When they launched the original Quattro, Audi redefined how performance could be packaged. With supercar performance but day to day practicality, the Quattro established a niche that made Audi unique amongst not only German manufacturers, but indeed the automotive world. Since then, however, the idea of all-wheel drive and turbocharged platforms have spread not only to sister companies Porsche and Volkswagen, but indeed to Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Porsche, Opel and even outside Germany to Japan. So Audi once again redefined its packaging; in the case of the TT, they brought expensive styling to the masses, and in the case of the R8, they brought supercar performance and packaging to a 911 budget. But it’s not just Audi that has raised its game; tuning firms are held to much higher standards then they were in the 1980s. Go back and look at some early Callaway turbo setups, for example, and you’ll see what was cutting edge in the 1980s – levels of fit and finish that just aren’t acceptable today, along with driving characteristics not suitable to most owners. Computerized engine management has transformed what is possible in the tuning world to the point where today’s packages often retain OEM-levels of driveability with otherworldly performance on tap. Two great examples of this can be found in HPA’s turbocharged Audi TT and Heffner’s twin-turbocharged Audi R8:
CLICK FOR DETAILS: 2004 Audi TT 3.2 quattro HPA Turbo on eBay
Year: 2004
Model: TT 3.2 quattro
Engine: 3.2 liter turbocharged V6
Transmission: 6-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic
Mileage: 106,000 mi
Price: Reserve Auction
Thanks for looking. I am sadly parting with my faithful car after over a decade of ownership with full service maintenance and smog checks passed.
This is a truly unique vehicle that cannot be compared to other TTs due to its extreme performance (think 911 Turbo S or Corvette Z06).
Not satisfied with the stock performance, I had HPA Motorsport installed their 400 horsepower turbo kit along with many other enhancements.
Being a first of its kind, my car was featured in two magazines: European Car, and Road & Track speed magazine (winner of a 3-way shootout). The results were amazing!In the following sections, I will outline the current performance figures as officially tested by Road & Track magazine, the standard specifications & features of the car as it was shipped to me, options I added when I ordered the car, then all customized/added parts, turbo kits, and other items I am including.
Current Performance figures:
* 0 to 60 mph in 3.8 seconds
* 1/4-mile run in 12.3 seconds & 113.2 mph
* Braking from 60 mph: 119 ft
* Braking from 80 mph: 215 ft
* 200-ft lateral accel: 0.84g
* 700-ft slalom speed: 64.7 mphHPA Motorsport FT400-SMIC Turbo Kit:
* HGP R30 Garrett Ball Bearing based hybrid turbo
* Custom compressor housing
* Integrated recirculation valve
* Custom exhaust housing with integrated wastegate
* Flowbenched Cast exhaust manifold with external Oxygen sensors
* Short Runner Cast Aluminum Intake Manifold with custom black paint and yellow Audi rings
* Side Mount Intercooler with velocity air shrouding
* Stainless Steel Exhaust Manifold Heatshield
* Flow Optimized cast downpipe feed
* 70mm downpipe with integrated flexjoint featuring interlocked liner hose for better flow
* Custom wrapped Silicone piping with stainless steel clamps
* High flow fuel injectors
* Head spacer plate to lower compression to 8.5:1
* Braided Stainless Steel Oil Feed Line
* Oil Return lines
* Water inlet and return lines
* Performance ECU upgradeOther HPA-special upgrades:
* European-spec Transmission Control Unit (TCM) for the DSG with special features:
— Launch Control at 5500 RPM: both feet on brake & gas pedals, engine revs to 5500 RPM. When you release the brake pedal, the DSG “dumps” the clutch and launches you at full-speed!
