MTM Audi A6 3.0 BiTDI Review

The Audi A6 is the ideal base for the MTM-engineers and technicians for an intervention in the electronic engine management. The result of this high-tech operation is very interesting. 381 hp and a torque of 780 Nm are data that satisfy even the highest claims. This brings in fact the throne of the eight-cylinder diesel engine to jiggle. The MTM engine electronic is in only two hours exchanged against the serial-software.

Now let’s come to the costs. This operation is available for barely 1800 € and for 100 € fewer you can have the tamed MTM version with 365 hp and 760 Nm torque. To harness such a boost, good brakes are needed in case of doubt. On the front axle holds a MTM brake system against the rapid propulsion. You can choose between two different varieties. The first one is available in the configuration of 380 X 34 mm with granulated brake discs, stainless-steel-flex-line and eight-piston brake caliper. This exemplar is offered for 4900 €. The second variety is available for 6400 € and offers a 405 X 36 mm rated brake which fits under minimum 20” rims.

An F-Cantronic ECU for air suspension elevates and lower the MTM A6 3.0 BiTDI on the right level according to the driving- conditions. Under about 70 km/h is the A6 crouched. On the front axle is the car maximal 25 mm lowered and on the back axle maximal 20 mm. The air suspension will stabilize the car on standard level if it goes above the mentioned data. The F-Cantronic is mounted in 2, 5 hours and costs less than 1740 €.

One MTM achievement principle is that the cars should be strong in accession and beautiful in appearance and this explains why there is such a variety of offers on bimoto rims in every size. For nearly 1730 € is the variety 8 X 18” available, and for 5230 € you can have 9 X 20” and this one suits the A6 3.0 BiTDI excellently.

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Senner Tuning Audi S5 Coupe Review

Senner Tuning has tweaked the car body of the ibis-white two-door Audi, giving it the look of the flagship RS5 model, by adding a front spoiler in RS5 design with original RS5 air intakes as well as fitting an original black RS5 radiator grille to the vehicle. Continuing the same way at the back of the vehicle, Senner has added an RS5-style rear spoiler as well as RS5 exhaust pipe end covers. The rear-design is finished with a rear window spoiler and a restrained boot lid spoiler element. Between the fenders, Senner Tuning has installed side skirts finished in carbon-fibre. The exterior rear view mirror casings are also made of shimmering mesh carbon-fibre. The characteristic Audi rings on the front and rear of the vehicle have been retained in black, and Senner Tuning have placed ‘Supercharged’ badges on the front fenders to give a little something extra. The vehicle’s number plates are illuminated by bright white LEDs.

Senner has equipped the Audi S5 with high-quality Work VS-XX light-alloy wheels with black-coloured anodised star-shaped rims and mirror-finish anodised outer rims. These 9×20 inch and 10.5×20 inch high-quality three-part wheel rims are perfectly matched to Vredestein Ultra Sessanta tyres of size 245/30R20 and 295/25R20.

The series-standard 3.0 litre V6 engine, which, in spite of the somewhat misleading designation ‘TFSI’ is not boosted by a turbocharger, but instead by a mechanically-driven supercharger, is already an extremely powerful engine. The golden rule, however, is that you can never have enough power, and so Senner Tuning provide the option to enhance the performance of the supercharged V6 engine from 329 bhp to a whopping 429 bhp. At the same time, torque is increased from 440 to 501 Nm. Thanks to the removal of the electronic Vmax (maximum speed) blocker, Senner Tuning’s Audi S5 can fully convert its enhanced performance into forward drive and top line speed. On the vehicle shown here, Senner Tuning has installed a performance racing air filter, a two-part motor cover and a power converter which sharpens the characteristic on the electronic accelerator pedal.

Senner Tuning is offering a special price of EUR € 69,990.00 (VAT stated separately) for the complete vehicle (Original vehicle price including special fittings, trim and tuning: EUR € 99,700.00).

All further details, as well as price and delivery information are available directly with Senner Tuning AG

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Prior Design Audi R8 GT850 Widebody Review

Prior Design tuners turn the “standard” R8 into a brutal PD-GT850 racing style car. Its outfit would fit the der Nürburgring Nordschleife as well. The front was entirely revised. A front apron with widenings and an integrated carbon spoiler was installed. Additionally, two air inlet covers were integrated that are applied with two carbon struts each. The motor cowl has an integrated air outlet with four lamellae. A set of new front mudguards ensure a much wider look. Prior-Design improved the air circulation along the vehicle sides by installing aerodynamically formed side sills that also optionally light the vehicle underbody with four LED lamps. The tuners offer the wide side cover in a carbon fibre alternative as well.

The tail area could have been taken off of a GT3-racing car. A massive tail spoiler and a tail bumper with lateral air inlets, as well as a Carbona application put a lot more power onto the rear axle. A set of tail widenings produces a powerful stance. The 24,900 Euros construction kit (plus paint job and assembly) for the R8 is completed by a stylish roof scoop.

In addition to the car body construction kit, Prior-Design also offers the matching wheel/tyre combination for the R8 now: a 3-part ADV1 Concave-wheel in 20 inch with Continental tyres in 265/30R20 and 325/25R20. The entire wheel set is at about 9,900 Euros. For another 2,699 Euros, Prior-Design also offers a special sports exhaust system with flap control. For the “small” 4.2 FSI, the power can be raised from 420 to 475 hp if the customer wishes (5,900 Euro). If you need more steam than that, use the compressor conversion with power upgrade to reach a full 565 hp.

All other facts, as well as price and delivery information, are available from: Prior Design www.prior-design.de

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2013 Audi S3 Review

The long-stroke 2.0 TFSI in the Audi S3 has been developed from scratch. The only thing it has in common with its predecessor, which was named Engine of the Year five times in a row between 2005 and 2009, is its displacement of 1,984 cc (bore x stroke 82.5 x 92.8 millimeters [3.25 x 3.65 in]). The four-cylinder unit delivers a constant 380 Nm (280.27 lb-ft) of torque to the crankshaft between 1,800 and 5,500 rpm. Rated power at 5,500 rpm is 221 kW (300 hp), and the engine redlines at 6,800 rpm.

The Audi S3 delivers impressive performance. The sprint from zero to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) is completed in 5.1 seconds when equipped with the S tronic (5.4 seconds with the manual transmission). The electronically governed top speed of 250 km/h (155.34 mph) is just a formality. The S3 with S tronic consumes on average just 6.9 liters of fuel per 100 km (manual: 7.0 liters) [34.09 and 33.60 US mpg]. This corresponds to CO2 emissions 159 (162) grams per kilometer (255.89 and 260.17 g/mile) and for models equipped with the manual transmission, an improvement of 1.5 liters compared with the previous version.

The new Audi S3 comes standard with a manual six-speed transmission with a lightweight magnesium case. The optional S tronic boasts high efficiency and a tall sixth gear. The lower gears are short in the interest of dynamics, as is also the case with the manual transmission.

The S tronic comprises two subunits, with two multi-plate clutches controlling the gears. The large K1 clutch located on the outside directs the torque via a solid shaft to the gear wheels for gears 1, 3 and 5. A hollow shaft rotates around the solid shaft. It is connected to the smaller K2 clutch, which is integrated inside its larger sibling, and which acts on the gear wheels for gears 2, 4 and 6, as well as reverse.

The Audi S3 will arrive at dealerships in early 2013. The base price in Germany is €38,900.

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