Engineering Tuning Kits for Audi S4 to the UK

APS, the UK importer of the Swiss tuning brand Sportec, has turned to North American-based VW specialist, STaSIS Engineering, for its newest project concerning the latest generation of the Audi S4. The STaSIS Signature S4 is available in two flavors, the Touring and the Challenge editions, with both featuring an engine kit that boosts the 3.0-liter supercharged V6's output from 333 bhp and 344 lb-ft of torque to a more dazzling 410 bhp and 370 lb-ft.

The base Touring Edition package also includes suspension, brake and exhaust system upgrades as well as 19- or 20-inch alloy wheels, while the Challenge Edition comes with more hardcore components such as larger brakes with 6-piston callipers and ultra-lightweight forged aluminum wheels.

The STaSIS Signature S4 packages are available now from APS of Brackley, with prices starting at £12,500 including VAT (20%) and installation.

STaSIS Signature S4 Components

Signature S4 Touring Edition

• Exhaust - Quad outlet with tunable low RPM resonators
• Engine - Engine Tuning Software – performance increases to 410 bhp / 370 lb.ft
• Suspension – 1 inch lower, Increased spring rate, anti-roll bar kit and matched bushings & bump stops
• Brakes - Optional high-performance street pads and braided stainless steel lines
• Wheels – 20 inch x 8.5 inch lightweight cast aluminum wheels, Optional 19 inch x 9 inch lightweight cast aluminum wheels
• Tyres – High performance

Signature S4 Challenge Edition

• Exhaust - Quad outlet with tunable high RPM resonators (recommended for manual transmission)
• Engine - Engine Tuning Software – performance increases to 410 bhp / 370 lb.ft
• Suspension - Ohlins SL dampers, increased spring rate and high performance anti-roll bar kit
• Brakes - 6-piston Alcon monobloc calipers, 370 mm 2-piece discs (390-mm optional), stainless steel brake lines & high-performance pads
• Differential - high-bias centre differential (manual transmission only)
• Wheels – 20 inch x 9.5 inch ultra-lightweight forged aluminum wheels
• Tyres – extreme performance

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Sportec Porsche 911 Turbo SPR1 with 858HP and 236mph - 380km/h Plus Top Speed

The standard Porsche 911 Turbo's 480HP 3.6-liter bi-turbocharged flat six is by no means a slouch, but where there's power, there's always space for even more power. Or at least that's what Porsche tuning specialist Sportec believes. The Swiss based tuner revealed a new version of its 911 Turbo based SPR1 that lifts the 3.6-liter flat six's output to a staggering 858 horsepower at 8,200 rpm and 642 lb-ft of peak torque at 4,800 rpm. Power is transferred to all four wheels through a six-speed manual gearbox.

Weighing in at 1,345kg or 2,965 lbs, the power-to-weight ratio is 637 horsepower per ton. According to Sportec, the SPR1 takes a mere 3.0 seconds to hit 62mph (100km/h,) with 186mph (300km/h) coming in just 18.9 seconds. The Swiss firm said that the supercar has recorded a top speed in excess of 236mph or 380km/h at Nardo, Italy.

Other highlights of the SPR1 include titanium connecting rods, a flat carbon fiber under floor, active suspension and F1 style ceramic brake discs plus composite (carbon / Kevlar) body panels, 20-inch forged alloy wheels, an integrated safety cage and a leather / alcantara interior.

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APS Does it Again, Announces New Tunes for VW Golf R with up to 350HP

Now that Volkswagen has broadened the availability of the Golf R by officially confirming sales for North America, the tunes for the range-topping German hatch have just become a bit more interesting. APS of Brackley, has just announced three stages of performance tuning for the 2.0-litre TFSI, all-wheel drive Golf R, with two being available immediately and the third to be offered in a little while.

The British firm's Stage 1 kit consists only of a ECU remap, which is good enough to increase peak output from 267bhp to 308 bhp. It is priced at £445.00 including VAT (US$705 / €525).

The Stage 2 package is more comprehensive and includes a Milltek large bore turbo down pipe, high flow sports catalyst and a choice of Milltek stainless steel sports exhausts, featuring a switchable electronic exhaust valve, 2.75 inch bore tubing and dual 100mm ceramic black tailpipes.

APS said customers can choose between a Milltek non-resonated cat-back system, which emphasizes performance and "aural excitement", or a resonated Milltek cat back exhaust, which majors on refinement and also benefits from EC type approval. Depending on the exhaust choice, output is lifted to around 320-330bhp. The Stage 2 kit is priced from £1999 (US$3,165 / €2,355) fitted and including VAT.

Last but not least, APS is readying a Stage 3 package, which comes complete with a revised turbocharger boosting output to 350 bhp. The tuner said the kit is still in development but will be released onto the market soon.

