekström, Stéphane Peterhansel and Carlos Sainz) and their co-drivers to navigate, change wheels and generally make the whole racing thing easier. The Audi Sport team is currently packing its bags and heading to the start line in a few weeks. Remember, the Dakar is a place where lap times are measured in weeks not minutes; an annual 6,000-mile off-road race and the ultimate test of how much a car and the human body can take. How does Audi think it’ll fair? Well, check out the video above to get a measure of its confidence. But we’ll leave the last words to Rolf Michl, Managing Director of Audi Sport GmbH and responsible for motorsport at Audi. “We wouldn’t be Audi Sport if we were there just to compete” To keep up with Audi’s Dakar effort, head to TopGear.com’s dedicated race hub: https://www.topgear.com/advertisement-feature/audi-dakar-2023 This is an Advertisement Feature by Audi Want to share your views with the team? Join our BBC Studios Voice: https://www.bbcstudiosvoice.com/register This is a commercial channel from BBC Studios. Service & Feedback https://www.bbcstudios.com/contact/contact-us/ ]]> Tue 03 Jan 2023 23:20:15 +0200 https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/22296/ad-feature-this-is-audi-s-new-dakar-car/ https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/22263/topgear-com-awards-2022-the-greatest-cars-of-the-year-crowned/
It’s that time of year again when we name the finest automobiles on planet earth and adorn them with a TG rosette. Yep, the votes have been counted, the arguments have simmered down and the results are in. Unsurprisingly, the class of ’22 is an absolute belter, with everything from single-seater fan cars to retro EV buses, and off-road supercars to trusty hot hatches. We’ve never known a year where the innovation and bandwidth of the car industry has been on such dazzling display. As hybrids wedge firmly into the performance car space, EVs infiltrate everything and mature with both range going up and price coming down, design daring continues its rise and pure petrol cars rage against the dying of the light, we’ve been treated to a perfect of storm of new and interesting stuff. Join us for a walkaround to explain who’s won what and why, including several never seen before clips and cameos from all three Top Gear telly presenters. Enjoy. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:58 Hypercar Of The Year 01:49 Hot Hatch Of The Year 02:53 Chris Harris' Car Of The Year 04:01 Instant Icon Award 05:17 Sports Car Of The Year 06:14 Noise Of The Year 07:12 MPV MVP Of The Year 08:32 Moment Of The Year 09:13 Freddie Flintoff's Car Of The Year 10:37 Manufacturer Of The Year 11:25 Performance Car Of The Year 12:38 Family Hatch Of The Year 13:16 Supercar Of The Year 14:33 Bargain Of The Year 15:06 Luxury Car Of The Year 16:06 Paddy McGuinness' Car Of The Year 17:20 Car We're Most Looking Forward To Drive In 2023 18:25 American Car Of The Year 19:44 TopGear.com Car Of The Year 2022 Subscribe to Top Gear for more videos: http://bit.ly/SubscribeToTopGear MORE ABOUT TOP GEAR: Want to watch a bit of Top Gear on the internet? Welcome to the most comprehensive collection of official clips you'll find on YouTube. Whether you're searching for a caravan challenge, Ken Block in the Hoonicorn, cars versus fighter jets, Stig power laps or the latest Chris Harris Drives, you can find all the iconic films here. Want to share your views with the team? Join our BBC Studios Voice: https://www.bbcstudiosvoice.com/register This is a commercial channel from BBC Studios. Service & Feedback https://www.bbcstudios.com/contact/contact-us/ ]]> Tue 03 Jan 2023 23:15:06 +0200 https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/22263/topgear-com-awards-2022-the-greatest-cars-of-the-year-crowned/