![what does it take to become the 2013 audi r8 [video]](/uploads/2012/09/Audi-R8-BIG.jpg)
The new 2013 Audi R8 range debuted more than two months ago. Now the engineers from Audi decided to reveal what it takes to create such unique sportscar as the R8. They have integrated in it new seven-speed S tronic transmission, which now delivers outstanding driving excitement, lower CO2 emissions and improved the
Dragtimesinfo has released a new video with more astonishing tuned cars going against each other on 1 mile drag race. This time the competitors are Audi RS6 Evotech Stage 2 with 750HP, Porsche Panamera Turbo Evotech Stage 2 and a mighty BMW X6M PP-Performance with 680HP. The RS6 goes against the powerful Panamera in the first start and wins with just a tip – 29.442 seconds for the Audi versus 29.468 seconds for the Porsche. Although the Paname
Another exceptional car that SR Auto has just transformed is the famous Audi A6. This powerful A6 generates 245PS (180 kW) and 500Nm (369 lb-ft), thus being able to cover the sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in just 6.1 seconds. An in order to make it even more aerodynamically inclined, the tuning team combined forces with Vossen wheels. The result is a great visual upgrade in the stance of this brand new Audi. Vossen’s new CV7 model perfectly fitted the A6. The seven spoke wheel reaches from edg
ABT Sportsline has announced their tuning package for the facelift of the big limo of Audi – the A8. The project name is ABT AS8 and it comes with both styling and performance packages. “For us, the new AS8 is the best of both worlds, that is, the best in terms of both comfort and acceleration and agility“, commented Hans-Jürgen Abt, managing director of the globally largest tuner of cars produced by the Volkswagen Group. “After all, the AS8 has to meet our premium customers’ standards
Senner are now showcasing their latest work. An Audi S5 Coupe, refurbished in a way so that it suits the taste of a person who would normally breakfast, lunch and dine behind the wheel. The looks then: A rear spoiler flap, a rear carbon fender skirt insert and a blind for the rear screen all combine to create an appealing street look. A bit more sophistication stems from the carbon fiber side skirts and carbon fiber mirror caps. A set of red Work Varianza T1S wheels measuring at 9 x 20 inch at the front and 10.
The Slovenian super sports car Tushek Renovatio T500 will make its UK debut at Salon Privé Tour d’Elégance on 5th of September. The super car is never-seen-before and will inspire everyone lucky to see it with its lean and light appearance and technologically advancements included in it. In fact, the Renovatio was hand-built and includes Audi-sourced 4.2-litre 444 hp (327 kW) V8 engine. This means that the acceleration time for the sprint from 0 to 100 km/h sis only 3.7 seconds on the way to a top speed of 193mp
So that's what the big Audi surprise is. A tag team on the Pikes Peak climb that consists of an RS5 and a Ducati Multistrada 1200 – a celebration of the two franchises' coming together (Audi buying Ducati). A union then, between the sensible Germans and the passionate Italians – always a recepie for a success. Here's an energetic clip that showcases the representatives. To an everyday normal person, the Ducati is essentially a bike. To us however, it is some sort of a strange car that's been
Audi has announced the 2012 R8 Exclusive Selection Editions, which will be produced solely for the US market. The manufacturer will make several kinds of the special edition R8 and only 20 units - R8 V8 and 30 units - R8 V10 vehicles will be produced. The R8s will come in Daytona Gray matte exterior, a black grille
Audi have released this image to the public in connection with the annual Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC) that's due next week – a 12 mile climb to the summit of Pikes Peak in Colorado. Between the contenders and the 1,440 m altitude finish line weave more than 156 bends. Obviously, Audi plan to surprise us with whatever this quattro incarnation is. The current road going RS5 is an impressive coupe enough – a 4.2-liter V8 FSI unit underneath its shell that produces 444 hp and 430 Nm of torque. A
![audi tt rs - moments of truth [hd video]](/uploads/2012/08/audi-tt-rs-plus-big.jpg)
The new TT RS has a true racing pedigree just like the legendary 90 Quattro model. The German manufacturer claims that there is a connection between the 5-cylinder Quattro and the hot new TT RS. Both cars put the power on the road through Quattro AWD and have 5-cylidner turbocharged engine. However, Audi 90 Quattro in its race version had around 600 horsepower, which is almost double than the 360HP in the 2.5-liter of the TT RS. Also the rally car was just 1 090kg (2403 lbs) meaning a stunning power-to-weight
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Audi has finally revealed the video of the R8 e-Tron setting a lap record at the world’s hardest race track - Nurburgring Nordschleife. The sports car is driven by Markus Wankelhock, who managed to close a lap in just 8 minutes and 9,099 seconds. This time is faster than any other production electric vehicle. Audi R8 e-Tron is powered by two electric motors with overall power of 313HP (230 kW) and 820Nm (605 lb-ft) of torque. There is a 49 kWh lithium-ion battery bringing power to the electric motors. 0-100 k
MTM has announced their tuning program for the new Audi A6 BiTDI. The 3.0 liter bi-turbocharged V6 diesel has received performance package and the exterior comes with some nice upgrades. The engine is boosted to 386HP (284 kW) and 780Nm (575 lb-ft) of torque, which is an increase of 69HP (51 kW). This power comes after an ECU re-map, which is done in several hours. The price is €1800, which is not so much for such result. However, for €100 less (€1700) you can get the tamed MTM version with 365HP and 760Nm.
