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<blockquote data-quote="SilverBullet" data-source="post: 727368" data-attributes="member: 11244"><p>My previous review and some consideration of the Audi S5 after I sold my 335i....</p><p></p><p>7-speed S-tronic <strong>dual-clutch transmission</strong>, All-wheel drive <strong>Quattro</strong>, Torsen <strong>limited slip centre differential</strong>, better interior and <strong>B&O</strong> Sound System, practical 4-door car with coupe-looking sportsback..</p><p></p><p></p><p><a href="http://s736.photobucket.com/user/e_zacht/media/white_cars_front_tuning_audi_a5_audi_s5_1920x1080_wallpaper_Wallpaper_2560x1600_wwwwallmaynet.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i736.photobucket.com/albums/xx1/e_zacht/white_cars_front_tuning_audi_a5_audi_s5_1920x1080_wallpaper_Wallpaper_2560x1600_wwwwallmaynet.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p><a href="http://s736.photobucket.com/user/e_zacht/media/s4-8523-PhotoEditor_1410343145471.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i736.photobucket.com/albums/xx1/e_zacht/s4-8523-PhotoEditor_1410343145471.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p></p><p>Now for some future potential upgrades...</p><p></p><p> <span style="font-size: 24px"><strong>Sportec Tunes Euro-Spec Audi S5 3.0T To 425-HP</strong></span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(70,70,70)">Sportec’s tuning package offering consists of an air filter (that is oh-so-free-flowing) and an ECU remap. Naturally the forced inducted motor gets quite the boost from a retune and peak power jumps from 328-hp to 425-hp, close to a 100-hp gain. The torque increase isn’t as substantial, but still very respectable going from 325 ft-lbs to 379 ft-lbs. We’re guessing this simple pair of modifications makes our S4 (and their S5) an absolute blast to drive.</span></p><p></p><p><span style="color: rgb(70,70,70)">Labelled the ‘Stage One’ upgrade, Sportec’s S5 performance enhancement package consists of a free flowing air filter element and a carefully developed ECU remap. In combination this has a dramatic effect on the power characteristics of the supercharged 2995cc Audi engine, with peak power increasing from 328 bhp at 6000 rpm to 425 bhp at 6640 rpm, a significant gain of 97 bhp.</span></p><p>Similarly, Sportec’s Stage One upgrade delivers a prodigious increase in torque output on the Audi S5, producing a maximum of 520 Nm (379 lb.ft) at 4250 rpm, compared to peak figure of 440 Nm (325 lb.ft) from the factory.</p><p>Careful development by Sportec’s technicians ensures that over 80% of the maximum torque output is available from 2750 to 6250 rpm, which both perfectly suits the characteristics of the car’s 7-speed S-Tronic transmission and highlights the user-friendliness of the conversion.</p><p>The additional power and torque output realised by the Sportec Stage One upgraded Audi S5 considerably enhances the in-gear and fast cruising performance of the car, in keeping with its luxury GT credentials. However, when exercised to the full, it reduces the 0-62 mph (100 kmh) by 0.5 seconds to 4.6 seconds, while top speed is limited at 155 mph for safety reasons.</p><p>Source: <a href="http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2010/09/sportec-tunes-euro-spec-audi-s5-3-0t-to-425-hp.html" target="_blank">http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2010/09/sportec-tunes-euro-spec-audi-s5-3-0t-to-425-hp.html</a></p><p></p><p><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /> <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /> <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SilverBullet, post: 727368, member: 11244"] My previous review and some consideration of the Audi S5 after I sold my 335i.... 7-speed S-tronic [B]dual-clutch transmission[/B], All-wheel drive [B]Quattro[/B], Torsen [B]limited slip centre differential[/B], better interior and [B]B&O[/B] Sound System, practical 4-door car with coupe-looking sportsback.. [URL="http://s736.photobucket.com/user/e_zacht/media/white_cars_front_tuning_audi_a5_audi_s5_1920x1080_wallpaper_Wallpaper_2560x1600_wwwwallmaynet.jpg.html"][IMG]http://i736.photobucket.com/albums/xx1/e_zacht/white_cars_front_tuning_audi_a5_audi_s5_1920x1080_wallpaper_Wallpaper_2560x1600_wwwwallmaynet.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL="http://s736.photobucket.com/user/e_zacht/media/s4-8523-PhotoEditor_1410343145471.jpg.html"][IMG]http://i736.photobucket.com/albums/xx1/e_zacht/s4-8523-PhotoEditor_1410343145471.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Now for some future potential upgrades... [SIZE=24px][B]Sportec Tunes Euro-Spec Audi S5 3.0T To 425-HP[/B][/SIZE] [COLOR=rgb(70,70,70)]Sportec’s tuning package offering consists of an air filter (that is oh-so-free-flowing) and an ECU remap. Naturally the forced inducted motor gets quite the boost from a retune and peak power jumps from 328-hp to 425-hp, close to a 100-hp gain. The torque increase isn’t as substantial, but still very respectable going from 325 ft-lbs to 379 ft-lbs. We’re guessing this simple pair of modifications makes our S4 (and their S5) an absolute blast to drive.[/COLOR] [COLOR=rgb(70,70,70)]Labelled the ‘Stage One’ upgrade, Sportec’s S5 performance enhancement package consists of a free flowing air filter element and a carefully developed ECU remap. In combination this has a dramatic effect on the power characteristics of the supercharged 2995cc Audi engine, with peak power increasing from 328 bhp at 6000 rpm to 425 bhp at 6640 rpm, a significant gain of 97 bhp.[/COLOR] Similarly, Sportec’s Stage One upgrade delivers a prodigious increase in torque output on the Audi S5, producing a maximum of 520 Nm (379 lb.ft) at 4250 rpm, compared to peak figure of 440 Nm (325 lb.ft) from the factory. Careful development by Sportec’s technicians ensures that over 80% of the maximum torque output is available from 2750 to 6250 rpm, which both perfectly suits the characteristics of the car’s 7-speed S-Tronic transmission and highlights the user-friendliness of the conversion. The additional power and torque output realised by the Sportec Stage One upgraded Audi S5 considerably enhances the in-gear and fast cruising performance of the car, in keeping with its luxury GT credentials. However, when exercised to the full, it reduces the 0-62 mph (100 kmh) by 0.5 seconds to 4.6 seconds, while top speed is limited at 155 mph for safety reasons. Source: [URL="http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2010/09/sportec-tunes-euro-spec-audi-s5-3-0t-to-425-hp.html"]http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2010/09/sportec-tunes-euro-spec-audi-s5-3-0t-to-425-hp.html[/URL] :D :D :D [/QUOTE]
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