APR presents the Audi RS4 4.2l Stage III supercharger system

by | Sep 18, 2010 | Press Releases

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APR’s Engineering Teams are pleased to present our first iteration of the Audi 4.2l V8 FSI supercharger application. Producing over 570hp and 510 ft-lbs of torque, APR’s RS4 Stage III propels one of Audi’s most prestigious performance vehicles to new levels of acceleration and performance.

Applying forced induction to a normally aspirated production engine is no simple task and APR’s Engineering Teams understand that new innovations, processes and components must be incorporated into the design to insure OEM reliability and drivability while producing incredible performance results. Within APR’s Stage III, you will find more components and higher quality parts at every comparison than with any of the competing products currently available. The goal of APR’s design was not merely fitment and operation but consideration of the long term effects of such a dramatic power increase and the overall reliability of the vehicle. Extra steps must be taken to insure Performance Without Compromise.

Not only will RS4’s equipped with APR’s Stage III produce blistering increases in wide open throttle acceleration, daily driving is greatly improved with increased torque and horsepower available in even the lowest rpm’s of the power band. Less downshifting for passing and greater rates of acceleration at all points result in a driving characteristic of pure enjoyment in all situations. Both Drag Racing and Road Racing demands are taken into consideration during the design and calibration process in order to provide a well rounded solution for all enthusiasts.

APR’s Calibration Team has spent countless hours in a wide range of environmental conditions to develop an ecu calibration that utilizes APR’s Stage III hardware in a safe and powerful manner. Hot weather, cold weather and everything in between has been considered with multiple prototypes operating in extreme conditions for long periods of time prior to the Stage III release.

APR’s patented EMCS solution allows Stage III owner’s to use their factory cruise control to select the best calibration for their current driving situation. Two different pump gas calibrations and a race gas calibration allow the end user to select different power levels for different uses and enjoyment at the end user’s determination.

APR’s Calibration Team has also developed calibrations specific to the fuel qualities in all areas of the world. Prototyping, testing, development and production is a worldwide exercise with APR partners all over the globe. Expect similar performance, reliability and drivability whether you reside in or travel to North America, Europe, Asia or South America, Africa and Oceania. APR’s Calibration Team has developed specific calibrations for your climate.

APR’s Patented EMCS Technology

Featuring APR’s Patented EMCS program switching functionality and DirectPort Programming, APR’s Engine Management Calibration for this conversion package allows for a range of Octane and situation specific calibrations to be installed simultaneously on your vehicle’s ECU. These programs and features are able to be cycled through via your existing factory cruise control and activated in less than 20 seconds. You will be able to choose 1 to 4 Programs listed below. You will also be able to add APR Security Lockout, APR Fault Code Erase and APR Anti-Theft features.

APR began supercharger development of the Audi 4.2L V8 engine in 2004. After several design reconsiderations and the availability of new technologies, APR is confident that the each component included in the Stage III system is of the highest quality and is perfectly matched to the 4.2L application. All components necessary for a full installation and enjoyment of use including the expertly recalibrated engine management software are included with the exception of an upgraded clutch for the transmission. APR’s Engineering Team developed and selected the best components possible, not a component that merely fits the bill but exceeds expectations in order to produce unsurpassed quality.

2000 Audi RS4 Avant Techincal Specifications

by | Mar 3, 2010 | Press Releases

2000 Audi RS4 Avant
Vehicle type 4 door, all-wheel-drive, all-weather attack sport wagon
Body
Type Load-bearing, fully galvanised, steel, front and rear deformation zones
Engine / Engine Design
Engine Code ___
Type V6 spark-ignition engine, five valves per cylinder, two light-alloy cylinder heads, three intake valves, sodium-cooled, double overhead camshafts (DOHC) for each cylinder bank
Bore 81 mm
Stroke 86.4 mm
Displacement 2.7 liters (2677 cc)
Compression Ratio 9:1
Cylinder block
Crankshaft
Cylinder head Aluminum Alloy
Valve Train Hydraulic bucket tappets / 5 valves per cylinder
Turbochargers Two turbochargers
Firing Order
Lubrication System
Cooling System Water-cooled thermostatically controlled radiator fan, after run cooling for turbos
Fuel/Ignition System Electronic multi-point sequential with hot film air mass sensor, solid state direct ignition with multiple coils, dual knock sensors with cylinder selective knock control and fully adaptive controls
Engine Management Motronic ME 7.1
Fuel Requirement Unleaded Super Plus, 98 RON (95 RON with slightly reduced engine power)
Emission System Two air-gap-insulated manifolds, two primary engine-bay catalytic converters, two underfloor main catalytic converters, cylinder-bank-selective lambda control with two heated oxygen sensors
CO2 mass emission, g/km 288
Engine weight ___
Power 380 horsepower @ 6100-7000 rpm
Torque 440 Nm @ 2,500 to 6,000 rpm
Max speed ___
Drive Train
Type Permanent quattro® four-wheel drive, automatically locking Torsen center differential, electronic differential lock (EDL) with manipulation of brakes at all driven wheels
Clutch Hydraulically-operated single dry-plate clutch with asbestos-free lining, dual-mass flywheel
Center Differential Torsen automatic and variable front to rear power proportioning
Transmission 6-speed manual gearbox, synchromesh o­n all gears
Gear Ratio: 1st

