APS Brings 410HP STaSIS Engineering Tuning Kits for Audi S4 to the UK

APS, the UK importer of the Swiss tuning brand Sportec, has turned to North American-based VW specialist, STaSIS Engineering, for its newest project concerning the latest generation of the Audi S4. The STaSIS Signature S4 is available in two flavors, the Touring and the Challenge editions, with both featuring an engine kit that boosts the 3.0-liter supercharged V6's output from 333 bhp and 344 lb-ft of torque to a more dazzling 410 bhp and 370 lb-ft.

The base Touring Edition package also includes suspension, brake and exhaust system upgrades as well as 19- or 20-inch alloy wheels, while the Challenge Edition comes with more hardcore components such as larger brakes with 6-piston callipers and ultra-lightweight forged aluminum wheels.

The STaSIS Signature S4 packages are available now from APS of Brackley, with prices starting at £12,500 including VAT (20%) and installation.

STaSIS Signature S4 Components

Signature S4 Touring Edition

• Exhaust - Quad outlet with tunable low RPM resonators
• Engine - Engine Tuning Software – performance increases to 410 bhp / 370 lb.ft
• Suspension – 1 inch lower, Increased spring rate, anti-roll bar kit and matched bushings & bump stops
• Brakes - Optional high-performance street pads and braided stainless steel lines
• Wheels – 20 inch x 8.5 inch lightweight cast aluminum wheels, Optional 19 inch x 9 inch lightweight cast aluminum wheels
• Tyres – High performance

Signature S4 Challenge Edition

• Exhaust - Quad outlet with tunable high RPM resonators (recommended for manual transmission)
• Engine - Engine Tuning Software – performance increases to 410 bhp / 370 lb.ft
• Suspension - Ohlins SL dampers, increased spring rate and high performance anti-roll bar kit
• Brakes - 6-piston Alcon monobloc calipers, 370 mm 2-piece discs (390-mm optional), stainless steel brake lines & high-performance pads
• Differential - high-bias centre differential (manual transmission only)
• Wheels – 20 inch x 9.5 inch ultra-lightweight forged aluminum wheels
• Tyres – extreme performance

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APS Does it Again, Announces New Tunes for VW Golf R with up to 350HP

Now that Volkswagen has broadened the availability of the Golf R by officially confirming sales for North America, the tunes for the range-topping German hatch have just become a bit more interesting. APS of Brackley, has just announced three stages of performance tuning for the 2.0-litre TFSI, all-wheel drive Golf R, with two being available immediately and the third to be offered in a little while.

The British firm's Stage 1 kit consists only of a ECU remap, which is good enough to increase peak output from 267bhp to 308 bhp. It is priced at £445.00 including VAT (US$705 / €525).

The Stage 2 package is more comprehensive and includes a Milltek large bore turbo down pipe, high flow sports catalyst and a choice of Milltek stainless steel sports exhausts, featuring a switchable electronic exhaust valve, 2.75 inch bore tubing and dual 100mm ceramic black tailpipes.

APS said customers can choose between a Milltek non-resonated cat-back system, which emphasizes performance and "aural excitement", or a resonated Milltek cat back exhaust, which majors on refinement and also benefits from EC type approval. Depending on the exhaust choice, output is lifted to around 320-330bhp. The Stage 2 kit is priced from £1999 (US$3,165 / €2,355) fitted and including VAT.

Last but not least, APS is readying a Stage 3 package, which comes complete with a revised turbocharger boosting output to 350 bhp. The tuner said the kit is still in development but will be released onto the market soon.

In addition to the power upgrades, APS also offers a range of chassis upgrades for the VW Golf R such as a three way adjustable Haldex Gen4 four wheel drive controller, sports lowering springs, KW height and damping adjustable coilover suspension, uprated suspension bushes, Brembo GT big brake kits, plus 18 or 19 inch Sportec Mono 10 forged alloy wheels with Toyo tires.

APS Sportec Builds 425HP Audi S5, as fast as RS5 in 0-62mph sprint

Last time we checked (as in a few minutes ago on the UK, US and German sites), the S5 Coupe continues to use Audi's venerable 4.2-liter V8 with 354HP, while the S5 Convertible comes with a 333HP 3.0-liter supercharged V6. Nevertheless, APS, the UK-based importer of the Swiss tuning brand Sportec, has released a performance upgrade for the S5 Coupe and Convertible with the... 3.0 TSI V6.

