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D2Forged Enhances Audi A7 CV2

D2Forged Audi A7 CV2 is a true masterpiece, because it stands out with its fluidic forms, aggressive front end design and great power. This particular vehicle is equipped with the 3.0 liter TFSI supercharged V6 engine.

It is so powerful, that it generates 310 hp (228 kW) and 440Nm (325 lb-ft) of torque. In addition, this Audi A7 comes as a standard with wide range of technology and luxury equipment.

What differentiates this A7 from any other however is that it now runs on unique set of wheels. They were delivered by the specialists at D2Forged Wheels, who have selected them with extremely intricate design.

In fact, they call it their best ever five-spoke deep concave design, which was the perfect fitment for this Audi. They are in sizes of 22 inch for both front and rear.

Source: D2Forged Wheels

July 12, 2013

ABT Audi RS6 Avant – 666HP and 830Nm

ABT has announced their tuning program for the new mighty Audi RS6 Avant. The performance family car accelerates 0-100 km/h in 3.9 seconds and has a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph).

However, ABT decided that is not enough and boosted the mighty 4.0 liter V8 TFSI to 666HP (490 kW) and 830Nm (612 lb-ft) of torque. This is an increase of 106HP and 130Nm. 0-100 km/h will be around 3.7 seconds and a top speed of 300 km/h (electronically limited).

The tuning company also offers carbon fiber mirror caps and a sports exhaust system. Other highlights include valve caps with Abt logo as well as and “entrance lights” which project the Abt onto the ground.

The interior boasts a set of black floor mats with a silver embroidered Abt logos.

Source: ABT

July 9, 2013

Audi RS6 Gorilla Racing vs CLS 63 AMG, Gallardo TT and 911 Turbo

Here are some interesting races between Audi RS6 Gorilla Racing with 720HP versus Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG Gorilla Racing with 820HP, Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 SL Total Race TT with 1800HP and Porsche 911 Turbo Mk.1 Evotech Stage 2 with 620HP.

In the first start versus the CLS 63 AMG, the RS6 won with time of 29.776 seconds and terminal speed 279.93 km/h.

In the second race, the RS6 set personal absolute record on 1 mile – 28.579 seconds and personal absolute speed record on 1 mile – 286.39 km/h. The performance saloon also set personal absolute record on ¼ mile – 11.495 seconds and 199.55 km/h. The opponent – Gallardo LP570-4 SL Total Race TT had problems with the start and after that with the rear bumper.

In the third start, the RS6 lost versus the 911 Turbo Evotech 2, which crossed the finish line in 28.436 seconds with speed of 284 km/h.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EO2KkBuTv64

Source: Dragtimesinfo

July 5, 2013

Minerva J.M. Brabazon – Top Speed 400 km/h

Minerva has published several pictures and some details for their upcoming J.M. Brabazon Super car. It is obviously named after a British racing driver and features a lot of racing detals.

The carbon-Kevlar body is put on a carbon fiber monocoque chassis for maximum lightweight and rigidity. The exterior reminds to Audi R8 and features a prominent from fascia, LED headlights, 19” front and 20” rear wheels fitted with performance tires. There is also a ventilated rear bumper housing a dual sports exhaust system.

The engine will be a powerful twin-turbocharged V12 and two electric motors powering the front wheels. Obviously, the performance will be superb – 0-100 km/h in less than 3.0 seconds and a top speed of over 400 km/h (248 mph).Other details include a sequential gearbox, a mechanical LSD (limited-slip differential), regenerative brake system and an intelligent drive controller that offers five different modes: economy, normal, safe, sport and race.

July 1, 2013

Audi R8 GRAND-AM Returns At Watkins Glen Race

Audi R8 GRAND-AM made a return yesterday at the 6 Hours at Watkins Glen race as part of the endurance championship. Two Audi motor-sport cars took part in the contest: the GRAND-AM and the new Fall-Line Motorsport.

The winning Audi R8 GRAND-AM that won the Daytona 24 Hours earlier this year was driven by Felipe Albuquerque (Portugal) – the same driver took the checkered flag at Daytona; Eduardo Mortara (France/Italy) and Dion von Moltke (South Afraica) piloted the number 24 car. The official results of the race, hasn’t been released yet, but we are impatiently looking forward to hearing some good news for the Audi team.