— Increase engine redline to 7250 RPM
— Holds current gear when reaching engine redline in Manual mode (does not automatically shift for you)
— Blips engine on downshifts to match revs in Manual and Sport modes
— Manual override with shift paddles keeps you in Manual mode until you hold + paddle for >3 seconds or move shift knob back to Drive/Sport
* Upgraded DSG clutches
* Neuspeed 25mm rear sway bar
* Exhaust pipes re-route with left-pipe muffler bypassAdditions I have made to the car, included in the selling price:
* VF-Engineering aluminum/polyurethane lower pendulum mount for stronger engine support
* Defi boost gauge integrated in driver-side’s left vent
* Clarion 7″ LCD head unit with DVD/CD player, AM/FM/SiriusXM radio, and Audio/Video input
* Aluminum shift paddle mounted on steering wheel, larger & prettier than stock black plastic paddles
* Audi Euro-spec side-view mirrors with aspherical edges for better viewing angles (no dead spots)
* 19″ BBS CH lightweight wheels 19×8.5 ET30 size with summer performance tires (245/35-R19) having 75% tread remaining
* Winter-only Pirelli tires with excellent snow/ice traction for 17″ stock 6-spoke wheels (225/45-R17) having 60% tread remaining
* DesignParts 2-arms aluminum armrest with matching Ocean Blue leather and slotted cover
* Modified cup holder to fit DesignParts armrest
* Exhaust switch to control automatic or manual override of left-pipe bypassOther parts I am giving away with the car:
* Original Audi engine cover
* Original Audi intake manifold
* Original Audi exhaust manifold
* Original Audi rear sway-bar
* Original Audi rear break rotors & pads
* Original Audi 17″ 6-spoke wheels
* Original Audi side-view mirrors
* Original Audi AM/FM/CD head unit
* Original Audi TT base roof rack with locks
* Ski and snowboard rack attachment with locks
* Front license plate frame for US-spec license plates
* Rear license plate black surround for California-spec license platesTechnical specifications:
* 2004 Audi TT Coupé (2-door hardtop)
* 3.2 Liter engine (standard 250 HP & 236 ft-lb torque, now 400 HP & 345 ft-lb torque)
* DSG 6-speed dual-clutch automated manual transmission (aka S-Tronic)
* Sports suspension (S-Line)
* Quattro all-wheel drive (Haldex coupling)
* Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)
* Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
* Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
* Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR) traction control
* Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP) with manual override switch
* MacPherson gas-charged struts with 3-point forged lower control arm
* Parallelogram multi-link independent rear suspension
* Rack and pinion power steering with quick ratio
* Aluminum door sill trim with TT logo
* Aluminum fuel filler door
* Fixed dual-color rear spoiler
* Battery located in trunk with protective coveringOptions and packages installed at factory:
* 17-inch 6-spoke cast alloy wheels with 225/45-R17 all-season tires
* HomeLink universal garage door opener with 3-button switch for three different garage doors
* Heated front seats with individual 6-setting temperature control
* Black headliner, black dashboard, black foot lining, and black door surrounds
* Ocean blue leather seats and ocean blue leather door inserts
* Imola yellow metallic rust-free body paintStandard features and controls:
* Xenon high intensity discharge headlights with automatic self-leveling and automatic light adjustment
* Retractable high pressure headlight washers integrated in front bumper
* Heated windshield washer nozzles
* Tilt (height) and telescopic (depth) adjustable steering wheel
* White side turn indicator lights in front fenders with amber shine-through bulbs
* Interior light console in headliner with fade-in & fade-out feature, time delay and automatic
* switch-on when key removed from ignition switch
* Front reading lights
* Vanity mirrors in sun visors
* Rear cargo area light built-into the trunk lid
* Automatic climate control with sun sensor, dust and pollen filter
* Power windows with:
— Power retention when ignition shut-off (until door opened)
— One-touch up and one-touch down feature for both windows
— Pinch protection (reverses window at force > 100 Nm)
— Comfort close and open with key in driver door
— Windows automatically open and close slightly when door opened and closed to assist door operation and window seal
* Power rear deck lid release button in center console
* Fuel filler door release button in center console
* Electronic cruise control with coast, resume and shut-off feature
* Electric rear window defogger with automatic shut-off feature
* Electrically adjustable outside mirrors with defog feature
* Power central locking system (doors, deck lid and fuel door), with selective unlocking (enables unlocking of a single door or all doors), plus convenient open & close feature for windows
* Storage compartment behind passenger’s seat including first-aid kit
* Power remote keyless entry with trunk release, door / ignition key and valet key
