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Ken Block and the Audi S1 Hoonitron electrify Las Vegas

Ken Block and Audi Tradition’s collection of vehicles, including the Audi S1 Hoonitron, recently made an impact during a night-time film shoot in Las Vegas. The Audi S1 e-tron quattro Hoonitron was driven by Ken Block, performing stunts like drifting along the famous Eiffel Tower and donuts on the legendary strip in front of Le Mans legend Tom Kristensen. The film shoot took place over several days and was filmed in various locations around Las Vegas. Ken Block has now released the finished product.

“With the S1 Hoonitron we broke entirely new ground at Audi,” says Oliver Hoffmann, Member of the Board for Technical Development at AUDI AG. “Developing a fully electric prototype for the unique requirements of our partner Ken Block was a big and exciting challenge to which the whole team rose with flying colors. It is great to see how ‘Vorsprung durch Technik’ is presented in an all-new environment.”

Audi Sport created the Audi S1 Hoonitron, a unique car designed specifically for Ken Block. The vehicle features two electric motors, all-wheel drive, impressive power, a carbon fiber chassis, and meets FIA safety standards. The body shell, which was designed by Audi Design under Marc Lichte’s leadership, brings to mind the iconic Audi Sport quattro S1 that dominated the Pikes Peak hill-climb race. Ken Block and his team worked closely with Audi during the car’s development.

The Electrikhana film features not only the S1 Hoonitron but also other Audi Tradition models such as the Audi 90 IMSA GTO (1989), Audi 200 Trans Am (1988), Audi Sport quattro S1 Pikes Peak (1987), Audi quattro Gruppe B A2 (1984), Audi R8 LMP, and Audi R18 e-tron quattro from Le Mans. Tom Kristensen, who holds the record for most wins at Le Mans with nine victories, also appears briefly in the film at a red traffic light.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SO2Li9BMQp8

October 26, 2022

You need only five steps to boost your Audi S1 to 380HP and 540Nm!

B&B Automobiltechnik offers power upgrades for Audi S1

B&B Audi S1 is powerful beyond measure, metaphorically speaking. The tuning company has raised the horsepower and torque of this little wolf by applying five separate stages. All you need to know from the start is that the standard output of the S1 is 231 hp (170 kW) and 370 Nm (280 lb-ft) of torque. A true pocket rocket!

There is a big need for power updating obviously and here is how they have been made with these five simple steps. Basically, there has been applied not only software optimization, but also significant hardware changes. Here are the details.

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Stage 1 starts with “simple” engine conversion that includes fuelling and ignition mapping as well as elimination of the top speed limiter. The result is not much, but still satisfying: 286 hp (210 kW) and 425 Nm (314 lb-ft).

Stage 2 is about optimization of the intake paths and air ducts, thus making it possible for the Audi to produce 310 hp (228 kW) and 450 Nm (332 lb-ft). The third stage also adds hardware: a B&B downpipe with sports catalyst, which reduces backpressure. As a result, the S1 achieves 326 hp (240 kW) and 475 Nm (350 lb-ft).

2016 B&B Automobiltechnik Audi S1 engine

At the next stage the experts at B&B substitute the standard turbocharger with a new one, change the oil cooling system too, and remap everything accordingly. The result of this stage is power of 354 hp (260 kW) and 515 Nm (380 lb-ft). Stage 5 offers a reduction of backpressure and exhaust gas temperatures. This is made possible via bespoke downpipe, while the soundtrack is improved via sports exhaust with a sport catalytic converter. All of this brings about the ultimate result of 380 hp (280 kW) and 540 Nm (399 lb-ft)!

The power had to be underpinned, so the tuners emphasized the purposeful stance with the addition of sports spring set (35mm lowering), KW V3 coilover suspension, high performance brake system with 342 mm vented front discs, and 18-inch B9 wheels shod with 225/35ZR18 tyres.

At last, to tease you even more, the final effect of these five stages is not only horsepower upgrades. Here’s the deal: after the tuning, the standard 0-100 km/h time of 5.9 seconds has been cut-off to just 4.5 seconds, while the 0-200 km/h sprint – from 23.6 seconds to 16.8 seconds. The top speed has been unleashed from the electronically limited 250 km/h to 285 km/h.

Source: B&B Automobiltechnik

June 28, 2016

MTM Audi A1 Nardo Edition is Inspired by Group B Rallying

MTM Audi A1 Nardo Edition not only looks phenomenal, but also has exhilarating performance. For the creation of the car, the German tuner took inspiration by the Group B rallying. This Audi is actually based on the S1 equipped with the 2.0-liter TFSI four-cylinder engine. Of course, the powertrain was heavily modified and now pumps out a lot of horses.

However, it is good to make a comparison, therefore we should tell you that this engine is capable of producing as a standard 231 hp (170 kW) and 370 Nm (273 lb-ft) of optimum torque.

Performance Upgrades

So, to into details, this A1 Nardo Edition (based on S1) has been modified according to Group B regulations. At the moment, the heavily uprated engine boasts 427 hp (314 kW), but the aim of the tuner is to achieve 450 hp (331 kW).

Furthermore, the car stood out during tests conducted at the Nardo facility in Italy. This is where it has reached the 324 km/h (201 mph). For those who need to experience more during driving, the tuner has prepared a race-derived sequential gearbox.

