When it comes to making cars,China is king. We�re talking the world�s largest car market, with over a hundred individual marques. So why is it that there are virtually zero Chinese car manufactures selling cars in the U.S. aka the world�s other largest car market?
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
