2009 Opel Insignia OPC Sports Tourer. The Opel Insignia OPC Sports Tourer will reach showrooms in late 2009, but first it has to go through the Green Hell of the Nürgurgring’s Nordschleife, considered the strongest, most difficult and risky race track in the world. Opel engineers asserts that all cars in their OPC range complete a rigorous 10,000 kilometer testing around the 20.8 km Nordschleife of the Nürburgring.
Like the Opel Insignia OPC sedan, the Sports Tourer is full of technological highlights.The Opel Insignia OPC Sports Tourer can reach a 325 hp/239 kW, 435 Nm 2.8-liter V6 Turbo engine for maximum power. It has high-tech elements, like a lower, modified mechatronic chassis with FlexRide, an Adaptive 4×4 transmission with an electronic rear slip differential (eLSD) and purpose all supported by expansive station wagon functionality with 1530 liters of load volume.
The Insignia OPC Sports Tourer engine is 25 percent stronger than the 260 hp version of the 2.8 V6 Turbo in the Insignia Sport and Cosmo. The improvement in power was gained by modifying the exhaust, considerably reducing the counter pressure, with distinct mufflers backing to a sporty, deep sound. The unit comes with a six-speed manual transmission, allowing acceleration from zero to 100 in 6.3 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h.
2009 Mariani Audi S8 V10. Mariani is not a household name in Audi tuning, but if they are consistent in making cars like their latest upgrade program for the Audi A8 and S8, they’re likely to grow a following. Joining spotless aesthetics with decent upgrades, the Mariani Audi S8 improves on the original. Mariani have released a power and aerodynamic package for the Mariani Audi S8 V10. The V10 Audi S8 engine tuning created the total output from 450 hp to 501 hp for the car. It is, an increase of 51 hp for a little modification. Mariani Audi S8 V10 is also introduced with lowered by 55-60 mm, and it doesn’t look like a car that can be daily driven by us.
Mariani Audi S8 V10has a stiffer framework with the suspension upgrades, and an exhaust system was set in that allows more flow. The charges for these upgrades have not been released yet, however there are a few more parts available. Mariani set up a larger brake kit with red calipers on all fours, a new blacked out grille, and custom wheels. The Audi S8 V10 sits on 19 inch wheels painted white or any color to match the car, it looks so perfect.
2009 Audi Q5 Custom Concept. The 28th Wörthersee Tour in Austria, a show which will be a gathering of auto enthusiasts including those who love the Audi brand, starts on May 20 and ends on the 23rd. In the show, Audi Q5 will be showcased on the Audi stand. Some features and equipment including the rear view parking assistant camera, S Line sports seats, stainless steel-plated pedals and voice control.
Covered in big 21-inch wheels with a 7 twin-spoke design, the vehicle is not typical Q5. Its track has been enlarged by 90mm (3.54 inches) while the ride height is 60mm (2.36 inches) lower. The external paint colour is called Daytona Gray and some red paint submissions were made on the rims, the roof rails, the front skirt and the rear spoiler. Other fittings of Audi Q5 Custom Concept include a panoramic roof and ceramic brakes.
There is an S4 connection to this Q5 in that the engine is the same supercharged 3.0 TFSI V6 that supports the S4. However, the power is not the same 246kW (334hp). it has been improved to a sports car-rivalling 300kW (408hp). The torque of Audi Q5 Custom Concept is 500Nm between 3,000rpm and 5,500rpm. Like a performance car this custom concept is said to rush from 0 – 100km/h in 4.4 seconds and top off at a governed 250km/h.
2009 ABT AS5 Cabrio Based on Audi A5. ABT Sportline organizes a makeover of the Audi A5 Cabrio and calls its little reinvention the AS5. On the exterior, you will get the usual ABT grill, side skirts, new front and rear skirts with the typical ABT quad-exhaust. Both 19 and 20-inch wheels are offered, in the “cool bold BR alloys” style. Also on offer are the more high-class ABT wheel sets with high-performance tires. ABT POWER provides some alteration of the electronic engine controlling system which is presented on four different power plants. The 2.0 TFSI gets a considerable improvement to 275 hp from the standard-issue 180 or 211. The 2.7 TDI is taken from 190 hp to a livelier 230. The 3.0 liter TDI diesel also has an up-tuning to 282 hp from the production version’s 240.
