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Tuner firm, Sportec has added an extra 92hp to this ride. However, its 0-62mph is only 0.1 seconds quicker. But, other areas of performance have improved much more. In-gear acceleration, rolling acceleration and everyday driving will all be improved by the extra power. So, race this in a rolling start.

You can outfit this Audi with a customizable body kit and 19- or 20-inch rims. Other options include lowering it 30mm, adding stiffer springs and upgrading the brakes, too. Also, you can pick and choose what you want from Sportec, opting for a giant package with everything or just add a body kit and lower it some and save some cash.

Sportec hasn't officially announced the prices for everything or when they plan to sell these mods just yet.

Senner Tuning is well known for their subtle and unique tuning packages. They add minor visual upgrades to create a clean, non-tacky, look. Senner offers a wide range of front and rear fascias, side skirts and roof spoilers for the Audi A5. The new pieces are designed to fit and enhance the stylish coupe, with special pieces for the high-performance S5 model.

The two-piece front spoiler kit only works on non-S-line models, however. Additionally, Senner offers 20- or 21-inch wheels for the A5. Other modifications include a fully adjustable Bilstein B16 PSS10 coilover suspension kit and a new stainless steel exhaust system with quad tailpipes (only for non-quattro models).

It looks like Senner Tuning has created another unique and tasteful tuning package for the automotive industry; this time for the Audi A5.

MTM is probably most known for strapping two engines to an Audi TT in order to set a speed record. Thus, MTM is definitely an "all-out" tuner that I have come to respect due to their innovative/insane projects.

The new Audi S4 AVANT is the most powerful Audi S car out right now. The V6 3.0L supercharged engine will be boosted from 333hp (248kW) to 430hp (320kW) and 380lb-ft (515Nm) of torque. With the new engine upgrades this Audi will run from 0-100km/h (62moph) in just 4.7 seconds!

MTM also offers a custom exhaust kit, bimoto wheels (19- and 21-inch), MTM height adjustable suspension and performance brakes with 380mm discs and 8-piston calipers. Currently, MTM has not announced the specifics of the engine upgrades or any prices on these modifications. We might learn more at the Frankfurt Auto Show in September, though.

That's exactly what Mcchip did. Mcchip is a German tuner that specializes in modifying vehicle's ECU and engine management systems. The standard 2.5L turbocharged Audi TT-RS produces 340hp and 325lb-ft of torque. Mcchip can tweak the ECU to produce 380hp or 400hp and the torque can see a bump up to 406lb-ft. Pretty impressive for a 2.5L engine.

With this extra boost in power, the Audi TT-RS can reach a top speed of 186mph (31mph faster from stock) and run 0-62mph in just 4.1 seconds (0.5 seconds swifter). Read more

The 2010 Audi R8 V10 is now shipping with an MSRP of $146,000 for the manual-equipped version, while the dual-clutch R tronic transmission bumps the price to $155,100. The standard R8 model with the 4.2L V8 engine will start at $114,200 this year, with the R tronic raising the price to $123,300.

Race Specs for the Audi R8 5.2L V10

• 525hp (386kW)
• 391lb-ft (530Nm) of torque
• 0-62mph (100km/h) time of just 3.9 seconds
• Top speed of 196mph (316km/h)

With the addition of the V10 engine, Audi moves the R8's performance into the supercar category, with 0-60mph ticking past in 3.7 seconds, which is just slightly faster than the 638hp Corvette ZR1.

The 2010 Audi A5 (pictured) updates include a new engine option (2.0T TFSI four-cylinder instead of the standard 3.2L 6-cylinder), tiptronic transmission option, new third-gen MMI system, new LED tail lights on Premium Plus and Prestige models, a new wheel design for the entry-level Premium trim, and a new set of optional wheels for the S5 model. Prices start at $36,000 for the 2.0L model and $40,700 for the 3.2L model. The tiptronic upgrade will cost an extra $1,200.

The 2010 Audi Q5 base Premium model will cost $37,350, while the Premium Plus and Prestige models will run between $41,400 and $48,850, respectively. The Q5 updates include a new Fine Grain Ash and Natural Brown interior inlay option, 20-inch five-spoke S-line wheels, standard side assist on Prestige models, a new luxury package, Bang & Olufsen sound system as a standalone option, and a variety of minor interior and exterior appearance tweaks.Read more

Audi has released the first details for the new A5 Sportback, which will go on sale in Europe after its debut this September at the Frankfurt Auto Show. It is expected to retail at €33,650 (approximately $45,000) for the base 2.0L TDI model. Audi has stated that a cheaper version will be launched next year, too.

Long like a wagon, yet sporty like a coupe, the A5 Sportback will feature a choice of two petrol and three diesel engines:

Petrol engines:

• 2.0L TFSI quattro with an output of 211hp (155kW) and 258lb-ft (350Nm) of torque
• 3.2L V6 quattro generating 265hp (195kW)
• Both will feature Audi’s valvelift system

• 2.0L TDI with 170hp (125kW) and 258lb-ft (350Nm) of torque
• 2.7 TDI with 190hp (140kW) and 295lb-ft (400Nm) of torque
• 3.0L V6 TDI with 240hp (170kW) and 369lb-ft (500Nm) of torque
• Equipped with quattro all-wheel drive

The A5 Sportback will also come equipped with a new electronic stability program with an electronic differential lock on the front axle and a dynamic driving system which allows the driver to choose between three different modes. Expect more info to become available this September.

According to rumors flying around, it seems that the 2012 Lotus Esprit will come equipped with the 200+ mph capable, 4.8-liter 500 horsepower V10 engine from the Lexus LF-A or the 5.0-liter, 417 horsepower V8 from the Lexus IS-F. There's also a rumor that an entry-level model might appear featuring the 300-horsepower direct-injection Toyota V6 engine.

Aside from these rumors, it looks like Lotus is working very closely with Tesla Motors or creating eco-friendly variants of its cars. Would you really care about an electric/hybrid Lotus Esprit when you could buy one with a 500 horsepower engine? Plus, with prices the way they are, both types would probably cost the same.

German tuner, ABT Sportsline, has turned its attention away from Volkswagens, for a second, and set its sights on the Audi A3. The various ABT AS3 engines will receive a 35 – 50hp gain.

The 2.0L TSI engine will produce 240hp (179kW), 160hp (120kW) in the 1.4L TSI engine and 210hp (157kW) in the 1.8L TSI unit. The 2.0L turbo diesel engine will produce 190hp (142kW), along with "plenty of torque."Read more