In fact, Fall-Line Motorsports number 46 R8 GRAND-AM in the B+ (Be Positive) livery made its debut at the event. The successful team brought great enthusiasm to the event. The piloting-trio Al Carter, Charles Espenlaub, and Charlie Putman has worked together for several years and has won many races including Fall-Line’s team and drivers’ 2010 Continental Tires Sports Car Challenge Series championship with Espenlaub and Putman.

Audi R8 GRAND-AM differentiates approximately by 50 percent of the R8 production car in terms of parts and equipment. For instance, the 5.2 Liter V10 naturally aspirated engine is fitted to the race-car, and was previously tested for maximum durability on the track.

In addition, the new Audi R8 production car has been also enhanced and now is offered as V10 Plus model which is capable of delivering 550 horsepower (405 kW). The model has an acceleration time from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.3 seconds. The engine is matched with a new in-house developed seven-speed double clutch S tronic transmission that is exclusively utilized in the R8.

However, the six-speed manual gated shifting transmission is still available on all models as well as the new full-LED lighting design. New cross-stitched leather seats and door inserts finish the improvements on the interior of the 2014 R8 production car.

Source: Audi

July 1, 2013

Senner Tuning Audi S5 3.0 TFSI Convertible – 435HP and 501Nm

Senner Tuning has announced their latest project based on Audi S5 3.0 TFSI Convertible. The sports car comes with improved performance and styling.

The exterior boasts an RS5 front grille, four-pipe sports exhaust system with valve control, new fog lamp covers, a new rear apron insert and mud guards. The stance is improved thanks to a set of Bilstein B16 coilover kit and a set of enormous 20” Work VS-XX matte black alloy wheels fitted with Continental Sport Contact 5P tires – 255/30 R20 front and 295/25 R20 rear.

Senner S5 Convertible is finished in nice glacier white metallic paint. The interior boasts glossy speedometer cover, RS5 sport pedals and a DVD system.

The 3.0 liter V6 received a full supercharger system boosting the power to 435HP (320 kW) and 501Nm (371 lb-ft). This is an increase of 102HP and 61Nm.

Source: Senner

June 27, 2013

Audi A4 SE Technik Offers Premium Features

Audi A4 SE Technik now comes to offer more premium features, valuable power and efficiency gains. The Technik specification is available for all A4 Saloon and Avant models that are equipped with a four-cylinder engine.

The new trim level, offered by Audi, is based on the more familiar SE but adds additional equipment to it. For example, it includes Milano leather upholstery, hard disk-based MMI navigation plus, Audi Music Interface (AMI) iPod connection and the Audi parking system plus with front and rear visual and acoustic guidance.

Furthermore, it also features an exterior upgrade in means of the new 18-inch ten-spoke alloy wheels with exclusive design, and of the new metallic paint. To go even further into details, the underlying SE specification for the A4 also includes three-zone climate control, cruise control, a Bluetooth phone interface, the Audi Concert audio system incorporating digital radio reception linked to a 6.5-inch colour display, sensors for headlights, wipers and reverse parking and split/folding rear seats. The Avant variants also come with powered tailgate operation.

The SE Technik specification can be combined with a choice of three turbo charged petrol units and three TDI diesels ones found in the A4 Saloon and Avant range. The petrol line-up features the 120 hp (88 kW) and 170 hp (kW) versions of the 1.8-litre TFSI, as well as the 2.0-litre TFSI. The latter is capable of generating 225 hp (165 kW).

Moreover, the A4 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic now utilizes an improved version of the 2.0-litre engine. Hence, it is able to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in only of 6.4 seconds on its way to a top speed of 155 mph, which is electronically limited. The CO2 emissions are estimated at 155 g/km, while the combined fuel economy is impressive – 42.2 mpg.

For those keen on diesel variants, there are available three versions of the 2.0-litre TDI engine, which are capable of producing respectively 150 hp (110 kW), the 136 hp (100 kW) and 177 hp (130 kW).