Also available is the ABT POWER S package, which can do a little more to that 3.0 liter diesel engine to take it well past 300 horses to a power output of 310 hp and 610 Nm of dump-truck-like torque. All models will come with the ABT or ABT Sports braking units to have on hand the heavier reigns to securely bring the AS5 Cabrio pure to a stop.
2009 ABT AS3 Audi A3. ABT Sportsline has released the new ABT AS3 aerodynamic kits and power upgrades for the Audi A3. ABT AS3 Audi A3 also comes with the 1.4 TSI, with a brisk 160HP (118kW), improved from the standard 125HP (92kW). The 1.8 TSI 160HP (118kW) reaches an everyday 210HP (154kW). The 2.0 TSI petrol engine provides 240HP (177kW) with ABT as opposite to 200HP (147kW) in the standard version. In spite of the HP increase the fuel consumption, the reliability of the engines remains the same. ABT also provides performance escalations for the two-liter turbo diesel. However, it depends on the starting power output either 170HP (125kW) or 190HP (140kW).
2009 ABT AS3 Audi A3 comes with altered bonnet, grill, bumpers, fenders and LED light line from their product range the car has an even better appearance. The ABT bodywork kit signalizing extra power and sportiness: its front spoiler insert, side skirts, fender inserts as well as a rear apron have been tailor designed for the body of the ABT AS3. The characteristic ABT 4-pipe exhaust unit mixed into the car perfectly. The Allgaeu Company recommends increasing model AR or BR ABT Sports alloys. The alloy are available in 18 and 19 inch, as an extra t complement to the optical package.
2010 Audi R8 5.2 FSI Quattro. The Audi R8 5.2 FSI Quattro 10-cylinder 525 hp engines has the same power installed in the R8 LMS GT3 racecar and is the machine is capable of delivering great performance. The Audi R8 5.2 FSI quattro can perform 391 lb-ft of torque and achieve a 0-60 mph time of just 3.7 seconds.
Other Audi R8 5.2 FSI quattro standard equipment marks include rear-biased quattro all-wheel drive, Audi magnetic ride, Audi Navigation plus with 3D graphics and real time traffic, 465-watt Bang & Olufsen Sound System®, 6-disc CD changer, Bluetooth® telephone preparation, SIRIUS satellite radio®, Audi parking system with rearview camera and 10-way power heated sport seats.
Audi stated that the MSRP for the 2010 Audi R8 4.2 FSI quattro will start at $114,200. It is the same with the base prices for 2009 models: The complete price listing is:
2010 Audi R8 5.2 FSI® quattro® (V10) pricing excluding $1,200 destination charge, taxes, title, options and dealer charges 2010 Audi R8 4.2 FSI® quattro® (V8) pricing excluding $1,200 destination charge, taxes, title, options and dealer charges.
Audi R8 5.2 FSI quattro coupe (manual) $146,000
Audi R8 5.2 FSI quattro coupe (R tronic) $155,100
Audi R8 4.2 FSI quattro coupe (manual) $114,200
Audi R8 4.2 FSI quattro coupe (R tronic) $123,300
2010 Audi A5 Sportback. Audi A5 Sportback is introduced with an interesting design and powerful TFSI, FSI and TDI engines. Audi A5 Sportback will arrive at Audi dealerships in September 2009 in which the car will be open for ordering with an entry price of EUR 36,050 for the 2.0 TDI version. The Audi A5 Sportback is elegant, extended, sporty profile. The large hatchback matches flawlessly into the tail-end styling.
