APR Archives - Audi Club North America

4 Apr 2024

APR Expands Ultralink Flash Tuning to B9 Audi RS 5

[gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="99179"] APR continues to grow its application range for its new Ultralink flash tuning for DIY enthusiasts seeking to install engine and transmission software at home. Just this morning, company representatives confirmed the compatibility of the Audi B9 RS5 2.9T. They also shared that "new applications are being added every day, and that Ultralink will eventually work for all cars. Right now it works for the B9 2.9T/3.0T, and all the EA888.3 1...

14 Nov 2023

APR Exhaust System for the Audi RS Q8

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="92502"] source: APR Our premium catback exhaust system is a full length T304 stainless steel exhaust system that's sure to turn heads! Cast flanges make a smooth transition from the factory turbo catalyst pipes into our downpipes and upgrade the size of the piping to 3". High quality brushed T304 stainless steel adorns the system with TIG welding throughout. The piping is as straight and smooth as possible, with mandrel bends and minimal mu...

7 Nov 2023

APR Remote Tuning Service (RTS) for ECU and TCU Upgrades

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="92499"] source: APR APR software is traditionally installed on-location by your local APR Dealer, but not everyone has one. With the APR Remote Tuning Service (RTS) we, or a participating dealer, can remotely tune your engine (ECU) or transmission (TCU) anywhere in the world! Simply purchase the APR RTS Install Cable and setup a remote tuning session! If you have a participating local dealer: Contact your local dealer to inquire abo...

23 Nov 2022

Black Friday Sales: Some of Our Favorites (Updated)

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="79323"] It’s close to Black Friday and you know what that means…great sales from great companies! We’ve gathered some from our favorite companies to present to the Audi enthusiasts. Make your Audi and yourself happy with these excellent items. As we run across more sales, we will be updating this list. Happy shopping! Audi Club [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="79417"] Of course we are going to start with our 3rd annual Bl...

21 Jan 2021

APR Brings an Audi S3 Sportback Over for Development

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="57381"] words: Bill, photos: FCP Euro There have been photos of a stateside Euro-spec S3 Sportback (and a Euro-spec Volkswagen MK8 GTI) floating around and now we know the story. APR, the longtime tuner in the VW/Audi scene, imported both from Germany. Chatting with APR's Brand Manager, Arin Ahnell, he explained that they were bought in Germany and APR Deutschland and APR partner, Stoll Automotive, had begun development on both. [gallery link="no...

28 Aug 2020

Video of the Day: 9-Second Audi RS 3

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="51232"] words: Bill, video: VeeDubRacing So what do you do when your RS 3 isn't fast enough? Well if you live in the United Kingdom, you turn to Awesome GTI and APR UK. That's exactly what Dan Cups did when he wanted to turn his RS 3 into a 9-second RS 3. Recently, he ran 18 runs with the best one being 9.708 at 142mph. Watch the fun below. [embed]https://youtu.be/X9uNvWivip8[/embed]

1 Apr 2020

APR Unveils the Audi RS 12 Gigapferd

[gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="45281"] source: APR Editor's note: Today, APR revealed their latest Skunk Works-esque vehicle: the Audi RS 12 Gigapferd, pronounced Gig-a-pferd? Giga-p-ferd? Opelika, Ala. (April, 2020) – APR, the world renowned leader in Audi tuning, has create a new breed of vehicle capable of overcoming the landscape of the great toilet paper shortages wars of the early 2020’s. The RS12 Gigapferd is a 1,000 HP to 2,500 HP behemoth built upon the late...

27 Mar 2020

APR 3.0T ECU Upgrade for the Audi B9 S4, S5, and SQ5

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="44933"] source: APR APR is pleased to present the ultimate engine control unit (ECU) upgrade for the 3.0T EA839 engine! Expect up to 431-480 HP with 467-549 FT-LBS of torque, depending on octane! It's even offered with an optional Limited Powertrain Warranty. APR’s ECU Upgrades are the best dollar-per-horsepower modification one can make to the 3.0T engine. The upgrades dramatically increase horsepower and torque, making for an exceptionally qu...

28 Oct 2019

APR Presents ECU Upgrade For The 5.2L FSI V10 Engine

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="37168"] source: APR APR’s ECU Upgrades are the best dollar-per-horsepower modification one can make to the 5.2L FSI V10 engine. The upgrades dramatically increase horsepower and torque, making for an exceptionally quicker and more exciting vehicle. This is made possible through APR’s optimization of the factory engine management system to take full advantage of the engine’s capabilities, without needing any end user adjustment. The softwar...

24 Sep 2019

“World’s Fastest Armored Car” Tested On “Jay Leno’s Garage”

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="35312"] source: AddArmor, photos: Jay Leno's Garage Editor's note: Read about the debut of the World's Fasted Armored Car HERE Jay Leno Stymies An Attacker With The AddArmor 200-MPH Audi RS7 Jay Leno recently played the role of East Coast wise-guy on his popular CNBC show “Jay Leno’s Garage.” The segment involved Jay driving AddArmor’s APR-tuned Audi RS7 to evade a staged attack from Joe Vega, AddArmor’s VP of Research & Devel...

