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MTM Audi A1 Nardo Edition

MTM has announced the new brutal Audi A1 Nardo Edition. The car is specially designed to set top speed records.MTM Audi A1 Nardo Edition is boosted to whopping 500PS (368 kW) and 600Nm (442 lb-ft) of torque.

The engine is mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox, which send all power to the LSD at the front wheels. 0 to 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds and the top speed is 324 km/h (201 mph).

The tuned A1 didn’t use any aerodynamics modifications, except wheel covers. Still, it went over the 200 mph barrier.

A lot of tuning companies test their vehicle’s Vmax at the annual Nardo Highspeed meeting. This year the participants included a 9ff Porsche 911 GT3, MKB McLaren SLR, G-Power BMW M3, SpeedArt Porsche Cayenne Turbo and the MTM Audi A1.

Source: GTSpirit

July 21, 2011

Audi A5 DTM Concept [renderings]

Audi has released the first renderings of the A5 DTM concept, which will have its official premiere at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. The project name is R17 and is planned to succeed the successful A4 DTM. Shortly after these new, BMW has announced its M3 DTM Concept car. The rivalry between Audi and BMW continues.

Audi A5 DTM Concept is powered by a V8 engine, directly taken from the A4 DTM. It delivers 460HP (340 kW). The power unit is mated to the proven 6-speed transmission.

The car also features has a high-strength carbon-fiber monocoque with a steel roll cage that is fully-compliant with the latest safety regulations. A5 DTM Concept also has a larger rear wing and a reduction of the permitted aerodynamics components. The concept studies of the Audi A5 DTM by the Audi Design Team merely suggest the looks of the new Audi race touring car.

“In 2012 new Technical Regulations will come into effect in the DTM,” said Head of Audi Motorsport Dr. Wolfgang Ullrich.

“We’ve got exactly the right model for that in the A5. We’re convinced that we’ll be able to continue Audi’s success story with it in the DTM.”, he added.

Source: Audi

July 19, 2011

speedART forged 23″ CTS for Cayenne II, Q7 and Touareg

The tuning company speedART has introduced CTS-FOREGED 23″ alloy wheels. The weight of a monobloc wheel is just 16,7 Kg, which practically is the same like an original cast 20″ wheel.

The multi-spoke design features bi-color paint and the wheels are protected by a clear coat which give the polished spokes a very exclusive touch.

The dimensions are 11J x 23” and they are made especially for all Porsche Cayenne, Audi Q 7 and VW Touareg – LK 5×130. Of course, the wheels are TUV-homologated and produced in Europe under very strict regulations of quality and safety.

Definitely, these wheels will give your SAV better looks, especially, when the rims are fitted with extremely low profile tires.

The prices are not announced, yet.

speedART forged 23 CTS Porsche Cayenne II

Source: speedART

July 13, 2011

O.CT Audi R8 4.2 V8

O.CT Tuning has introduced a reworked version of the R8 4.2i V8. The car boasts more power and better styling.

O.CT Tuning GmbH has installed a compressor kit to the 4.2 liter V8 with 434PS (319 kW) and 430Nm (317 lb-ft). The kit includes: the „Black Compressor“ with CNC mastered aluminum holding system, tension pulley made by Good Year, custom made suction system, inner overflow-overpressure-system, crank case with vent system and a modified set of toothed belts.

Finally, there is an ECU re-map to make sure that everything is working perfectly and the result is superb – 565PS and 560Nm of torque. 0 to 100 km/h in 4.1 seconds and to 250 km/h in 24 seconds. Top speed – over 300 km/h.

O.CT Audi R8 4.2 V8 also received bigger brakes and carbon fiber hood.

Price list is not announced, yet.

Source: OCT Tuning

July 13, 2011

2012 Audi TT-RS Price – $56 850

Audi US priced the 2012 TT RS at 56 850 -excluding destination charges, taxes, title, options and dealer charges.

