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Audi A8 by Hofele Design
February 27th, 2010 | 
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Even if the car is still less than three-months old, tuning houses are already scrambling in putting together performance packages for the Audi A8. Now, it looks like the first tuning house to have struck the proverbial hot iron is Hofele Design with a tuning package that it claims to improve not only the A8’s aesthetic design, but also – and more importantly – its overall performance.
Starting under the hood, the A8’s 4.2-liter V8 petrol engine has been tuned to deliver 400 horsepower – a significant spike from the base model’s 372 horsepower capability. As far as the luxury sedan’s 4.2-liter V8 TDI diesel is concerned, Hofele Design was able to bump the A8’s horsepower from 350 ponies to about 395 horsepower. In addition to that, the performance package was also able to shave off a tenth-of-a-second – 5.3 seconds to 5.2 seconds – from the car’s 0-60mph clocked time.
Hofele Design also went out of its way to provide a laundry list of aerodynamic modifications for the A8, not the least of which includes a new front bumper with big air intakes and air vents, air intakes / outtakes in the front fenders, discreet side skirts, rear apron as diffuser with openings for the stainless steel sports muffler with four tailpipes and flap control for sound optimization, a bigger trunk spoiler lip, and last but certainly not list a set of 20-inch or 22-inch alloy wheels.
Audi A8 by Hofele Design originally appeared on topspeed.com on Saturday, 27 February 2010 15:52 EST.
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Video: Audi A8 commercial "The art of progress"
Audi revealed a new commercial for the A8 luxury sedan. Check it out!
Short reminder: for the US market Audi will only offer the 4,2 FSI engine with 372 hp (the European customers will also get a 4.2 TDI with350 hp and two 3,0 TDI versions with either 250 or 204 hp). The engine will be mated to an all new 8-speed tiptronic gearbox.
Video: Audi A8 commercial "The art of progress" originally appeared on topspeed.com on Friday, 26 February 2010 17:00 EST.
Video: GTCC driver Markus Winkelhock test drives the Audi A1
If you’re in the market for a car and you’re seeking an opinion of which model to buy, there’s no better person to ask than someone who’s been in one too many racing scraps and thus, probably knows what he’s talking about.
So if you’re talking of getting an Audi A1, today’s your lucky day because you’re going to get the opinion of one Markus Winkelhock, a veteran of the German Touring Car Championship, whom Audi invited to take the A1 out for a spin around the Neustadt race track.
Continued after the jump.
Video: GTCC driver Markus Winkelhock test drives the Audi A1 originally appeared on topspeed.com on Friday, 26 February 2010 15:00 EST.
Audi Space brings A1 and E-Tron to Playstation Home
Audi is taking full advantage of the growing wave of interactive marketing by putting their new premium hatchback, the 2011 A1, into the virtual world of Playstation Home.
Now, if you’re expecting a whole lot from this showroom, then you’re going to be disappointed to know that it doesn’t have any other feature other than being just a simple showroom. But the good news is that Audi is planning on releasing some sort of A1 game in the coming months to go along with more information regarding the E-Tron. That’s something that we can all look forward to.
This “A1 showroom” is Audi’s second attempt in integrating their brand to an interactive audience after the release of their E-Tron Vertical Run racing game, which has been played by over 700,000 players since it was released late last year.
Press Release after the jump
Audi Space brings A1 and E-Tron to Playstation Home originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 22 February 2010 15:00 EST.
Audi R8 Carbon Limited Edition by Prior Design
Since its launch, the Audi R8 caught all the tuner’s attention. And the new R8 Carbon Limited Edition by Prior Design is a new proof to our statement. The sports car will be customized in limited numbers and customer will receive its individual aerodynamics package.
Starting with the exterior, Prior Design will add a discreet spoiler with a middle fin and two additional flat openings, additional carbon inlets, a new set of curved side skirts, a new bumper with a revised carbon fiber diffuser. The interior also gets additional trim parts from carbon fiber: center console, including the breathtaking control panel and the handbrake handle. The package is finished by 20″ wheels.
Press release after the jump.
Audi R8 Carbon Limited Edition by Prior Design originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 22 February 2010 13:00 EST.
Audi RS5 brochure leacked
The Audi RS5 is set to make its world debut on 2nd March at the Geneva Motor Show. But until we’ll got the official images and details we have the car’s official brochure that gives us a pretty good idea on the future monster.