Styling

The exterior of MTM Audi A1 Nardo Edition has been specifically adorned with a styling package created by designer Roland Hall from South Carolina. It is actually his goal to see the Audi Nardo achieving 450 horsepower as a final version.

Pricing

MTM Audi A1 Nardo Edition has a starting price of €120,000. It will come with full certification for road use as an added incentive.

Source: MTM

June 26, 2015

EKS Audi S1 – FIA World Rallycross Championship

EKS has unveiled their Audi S1 Race Car, which will take place in the 2014 FIA World Rallycross Championship. It comes with extreme tuning including entire chassis and engine rework. There is also a complete body package and huge rear wing.

EKS Audi S1 Race Car will be drive by Mattias Ekstrom and Pontus Tidemand. Both drivers will have on their disposal over 600HP (447 kW) from a turbocharged 2.0 liter four-cylinder engine. It will be connected to a dual-clutch sports transmission and all-wheel drive system. 0-100 km/h in 1.9 seconds and a top speed of over 250 km/h (155 mph).

The exterior of EKS S1 features widened front and rear aches in order to accommodate the huge racing wheels fitted with ultra-performance slick tires. There is also a new carbon fiber front splitter, modified front and rear hoods and a new rear diffuser. The two-part rear wing provides additional down force for the rear axle at high speeds.

“This year our plans are to complete as much research and development of the car that we can for the future. Our goal is of course to build the best car.”, commented Mattias Ekstrom.

Still, there is no other official information, but full details will be released in the beginning of the next month.

Stay tuned!

Source:EKS

April 29, 2014

2012 Geneva Motor Show: Audi A1 2.0 T Quattro

The special limited edition Audi A1 2.0 T Quattro has been exhibited at the Geneva Motor Show, this week. The car will be produced in limited series of just 333 examples worldwide. It features superb equipment, nice powerful turbocharged petrol engine, and exclusive exterior and interior.

A1 2.0 T Quattro has a four-cylinder 2.0 liter turbocharged petrol with 265PS (195 kW) at 6000RPM and 350Nm (258 lb-ft) of torque at 2500RPM. The engine is mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox. 0-100 km/h in 5.7 seconds and a top speed of 245 km/h (152 mph). The fuel consumption is great – 33.2 mpg on combined cycle.

The electronic stability program (ESP) also includes a sport mode which sets a higher threshold for intervention, and can be switched off entirely for track use.

The chassis is also modified to suit the dynamics of the drivetrain, and the multi-plate clutch has also been positioned on the rear axle in the interest of optimum weight distribution.

The exterior boasts Glacier White metallic paint with a high-gloss black roof. It also features 18” turbine alloy wheels, redesigned bumpers, grille, red painted ‘wings’ within the headlights, a large two-colour rear spoiler and two 100 mm polished exhaust tailpipes.

A1 Quattro also has tinted LED rear lights, tinted rear windows and a contrasting black colouring for the rear hatch and rear diffuser.

Source: Audi

March 9, 2012

1985 Audi Sport Quattro S1 E2

Audi Sport Quattro S1 E2 is a legendary car. It was introduced back in 1985 as a better and more powerful version of the Sport Quattro model. The brutal car is still known as the most powerful rally car ever competed in an international competition. With Walter Röhrl behind the steering wheel, the S1 E2 won the Pikes Peak in 1987. The monster rally car produced the unbelievable 600PS (441 kW).

However, the officially stated power of the inline 2.1 liter five-cylinder turbocharged engine was 480PS (350 kW). A recirculating air system helping the turbocharger spinning at high RPM, when the driver does not apply the throttle allowed the engine to resume full power immediately after the resumption of full throttle. This was extremely good move, because it reduced the turbo lag a lot and boosted the engine to 507PS (373 kW) at 8000RPM.

Furthermore, the overall weight of the rally car was just 1 090kg (2403 lbs) meaning a stunning power-to-weight ratio of 2.15 kilograms per horsepower. The performance is incredible even nowadays. 0 -100 km/h in 3.1 seconds and the top speed depended on the selection of gears. Some of the car had a special power-shift gearbox, which resembles the double-clutch technology.

With such power, the S1 E2 needed an aggressive aerodynamic kit including huge front and rear bumpers, wheel arch extensions and a massive rear wing to keep the car on the ground. The down force and the grip were sensational.

With such figures and technology back in 1980’s, the success was imminent. The race-drive Walter Röhrl and Christian Geistdörfer won the 1985 San Remo Rally. The car was also driven by the famous driver Michèle Mouton. The S1 E2 was the final Group B car produced by Audi, because the team left the Championship in 1986.

Even nowadays, all motorsport fans remember Audi Sport Quattro S1 and talk about the fearless race drivers in Group B back in 1980’s. Because of the accidents, these rallyes no longer exist.

February 25, 2012

2011 Audi S1 will make its official debut at the Paris Motor Show

This year’s Paris Motor Show will introduce a lot of interesting cars and one of them is the Audi S1, which will make its official debut.

The car will be practically the same like the A1 with S-line package, but with lowered suspension and bigger 17” alloys.

Audi S1 is powered by the famous 1.4 liter TSI with 180PS. An innovation is that the S1 wont be equipped with quattro as standard. Instead, the small will be front wheel drive. (more…)

September 14, 2010

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B&B Automobiltechnik offers power upgrades for Audi S1

Performance Upgrades

Styling

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