It is powered by a 2.5 liter turbocharged five-cylinder TFSI engine with 360PS (265 kW) and 465Nm (343 lb-ft) between 1 650 and 5 400RPM. The engine comes with forged six-bearing crankshaft, weight optimized connection rods, sodium cooled exhaust valves and lightweight pistons with specifically adapted ring assembly.

The engine is mated to a six-speed manual transmission and quattro all-wheel drive as standard. 0 to 60 mph (96 km/h) takes just 4.1 seconds, so the 2012 TT-RS is the fastest in its class.

The suspension features magnetic ride, which constantly adapts to the current driving situation. A sport mode stiffens the magnetic ride, enhances throttle responsiveness, and activates a more striking engine sound via flaps in the exhaust system.

The aluminum and steel hybrid ASF® technology also found on the TT and TTS models, reduces weight while helping increase rigidity and safety. The total weight of the car is 1500 kg (3 306 lb) .

The exterior features high gloss black diamond-patterned Singleframe® grille and large front air inlets giving notice of the vehicles performance, as does the fixed rear wing spoiler that provides increased down force. There are also oval exhaust pipes, rear diffuser, unique 19” rotor wheels, prominent body sills and exterior mirror housings in matte aluminum finish round out the RS-specific design elements.

The interior boasts contoured 3-spoke sport multifunction steering wheel, aluminum door sills with the RS logo, and RS-specific interior door handles. Other interior features include 10-way power sport front seats with three-step heating, leather seat coverings, brushed aluminum interior inlays, and available LED ambient lighting.

The Audi TT RS offers electronic features one expects from Audi, including Audi concert radio with single CD player and MP3 reading capability, and AM / FM / SAT radio with a complimentary 3-month subscription to SiriusXM® Satellite Radio. Available advanced electronics offer an increased level of sophistication for the premium sports car, including technologies like Audi navigation plus with real time traffic, MMI® inspired controls, a BOSE® sound system, and Audi music interface.

The 2012 Audi TT RS is a unique car that will appeal to Audi enthusiasts and performance vehicle purists alike. The Audi TT RS goes on sale this summer.

Check out the specs, below!

2012 Audi TT-RS Specifications:

ENGINE:
Type: 2.5 liter turbocharged, in-line five-cylinder, spark-ignition engine with TFSI direct injection, four valves per cylinder, double overhead camshafts [DOHC], turbocharger with intercooler.
Arrangement: Front mounted, transverse
Bore: 3.25 in (82.5 mm)
Stroke: 3.65 in (92.8 mm)
Displacement: 151 / 3.25 / 3.65 (2480 / 82.5 x 92.8)
Compression ratio: 10:01
Fuel: Unleaded Super, 95 RON (unleaded regular, 91 RON, as an alternative with slight reduction in performance)
Horsepower (SAE): 360 hp @ 5,500 – 6,700 rpm (265 kW)
Max. torque: 343 lb-ft @ 1,650 – 5,400 rpm (465 Nm)

ENGINE DESIGN:
Cylinder block: Cast iron
Cylinder head: Aluminum
Valve train / intake: DOHC, 4 valves/cylinder

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:
Battery: 380 amp, 80 amp/hr
Alternator: 140 amp

DRIVETRAIN:
Transmission: 6-speed manual, fully synchronized
Gear ratios:
1st      3.570
2nd     2.160
3rd     1.890
4th     1.430
5th     1.160
6th     0.097
Reverse 4.500

STEERING:
Type: Eletromechanical steering with speed-dependent power assistance
Ratio: 16.9 : 1
Turns (lock-to-lock): 2.9
Turning circle
(curb-to-curb): 35.96 ft (10.96 m)

SUSPENSION:
Front: MacPherson strut (gas charged) with aluminum 3-point lower control arm, aluminum sub frame, tubular anti roll bar, track stabilizing steering roll radius
Rear: Four-link rear suspension with separate spring/shock absorber arrangement