In any case, labeled "Stage One", the Swiss tuner's performance package for Audi's 3.0 TSI V6 consists of a free flowing air filter element and an ECU remap. While it doesn't sound like much, it manages to squeeze another 97-horsepower out of the S5's (convertible) 3.0-liter V6 unit, boosting total output from 328 bhp and 440 Nm (325 lb.ft) to an RS5-rivaling 425 bhp at 6,640 rpm and 520 Nm (379 lb.ft) at 4,250 rpm.

Sportec says the upgrade trims 0-62mph (100km/h) acceleration by 0.5 seconds to 4.6 seconds (same as RS5 Coupe) while top speed is electronically limited at 155 mph (250km/h).

The Stage One upgrade is available now in the UK from APS Sportec priced at £1,950 fitted including VAT.

APS Sportec Rolls Out Tuning Packages for Porsche Panamera Turbo

Few would call the new Porsche Panamera Turbo a slouch in the horsepower department, but if you happen to be one them, you may want to take a look at the new performance enhancement program from APS, the UK importer of the Swiss tuning firm Sportec.

Buyers can start off with the Stage One conversion that uses a reprogrammed ECU with optimized settings for fueling, ignition and turbo boost parameters to bump the V8's output from a quoted 493bhp and 516 lb-ft, to a dyno proven 560bhp at 6,150 rpm and 576 lb-ft (790 Nm) of torque at 3,340 rpm.

With this kit, the German sports saloon can sprint to 100km/h (62mph) in 3.9 seconds, a 0.3 seconds improvement over the standard model, while top speed is electronically limited to 195mph (315km/h). The ECU upgrade is priced at £,2900 fitted and including tax.

If that's not enough, Sportec has developed a Stage Two package. Along with the recalibrated ECU, the kit adds of a cat back stainless steel sports exhaust system featuring quad 90mm tail pipes and a pair of 'sound throttles' that allow the driver to adjust the sound levels using a supplied remote control.

In this case, power is kicked up to 575 bhp at 5,800 rpm and 598 lb-ft 820 Nm (820 Nm) between 3,000-4,250 rpm. The tuner claims 0-100km/h (62mph) acceleration takes 3.8 seconds, while top speed is once again limited to 195mph (315km/h). This package will set you back £7,990.

The company also offers a variety of other upgrades including 22 inch forged alloy wheels, suspension and braking systems, as well as cosmetic enhancements.

APS Sportec Powers Porsche 911 Turbo to 580-Horsepower

The tuners over at APS of Brackley, which is the UK importer for the Swiss company Sportec, have unveiled a new performance kit for the 'facelifted' version of the 911 Turbo. In standard form, the 997 Turbo's six-cylinder, 3.8-liter boxer engine delivers 493 bhp.

By reconfiguring the ECU and adding a sport air-filter and a stainless steel sports exhaust system with high flow catalytic converters and two 70mm twin-tailpipes, Sportec managed to boost output to 580 bhp at 6,500 rpm. Peak torque hits 800 Nm (590 lb.ft) at 3,500 rpm with more than 700 Nm (516 lb.ft) available from 2,700 to 5,500 rpm.

While no performance data has yet been gathered for the conversion, APS Sportec estimates that the tuned 911 Turbo can rocket from rest to 100km/h (62mph) in 3.1 seconds and reach a top speed of approximately 317km/h (197 mph).

The performance kit is available for both the six speed manual or PDK variants of the November 2009 onwards Porsche 911 Turbo, with pricing set at £9400.00 fitted, including 17.5 per cent VAT.

Along with the engine upgrades, the company also offers a comprehensive range of Sportec components for the latest 911 Turbo including forged alloy wheels, suspension and braking upgrades, as well as cosmetic enhancements.

APS Sportec Launches 700HP Tuning Package for Audi RS6 V10

Impressive as the 572HP and 479lb.ft of torque produced by the Audi RS6's twin-turbocharged V10 engine may sound, there's always room for improvement. APS, the UK importer of the Swiss tuning brand Sportec, has launched two upgrade packages for the sedan and station-wagon (Avant) variants of the RS6.

The first stage adds a remapped ECU boosting output to 650-horsepower at 6,300 rpm, coupled to 540lb.ft (740Nm) of torque between 2500-4,000 rpm. With this kit, the APS Sportec-prepped RS6 reaches 62mph (100km/h) in 4.4 seconds, while top speed is limited to 190mph or 305 km/h.

The Sportec Stage One upgrade is priced at £2800, equal to US$4,262 or €3,165 at today's exchange rates.

