Audi tuning specialist MTM has released a new performance package for Audi’s top of the line R8 GT. The MTM treatment boosts the power output of the 5.2-litre V10 from 560hp / 540Nm to 606hp and 560Nm, thanks to a new engine tune. The six-speed R-tronic transmission has also been given …
Read More »Audi Quattro shelved in favour of Evoque rivalling Coupe Crossover
If you are not convinced that people are buying more SUVs than ever, then this piece of news hopefully will deliver the message loud and clear. According to Car Magazine in the UK, Audi has shelved plans to put the evocative Quattro Concept that celebrated the original Quattro rally car’s …
Read More »Prior Design Offers PD GT850 Audi R8 Widebody Kit
Exotic tuner Prior Design has revealed a new widebody kit for the Audi R8. Looking almost like something that was designed in-house by Audi, the Prior Design PD GT850 R8 aerokit literally transforms your R8 into a GT3 race car look-alike. The package includes a front bumper with lip spoiler, side …
Read More »Event: Forged Performance Driver’s Education Track Day
US tuning house Forged Performance recently hosted a two day High Performance Driver’s Education event at the Atlanta Motorsports Park in Dawsonville, Georgia. One of the most technical tracks to master in America, AMP is well known for its dramatic elevation changes, technical layout and sharp corners. The event is …
Read More »Audi Australia Rewards Olympic Sailing Medallist With An Audi R8
Audi Australia will reward every Australian Olympic medallist in the sailing team with an Audi R8 – to drive for a month. The announcement was made at the Audi Hamilton Island Race Week cocktail party on Hamilton Island hosted by Audi Australia’s Managing Director, Uwe Hagen. The eight medellists of …
Read More »Details of Next-Generation Audi R8 Exposed
The next generation Audi R8, due in 2015, will be lighter and more powerful. No surprises there. What may start a debate at the pub is it will only be available with an automated manual transmission – a 7-speed dual clutch gearbox. Yes, the manual gearbox is very much …
Read More »Junior R8 To Join Audi’s Sports Car Range
It looks like Audi will another sports car, a junior R8, that sits between the TT and R8 to rival Jaguar’s upcoming C-X16. An Audi insider told Auto Express that “if the go-ahead was given today, it would take around 3 years to put into production”. The new car, expected …
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