BRAKES:
Service brake: Dual-circuit brake system with diagonal split, ESC, hydraulic brake assistant, front and rear disc brakes ventilated
Front size: 14.6 in (370 mm)
Rear size: 12.2 in (310 mm)
Parking brake: Mechanically actuated at the rear wheels

WHEELS (standard only):
Size: Aluminum, 9Jx19

TIRES (standard only):
Size: 255/35 R19 Y

BODY:
Material: Hybrid ASF construction: Lightweight construction concept, which is a mixed construction using aluminum and steel
Corrosion protection: Multi-step anti-corrosion protection

CAPACITIES:
Engine oil: 6.9 qt (6.5 l)
Fuel tank: 15.90 gal (60 l)

EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 97.2 in (2,468 mm)
Track front / rear: 61.2/ 60.9 in (1,555/ 1,546 mm)
Overall length: 165.3 in (4,198 mm)
Overall width: w/o mirrors 72.5 in (1,842 mm)
Height: 53.1 in (1,348 mm)
Curb weight, quattro: 3306 lb (1500 kg)
Drag coefficient: 0.32

INTERIOR DIMENSIONS:
Seating capacity: 2 + 2
Head room
front / rear: 37.7/ 32.6 in (957/ 829 mm)
Shoulder room
front / rear: 53.2/ 47.5 in (1,352/ 1,206 mm)
Leg room
front / rear: 41.1/ 29.3 in (1,044/ 743 mm)
Int. vol. (EPA)
front / rear: 47.7/ 26.2 cu ft
Luggage capacity
standard / seats folded: 13.1/ 24.7 cu ft (290/ 700 l)

PERFORMANCE:
0-60 mph 4.1
Top speed 174 mph

EFFICIENCY/ENVIRONMENT:
EPA estimate:
City mpg: Not available at present time
Highway mpg: Not available at present time
Combined mpg: Not available at present time

Source: Audi US

July 8, 2011

Cars in movies – top 5

Each car enthusiast has a movie that makes them smile just thinking of it. You will have the opportunity to read a little more about some of the most cherished cars used in movies.

Number 5

AUDI A8 W12- Transporter 2

This car is taking a serious part in the plot of the movie. Jason Statham needs to chase the bad guys all over the place and the Audi is a serious partner in his mission. The movie is abundant with stunts that the A8 has to perform. Thanks to the massive twelve-cylinder 6.0 liter engine and some driving skill of course, it almost looks easy to do.

Number 4

Nissan Skyline R34- The Fast and the Furious

One of the fastest cars in the world, the dream of the PlayStation generation. The Skylines used in the movie are GTRs but not quite – the purpose of these cars was to draw attention and being all wheel drive, the grip was too much for burnouts and fun. That’s why the Skylines used, had their front driveshafts excised and the magic was done. As you already know the GTRs are claimed 280 hp from the factory, which is ridiculous for a 6 cylinder 2.6 twin-turbo engine. Still one of the two fastest skylines used in the movies is claimed 505 hp, which is enough to do 12 seconds in the quarter mile run. The main car used in the movie has been equipped with HKS tuning parts, JIC’s suspension and 3 NOS bottles, neither of which had something to do with the engine. Being so full of “extras”, AWD and AWS removed, the performance is not quite as what is expected from a skyline though.

Number 3

Mini Cooper S John Cooper Works – The Italian Job

Complicated relations, a lot of money, a lot of thrill and a couple of Mini Coopers as a final touch. In the plot several old friends are trying to get to a huge amount of gold. For the purpose they need small, maneuverable and still fast cars. The Mini Cooper turns out to be the best option for the job. The Aero body kit makes the cars look stunning. Did you know that gasoline-powered vehicles were not allowed in the subway system of LA, that’s why a couple of electric cars were built for these scenes? In total 32 Minis were used in the movie, some of them specially customized to make some of the incredible stunts possible.