2nd

3rd

4th

5th

6th

 3.500:1

1.889:1

1.320:1

1.034:1

0.806:1

0.0684:1
Steering
Type Rack and pinion, variable power assist
Ratio ?
Turns (lock to lock)
Turning circle (curb to curb) 16.2 m
Suspension
Front Independent suspension, four-link front suspension with virtual steering axis, tubular anti-roll bar: twin-tube gas-filled shock absorbers and coil springs, tension stop springs, control arms with hydraulically damping mounts
Rear Double wishbones, anti-roll bar
Brakes
Type Dual-circuit brake system with diagonally split, anti-lock brake system (ABS), brake servo, electronic brake-force distribution (EBV), ventilated disc brakes front and rear, twin-piston high-performance front brakes
Front, size and type 360 mm ventilated discs – dual-piston floating caliper
Rear, size and type 312 mm ventilated discs – single-piston floating caliper
Wheels & Tires
Wheel size 8.5 J x 18 cast aluminium wheels 9 spoke design – (also 7.5 J x 18 winter wheel)
Tire size 255/35 ZR 18 tires – (225/40 R 18 M+S winter tire)
Capacities
Engine Oil (incl. filter) 6 quarts
Fuel Tank 62 liters
Cooling System (incl. heating) 6 liters
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase 2607 mm
Front Track 1549 mm
Rear Track 1530 mm
Overall length 4525 mm
Overall Width 1799 mm
Height (unloaded) 1386 mm
Ground clearance ___
Unladen weight in kg / gross weight limit in kg 1620 / 2170 mm
Performance
0-50 mph (0-80 kmh) ___
0-60 mph (0-100 kmh) 4.9 sec. (manufacturer’s claim)
Top estimated speed Electronically governed top speed: 250 km/h.
Fuel Economy
City 17.0
Overall 12.0
Standard Features
COMFORT/CONVENIENCE (items below are from the S4 Biturbo and may not all apply to the RS4)
Anti-theft alarm system with blinking theft deterrent light and interior monitoring sensors
Automatic climate control system with sun sensor and pollen/dust filter
Power Windows with o­ne-touch up and down for front windows, o­ne-touch down for rear windows and pinch protection for all windows
Retained accessory power for windows and sunroof
Convenience open feature for power windows
Convenience close feature for power and sunroof
Electronic cruise control with coast and speed resume features
Electronic outside mirrors with defog feature
Power central locking system including trunk and fuel door and selective unlocking
Heat ducts to rear seat area
Illuminated glove box, trunk, lighter/ashtrays
Folding ignition key with remote locking, selective unlock and panic functions
Right and Left illuminated vanity mirrors in sun visors
Front and rear reading lights
Fade-out feature for interior lights
Intermittent wiper mode with adjustable intervals
Tilt and telescoping steering column
Heated windshield washer nozzles
SEATING/TRIM (items below are from the S4 Biturbo and may not all apply to the RS4)
Driver and front passenger 10 way power Recaro sport seats with lumbar adjustment
3-spoke sport steering wheel with S4 emblem
Silk Nappa leather seat upholstery
Various levels of interior trim
Front seatback map pockets
Folding front center armrest with storage container
Rear center armrest with integrated first aid kit
Full center console with forward storage bin, including cupholders
60/40 split folding rear seat with locking seatback
Front and rear carpet floor mats
INSTURMENTATION (items below are from the S4 Biturbo and may not all apply to the RS4)
Backlit instrument cluster – fuel, oil temperature, voltometer and coolant temperature gauges, red illumination
Tachometer and electronic speedometer (320 kph)
Digital clock with date
Preparation wiring for hands-free Motorola cellular telephone
Driver information display with 6 function trip computer
AUDIO SYSTEM
170 Watt Bose sound system
___ speaker sound package
EXTERIOR
Sport appearance with unique RS4 badging, front grille, bumper, body trim and dual exhaust outlets
Aerodynamic 3 way xenon gas-discharged HID low beam headlights with automatic self leveling
18 inch cast alloy 9 spoke wheels
Tinted glass, dark tinted band at top of windshield
Clearcoat metallic paint at no extra charge
Protective body side moldings painted in body color
SAFETY
Anti-lock brake system (ABS 5.3)
Supplemental restraints: next generation driver and front passenger airbags
Driver and front passenger seat mounted chest seat airbags
Inflatable curtain head airbags for front and rear occupants
Front 3-point safety belts with height adjustment and automatic pre-tensioning
Rear 3-point safety belts for outboard positions with comfort adjustment and automatic pre-tensioning
Rear center lap belt
Child-safety rear door locks
Rear and right front passenger safety belts with Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) for children/child seats
Locking front head restraints
First Aid kit in rear armrest
Full size spare with alloy wheel
OWNER PROTECTION PROGRAMS
Vehicle/paint/rust penetration warranty: 1 year unlimited distance / 3 years / 12 years
12 year limited warranty against corrosion perforation
2000 Exterior Colors
AVUS Silver (RS4 Exclusive) Misano Red (RS4 Exclusive)
Brilliant Black Goodwood Green
Nogaro Blue Imola Yellow
2000 Interior Colors