* Two sport seats with individual manual height, depth and tilt adjustment
* Fine Nappa leather seat upholstery, including door panel inserts
* Leather shift knob and aluminum surrounding
* Aluminum trim on center dashboard vents, shift lever knob and base, knee bolsters on center console, door release handles, radio cover, glove box cover
* Four tie-down eyelets in rear cargo area
* Two floor mats
* 3-spoke leather sport steering wheel with aluminum center trim ring
* Paddle shifters mounted on steering wheel for manual S-tronic controls
* Two aluminum cup holders in center console
* Storage shelf under glove box
* Backlit instrument cluster with automatic brightness control, including: tachometer, electric speedometer, digital clock with date, fuel gauge, coolant temperature gauge, oil temperature gauge, ambient temperature gauge
* Digital odometer with trip odometer and service interval indicator
* Anti-theft vehicle alarm system with blinking theft deterrent lights on front doors
* Windshield wipers with 4-position intermittent control
* Concert AM / FM radio with in-dash CD player and following features:
— RBDS (Radio Broadcast Display System displays radio station call letters and other information)
— GALA (Graduated Audio Level Adjustment, varies volume based on vehicle speed)
— CD changer operation capability
* 120-watt system with four speakers in doors, two 2-way rear speakers, middle speaker between seats and CD changer pre-wiring
* Driver information display with outside temperature display plus 5-function trip computer, vehicle auto check system, radio display, and pictogram for open door and deck
* Driver and passenger next generation front airbag supplemental restraints
* Thorax (chest) side and head airbag supplemental restraints located in front seats
* Two 3-point safety belts with automatic pre-tensioners, height-adjustment and belt force limiters
* Central locking with safety unlock (automatically unlocks doors and switches off fuel pump if airbag deploys)
This is certainly one impressive TT; the 3.2 is a great package out of the box, and in this case it’s coupled with a unique color combination of Imola Yellow with blue leather. It’s both striking and well suited to the TT’s design. Throw on the 19″ BBS CH wheels and the look is great in my opinion. I like that it’s the original owner selling the car; it’s been well documented and featured in several magazines. That’s a testament to the staggering performance that HPA managed to extract from the turbocharged 3.2; Porsche 911 Turbo levels of performance in a discrete package. I like, too, that it’s not a show car. Condition is impressive, but the seller importantly is including winter wheels and tires and roof racks to transport your sports equipment. This car was meant to be driven and looks like a great way to have your cake and eat it, too – what the original Quattro was all about! But if 400 horsepower just isn’t enough for your supercar desires, why not up the ante a bit?
CLICK FOR DETAILS: 2009 Audi R8 4.2 Heffner Twin-Turbo on eBay
Year: 2009
Model: R8 4.2
Engine: 4.2 liter twin-turbocharged V8
Transmission: 6-speed R-Tronic automatic
Mileage: 34,673 mi
Price: $84,900 Buy It Now
2009 Audi R8 HEFFNER Twin Turbo 4.2L Quattro
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$200,000+ INVESTED!! HEFFNER TWIN TURBO, 550 RWHP, CARBON SIGMA INTERIOR TRIM, CARBON SIGMA SIDEBLADE, CARBON SIGMA ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER, NAVIGATION, BANG & OLUFSEN SOUND, PREMIUM PACKAGE, HRE WHEELS, NUMEROUS INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR UPGRADES!! PLEASE SEE THE PICTURES LISTING THE DETAILED UPGRADES!!
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You could argue that the R8 4.2 doesn’t really need more performance out of the box, and I’d agree. Having spent some time driving and riding in them on track, they’re simply a wonderful car in stock form. But for some the lure of more power was simply too much; for those well-heeled individuals in need of more motivation, Heffner was all too willing to supply you with not one turbo, but two. The quoted horsepower measured (interestingly) through the rear wheels is 550 – a very healthy gain over the stock 420 crank horsepower. What’s really impressive is the fit and finish of the Heffner kit, though – leagues better than turbo kits of the 1980s. While red isn’t my favorite R8 color, it certainly looks good and I think this is a rare case where the black HRE wheels suit the design well and look special. Only a few years old and with low miles, this seriously upgraded R8 is available for less than half the total investment.
Either of these cars offer performance that punches above their weight class and are neat packaged. Inherently I like the R8 more than the TT, but I think the TT in this case might just be the stunning performance bargain. Still, those off-warranty R8s are starting to get quite cheap and may soon replace the 996 Turbo as the best performance bargain going in the German car world.
-Carter