Audi A4 SE Technik OTR Prices:

A4 SE Technik 1.8 TFSI 120PS six-speed manual	£24,960
A4 SE Technik 1.8 TFSI 170PS six-speed manual	£26,575
A4 SE Technik 1.8 TFSI 170PS eight-speed multitronic	£28,055
A4 SE Technik 2.0 TFSI quattro 225PS seven-speed S tronic	£32,220
A4 SE Technik 2.0 TDIe 136 PS six-speed manual	£27,880
A4 SE Technik 2.0 TDI 150PS eight-speed multitronic	£29,435
A4 SE Technik 2.0 TDI 177PS six-speed manual	£30,380
A4 SE Technik 2.0 TDI quattro 177PS six-speed manual	£30,455
A4 SE Technik 2.0 TDI quattro 177PS seven-speed S tronic	£31,935

Source: Audi

June 27, 2013

ABT Audi AS4 Avant 3.0 TFSI – 380HP and 500Nm

ABT Sportsline has presented their latest project based on the 2013 Audi A4 3.0 TFSI. The name of the project is AS4 and the family touring car comes with both – styling and performance modifications.

The 3.0 liter turbocharged V6 has 380HP (279 kW) and 500Nm (370 lb-ft) of torque, which is an increase of whopping 108HP and 100Nm. There is no acceleration data, but with all that power, the AS4 will accelerate 0-100 km/h in around 5.5 seconds and the top speed is no less than 250 km/h (155 mph).

ABT Audi AS4 comes with complete aerodynamics package including a new front spoiler, fender inserts and side skirts. There is also a rear spoiler, rear skirt and 4-pipe exhaust system.

The stance is improved thanks to a set of ABT heigh-adjustable coilovers. The new suspension is a combination of maximum comfort with optimum handling.

Sets of different wheels are also available – ER-C, CR and DR – available in 19” or 20” sizes.

Source: ABT

June 24, 2013

Phantom Black Panther: OK-Chiptuning Audi R8 V10 Coupe

Phantom Black Panther is the latest project of the tuning professionals at OK-Chiptuning, which this time have enhanced the emblematic Audi R8 V10 Coupe. They have enhanced the model in terms not only of visual characteristics but also of performance.

First of all they have equipped the Audi with phantom black metallic carbon-front lip and rear diffuser. The taillights have been changed and now resemble those of the R8 GT. Furthermore, the radiator grill is painted in carriage color.

In this tuning can also be seen the KW-thread springs with „magnetic ride”. They have the ability to adapt their hardness in fractions through a magnetic field of the current driving situation within seconds.

However, the main focus of OK-Chiptuning was the engine. The modifications done on the unit, gear box as well as the associated software, result in more power delivery. The original engine generates 520 hp (382 kW) and 530 Nm (391 lb-ft) of torque.

Nevertheless, through software- optimization, the Audi R8 V10 now is able of producing 620 hp (456 kW) and 570 Nm (420 lb-ft). In addition, thanks to the support of flaps exhaust system the mid-engine-Audi lies down the sprint from 100 to 200 km/h in just 6.9 seconds. What is more, the software optimization of R tronic done by the team at Kai Uwe OTTLINGHAUS offers a significant reduction of switching times.

Source: Miranda Media

June 18, 2013

Audi Announces Pricing For 2014 SQ5 [VIDEO]

Audi has just announced the U.S. pricing for the all-new 2014 Audi SQ5 high-performance luxury crossover. This vehicle is the first S variant of any Audi Q model, and it mixes sportiness with space and functionality.

2014 SQ5 adds to the model lineup of the Q5, which is the second best-selling model line for Audi last year. In addition, the Q5 model line includes also improvements for the 2014 model year with the introduction of the fuel-efficient Q5 TDI® clean diesel model, which joins the current lineup of 2.0T, 3.0T and hybrid variants.

To go further into details, the SQ5 is equipped with a supercharged 3.0-liter TFSI® direct-injection V6 engine. The unit is capable of achieving 354 hp (260 kW) and 347 lb-ft (470 Nm) of torque, which contribute for a 5.1 seconds acceleration time for the sprint from 0 to 100 km/h. The top track speed is 155 mph.

The engine is matched with an eight-speed Tiptronic® automatic transmission, and in addition, this Audi model includes the Audi quattro® all-wheel drive system for superior traction and handling.

Furthermore, the 2014 Audi SQ5 comes equipped with an aluminum roof rails and sloped roof, standard 20-inch wheels or the optional 21-inch wheels. It also features the emblematic S model’s front and rear bumpers with Platinum Gray grille and diffuser, Aluminum exterior mirror housings and quad exhaust tips. In addition, the Audi Singleframe® grille and Audi Xenon plus headlights with automatic self-leveling and LED daytime running lights, contribute to SQ5’s exceptional appearance.

