Tuning

Mansory P780 based on the Audi RS Q8

After upgrading the Audi RS6 Avant in 2020, Mansory decided to do it again by introducing the P780. The car is based on the Audi RS Q8 and received better aerodynamic solutions, more power and better performance.

At first glance, the most attention is drawn to the front part, a more aggressive bumper has larger air intakes and a diffuser with a carbon finish. The hood has a better design and carbon finish, while the rest of the body is painted green. Yellow details are found on the bumpers, rims and brake calipers, and it is worth mentioning that all the carbon components are manufactured by Mansory. It’s equipped with a set of 24-inch wheels wrapped in 295/30 R24 front and 355/24 R24 rear tires.

When it comes to the powertrain, the Audi RS Q8 is powered by a 4.0L V8 engine with 780 hp (574 kW) and 737 lb-ft (1,000 Nm) of torque. As a reminder, the standard RS Q8 has 600 hp (441 kW) and 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) of torque, and the power has been increased thanks to a new exhaust system and a modified ECU unit. As a result of the upgrade, it reaches 62 mph (100 km/h) in just 3.3 seconds with a top speed of 199 mph (320 km/h).

Source: Mansory

Tuning

2004 Subaru Impreza WRX STI powered by a Ferrari engine

Two weeks ago the Oregon Trail Rally was held and the Ferrari-engined Subaru was the star of the show. The car is owned by Sam Albert, and a video of the event was posted on the DirtFish YouTube channel.

The owner put the car together by exploiting a “loophole”. The class for four-wheel drive cars allows naturally aspirated engines with a volume of up to 4.5 liters, with no other restrictions. So Albert purchased a Ferrari 4.3-liter F136 V8 in California with 454 hp (334 kW) and 358 lb-ft (485 Nm) of torque. This engine takes the place of Subaru’s 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, which delivers 300 hp (221 kW) and 300 lb-ft (407 Nm) of torque. There was enough space to install the engine with minor modifications, while the radiator was moved back for better weight distribution.

Let’s say something about the race. The special stage features different surfaces, initially driven on tarmac and later transitioning to dirt and grass, just like in Relly races today. In order to better experience driving and the track, the camera is placed above and behind the car, not inside. We get the same experience as in a video game, however, the Ferrari V8 engine makes a sound, better than in any game.

Source: DirtFish via YouTube

News

2024 Audi A6 and A7

Audi has unveiled a redesigned edition of the A6 and A7 models. First, it will be available to customers in Europe and then it will be offered to customers in North America.

For customers in Europe, the new A6 will be available in two body styles (limousine and station wagon), and the practical A6 all-road remains in the offer. The A7 Sportback model, whose body is decorated with a tailgate design, is also quite practical. Audi announced that an additional 12 body colors will be offered for the refreshed editions. Both models received externally changes are noticeable on the bumpers and radiator grilles of both models, and there are also newly designed rims available in sizes from 19 to 21 inches.

The same recipe was used for the sports versions, S6 and S7. For them, the German company has prepared eight new combinations of colors and materials for the interior.

Under the hood, there were no changes. Turbo gasoline and turbo diesel engines with four and six cylinders remain in the offer. At the top of the range is still the 2.9-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine with 444 hp (327 kW) and 443 lb-ft (600 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to all wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission. The Audi S6 reaches 60 mph in 4.4 seconds with a top speed of 155 mph (250 km/h).

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2024 Audi A6 and A7

Source: Audi

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