For those with spicier tastes, APS Sportec offers the Stage Two conversion that consists of a reprogrammed ECU, complete with performance optimization of fuelling, ignition and boost parameters, in parallel with the fitment of emissions compliant sports catalysts.

The result is 700-horsepower at 6,200 rpm and 584lb.ft (800Nm) between 3,000-6,200 rpm, which translates to a 0-62mph (100km/h) sprint time of 4.2 seconds and a limited top speed of 190mph or 305 km/h (same as the Stage One package).

The Sportec Stage Two package is priced at £6500 Including fitting and VAT @ 17.5% (US$4,850 or €7,345).

APS added that a full range of Sportec Audi RS6 enhancements, including alloy wheels, braking and suspension packages, will be launched over the coming months.

Electronic Boost for new VW Golf R by APS Sportec

APS, the UK dealer of the Swiss-based Sportec tuning firm, has announced the launch of a new Stage One ECU package for the Volkswagen Golf R hot hatch. In stock form, the Golf R's 2.0-liter turbocharged engine delivers 267bhp and 258 lb-ft (354Nm) of torque. With the software upgrade, output is bumped from to 300bhp at ,6000rpm and 321lb.ft (440Nm) of torque at 2750 rpm.

As a result, APS claims that the Golf R's 0-100 kmh (0-62mph) acceleration time is reduced from 5.7 to 5.3 seconds, with the top speed increasing to 160mph or 265 km/h.

The ECU package is suitable for both six speed manual and DSG dual-clutch transmission versions of the Golf R, with pricing set at £649 including installation, road testing and VAT (17.5%).

Studio Sportec "has charged" Audi S4 Avant

Tuning studio Sportec "has charged" universal Audi S4 Avant. At the expense of completion of the block of engine management and installation of new filters, power standard 3-litre V6 has increased about 333 to 425HP And if the maximum twisting moment at Audi S4 Avant makes 440Nm at tuning version RS425 of 520Nm.

Audi S4 Avant

Time of dispersal of 0-100 km/h for now 5,2 seconds, instead of former 5,6 seconds the Maximum speed of the "pumped over" versatile person is limited by electronics on a mark in 250 km/h. Besides other, the car is completed by an exhaust system with 4 branch pipes, an adjustable suspension bracket and 20-inch wheel disks from easy alloys.

Audi S4 Quattro

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Sportec has dispersed engine Audi TT RS

Studio Sportec presented a package of completion of the engine "Stage One" for new Audi TT RS.

Engineers of studio have reprogrammed the electronic block of management of the 2.5-litre five-cylinder motor and increase of power about 340HP to 405HP, the twisting moment, accordingly, with 450Nm/1600rpm to 544Nm/2650rpm have achieved.

With such parametres the car surpasses previous generation BMW M5 (E39) and is comparable with Porsche Panamera S. To 100 km/h Audi TT RS from Sportec it is dispersed for 4,2 seconds

In the Great Britain cost of the given package will make £1200.

Sportec Boosts Audi TT RS to 400HP with Stage 1 Upgrade Kit

Audi TT RS coupe and roadster owners are starting to get more options when choosing to upgrade their vehicle. Following MCCHIP's performance kit, APS of Brackley, UK importer for the Sportec range, announced the launch of a Stage One engine package that pushes the German sports car's 2.5-liter turbocharged five cylinder output to a hefty 400 horsepower.

Sportec's kit remaps the factory model's ECU increasing power from 340HP at 5,400 rpm and 450Nm (328lb.ft) at 1,600rpm to 400 horsepower at 5,800rpm and 544Nm (401 lb.ft) of maximum torque at 2650rpm

The Swiss tuner says that after the conversion, the 0-100 km/h (62mph) sprint time for the Audi TT RS falls from 4.6 to 4.2 seconds while the company claims that in-gear acceleration times are "greatly improved". The Stage One package also includes the removal of the factory 250km/h or 155mph top speed limiter.

The kit is priced in the UK at £1,200 fitted (including VAT) and is covered by a guarantee - though APS did not disclose details on the time period.

The firm also revealed that a full program of additional complimentary performance, dynamic and styling upgrades for the Audi TT RS are currently under development with more details to be released at a later stage. For the record, the pictures below are of the factory TT RS.

Studio Sportec represents VW Golf — Sportec SC 200

Swiss tuning studio Sportec has presented the version of hatchback Volkswagen Golf of new generation — Sportec SC 200 — on the basis of updating 1.4 TSI.

