17 Apr 2024

FOTD: Jess Ewing’s Nogaro Blue Audi RS 5 Coupe for Sale

[gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="100251"] We're always fans of sharing uniquely built Audi exclusive cars in our Find of the Day series, but that's more the case when it's a sought-after model like the RS 5, and even more the case than that when it's an owner who's familiar with us and is known for meticulous car of the car. Enter Jess Ewing and her Nogaro Blue RS 5 Coupe. The car in question is a 2018 RS 5 with Audi exclusive Nogaro paint and Lunar Silver leather interior...
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...
3 Apr 2024

Find of the Day: Highly Unique Audi exclusive S5 Coupe

[gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="99056"] If you're looking for a unique GT with four rings on the hood, this 2023 Audi S5 may fit the tune. What began as a well optioned Audi exclusive Vegas Yellow example went even further down the performance path when Audi Wilmington's Sam Brandes bought it as his personal car and then began to apply upgrades. Check out the listing at Audi Wilmington's website and you'll find the basics on the factory build. That was just the start thou...
14 Feb 2024

Find of the Day: Possible Nogaro Blue B9 S4 at AutoNation in Texas

[gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="97328"] Our usual monitoring of the Audi marketplace has turned up an interesting B9 S4 in Amarillo, Texas. The car looks like it may be an Audi exclusive Nogaro Blue build, possibly with a few modifications, but details by the dealer aren't entirely conclusive. Here's what we know. The 2020 S4 Prestige is listed as "Navarra Blue", though clearly it's not that. Navarra is a dark navy blue metallic, while this is much more of a primary blue....
11 Jan 2024

Find of the Day: Merlin Purple SQ5 at Audi North Miami

[gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="95598"] In the B9 era, SQ5s with custom Audi exclusive paint aren’t especially common. So, when we find one for sale, it’s usually worth a mention. In this case, a Merlin Purple example has popped up in used inventory at Audi North Miami. [gallery columns="1" size="full" ids="95601"] As Audi prepared for B9 production, all world production of Q5 and SQ5 derivatives moved to their then new San Jose Chiapa plant in Mexico. Audi exclusi...
14 Dec 2023

Video of the Day: Audi RS 5 Coupé vs 834HP AWD Honda Civic Wagon

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="94224"] photo: carwow Well this is a different drag race.  What we have here today is a completely stock Audi RS 5 against a not so stock AWD Honda Civic wagon. This may be the 1st time we've ever seen this matchup on Video of the Day. The Honda has a 2.4L four cylinder that's been heavily modified to the tune of 834hp and it only weighs 2,400lbs. The RS 5 has a 2.9l twin-turbo V6 with 450hp and weighs in at 3,764lbs. This should make for ...
Thu, Dec 14 , 2023 Bill
13 Dec 2023

Find of the Day: 2018 Audi A4 Ultra sport

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="94198"] photos: NFI Empire It's rare when we feature an A4 as a Find of the Day but then again this is a pretty rare A4. How rare? A few years ago, Audi made the decision to stop production of manual transmissions. It was a sad day but this car is both a send off and the return of the A4 Ultra sport. No doubt Audi purists remember the original A4 Ultra sport built during the B6 generation. That very special sporting A4 featured unique kit that ma...
Wed, Dec 13 , 2023 Bill
17 Nov 2023

Unitronic Performance Software for B9 RS 5 2.9TFSI EA839 Now Available

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="93124"] source: Unitronic Unitronic® Performance ECU/TCU Software is now available for the B9 Audi® RS 4 & RS 5® equipped with the 2.9TFSI EA839 (DECA) engine.* With testing and validations completed, power outputs are increased by up to +118HP / +149LB-FT with Unitronic Stage 1+ E85 Performance Software for a maximum of +571HP / +574LB-FT when combined with Unitronic Stage 1 AL552 TCU Performance Software for seamless operation.** The...
Fri, Nov 17 , 2023 Bill
6 Sep 2023

Find of the Day: Audi exclusive S5 Sportback

[gallery columns="1" size="full" ids="89801"] If you're a connoisseur of Audi exclusive's special factory builds, look no further than this S5 Sportback listed for sale at Porsche Atlanta Perimeter. While we've not yet been able to confirm the paint color, the exterior is listed as an Audi exclusive color confirmed by our sources as Mamba Black. Beyond that, the interior is clearly tailored and we've been able to confirm Cognac brown leather on the seats and steering wheel, with night blue sti...
22 Mar 2023

Video of the Day: Ashes to Asphalt – the Tale of the 034Motorsport B9 Audi S4 Built in 24 Hours

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="84533"] words: Bill, video: 034Motorsport It's a Tuesday night and you have a drag strip rented for Thursday to test the power of your B9 S4 with the goal of running in the 9s but then you get a phone call that the car...is on fire. What do you do? Most if not all of us would throw in the towel and weep in our drinks as we raise one for the carcass of our S4 but Javad Shadzi isn't most of us. Javad is the owner/CEO of 034Motorsports and while t...
Wed, Mar 22 , 2023 Bill
31 Jan 2023

034Motorsport B9/B9.5 Audi RS 4/RS 5 EA839 2.9TT Dynamic+ Performance ECU & AL552 ZF8 Transmission Tuning Bundle