Number 2

Volkswagen Beetle – Herbie Fully Loaded

This is a car with a lot of history in the movie world. It has participated in a couple of Disney movies starting in 1968 – The Love Bug. What is strange and interesting about Herbie is that it is almost a human being – has his own thoughts, soul and drives himself. 30 Beetles were used for the footage of the last movie of the series – “Herbie Fully Loaded”. One of the beetles has a 200hp engine that is capable of getting the car to over 135 mph. Unfortunately having all the effects of modern cinema, the car looks normal no more. It moves its bumper, blinks, gives out noises etc. Unlike the first movies from the series, where you could just feel that there was something special about the car, some kind of emotion, without making it look human.

Number 1

Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 ‘Eleanor’ – Gone in Sixty Seconds

The dream machine from “Gone in 60 seconds”. Alike the movie, this car is a true masterpiece and quite a mystery. The car is named Eleanor, but initially the plan was not to use a mustang at all. At first the idea was to have a GT40 grabbing the attention. However, it turned out that building one would cost a fortune even considering what the purpose was. Basically it was all making a car from scratch – literally. The car was first put on paper and then various specialists started creating the separate parts and adapt them to fit the Mustang. What not too many people know is that the side exhausts are not functional and neither are the side air feeds. The car in the movie is shown so fast that the driver was scared of it and would talk to it prior to driving. The car ended up in a private collection, $216 700 were paid for the beauty. Still, there are garages that can build another one for you for some (in) decent amount of money.

July 4, 2011

Audi R8 V8 Limited Edition

Audi has announced the R8 V8 Limited Edition to celebrate their 10^th victory at Le Mans 24 hours. The first victory was back in 2000, when the R8 sports prototype made it first across the final. The new feature-rich special edition road car is based on the hugely successful R8 V8 Coupe. There will be just 100 units specially created for the UK market.

The Limited Edition gets an exclusive titanium effect paint finish, Titanium finish 19” 5-arm double-spoke Y design alloy wheels fitted with ultra-performance tires. There are also red brake calipers and an optional Carbon Package consisting of carbon sigma sideblades, door mirrors, door sill trims and an engine bay surround frame.

The interior boasts Black Fine Nappa Leather-upholstered seats and headrests as weel as in crimson red trim accents.

Audi R8 V8 Limited Edition is powered by a mid-mounted 4.2 litre eight-cylinder FSI engine with 430P. 0 to 100 km/h takes 4.6 seconds in both manual and R tronic automated manual versions. The top speed is 301 km/h (187 mph). The red line – 8250 RPM.

Audi R8 V8 Limited Edition will be available to order from July. The price is as brutal as the car itself – £93 935 OTR.

Source: Audi

June 29, 2011

Audi TT-RS Limited Edition S Tronic

Audi will exhibit a Limited Edition TT-RS at the 2011 Australian International Motor Show. The car will be run in limited series of just 45 units.

Audi TT-RS Limited Edition S-tronic will add a full $8 460 of additional equipment at no extra cost, which makes it perfect value for money.

TT-RS S tronic is powered by a 2.5-litre TFSI engine with 340PS (250kW) and 450Nm. The performance is more than great – 0 to 100km/h in 4.3 seconds with new launch-control function. This means a 0.3 seconds faster than the 6-speed model. Top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h.

Furthermore, the 7^th gear is configured as a high-geared overdrive reducing engine speed at highway speeds. The average fuel consumption is just 8.5 litres per 100km and 197 g/km of CO2 emissions.

The Limited Edition package includes:

Black exterior styling package
Metallic Paint
19-inch 5-arm Rotor design wheels in titanium finish
Sports exhaust system
Adaptive headlights
BOSE sound system
Extended leather interior package
LED interior lighting package

Price list:

Audi TT RS 7-speed S tronic Limited Edition: $139,900

Audi TT RS 7-Speed S tronic: $139,900

Audi TT RS 6-speed manual: $139,900

Source: Audi

June 29, 2011

Audi R8 V10 Spyder Chrome

Audi has unveiled a special edition R8 V10 Spyder, which will be auctioned at at this year’s White Tie and Tiara Ball. The car features stunning mirror-like chromed finish and brutal V10 engine.

