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ABT Audi R8 GT R

March 18th, 2010

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ABT have completed a customization for the limited version of Audi R8 GT R. In this program, ABT have presented the ABT engine technology, ABT drivetrain, and ABT aerodynamics as well as the ABT sports wheels and tyre equipment, ABT interior, and ABT accessory. Tuned by ABT Sportsline, the R8 GT R is claimed to have no a single gram of fat on its body. ABT engine technology, with the 5.2 FSI in the ABT R8 GT R, provides a massive 620HP (456 kW) for the series-standard is 525HP (386 kW). As a result, the R8 GT R’s top speed is 325 km/h, 0-100 km/h is reached in just 3.2 seconds and 200km/h is marked in a mere 9.9 seconds. In order to ensure the driving safety and comfort, ABT fitted the R8 GT R with modified double-wishbone suspension for the front- and rear axis, ABT height-adjustable sports suspension, ABT adjustable damper, ABT ceramic brake system with modified brake covering, ABT steel sports exhaust system, and ABT titanium special painting.

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ABT aerodynamics, set to ensure a light-weight construction, consists of the ABT weight-optimized front skirt, rear skirt, side skirt, hatchback, door lining, engine bonnet, and exterior mirrors. There are also the ABT weight-optimized and adjustable rear wing, ABT tearing edge at the rear, and ABT adjustable front panel. Trimmed almost entirely with carbon, the ABT R8 GT R is 100 kilos lighter than its series counterpart. To support the sporty body, ABT offered the 9 x 19 inches ABT CR Superlight 8,2 kg wheels for the front axis and 11 x 19 inches ABT CR Superlight 10,2 kg wheels for the rear, they are completed with the Michelin Sportcup 235/35 ZR 19 or 305/30 ZR 19. For the interior, there are the ABT rollbar, ABT sports steering wheel, Recaro racing seats, 4-point-belt system for action on the race track, B-pillar covering consisting of Alcantare, and alloy hand fire extinguisher. While for the accessory, there are the ABT engine cover, ABT equipment, Professional Onboard video system, and expandable data.

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Audi A8 Hybrid

March 18th, 2010

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Audi had presented the A8 hybrid at the 80th Geneva Motor Show last month. Audi A8 Hybrid is a technology concept that combines direct fuel injection with turbocharging and the AVS Audi valvelift system, regulating the valve lift in two stages. This four-cylinder unit technology has been named as the “Engine of the Year” five times consecutively since 2005. Audi A8 Hybrid is powered by two propulsion units of a 2.0 TFSI and an electric motor. The motor develops a total output of 180 kW (245 hp) of system power and 480 Nm (354.03 lb-ft) of torque, and as a result, the A8 hybrid can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.6 seconds (62.14 mph). The A8’s top speed is 235 km/h (146.02 mph) with average fuel consumption 6.2 liters (37.94 US mpg) per 100 km and CO2 equivalent 144 grams per km (231.75 g/mile).

The Audi A8 hybrid’s energy storage system of is mounted in the rear section. The storage is protected by a high-strength housing and a ventilation module that ensures the ideal temperature range. Several subsystems that operate on engine power in a conventional car have been modified right from the start for use in the Audi A8 hybrid. The design of the Audi A8 hybrid presents an exterior paint in “Prism Silver” with “Spectra Flair” as an accent color – a rainbow effect that’s accentuated in reflected light along creases and seams on the body. Moreover, the A8 is fitted with 21-inch, two-colour wheel rims styled with highly three-dimensional surface areas, engine compartment cover set in a high-gloss finish, prominently located “hybrid” lettering on both front fenders, low horizontal spoiler edge and a chrome strip, and the illuminated doorsteps bear the “hybrid” insignia.

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RDSport RS46 BMW M3

March 18th, 2010

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RDSport have released the RS46 program for the new BMW M3 E92. The RDSport RS46 new engine internals include larger, forged, light-weight, aluminum pistons, forged, billet connecting rods and new billet crankshaft with a longer stroke. All of these parts equate to a larger displacement 4.6 liter motor, up from the factory 4.0 liter. The exhaust system of the RDSport RS46 BMW M3 features race, tubular headers with F1-style merge collectors, metal-matrix, sport, catalytic converters, X-Flow downpipe and sport silencers all built from stainless steel. Also included in the build is a complete exhaust including; race, tubular headers with F1-style merge collectors, metal-matrix, sport, catalytic converters, X-Flow downpipe and sport silencers all built from stainless steel. Options for the motor include carbon air box, larger-displacement, carbon plenum chamber, power pulley, lightweight clutch and flywheel. The result is an amazing 524 bhp and an increase of 115 ft-lbs of torque over stock!

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The RS46 is equipped with the RDSport Chassis kit consisting of specially valved Bilstein shocks and RDSport Springs. The set up leaves the vehicle with a 30 mm drop in the front and 25 mm lower in the rear. The RDSport RS Brake System consists of 6-piston, aluminum monoblock calipers on the front and 4-piston monoblock calipers in the rear. Customers have the option of ordering either cross-drilled or slotted rotors. Optionally, RDSport offers the RC8 Forged Monobloc wheel that offers the ultimate in light weight performance. RDSport recommends Pirelli tires. Several interior options are available from a simple shift knob or pedal set to a complete Alcantara interior conversion.

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