AUDI UNVEILS RS 4 ART CAR DESIGNED BY POP ARTIST ROMERO BRITTO AT ART CHICAGO

by | Mar 1, 2010 | Press Releases

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – Audi will be the official automotive sponsor of Art Chicago, America’s longest-running international modern and contemporary art fair. During Art Chicago, Audi will introduce the Audi RS 4 Art car created by Brazilian-born Pop artist Romero Britto.

Involvement in contemporary art and design has long been a component of Audi’s corporate culture – partnering with some of the world’s most renown shows – among them Design Miami/ 2006, the Armory Show 2007 in New York and latest Art Chicago. “Being involved in cutting-edge art events is a natural fit for Audi as a progressive premium brand” says Johan de Nysschen, Executive Vice President in charge of Audi of America. “Art Chicago is another opportunity for us to demonstrate our commitment to design by exhibiting the RS 4 Art Car which is a piece of art o­n its own.”

Chris Kennedy, President of the Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc., adds: “We are very proud to have Audi come o­n board as exclusive automotive sponsor of Art Chicago. Audi has long been recognized a trendsetter in automotive design and dedicated to exploring innovative ideas and make visions come true which reflects the spirit of Art Chicago.”

The Audi RS 4 is the ultimate in high-performance luxury, taking performance and design to the next level with its compelling and distinctive presence, 420-hp V8 engine and quattro® all-wheel drive.

Britto, a modern day pop culture icon, has been a fixture o­n the international art scene since 1989 when he was commissioned by Absolut Vodka, along with Keith Haring and Andy Warhol to design a bottle label for the company. Following o­n the heels of Absolut, Britto’s whimsical Pop Art is consistently commissioned for corporate collections from around the world.

The Audi RS 4 art car is his most recent project. Being a car enthusiast, art cars have always been among Britto’s favorite projects. “For the Audi RS 4, I wanted to create something that would combine sophistication, dynamism and fun o­n o­ne hand, but also include the aspect of a future generation o­n the other – as Audi is an innovative and leading brand”, Britto says. “This is why I came to choose the portrait of a woman as it incorporates all these attributes.”

Following its debut at the exclusive Art Chicago Opening Party, the Audi RS4 Art Car will embark o­n a tour of some of the world’s most captivating cities between New York and Mexico D. F. Super-bowl winning Quarterback Tom Brady will be the first to drive the Audi RS 4 Art car. The ‘Audi RS 4 Art Car Collectors’ Tour’ will culminate in South Beach, Miami, where it will be the centerpiece of a Live Auction benefiting Best Buddies International, a non-profit organization founded by Anthony Kennedy Shriver.

Romero Britto is a longtime supporter and friend of Best Buddies. He most recently donated his image ‘Best Buddies’ to the Best Buddies Artist Collection featured at Art Chicago.

ABOUT Art Chicago

America’s longest running international contemporary and modern art fair Art Chicago 2007 continues a 20-year legacy as the most influential event of its kind. Making its new home The Merchandise Mart, the epicenter for high design and luxury goods, Art Chicago takes it rightful place as o­ne of the world’s most important art events. Sophisticated collectors and art aficionados will find more than 125 of the world’s most influential gallerists, featuring thousands of art works from the most influential and exciting artists in the contemporary art market today.

About Romero Britto

Vivid color, joyful themes and bold compositions are the fundamental elements that have led Romero Britto to become premiere Pop Artist of our time. Britto creates a completely new expression that reflects his optimistic faith in the world around him while alluding to influences of early and modern masters. Today he is collected by Arnold Schwarzenegger, David Caruso, Pele, Andre Agassi, Ted Kennedy, and Eileen Guggenheim among others.