In terms of interior, this SUV is sporty and spacious. The steering wheel is three-spoke multifunction and flat-bottom with alu-optic shift paddles and contrast stitching. Leather and Alcantara has been used for the sport seats as a standard, while the Fine Nappa interior is to be found in the available comfort package. New layered Aluminum/Black wood decorative inlays are also available in the SQ5.

A wide range of advanced technology and driver assistance features is offered in the SQ5 as a standard. Some of the optional features here are the Audi side assist, Audi adaptive cruise control, Bang & Olufsen Sound System with 14 speakers and Audi connect®.

2014 Audi SQ5 has a starting price of $51 900 and is expected to arrive in U.S. showrooms later this summer.

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Video Source: YouTube

Source: Audi

June 18, 2013

2014 Audi A3 Sedan – Full Specs

2014 Audi A3 Sedan - Front Angle

Audi has released full specs of the all-new 2014 A3 Sedan. The highly-anticipated car has gone into production at the manufacturer’s plant in Györ, Hungary.

The entry-level model comes with fabric seats, metallic trim elements, air conditioning and a 4-speaker audio system. Option list include leather upholstery, a panoramic glass sunroof, a Bang & Olufsen premium audio system, GPS navigation and an Audi Connect infotainment system.

The engine range includes a 1.4 liter TFSI with 140HP (103 kW) and 250 Nm (184 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 8.4 seconds and a top speed of 217 km/h (135 mph). The fuel consumption is around 4.7 liters / 100 km – 60.1 mpg UK.

There is also a 1.8 liter TFSI with 180HP (132 kW) and 250Nm (184 lb-ft). 0-100 km/h in 7.3 seocnds and a top speed of 235 km/h (146 mph). The average fuel consumption is just 5.6 liters / 100 km – 50.4 mpg UK with CO2 emissions of 129 g/km.

Last, but not least is the 2.0 liter TDI with 150HP (110 kW) and 320Nm (236 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 8.7 seconds and a top speed of 220 km/h (137 mph). The average fuel consumption is 4.1 liters / 100 km – 68.9 mpg UK with CO2 emissions of 107 g/km.

The engines will eventually be joined by another 1.4-liter TFSI, a 1.6-liter TDI and a EURO 6 compliant 2.0-liter TDI.

The upcoming S3 Sedan will come with complete aerodynamics package with aggressive styling, lowered sports suspension (-25 mm) and a set of 18” alloy wheels fitted with low-profile tires.

It will be powered by a 2.0-liter TFSI – 300 HP (221 kW) and 380 Nm (280 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 in 4.9 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph).

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Source: Audi

June 12, 2013

Star On Wheels: XXX-Performance Audi R8 5.2 FSI quattro

XXX-Performance is already familiar to the automotive world with their interpretation of the bright-green Audi R8. Now the tuning specialists are releasing their second project: an extravagant and exclusive wide body Audi R8.

To be more precise, the wide-body kit it was equipped with is the aggressive GT-X650 which features broad mudguard, stone deflectors and sill-board. Some of the unique elements in the kit include air inlets in the front and rear mudguards and huge openings of the exhaust pipe-end.

Optionally, for this project there are available attached parts such as external rear-view mirrors, roof scoops, side blades and rear diffusers made of carbon fibre. This Audi was entirely wrapped in blue CFC chrome wrapping.

Furthermore, the XXX-Performance has added Audi-Plus full LED headlamps and tail-lamps which also contribute towards the aggressive and sporty stance of the car. In addition, the H&R coilover kit was converted by the tuners from steel springs to air bellows. This simply results in lowering.

The transformed R8 runs on three-part GTR Forgiato forged wheels in the dimensions 9×20 inches and 13×20 respectively for the front and the rear. They are matched with barrel-type 235/30 and 325/25 Hankook tyres.

What is more, the tuning of this vehicle also includes performance-boosting. Via chip-tuning and carbon air-box and also other additional modifications, the V10 gets an end performance output of 650 hp (478 kW). The loudness of the acoustics of the exhaust system can be regulated with the utilization of a valve control system. When the valves are open, the V10 roars out loud.

Going further to the interior, this sportscar is wrapped in real leather and feature some carbon elements and high-grade Alcantara. For instance, with the latter material are covered the centre console, instrument panel, door sheathing and roof liner.

Source: XXX-Performance

June 11, 2013

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