In addition to the power upgrades, APS also offers a range of chassis upgrades for the VW Golf R such as a three way adjustable Haldex Gen4 four wheel drive controller, sports lowering springs, KW height and damping adjustable coilover suspension, uprated suspension bushes, Brembo GT big brake kits, plus 18 or 19 inch Sportec Mono 10 forged alloy wheels with Toyo tires.

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Volkswagen Scirocco SC 350 Tuned by Sportec with up to 350HP

Swiss tuning specialist Sportec has turned its attention on the Volkswagen Scirocco with the release of a new performance package. Among other things, Sportec's program consists of engine upgrades, a sports suspension, alloy wheels rims and other components. For the Scirocco 2.0 TFSI 200HP, Sportec offers various performance optimizations that boost the 2.0-liter turbocharged engine's output from 240HP to 350HP. In the most powerful version, the maximum torque takes a massive leap from 280 to 480Nm (354 lbs/ft).

To achieve these figures, the Swiss tuner's engineers modified the 2.0 TFSI's supercharger, updated the ECU and replaced the stock exhaust system with a new free flowing one. A carbon-fiber engine cover completes the package.

To improve the Scirocco's handling, Sportec developed a new sports suspension that brings the coupe 35 mm closer to the ground while the coupe now sits on 20-inch alloy wheels shod in 245/30 high-performance sport tires.

Finally, for the interior, the Swiss tuner offers a 4-part floor mat set made of soft velour and a multi-part carbon interior with the Sportec logo.

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Studio Sportec "has charged" Audi S4 Avant

Tuning studio Sportec "has charged" universal Audi S4 Avant. At the expense of completion of the block of engine management and installation of new filters, power standard 3-litre V6 has increased about 333 to 425HP And if the maximum twisting moment at Audi S4 Avant makes 440Nm at tuning version RS425 of 520Nm.

Audi S4 Avant

Time of dispersal of 0-100 km/h for now 5,2 seconds, instead of former 5,6 seconds the Maximum speed of the "pumped over" versatile person is limited by electronics on a mark in 250 km/h. Besides other, the car is completed by an exhaust system with 4 branch pipes, an adjustable suspension bracket and 20-inch wheel disks from easy alloys.

Audi S4 Quattro

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Sportec has dispersed engine Audi TT RS

Studio Sportec presented a package of completion of the engine "Stage One" for new Audi TT RS.

Engineers of studio have reprogrammed the electronic block of management of the 2.5-litre five-cylinder motor and increase of power about 340HP to 405HP, the twisting moment, accordingly, with 450Nm/1600rpm to 544Nm/2650rpm have achieved.

With such parametres the car surpasses previous generation BMW M5 (E39) and is comparable with Porsche Panamera S. To 100 km/h Audi TT RS from Sportec it is dispersed for 4,2 seconds

In the Great Britain cost of the given package will make £1200.

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Studio Sportec represents VW Golf — Sportec SC 200

Swiss tuning studio Sportec has presented the version of hatchback Volkswagen Golf of new generation — Sportec SC 200 — on the basis of updating 1.4 TSI.

(The twisting moment — 240 Nm) have strengthened the 1,4-litre 160-strong engine to 200 h.p., and twisting moment — to 300 Nm, with 1800 to 3000 Hm. Dispersal to 100 km/h for 6,8 seconds instead of former 8,2. To 180 km/h the car is dispersed for 3.2 seconds faster, than factory updating.

The car is equipped by more "sonorous" final system, a sports suspension bracket and the improved brake mechanisms.

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Studio Sportec has presented version VW Golf — Sportec SC 200

Swiss tuning studio Sportec has presented version Volkswagen Golf of new generation — Sportec SC 200 — on the basis of updating 1.4 TSI. The twisting moment — 240 Nm modernised the 1,4-litre 160-strong engine having increased power to 200 h.p., and twisting moment — to 300 Nm. Dispersal to 100 km/h for 6,8 seconds instead of former 8,2. To 180 km/h the car is dispersed for 3.2 seconds faster, than factory updating, writes RSTcars.

The car is equipped by more "sonorous" final system, a sports suspension bracket and the improved brake mechanisms.

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858-strong version Porsche 911 Turbo

Swiss tuning studio Sportec has presented the new program of completions for 480-strong sport car Porsche 911 Turbo.

At the expense of practically full modernisation of the 3,6-litre six-cylinder engine, many details in which have been replaced with titanic analogues, power of the motor has increased to 858HP, and the maximum twisting moment has increased to 870Nm. On it informs edition Motor Trend.

The weight all-wheel drive tuning a supercar which has received an aerodynamic weather-cloth and new panels of a body, makes 1345 kgs, and the relation of power to weight is equaled to 637HP on ton. According to results of tests by company Sportec, from zero to 100 km/h tuning Porsche 911 Turbo it is capable to be dispersed for 3 seconds, and to 300 km/h — for 18,9 seconds. The maximum speed — 380 km/h.

It is necessary to notice, that the program of completions also includes installation of an active suspension bracket, more powerful of brake mechanisms with ceramic disks, a skeleton of safety and 20-inch shod wheel disks.

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