Press release
Source: Audi
HERNDON, Va., -- Audi of America announced today that they will team with the Trek-LIVESTRONG Under-23 (U23) Cycling Team for the 2009 racing season, donating two Audi Q7 TDI clean diesel vehicles to provide support to riders while competing. The Audi Q7 TDI is one of America's first highly efficient, seven passenger SUVs providing a luxury option for U.S. drivers who want fuel economy, cleaner emissions, and less imported oil. The Trek-LIVESTRONG U23 Team was created as a project to help develop the next generation of great American cyclists under the leadership and training guidance of 7-time Tour de France winner, Lance Armstrong.
The Audi Q7 TDI SUVs will be used throughout the 2009 racing season to transport the team's gear and supplies during races. The vehicles, which will be driven by the team director and team mechanic, will carry food, water, extra wheels, extra bikes, dry clothes and other necessities for the riders before, during and after the race. Sponsors, media or VIPs may also accompany the team director in the vehicles during the race as a hospitality benefit.
The Audi Q7 TDI clean diesel SUVs are a fit for the Trek-LIVESTRONG Cycling Team because of their fuel efficiency and cargo space. The vehicles will be driven along tremendous distances during the season without time to stop for refueling, and diesel vehicles are typically 25% more efficient than gasoline vehicles. Due to its EPA estimated 25 miles per gallon on the highway, the Audi Q7 TDI offers highway driving range of more than 600 miles, far more than a comparable gasoline-powered vehicle. Cargo space is also a necessity for bike and parts storage, and the Audi Q7 TDI sets a new standard for acceleration and power with 225 horsepower and 406 lb-ft of torque, while seating seven, or towing up to 6,600 lbs.
The Trek-LIVESTRONG Cycling Team is made up of eleven riders from the United States, Canada, New Zealand and Japan, and includes US Olympian and world champion Taylor Phinney. When the vehicles are not at races, the two Audi Q7 TDI SUVs will be on display at either Mellow Johnny's, Armstrong's bike shop in downtown Austin, TX, or at the Audi dealership in the showroom, exhibited with official team bikes.
photo:Audi
Source: Audi
HERNDON, Va., -- Audi of America announced today that they will team with the Trek-LIVESTRONG Under-23 (U23) Cycling Team for the 2009 racing season, donating two Audi Q7 TDI clean diesel vehicles to provide support to riders while competing. The Audi Q7 TDI is one of America's first highly efficient, seven passenger SUVs providing a luxury option for U.S. drivers who want fuel economy, cleaner emissions, and less imported oil. The Trek-LIVESTRONG U23 Team was created as a project to help develop the next generation of great American cyclists under the leadership and training guidance of 7-time Tour de France winner, Lance Armstrong.
The Audi Q7 TDI SUVs will be used throughout the 2009 racing season to transport the team's gear and supplies during races. The vehicles, which will be driven by the team director and team mechanic, will carry food, water, extra wheels, extra bikes, dry clothes and other necessities for the riders before, during and after the race. Sponsors, media or VIPs may also accompany the team director in the vehicles during the race as a hospitality benefit.
The Audi Q7 TDI clean diesel SUVs are a fit for the Trek-LIVESTRONG Cycling Team because of their fuel efficiency and cargo space. The vehicles will be driven along tremendous distances during the season without time to stop for refueling, and diesel vehicles are typically 25% more efficient than gasoline vehicles. Due to its EPA estimated 25 miles per gallon on the highway, the Audi Q7 TDI offers highway driving range of more than 600 miles, far more than a comparable gasoline-powered vehicle. Cargo space is also a necessity for bike and parts storage, and the Audi Q7 TDI sets a new standard for acceleration and power with 225 horsepower and 406 lb-ft of torque, while seating seven, or towing up to 6,600 lbs.
The Trek-LIVESTRONG Cycling Team is made up of eleven riders from the United States, Canada, New Zealand and Japan, and includes US Olympian and world champion Taylor Phinney. When the vehicles are not at races, the two Audi Q7 TDI SUVs will be on display at either Mellow Johnny's, Armstrong's bike shop in downtown Austin, TX, or at the Audi dealership in the showroom, exhibited with official team bikes.
photo:Audi