The RS5 will be powered by a turbocharged V8 engine with a total output of 450 bhp at 8250 rpm. And besides this amazing power, the RS5 will be distinguished by a huge diffuser, two oval exhausts and an extendable spoiler.
Stay tuned for more details!
Audi RS5 brochure leacked originally appeared on topspeed.com on Sunday, 21 February 2010 09:21 EST.
ENCO Exclusive Audi Q7
When it comes to tuning large SUVs, the Audi Q7 has become somewhat of a car tuner’s favorite. Fittingly enough, a new customization program for the Q7 has been made by ENCO Exclusive, a tuner that has the capability to give your SUV the style of the V12 top model.
To do that, ENCO Exclusive added a giant radiator grill, a matte-black carbon fiber ENCO GT bonnet with ventilation slits and 23-inch wheels painted with the unmistakable “black chrome” finish.
The interior also received bronze carbon look applications on the dashboard, middle console, door coverings and in the newly-designed sports steering wheel. There is also a multimedia system with DVB-T tuner on-board for a terrestrial digital television, a DVD player, a game console and a head rest monitor in each of the two front seat.
Press release after the jump.
ENCO Exclusive Audi Q7 originally appeared on topspeed.com on Friday, 19 February 2010 13:00 EST.
Video: Audi renews advertising war with BMW with new commercial
Ah, yes. Audi versus BMW. BMW versus Audi.
Just when we thought the heated jousting between the rival German brands has died down, Audi comes out with a new commercial that takes a few jabs at BMW.
Here we go again.
With the new commercial, Audi pretty much shoves in the face of BMW the fact that it has won three straight Car and Driver comparisons between its cars and those of BMWs. In doing so, it pretty much tells BMW that there’s no harm in finishing second and that there can’t be a victor without a vanquished. And as far as Audi is concerned, those Car and Driver comparisons – three of them, actually – pretty much explains who the front-runner is.
Needless to say, we can’t wait for a response from BMW.
Round 2! Fight!
Video: Audi renews advertising war with BMW with new commercial originally appeared on topspeed.com on Thursday, 18 February 2010 12:30 EST.
Audi celebrates 30th anniversary of Quattro system
It’s hard to imagine Audi’s Quattro system being around for 30 years, but if you think about it, yeah, it’s been around that long.
First introduced at the 1980 Geneva Motor Show with the Audi Ur-Quattro, the Quattro system has gone on to become an integral part of Audi’s fleet of models, especially in the US where the whole system was partially responsible for turning the image of Audi from a Volkswagen-controlled carmaker to a brand that pretty much has stood as its own unique marquee.
In light of the Quattro system’s anniversary, Audi is scheduled to plan a year-long celebration with activities lined up, including an exhibition at the Audi Forum in Ingolstadt and an Audi Tradition where the brand shows off various Quattro models to shows all over Europe.
If you’re a fan of Audi’s Quattro system – from it’s roots back in 1980 with the Ur-Quattro all the way to the latest generation TT Coupe –then this celebration, along with the corresponding tour exhibits, is something we’re pretty sure you wouldn’t want to miss.
Audi celebrates 30th anniversary of Quattro system originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 15 February 2010 07:00 EST.
Audi celebrates 30th anniversary of Quattro system
It’s hard to imagine Audi’s Quattro system being around for 30 years, but if you think about it, yeah, it’s been around that long.
First introduced at the 1980 Geneva Motor Show with the Audi Ur-Quattro, the Quattro system has gone on to become an integral part of Audi’s fleet of models, especially in the US where the whole system was partially responsible for turning the image of Audi from a Volkswagen-controlled carmaker to a brand that pretty much has stood as its own unique marquee.
In light of the Quattro system’s anniversary, Audi is scheduled to plan a year-long celebration with activities lined up, including an exhibition at the Audi Forum in Ingolstadt and an Audi Tradition where the brand shows off various Quattro models to shows all over Europe.
If you’re a fan of Audi’s Quattro system – from it’s roots back in 1980 with the Ur-Quattro all the way to the latest generation TT Coupe –then this celebration, along with the corresponding tour exhibits, is something we’re pretty sure you wouldn’t want to miss.
Audi celebrates 30th anniversary of Quattro system originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 15 February 2010 07:00 EST.
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