The spoiler lip and the diffuser insert give contrast and stress the athletic tightness of the elongated contour. The coupe-like silhouette is the result of a roof section with a long, tapering roofline that is fairly lower by 36 mm than the Audi A4 Sedan and of the short at the front and rear. The Audi A5 Sportback gives a full measure of convenient on all four seats and comfortable entry and exit through every door. the Audi A5 Sportback will be available with an option of two gasoline and three diesel engines. The two gasoline versions, the 2.0 TFSI quattro with 155 kW and 350 Nm of torque and the 3.2-liter V6 quattro producing 195 kW (265 hp) are both equipped with the Audi valvelift system.
These engines are also available right from the start: the 2.0 TDI with 125 kW (170 hp), 350 Nm (258 lb-ft), a 6-speed manual gearbox and start/stop system, the 2.7 TDI with 140 kW (190 hp) and 400 Nm (295 lb-ft), and the three-liter V6 TDI with 176 kW (240 hp).
2009 Senner Audi A5 Black and White. Senner Tuning has introduced to the market a new package for the 2009 Audi A5 with various options including exterior and interior enhancements. The Senner Audi A5 Black and White uses on 20? ASA GT1 alloy wheels in Shiny Silver or Matt Black with high performance tires. The Senner Audi A5 Black and White sits package also includes a Bilstein B16 PSS10 coilover suspension which is fully adaptable with individual height adjustment and a new stainless steel exhaust system with 4 tailpipes. The package of the Senner Audi A5 Black and White comprises a carbon fiber front spoiler apron, carbon-fiber mirror housings, a rear spoiler and spoiler lip and a carbon fiber rear bumper.
For the 3.0 TDI engine, the Senner Audi A5 Black and White can be matched with a power pack up to 300 hp and 600 Nm of torque. The Senner Audi A5 Black and White 3.0 TDI top speed is 280 km/h. The tuner offers an engine warranty. The car uses silver-lined carbon fiber to surround the ashtray cover, center console, and both the front and rear door panels. Total price for this is €1690. The company charges an additional €395 to trim out the instrument cluster.
2009 Mcchip-Dkr Audi TT-RS. Tuner MCCHIP did to Audi TT RS what many people expect them to do. Many people were probably thinking that 340hp standard is the most you can get from Audi’s 5-cylinder turbo engine. In fact, with some software upgrade, MCCHIP can set it up for you to either 380 or 400hp. Mcchip-dkr has just released to public the latest upgrade package for the new Audi TT RS.
If you are willing to get this luxurious sport car, you might as well order those black 20 inch rims which are a bit more expensive but look very good. The €899 Stage 1 Mcchip-Dkr Audi TT-RS is supported by the standard 2.5 liter TSI engine that consists of a retuned ECU module has been improved to output 380 hp and 550 Nm of torque. The Stage 1 mcchip dkr Audi TT RS is able to get to a maximum speed of 300 kilometers per hour. The Mcchip-Dkr Audi TT-RS stands on Cargraphic GTR 9×20 inch rims with Continental tires. In a few weeks, mcchip will present a Stage 2 kit for the Audi TT RS which will bring the power up to 400 hp and will be available in 2 to 4 weeks.
2009 ABT Audi S4. ABT Sportsline has annouced the ABT Audi S4 performance upgrade program detail. ABT POWER even makes the already quick Audi S4 faster than befor. Although the V6 compressor with three liter cubic capacity is already very sporty with its 333 HP (245kW), anyone who wants even more dynamism and torque can get a super sports car with the ABT S4, a decent-elegant car then brings 435 HP or 320 kW onto the road. The ABT Sportsline Audi S4 is supported by the 3.0 TFSI V6 engine that produces in standard form 333 HP (245kW) and 440 Nm of torque. With the ABT Audi S4 power pack takes these numbers up to 435 hp / 320 kW and 520 Nm of torque, the top speed of the ABT Sportsline Audi S4 is 282 km/h and the 0 to 100 km/h acceleration time is 0.5 seconds faster than the standard car. It means that the custom S4 can reach the mark in 4.6 seconds.
The Allgäu tuner advises the 4-pipe sports exhaust unit and the ABT AR or BR wheels as suitable elements to the power image of the car. The intelligent round pieces are available in sizes from 18 to 20 inches and can be supplied with suitable sports tires.
