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  • Audi Q7 3.0 TDI quattro – luxury meets efficieny

    Audi has announced the addition of a new, ultra-efficient ride – Audi Q7 3.0 TDI – to its high-end Q7 lineup. Delivering output of 204 horsepower, the newly added luxury crossover estimates average fuel consumption of only 7.2 liters per 100 km, blowing-off hard all its direct opponents. (more…)

  • RENM Audi R8 V10 Spyder – 600PS and a stunning exterior

    2011 Audi R8 Spyder is one of the latest projects of RENM Performance. They have already released Enigma R8 Coupe, both the V8 and the V10.

    There is only one rendered picture, but it looks very good. The body kit includes front and rear aprons, made of carbon fiber. Also the rear of the 2011 Audi R8 V10 Spyder was completely redesigned to gain more aggressive look. Additionally, a new rear wing was added. Finally, there will be a big Lamborghini-inspired exhaust tip. (more…)

  • Audi TT RS DTM – A chance to get back to German Touring Car Championships

    Audi TT RS DTM will be run by Raeder Motorsport in two test races this month. There is a chance for the company to come back to the German Touring Car Championships.

    The car is developed in partnership with Audi’s Technical Development and Quattro divisions.

    It is powered by the well-known 2.5 liter turbocharged TFSI engine, but a little upgraded with some parts from the Audi R8 LMS.

    Audi TT RS will be running in the SP 4T class at the Endurance Championship at the Nürburgring on October 16 and 30. The test pilots are Marc Hennerici and Christopher Mies. (more…)

  • Wheelsandmore Audi R8 V10

    Audi R8 V10 was refined by the german tuning company Wheelsandmore.

    The sports car is powered by 5.2FSI engine from Lamborghini Gallardo, which develops 525PS and 530Nm (391 lb-ft). The German tuner boosted the power unit to 600PS and 590Nm ( 435 lb-ft), which 75 PS and 60 Nm of torque over the standard configuration. The results are achieved thanks to newly developed stainless-steel sports exhaust system with valve control and an ECU remap.

    The suspension comes from KW and features race coilovers with adjustable rebound and compression rates. The new hydraulic suspension can move 4.5 cm up or down to adjust the ride height and comfort. (more…)

  • Sportec performance packages for VAG’s 2.0TFSI engines

    The turbocharged engines have great potential for tuning, especially, when the manufacturers have to comply with regulations and to meet the expectations of the customers for low fuel consumption.

    Swiss tuner Sportec now offers new engine upgrade packages for the 2.0 TFSI engines of VAG.

    The top-of-range models – VW Golf R, VW Scirocco R and the Audi S3 can be boosted up to 323PS (238kW) and 474 Nm, which is a significant improvement from the previous packages 300 PS (221 kW) and 410 Nm. However, the standard power of 2.0 TFSI in Golf and Scirocco R is 270 PS (199 kW) and 350 Nm and in the Audi S3, it is 265 PS and 350Nm. (more…)

  • MTM TT-RS – the new chartbuster

    Looks like the competition for the fastest tuned Audi TT-RS among the German tuners is still ‘ON’! After the release of the new, more powerful ABT TT-RS (501 horsepower and Vmax – 292 km/h) from the last month, MTM has officially unveiled its answer, a 472 horsepower TT-RS with 312 km/h top speed. (more…)

  • Audi Quattro Concept have been presented at the Paris Motor Show

    Audi Quattro Concept have been exhibited at the Paris Motor Show. The vehicle is painted in red, black and white as the early 1980s Audi rally cars. It boasts a number of high performance features not seen on the main concept vehicle.

    The ventilated hood, the massive front lip spoiler, changes around the wheels and polycarbonate racing windows show that the concept is a pure performance car. Another feature is the big rear wing and the huge center-locking 20” alloy wheels. (more…)

  • Audi releases TT RS S-tronic

    Audi has announced that its top-end sporty model Audi TT RS is now available for order with seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, which ensures ultra-fast gear changing and extraordinary level of efficiency. (more…)

  • Audi e-tron Spyder at Paris 2010

    Audi e-tron family is continuing to grow and its newest representative is the staggering study ride Audi e-tron Spyder. Celebrating its grand premiere at the Mondial de l’Automobile 2010 in Paris, the sharp-styled, head-turning e-tron Spyder is  a true, open two-seater that benefits from the state-of-the-art Audi plug-in hybrid drive. (more…)

  • Audi Quattro Concept celebrating the 30th anniversary at the Paris Motor Show

    Audi Quattro Concept has been unveiled at the Paris Motor Show. The car is specially built to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Quattro. The new concept car is based on the RS5, so it has dimensions of 4.28m long, 1.86m wide, and 1.33m tall. The wheelbase is 2.60m, which is a little shorter than the original of RS5. Another stunning features of Quattro Concept are the aggressive front, a carbon fiber diffuser and center-locking 20” wheels. (more…)

  • Audi A8, R8 4.2 Spyder, TT and TT Roadster priced for US

    2011 Audi A8 and R8 4.2 Spyder are now available to order in the US.

    The limousine (A8) is priced at $78 050 and the long version (A8L) starts at $84 000. The standard equipment of both is extremely rich. Both feature 4.2 liter V8 with 377PS (277kW), quattro AWD system, 19” alloys and Nappa leather interior. GPS NAV system and MMI touch with handwriting recognition are also available.

    The small sports convertible car (R8 4.2 Spyder) starts at $127 700. (more…)

  • The most brutal Audi R8 – RAZOR GTR-10 Limited Edition by PPI

    PPI Automotive Design GmbH refined Audi R8. The name of the project is RAZOR GTR-10 and as you may suggest, it features 5.2 liter V10 engine. The tuning package offered by the company consists of front hood, front bumper and rear diffuser, which are the same as the previous RAZOR GTR, but the front fenders, front spoiler, sideskirts, rear fender/sideblade, rear spoiler, rear engine lid and rear bumper are specially made for the GTR-10.

    The performance package includes a roof mounted ram air-intake system with sport filter, vented liftgate glass, sports exhaust system and ECU remap. (more…)