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="82486"] source: 034Motorsport 034Motorsport Dynamic+ Performance Software for the Audi B9/9.5 Audi RS4 & RS5 equipped with the EA839 2.9TT engine and Dynamic+ TCU Software Upgrade for AL552 ZF8 Transmission. 034Motorsport EA839 2.9TT ECU and TCU tunes are flashed directly through the factory OBD-II port using the 034Motorsport Dynamic+ End User Flashing Kit, and offer dramatic increases in horsepower and torque throughout the powerband. Inc...
Tue, Jan 31 , 2023 Bill
21 Nov 2022

034Motorsport B9 Audi RS 5 First to 9 Second Quarter Mile

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="79362"] source: 034Motorsport World's Fastest RS 5 Powered by Dynamic+ Tuning! 034Motorsport Dynamic+ Tuning for the EA839 2.9TT Engine in the RS 5 delivers the best experience of smooth drivability, perfect function, reliability, and added functionality and features beyond what the factory programming can provide. 034Motorsport’s Hardware and Software engineers are dedicated to pushing the envelope of what’s possible on the B9 RS 5 Twin T...
Mon, Nov 21 , 2022 Bill
26 Oct 2022

034Motorsport B9 SQ5 First to 10 Second ¼ Mile

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="78384"] source: 034Motorsport 034Motorsport Dynamic+ Tuning for the EA839 3.0T Engine in the S4, S5, & SQ5 delivers the best experience of smooth drivability, perfect function, reliability, and added functionality and features beyond what the factory programming can provide. 034Motorsport’s Hardware and Software engineers are dedicated to pushing the envelope of what’s possible on the B9 platform and have done just that with every Hardwar...
Wed, Oct 26 , 2022 Bill
24 Oct 2022

One Will Win This 1:18 Scale ABT RS4-S by GT Spirit but Everyone Gets an RS 3 Decal!

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="78058"] We are bringing back the popular sweepstakes promotion of one person winning the prize but everyone gets a decal! This time, the prize is a 1:18 scale ABT RS4-S by GT Spirit and the decal is an RS 3 with Rotiform AVS wheels. Audi of America has never brought the RS 4 Avant to North America but we sure did and it can be yours. Any purchase of entries between Monday October 24th through Wednesday October 26th will be eligible to win th...
Mon, Oct 24 , 2022 Bill
6 Nov 2020

Unitronic Performance Software for B9 S4, S5 and SQ5 3.0TFSI

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="55013"] source: Unitronic Unitronic® Performance Software is now available for the B9 S4®, S5® and SQ5® equipped with the 3.0TFSI EA839 (CWG) engine. With testing and validations completed, power outputs are increased by up to +103HP/ +121LB-FT with Unitronic Stage 1+ 93octane/98ron Performance Software for a maximum of 454HP / 481LB-FT. Unitronic is also proud to announce this software upgrade is entirely compatible with its UniCONNECT...
Fri, Nov 06 , 2020 Bill
1 May 2020

Choice Gear: Audi Activity Books 2.0

[gallery link="none" size="full" columns="1" ids="46981"] words: Bill, photos: Audi AG Editor’s note: We run a column in quattro Magazine called Choice Gear where we feature cool things we think Audi enthusiasts will want to have. This is one of them. We're going into day XX of working from home and the kids have already played with everything in the house. Never fear...Audi has released two more coloring books and an update to the 1st coloring book for the young and the young-at-heart. ...
Fri, May 01 , 2020 Bill
23 Apr 2020

Choice Gear: Audi S4 Generations Print by Petrol Supply Co.

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="46557"] words: Bill, photos: Petrol Supply Co. Editor's note: We run a column in quattro Magazine called Choice Gear where we feature cool things we think Audi enthusiasts will want to have. This is one of them. You have to admit that Nogaro Blue is an iconic color from Audi and every generation of the S4 is well loved. Put them together and you get this fantastic print from Petrol Supply Co. [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="46...
Thu, Apr 23 , 2020 Bill
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...
Fri, Mar 27 , 2020 Bill
2 Jan 2020

Find of the Day: quattro Magazine Featured 2018 Audi S4llroad

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="40933"] words: Bill, photos: Bring A Trailer In the 1st issue of the redesigned quattro Magazine (q1_2019), we wanted a cover photo that would grab attention and show that the magazine was moving in a new direction. We in the States sadly lack wagon/Avant options so when we ran across Pacific German's S4-converted B9 allroad, we knew we had a winner. [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="40990"] And we did. Not only did the magazine ...
Thu, Jan 02 , 2020 Bill
7 Mar 2019

New Evidence of Top Quality: Audi Now Ranks 1st and 2nd in Endurance Test by “Auto Bild”

source: Audi AG The A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI covered a distance of 100,000 kilometers without any problems and performed outstandingly, achieving a grade of 1 Audi places first and second in “Auto Bild” endurance test ranking: With a grade of 1+, only the A3 Sportback g-tron ranks higher than the A4 Avant Michael Neumayer, Head of Audi Quality Assurance: “This once again confirms our claim to be the best premium provider when it comes to quality” Since spring 2017, A...
Thu, Mar 07 , 2019 Bill