27 Aug 2019

APR Catback Exhaust System for the Audi S3 Sedan

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="32910"] source: APR For the more track minded enthusiasts where weight, sound and price point all are highly desired metrics, our Valveless system is the desired configuration. In this configuration the axle back portion of the exhaust has the mufflers and valves removed. Weight drops considerably and the system becomes more aggressive. With the factory DP in place, the system is louder and more aggressive, but thanks to the center Helmholtz cham...

12 Aug 2019

Find of the Day: APR Audi Sport customer racing RS 3 LMS

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="32424"] words: Bill, photos: APR Every once in awhile, a car comes across my screen that will send me into daydream race car country...like this APR Audi Sport customer racing RS 3 LMS. I've just wasted about an hour dreaming of driving this at Laguna Seca or VIR or anywhere instead of actually finishing this article or packing for Monterey or even cooking dinner for my hungry pack of teenage boys. The last time we featured an R8 race car Find o...

10 Jul 2019

APR C7 / C7.5 RS6 / RS7 4.0 TFSI Catback Exhaust System

source: APR The APR Catback Exhaust System personalizes your sound and performance. Beautifully hand-crafted T304-stainless-steel components adorn the system with stunning TIG-welding throughout. Our straight-through brushed-finished mufflers smooth the exhaust note to a deep growl, without adding restrictions. Strong high-quality bracketry and OEM-style clamps hold the system steadily in place, making the install or removal a snap, and fitment simple, yet precise. Cast 2.75” to dual 2.5” r...

9 Jul 2019

AddArmor Debuts World’s Fastest Armored Car: 202 MPH $205,000 APR RS 7

source: AddArmor Respected for designing the world’s most sophisticated mobile safe-rooms, AddArmor is excited to announce its latest creation: the world’s fastest armored car. The new 202 mph AddArmor APR-tuned RS 7 showcases the new developments in lightweight combat-proven polycarbonate armor paneling. With armored vehicles long being associated with slower, heavy duty trucks, AddArmor wanted to showcase an armored car to highlight just how far modern armoring technology has come....

13 Jun 2019

APR C7 / C7.5 S6 / S7 4.0 TFSI Catback Exhaust System

source: APR The APR Catback Exhaust System for the 2013-2018 Audi S6 and S7 personalizes your vehicle’s looks, sound and performance. Beautifully hand-crafted T304-stainless-steel components adorn the system with stunning TIG-welding throughout. Our straight-through brushed-finished mufflers smooth the exhaust note to a deep growl, without adding restrictions. Strong high-quality bracketry and OEM-style clamps hold the system steadily in place, making the install or removal a snap, and fitm...

31 Jul 2018

The APR RS 3 Front Mount Intercooler System (FMIC)

[source: APR LLC] The APR Intercooler System is a massive front mounted upgrade that dramatically reduces intake air temperature (IAT), minimizes heat soak, and provides increased performance! The system is an easy to install, direct bolt-on design, that is recommended at every stage of performance. Quick Facts: Dramatically lowers intake air temp (IAT) - Increases HP while minimizing power-robbing heat soak! Dynoed 26 AWHP over to the factory system (STG 1 93)! Effective cooli...

18 Jul 2018

APR Tuned RS 3 Runs Deeper into the 9s with a New Record

[source: APR] APR has raised the bar once again, resulting in a new record for the 2.5 TFSI EVO platform. An exciting 9.722 second quarter mile elapsed time was achieved at Montgomery Raceway Park on July 16th, 2018 and backed up with five 9.7 second passes. Many may recall this is same vehicle that was the first RS3 into the 9’s, owned by Keith Brantley. Results were achieved using a new hybrid turbocharger and various upcoming APR hardware modifications on an unopened stock engine lo...

9 May 2018

Video of the Day: Keith Brantley’s APR Tuned RS 3 Runs 9s in the Quarter Mile

[video: APR] The current gen RS 3 has been the darling of the automotive world since it was released and now it's the darling of the drag strip. Keith Brantley has an impressive list of mods on his APR Tuned 2018 Audi exclusive Orange Pearl Effect V3 RS 3: APR ECU & TCU Upgrades with E85 TTE625 Drop-in Stock-Housing Turbo Intake System Straight-Pipe / Dump Tube Exhaust System Intercooler System Fueling System 18x8.5 Wheels 245x40R18 Hoosier Drag Radials Seats Removed On M...

21 Feb 2018

Event Report: Waterfest 2017 + Photo Gallery

words & photos: George Achorn Editor’s Note: With the news that Waterfest has found a new home at Atco Dragway in southern New Jersey, we thought we would rerun this article. This story originally ran in the Fall 2017 issue of the Audi Club North America quattro quarterly print magazine. If you don’t receive quattro quarterly and wish to subscribe, join the Audi Club North America HERE. America’s largest Audi and Volkswagen tuning event continues to throw an incredible show. A...

17 Jan 2018

Compass Racing Adds Third Audi TCR Car to IMSA CTSC Effort

source: Compass Racing Toronto, Canada - Compass Racing today announced that Britt Casey Jr. and Tom Long have been signed to drive the team's No. 77 Audi RS 3 LMS in the burgeoning TCR class in IMSA’s Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge, with primary sponsorship from German industrial machine tools manufacturer TRUMPF Inc. The duo paired for a number of races in the ST class in a Mazda MX-5 last year for a best result of second place at Road America. This marks a third full-...

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