(The twisting moment — 240 Nm) have strengthened the 1,4-litre 160-strong engine to 200 h.p., and twisting moment — to 300 Nm, with 1800 to 3000 Hm. Dispersal to 100 km/h for 6,8 seconds instead of former 8,2. To 180 km/h the car is dispersed for 3.2 seconds faster, than factory updating.

The car is equipped by more "sonorous" final system, a sports suspension bracket and the improved brake mechanisms.

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Studio Sportec has presented version VW Golf — Sportec SC 200

Swiss tuning studio Sportec has presented version Volkswagen Golf of new generation — Sportec SC 200 — on the basis of updating 1.4 TSI. The twisting moment — 240 Nm modernised the 1,4-litre 160-strong engine having increased power to 200 h.p., and twisting moment — to 300 Nm. Dispersal to 100 km/h for 6,8 seconds instead of former 8,2. To 180 km/h the car is dispersed for 3.2 seconds faster, than factory updating, writes RSTcars.

The car is equipped by more "sonorous" final system, a sports suspension bracket and the improved brake mechanisms.

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Sportec Tweaks the VW Golf VI GT 1.4-liter TSI to 200HP

Mostly known for its Porsche proposals, Swiss based tuner Sportec has now released a new range of performance enhancements for the latest generation VW Golf GT that is powered by a 1.4-liter TSI gasoline engine. In standard form, the turbo-and-supercharged 1.4 TSI makes 160HP and 240Nm or 177lb.ft of torque. With Sportec's Stage 1 kit that includes recalibration of the fuel, ignition timing and boost pressure settings via the ECU remap, power increases to 200HP at 5,000 rpm and 286Nm or 211 lb-ft of torque at 1,800 rpm, or about at the same levels as the previous Golf GTI.

With the performance kit, the Golf GT's 0-100 km/h (0-62mph) acceleration time is reduced from 8.2 to 6.8 seconds, while the 0-180 km/h (111mph) time arrives 3.2 seconds earlier than before.

The downside is a slight increase in fuel consumption from 6.3 lt/100km (37.3mpg US) to 6.7lt/100km (35mpg US) while the conversion also requires the use of higher octane Super Unleaded fuel.

Aside from the Stage 1 engine kit, Sportec also offers a full range of performance and styling enhancements, including exhausts, suspension and braking components, as showcased on the Sportec SC200 1.4 TSI car pictured in the gallery.

858-strong version Porsche 911 Turbo

Swiss tuning studio Sportec has presented the new program of completions for 480-strong sport car Porsche 911 Turbo.

At the expense of practically full modernisation of the 3,6-litre six-cylinder engine, many details in which have been replaced with titanic analogues, power of the motor has increased to 858HP, and the maximum twisting moment has increased to 870Nm. On it informs edition Motor Trend.

The weight all-wheel drive tuning a supercar which has received an aerodynamic weather-cloth and new panels of a body, makes 1345 kgs, and the relation of power to weight is equaled to 637HP on ton. According to results of tests by company Sportec, from zero to 100 km/h tuning Porsche 911 Turbo it is capable to be dispersed for 3 seconds, and to 300 km/h — for 18,9 seconds. The maximum speed — 380 km/h.

It is necessary to notice, that the program of completions also includes installation of an active suspension bracket, more powerful of brake mechanisms with ceramic disks, a skeleton of safety and 20-inch shod wheel disks.

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Sportec Porsche 911 Turbo SPR1 with 858HP and 236mph - 380km/h Plus Top Speed

The standard Porsche 911 Turbo's 480HP 3.6-liter bi-turbocharged flat six is by no means a slouch, but where there's power, there's always space for even more power. Or at least that's what Porsche tuning specialist Sportec believes. The Swiss based tuner revealed a new version of its 911 Turbo based SPR1 that lifts the 3.6-liter flat six's output to a staggering 858 horsepower at 8,200 rpm and 642 lb-ft of peak torque at 4,800 rpm. Power is transferred to all four wheels through a six-speed manual gearbox.

Weighing in at 1,345kg or 2,965 lbs, the power-to-weight ratio is 637 horsepower per ton. According to Sportec, the SPR1 takes a mere 3.0 seconds to hit 62mph (100km/h,) with 186mph (300km/h) coming in just 18.9 seconds. The Swiss firm said that the supercar has recorded a top speed in excess of 236mph or 380km/h at Nardo, Italy.

Other highlights of the SPR1 include titanium connecting rods, a flat carbon fiber under floor, active suspension and F1 style ceramic brake discs plus composite (carbon / Kevlar) body panels, 20-inch forged alloy wheels, an integrated safety cage and a leather / alcantara interior.