Audi’s 700bhp R8 Spyder

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Oct 25, 2010 | 10:12 AM

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Audi’s 700bhp R8 Spyder

German firm to show modified supercharged V10 R8 Spyder at SEMA tuning show.

Audi is set to broaden the brand’s appeal by attending the annual SEMA tuning show in the US in an official capacity for the first time. And to mark the occasion in style, Audi of America has commissioned US-based tuner STaSIS Engineering to create a very special one-off R8.

Based on the already-potent R8 Spyder V10, STaSIS has added a supercharger and sports exhaust to the engine, upping power from 518bhp and 530Nm to 700bhp and 709Nm. This chops a whole second from the 0-60mph time, with the tuned car completing the sprint in just 3.1 seconds.

To compliment the engine upgrades, STaSIS has also added bespoke Ohlins dampers, lowered the suspension by 20mm, added enlarged Alcon brakes and lightweight 20-inch wheels.

STaSIS products are available through Audi dealers in the US, so if an approved dealer completes the modifications, buyers also get a four-year, 50,000-mile warranty.

Also on display on Audi’s stand will be its autonomous TTS Pikes Peak technology concept, and an S5 Cabriolet, Q5 and S4 which have also been modified by STaSIS.

Read more: Audi R8 V10 Spyder by STaSIS Engineering | News | Auto Express

Oct 25, 2010 | 10:41 AM

Ian

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Absolutely hot. Not my style though

Oct 25, 2010 | 01:54 PM

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I like the rims, I think red anodized center locks would look amazing on this. I want to see a video of the exhaust, It has to sound evil.

Oct 25, 2010 | 01:56 PM

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aside from this car being impressive on the power side...i do indeed like those wheels as well!

Oct 25, 2010 | 02:02 PM

Stephan

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This is fun of win! Love it! We need more real pictures though

Oct 25, 2010 | 02:23 PM

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Here in the UK not I've not heard of the tuner. So taking they are quite big and well respected.

But horsepower isn't everything, I'd like to know if they did anything with the quatro system, drive train or suspension etc...

Oct 25, 2010 | 02:30 PM

Ara

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Stasis is a great tuner. I would say one of the best US Audi tuners. I'm sure the whole car is well sorted.

Oct 25, 2010 | 02:35 PM

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What's unbelivable is the 50K warranty!

Oct 25, 2010 | 02:36 PM

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If I had an R8 the only thing I'd add is an ecu upgrade, airfilters and an exhaust. I dont like to fiddle around especially its a Lambo derived engine and when there is trouble its going to be cooked well done and end up pretty dramatic.