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  • BMW M5 by PP-Performance


    PP-Performance, the Weißbach-based chip tuning specialist has developed a power upgrade program for the latest BMW M5 model. The reprogramming, which can be carried out via the OBD interface or the control unit itself, sees output from the twin-turbocharged 4.4 L V8 rise from 412 kW (560 hp) and 680 Nm (502 lb/ft) of torque to 456 kW (612 hp) and 750 Nm (553 lb/ft).

    Priced at € 3,499, the changes result in a 0-100 km/h (62 mph) time of 4.1 seconds – down from 4.4 s, and an increased top speed of 310 km/h (192 mph). The company says a stage two conversion is currently in the pipeline.

    [Source: PP-Performance]

  • ABT Sportsline AS4


    ABT Sportsline, the Kempten-based VAG tuning specialist, has released details of its 2013 Audi A4 program, the AS4.

    When subjected to the company’s ABT Power Kit, the 2.0 TFSI version jumps from 211 hp (155 kW) to 275 hp (202 kW), while the S4’s supercharged 3.0 V6 TFSI climbs from 333 hp (245 kW) to 435 hp (320 kW): enough for a 0-100 km/h (62 mph) sprint in 4.8 seconds and a 282 km/h (175 mph) top speed. If oil burners are your thing, the 3.0 TDI upgrade sees a rise from 245 hp (180 kW) to 282 hp (207 kW) and a torque figure of 560 Nm (413 lb/ft), up from 500 Nm (369 lb/ft). A sports exhaust, which culminates in two pairs of tailpipes, is also available.

    Visually, ABT offers a lower front spoiler, questionable fender vents, side sill extensions, a boot lid spoiler and decorative rear bumper insert. A choice of wheels and tyres can be specified, including the DR (shown) and CR Silverlight.

    [Source: ABT Sportsline]

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  • Audi R8 GT driven by AMS


    Frederick Huldt recently got behind the wheel of Audi’s glorious R8 GT for Sweden’s Auto Motor & Sport. Powered by a 412 kW (560 hp) V10 unit, the hardcore GT model hits 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 3.6 seconds and 200 km/h in 10.8 s, while top speed is a pleasant 321 km/h (199mph). We like that the video is interspersed with nostalgic Group B clips too. (more…)

  • Lamborghini Murcielago LP670-2 SV


    Robert Himler has just posted this new video to his YouTube channel and yes, you read that title correctly – a Lamborghini Murcielago LP670-2 SV. The footage shows his friend Emily, a fellow car nut and Gallardo Spyder LP570-4 Performante owner, taking the Murcielago for a spin.

    The car has been converted to RWD and is about to be fitted with a pair of turbochargers. Seriously. This Facebook page allows you to keep up to date with the ballistic project which is being carried out by the guys at Covert Tuning Dynamics. (more…)

  • Volkswagen introducing the up! GT


    Great news that Volkswagen’s dinky up! GT concept has been given the green light for production.

    Seen by many people as the spiritual successor to the original, iconic Golf GTI – an appellation that the Lupo GTI didn’t quite manage to pull off, the up! GT develops 81 kW (109 hp) and an impressive 163 Nm (120 lb/ft) of torque thanks to its turbocharged 1.0 L three-cylinder engine. Visually it sports a more aggressive front bumper, deep roof spoiler, bumper diffuser, twin exhaust tailpipes, a lowered ride height and muscular 17-inch alloy wheels.

    [Source: Pistonheads]

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  • Audi A7 Sportback by B&B Automobiltechnik


    Tuning specialist B&B Automobiltechnik has unveiled a wide range of options for Audi’s A7 Sportback model.

    Stage one for the V6 2.8 FSI, which develops 150 kW (204 hp) and 280 Nm (207 lb/ft) as standard, is based around an ECU tweak and returns 158 kW (215 hp) and 295 Nm (218 lb/ft), with stage two yielding 162 kW (220 hp) and 300 Nm (221 lb/ft) and stage three, which sees the addition of a sports exhaust, resulting in 169 kW (230 hp) and 310 Nm (229 lb/ft).

    Stage one for the V6 3.0 TFSI, produces a figure of 283 kW (385 hp) and 490 Nm (361 lb/ft) – up from 220 kW (300 hp) and 440 Nm (325 lb/ft), while the extra boost of stage two results in 300 kW (408 hp) and 520 Nm (384 lb/ft) and stage three making 313 kW (425 hp) and 540 Nm (398 lb/ft) – the same amount of torque as Audi’s epic R8 GT.

    Diesel fans are also catered for, with the 150 kW (204 hp) version tunable up to 220 kW (300 hp) and 520 Nm (384 lb/ft) and the 180 kW (245 hp) model capable of producing 239 kW (325 hp) and a colossal 640 Nm (472 lb/ft) of torque.

    B&B can also offer a range of various wheels, including the B12 items shown, a simple spring set or full suspension kit, and two stages of brake upgrades involving steel braided hoses and four- or six-piston calipers. If you were thinking about purchasing those hideous vents, perhaps it’s time to begin questioning your own sanity.

    [Source: B&B Automobiltechnik]

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