Latest Turbo FSI engine joins Audi coupé range and reiterates that fun and frugality are far from mutually exclusive
All-new Turbo FSI engine is based on 1.8 TFSI from new A4, but adds Audi valvelift technology for improved engine ‘breathing’ to maximize performance and efficiency
211PS @ 4,300 to 6,000rpm, 350Nm @ 1,500-4,200rpm
A5 2.0 TFSI 0-62mph in 6.9 seconds, top speed 155mph, combined mpg 42.8, CO2 154g/km
A newly developed Turbo FSI petrol engine available from this week for the Audi A5 provides the sought-after coupe with yet another choice blend of pace and pence-per-mile efficiency. The new 211PS A5 2.0 TFSI can be ordered in either front-wheel-drive or quattro permanent all-wheel-drive forms, and will reach its first European customers in August.
The new high-tech 2.0-liter unit is derived from the already much praised 1.8 TFSI engine introduced recently in A3, A4 and A5 models, but takes its efficiency a step further still through the use of new Audi valvelift technology. By employing sliding cam units mounted on the intake camshaft that allow for more variation in the degree of valve lift, the engine is able to ‘breathe’ even more effectively, switching to a higher cam profile when strong acceleration is required, or a lower profile that requires less fuel and air compression when throttle usage is more relaxed. Full Story
User Name: EvotechTT Real Name: Sal Reynosa Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA Year of Vehicle: 2002 Model of Vehicle: TT Coupe (Mk I) Engine of Vehicle: 1.8T (225HP)
So they say size doesn't matter. Now I'm not quite sure who "they" are, but in this case it may be true. It doesn't matter that the TT scene is one of the smaller ones within the Audi enthusiast community. It doesn't matter that the TT is one of the smallest cars that Audi sells. No, what matters in this case is that this particular TT is done right. It is modified to one's own personal taste to stand apart from all others. This month's Featured AZ'er is a longtime enthusiast and an active member within the scene. He goes by the username EvotechTT, but his real name is Sal. He's the owner of one beefy TT. Wait, is that an oxymoron? No, that's a type of t-shirt...wait, no. Anyway, maybe size really does matter after all. Sal's taken a normal old TT, enhanced it, and here we are today - a Featured AZ'er.
There's not much on this car that hasn't been touched, to either make it look tougher, go faster, or stop harder. There are also those mods that do double-duty, that both improve upon function and just happen to make the car look good while doing it. For instance, the Sparco Torino Race Seats and the H&R coilover suspension. Then there's the plain old looking-good-mods. At the front you may notice the bumper isn't stock. No, it's by Caractere, along with the front grille and sideskirts. There are also rear upper and lower spoilers by Uberhause and the back bumper is by Mattig. This is where the tips from the custom exhaust by Fast Intentions poke out through. The wheels are by Work. They're called Meisters, and they too are beefy. They're 19 by 8.5 inches up front and 19 by 9.5 inches out back! Behind those are more beef. We're talking big old slabs of blood-red StopTech sirloin.
June 9, 2007 - By Anthony Marino and Jeremy Williams
Physical Location: 4000 SW Macadam Ave,
Portland, OR 97239 Web Address: www.matrixintegrated.cc Owner's Name(s): Jeremy and Justin Williams Jumping into the German tuning scene in the late 90's, brothers Jeremy and Justin Williams have made quite a name for themselves. Now with a total staff of five, in a huge warehouse-style shop in Portland Oregon, these guys pride themselves on both quality tuning and great customer service. Hanging out with the guys for a day, this becomes apparent rather fast.
The "Brothers Williams" came to my attention back in early 2002, when they were mainly wrenching on B5 after B5, in a much smaller shop than they're in now. It's great to see them as passionate as ever about the business, one that's changed and grown quite a lot since then. Portland is awfully lucky to have these guys around.
Big thanks to Matrix Integrated for agreeing to do this interview, and for being a loyal supporter of the Audizine Community for as long as they have. For this we've made them our very first Featured Tuner, and with that they have answered the following questions for us, to help us get a bit of insight on what it takes to run a successful and respected automotive tuning shop. And if you're ever in the Pacific Northwest be sure to give them a call. I'm pretty sure they'd be happy to not only show you around, but also tell you what they could do to improve on your Audi. Full Story
