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  • Audi RS3 – 350PS and 450Nm

    Audi RS3 will be available and it will feature boosted version of the 2.5 liter R5 TFSI, which was first introduced in the TT RS model. The engine will deliver 350PS and 450Nm of torque, which is an improvement of 10PS. The power plant features turbocharger and fuel stratified injection.

    Audi RS3 will be fitted with 7-speed S-tronic dual-clutch gearbox with paddle shifters. The power will be transmitted to the road through Audi’s 4WD system – Quattro.

    The top speed will be 310 km/h (192 mph), but there will be electronically set speed limiter to 250 km/h (155 mph) due to safety reasons. The acceleration is just astonishing – 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.6 seconds. (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…)

  • 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…)

  • Audi S3 Black Performance Edition by MR Car Design

    MR Car Design is presenting the Audi S3 Black Performance Edition, a more competitive, aggressive and posh three-door S3.
    Refined by MR Car Design, the dynamic range-topping member of the A3 family now boasts upgraded output data and restyled vision. (more…)

  • Audi S3 and S3 Sportback with S tronic

    A milestone in transmission technology is now available in the Audi S3 and S3 Sportback sporty compact models. The S tronic dual-clutch transmission unites the powerful two-liter TFSI engine with the road in a manner that is both sporty and efficient. This ensures quicker acceleration, high agility and ride comfort along with improved fuel efficiency. (more…)

  • Audi S3 boxes clever with new s tronic transmission option

    Audi S3 Sportback with S tronic twin-clutch transmissionThe Audi S3 is now not only available with five doors, but also with seven speeds courtesy of the much lauded S tronic twin-clutch transmission, which not only quickens shifts compared with the continuing manual version, but also slows down fuel consumption. (more…)

  • Fastest MTM Audi S3 8P with amazing 380bhp!

    Audi S3 8Pengine conversions up to 380 PS and with 460 Nm
    19″- alloy rims „bimoto“ in diamond cut, titanium oder shiny
    MTM Brembo brake system (8-Piston Brembo Caliper)
    paint work by request (roof, front- / rear diffusor, mirror)
    outstanding performance specifications (0-100km/h under 5 sec) (more…)

  • Audi 2.0 TFSI wins “International Engine of the Year” Award for 2008

    A specialist jury made up of 65 respected automotive journalists from 32 countries has voted the 2.0 TFSI winner of the 1.8-litre to 2-litre category at the International Engine of the Year Awards for the fourth year in a row.

    International Engine of the Year jury members felt that the Audi-developed 2.0 TFSI engine is „the benchmark for efficiency and performance in its category” and “a great example of an engine that’s so flexible it can deliver the right solutions for a variety of different vehicles”. (more…)

  • AC Schnitzer S3 Cabrio

    A Convertible provides the ultimate for the senses: Where can you experience driving more directly than in an open car, with the wind gently emphasising the acceleration, the acoustic muscle play of the engine teasing your ears, and a breathtaking silhouette reflected in every shop window. The new BMW 3-series Convertible, a complete car with folding hard top, stimulates the automotive pleasure centre without setting reason aside. When you’ve had one taste, you soon long for more – for example the ACS3 3.5i Convertible.

    In designing the bodykit, the objective for AC Schnitzer was not to hide the body contours under excessive bulges, but to emphasise the natural characteristics of the vehicle in a structured way. So the front skirt, which simultaneously increases downforce, in its basic design follows the threepiece original but it is substantially  softer, more facetted and more energetic.  Like the AC Schnitzer side skirts which aesthetically highlight the side crease of the Convertible body and with their asymmetric lines, rising towards the back,  emphasise  the  sporting abilities of the vehicle even when stopped. Its charm is enhanced with the clearly marked AC Schnitzer Racing rims type IV  in silver, which at the front measure 9.0Jx20″ and at the rear 10.0Jx20″ (tyres 245/30R20 and 295/25R20). As an alternative, the dark  Type IV BiColor  wheels in 8.5Jx19″ at the front and 9.5Jx19″ at the rear give the BMW a hint of Badboy (tyres 225/35R19 and 255/30R19).

    Although the classic rear view of the new 3-series Convertible is already eyecatching, the AC Schnitzer design language with its more strongly contoured rear skirt expresses  extra sporting ambitions with no loss of credibility or coherence. The twin flow  left/right tailpipes of the AC Schnitzer exhaust contribute to the neat overall impression not just visually but, with the gas pedal pressed, also acoustically with a unique crescendo. The twin sports rear silencer is enhanced by tailpipe trims in “Racing” design, which visually suggest a stylised horizontal figure eight, the mathematical symbol for “infinity”. A reference to the enormous power reserves of the vehicle, expressed above all in the superb BMW six cylinder twin turbo, a power plant which has been praised unanimously by the trade press, and which with its 306 HP/225 kW has caused worries for many competitors. The duel would be even more difficult for them with the AC Schnitzer performance kit  which is currently in development. The 335d will also soon undergo a power make-over at Aachen. For the 3.0 litre diesel (standard 231 HP/170 kW) the tuners already offer a Power-Plus pack that increases the power to 265 HP/195 kW. Power reserves which the chassis can handle easily thanks to fine tuning by AC Schnitzer