“Sir Elton John’s fundraising ball really is a golden ticket event that is as glamorous as it is hugely effective in fundraising terms,” commented Jeremy Hicks, Director of Audi UK.

“We are delighted, and enormously proud, to support it for a ninth year with the donation of what is arguably our most fittingly glamorous model,” he added.

Audi R8 V10 Spyder is powered by a 5.2 liter V10 with 525HP (386 kW) and 530N/m (393 lb-ft) of torque. 0 to 100 km/h takes 4.1 seconds and the top speed is 312 km/h (194 mph). The car features a fully-automatic lightweight fabric roof, Quattro all-wheel drive and manual gearbox. The base price is £117 710 OTR.

The White Tie & Tiara Ball, now in its 13th year, is the EJAF’s foremost fundraising event, and has been supported by Audi with special auction lots for the past eight years

Source: Audi

June 24, 2011

2012 Audi A1 1.6 TDI

Audi has introduced a new super economical A1 1.6 TDI, which is sub 100 g/km of CO2.

The price of progress in the Audi A1 1.6 TDI falls even further from this week as an even more fuel efficient version of the frugal premium sub-compact hatchback shrugs off road tax and the London congestion charge through a lower 99g/km CO2 output.

It also comes with improved 74.3mpg economy potential, and unchanged OTR prices for the SE, Sport and S line models ranging.

2012 Audi A1 1.6 TDI starts from £14 480 to £17 865.

The 1.6 TDI features an optimized ECU and fuel system, which means 74.3 mpg and 99 g/km of CO2, instead of 70.6 mpg and 105 g/km. The power is 105PS (77 kW) and 250Nm (184 lb-ft) of torque. 0 to 100 km/h takes 10.5 seconds and the top speed is 190 km/h (118 mph).

Standard features include engine start-stop function, energy recuperation, alloy wheels, air conditioning, single CD audio system with MP3 compatibility, ESP with latest differential lock system.

Source: Audi

June 21, 2011

JMS 2011 Audi A4

JMS are ready with their special tuning package for the latest Audi A4, the B8 model. The car is turned from the Standard version to a brillant eyecatcher.

The styling package includes a new frontlip, which is also suitable for the B8 estate priced at €239. It is easily fitted to the original S-Line frontbumper with glue and screws.

The exclusive rear apron is also €239 and can be fitted to both sedan and estate. It will be just perfect for the impressive Eisenmann stainless steel duplex exhaust system with 4 oval tips – €1740.

The suspension can be upgraded with special jms/H&R lowering springs with lowering up to 40mm on both axels – €249 Euro.

The tuner also offer stunning OZ Racing alloy wheels in demensions 8.5J x 20” fitted with 245/30 R20 tyres – €6199. The other choice is Barracuda T6 wheels in 9J x 19” with 245/35 R19 tyres €2199.

Almost all parts are available for B8 without S-line package.Of course, all parts are TUV approved and made in Germany from high quality materials.

Source: JMS

June 17, 2011

Project Kahn 2011 Audi A5 S-Line Cabrio

Project Kahn has already introduced Audi A5 Coupe and now it is turn to the convertible version – A5 S-Line Cabrio.

The aerodynamics package includes new front bumper, a new rear bumper, a rear spoiler and a stainless-steel quad sports exhaust system. The car also comes with 21” RSX matte black alloy wheels fitted with low profile tires.

The interior boasts perforated Nappa leather upholstery, aluminum pedals, revised instrument cluster and an auto-dimming rear-view mirror.

There is no information about performance packages, but probably the turbocharged power units will be able to get more HP with an ECU re-map.

Project Kahn Audi A5 S-Line Cabrio is priced at £44 875 (car included).

Project Kahn 2011 Audi S5

Source: Project Kahn

June 16, 2011

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