MFK Autosports a well known tuner from Germany has gotten its hands on the Audi R8 offering a series of small upgrades for the 'entry-level' V8 model. Thanks to the reprogrammed electronics, the 4.2-liter FSI engine's output climbs from 420 horsepower to 450HP while buyers may also opt for a "flap-controlled sport exhaust system". The price for the upgraded ECU is €1,995 and for the exhaust system including mounting, €5,700.
The tuner also offers a set of Schmidt Revolution GT Performance 19-inch alloy wheels mounted on beefy 245/35 tires on the front axle and 315/30 at the back. The complete set of wheels is available for €7,699.
For those that want to further personalize their car, MFK Autosport said that it offers an extensive list with additional features and performance upgrades.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
MFK Autosport Gives a Small Boost to the Audi R8
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Audi annouced the price of R8 V10 5.2 FSI Quattro for US
Audi has announced US pricing for the highly anticipated R8 V10 will start at $146,000. R tronic models will carry a hefty $9,100 premium, as their base price is $155,100.
The range-topping R8 is powered by a 5.2-liter V10 engine that makes 525 horsepower and 391 lb-ft of torque launching the German supercar from rest to 60mph (96km/h) in just 3.7 seconds.
As for the 2010 R8 4.2 FSI quattro, Audi said that prices remain unchanged from the 2009MY cars with the manual gearbox model starting from $114,200 and the R tronic version from $123,300, again excluding $1,200 destination, taxes, title, options and dealer charges.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Audi R8 with 530HP Supercharged V8 Tuned by Wheelsandmore
Wheelsandmore has released a tuning kit for the Audi R8 that gives the V8 an extra 30HP for a total output of 450HP. Besides that, Wheelsandmore will add a kompressor boosting output to 530HP for addition €32,500. A upgrade to a set of 8-piston front and 6-piston rear brakes with high-performance pads if available with €13,998.
€4,800 will give your R8 a handmade rear silencer with a valve system (optionally remote controlled add €900), €900 will buy you new springs, €3,999 an aluminum full race suspension and €8,949 a hydraulic lift full-race suspension that allows the lifting of the front and rear axle by 30mm. Another €5,500 will get you a carbon-fiber front lip spoiler and a carbon-fiber rear diffuser while Wheelsandmore also offers two different sets of 20-inch alloys wheels wrapped in Dunlop Sport Maxx rubber for €9,250 and €9,800. For the record, all prices include 19% German tax and installation.
For the base price of an V8 FSI in Germany will cost €109,100 while its V10 FSI counterpart costs €142,400.
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Audi revealed Audi R8 with 5.2L V10 FSI
Audi has released their first official images and initial specifications of the Audi R8 V10.Though the new engine is still an Audi, strictly speaking - it's also found in the S6 and S8 sedans in similar form - it's based around the Lamborghini design. But whatever the provenance of the engine or platform, it's clear that Audi's R8 has found its own niche in the high-performance sports car world, and with the addition of the V10 engine is flirting with supercar status. The car is equipped with a 5.2L engine that with an 8,700rpm redline, 525hp (386kW) and 391lb-ft (530Nm) of torque, a 0-62mph (100km/h) time of just 3.9 seconds and a top speed of 196mph (316km/h) it certainly reads like a supercar. The car can reach 124mph (200km/h) in 8.1 seconds, or just over double the time it takes to hit 62mph.
The car weight at 1650 kg. The weight is distributed in a classic mid-engine 44/56 front/rear ratio, however, ensuring balanced behavior under braking and slightly tail-biased handling under acceleration. Lateral acceleration on the factory-equipped 235/35 front and 295/30 rear street tires is a bracing 1.2g. Moving to a less staggered rubber setup should improve that figure even further. The stock wheels feature a 10-spoke Y-design, ensconcing standard 15in front/14in rear disc brakes or optional carbon ceramic brakes that weight a combined 19.8lb (9kg) less than their steel counterparts.
Sunday, November 30, 2008
PPI Razor GTR Audi R8
PPI Automotive Design, a well known specialist Audi tuners has released another new model that based on the R8 during Essen Motor Show. The name of the new model is called PPI RAZOR GTR. The engine of the car is able to produce 580 hp and 600 Nm of crank-ability. All this muscle-building has actually made the GTR RAZOR lose some weight - about 250 kg off of the 1,580 kg of the production R8. 0 to 100 km/h clocks in at 3.7 seconds and speed tops out at 332 km/h.
A pair of 10jx19 MAG11 with 255/35/R20 wrapped with Michelin Pilot Sport 2 tires is fitted on the front while for the rear are 11.5J x 20 MAG11's on 325/25 ZR 20 Michelin Pilot Sport 2 as well. Furthermore to enhance the braking system of the car, high-performance brakes made of 6-piston callipers and extra large discs are fitted as well.