    AC Schnitzer BMW S3 Cabrio
    AC Schnitzer BMW S3 Cabrio
    AC Schnitzer BMW S3 Cabrio
    AC Schnitzer BMW S3 Cabrio
    AC Schnitzer BMW S3 Cabrio
    AC Schnitzer BMW S3 Cabrio
    AC Schnitzer BMW S3 Cabrio
    Basic Car: BMW 3 Series Convertible E93 – all engines (the following accessories only depend on engine types if statedexplicitly)
    Performance  Upgrades: 330d Performance upgrade from 170 kW/231 HP up to 195 kW / 265 HP 320d in preparation 335d in preparation 335i in preparatio
    Exhaust: AC Schnitzer sports rear silencer (all models except 335i, 335d) and dual sports rear silencer (only 335i, 335d) both versions incl. “Racing” tailpipes, chromed
    Suspension: AC Schnitzer sports suspension AC Schnitzer spring kits AC Schnitzer special sway bars for rear axle
    AC Schnitzer aluminium strut brace for front axle
    Aerodynamic: AC Schnitzer front spoiler
    AC Schnitzer side skirts
    AC Schnitzer chromline set for side skirts
    AC Schnitzer rear skirt
    Steering: AC Schnitzer 3-spoke sports airbag steering wheels
    AC Schnitzer carbon steering wheel insert silver “Exklusiv”
    Interior: AC Schnitzer carbon interior silver “Exklusiv”
    AC Schnitzer carbon automatic gear knob silver “Exklusiv”
    AC Schnitzer aluminium gear knob, silver
    AC Schnitzer aluminium gear knob “Black Line”
    AC Schnitzer aluminum handbrake handle, silver
    AC Schnitzer aluminum handbrake handle “Black Line”
    AC Schnitzer aluminium cover for i-Drive-Controller, silver
    AC Schnitzer aluminium cover “Black Line” for i-Drive-Controller
    AC Schnitzer aluminium pedal set for cars with manual and automatic transmission
    AC Schnitzer foot rest
    AC Schnitzer floor mats

  • Hyundai S3

    Hyundai S3Hyundai Coupe SIII, so called because it is the third incarnation of the Coupe, has been completely re-designed outside together with significant changes and enhancements inside.

    The entirely new front end features elongated headlights and a more aggressive letterbox like grille and new fog lights. New side air vents now incorporate the indicator repeater lights, while the re-shaped rear features a more sculpted look with fully integrated twin tailpipes (2.0 and V6) and restyled rear light clusters.

    New Colours

    A range of new colours is designed to show off the Coupe’s lines to best effect. Fresh exterior paintwork colours include solid Shine Red (standard colour) and metallic choices of Sky Blue, Steel Grey, Continental Silver and Mica Stone Black (all £350 optional extra cost).

    Hyundai S3
    Hyundai S3
    Hyundai S3
    Hyundai S3

    These vibrant new exterior finishes are accompanied by a choice of sumptuous red or black interior trim, with leather a standard feature on all models. Even the entry-level
    1.6 litre model comes with half leather trim.

    Both the Steel Grey and Stone Black variants come with red interior finish, while all other colours feature black interior trim.

    Blue Instrumentation Illumination

    New to the Hyundai Coupe SIII is blue instrumentation illumination, first introduced on Hyundai’s latest generation and award-winning Santa Fe.

    New Centre Console Layout and Look

    The centre console layout has been redesigned for a cleaner look and easier usage. It also has a sleeker, sportier look and feel with a new metal-look finish, which has been tied in with metal-look finishes on the steering wheel and air vents helping bring the interior together with added sense of quality.

    Hyundai S3 Interior

    iPod Audio

    For music lovers, the new Hyundai Coupe SIII comes with an iPod compatible CD/Radio stereo. The iPod port, found in the centre armrest, is standard on all models in the range.

    High Specification as Standard

    Hyundai’s Coupe has always featured a high level of specification and the new Hyundai Coupe SIII model builds on this tradition.

    The entry-level 1.6 comes with; half leather trim, air-conditioning, a CD/Radio stereo with iPod port, driver, front passenger and side airbags, engine immobiliser, height adjustable seatbelts, remote central locking, leather steering wheel, electric front windows and door mirrors and new 16 inch alloy wheels.

    The 2.0 adds; full leather trim, climate control, metal trimmed pedals and footrest, 17 inch alloy wheels, twin exhausts, cruise control and heated front seats.

    Aside from the small point of a smooth and sporty V6 petrol engine, meanwhile, the range-topping V6 adds; Thatcham category 1 alarm, automatic headlights, traction control, 6-speed manual gearbox and an automatic dimming rear view mirror.

  • MTM Audi S3

    Motoren Technik Mayer GmbH from Wettstetten, Germany, laid their hands on the new referee within the sport compact car arena. The Audi S3 creates great competition within its own corporation to Golf GTI and R32 as well the bavarian colleagues BMW with the mighty 130i. Through the mtm-provided components for motor, breaks, exhaust system and suspension, they have distanced themselves even more from their competitors raising the S3 to an uncompromising racer!

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