For the year 2009, Audi has remodeled its sporty top models in their midsize class – the S4 and the S4 Avant. Their engine, a three-liter V6 with direct duel injection and mechanical turbo charging, delivers an unquestionable 333 hp. It can accelerate the S4 to 100 km/h in just 5.1 seconds but on average only using 9.7 liters of fuel per 100 km.

Upon the request, the Audi can equip the new S4 and S4 Avant with innovative technologies that can further their increasing lead over the competition. The transmission structures of these cars are continuously active, but only one is powered at a time by the engine. The shifting process takes place as the clutch changes – K1 opens and K2 closes with lightning speed.

It is so smooth and quiet that the driver will hardly recognize it. In driver safety, the dynamic steering assists the ESP stabilization program by using steering intervention to keep the new S4 and S4 Avant on track when at the handling limits. In regard to multimedia, Audi offers an attractive technology package. The communications and entertainment technologies portfolio includes the high-end MMI operating system, various types of radio and sound systems all the way up the high-end solution, an iPod interface, and a highly convenient Bluetooth car phone.

MTM has boosted their performance on the Audi R8 with a supercharged package to help the 4.2-liter V8 producing at 552 bhp @ 7750 rpm and 428 lb-ft torque @ 5500 rpm. The MTM Audi R8R can reach 0-60 mph in just less than 3.9 seconds and reaching a top speed of 187 mph.

The R8R package offers their customers drilled and vented brakes, MTM bimoto forged 20-inch wheels, and Michelin Sport cup tires. MTM offers visual enhancements including a carbon fiber front lip, side skirts, rear screen, sport seats, and a rear wing.

Peugeot Sport has just introduced their top of the line 908 HDi FAP equipped with a hybrid power plant at the final round of the 2008 Le Mans Series at Silverstone. They has profited in their earnings from the final round of the 2008 Le Mans Series at Silverstone to unveil a 908 HDi FAP equipped with a hybrid power plant, featuring a kinetic energy recovery system.

Michel Barge (Peugeot Sport, Director):”This hybrid 908 HDi FAP is in perfect keeping with the overall mission of our endurance racing programmer which covers not only the challenge of competing, of course, but also the fact that as a car manufacturer we can use motor sport as a research and development tool for the Peugeot brand as a whole.

After innovating through the use of our HDi FAP technology in competition, running a hybrid car in endurance racing would give Peugeot a chance to gain extremely valuable experience that would benefit the development of production cars. Whether we use this technology or not in 2009 will obviously depend on the details of the new regulations published by the Automobile Club de l”Ouest.”

Spyker Cars wants to proudly present their Spyker C8 Laviolette LM85 – the road version of its GT2 LeMans car. The LM85 is an advanced mid-engine, two-seat sports car. Its lightweight aluminum body construction and an uncompromising engineering package are in the LM85. The all aluminum Audi 4.2 Litre V8 engine produces 400 bhp. The use of those aluminum parts and other lightweight materials are the results to the impressive power-to-weight ratio underline the GT2 racing heritage of this car.

The interior of the Spyker C8 is pimped out with black leather and alcantara, which is meant to reduce the light reflection during racing. The black floor mats are made of fire protective material, finished with orange piping and the LM85 logo embroidered. The extra features that come equipped with this car are their very own Spyker Chronoswiss 24H Pilot Watch with an orange crocodile strap.

In many people’s minds, HAMANN is no doubt the place to go for refined luxury cars. The Laupheim-based company has once again confirmed its power as a manufacturer of sport accessories and twisted body design.

One of the technical highlights this tuning programmed is the new three-part HAMANN light alloy wheels named EDITION RACE. HAMANN offers the wheel/tire combination measuring 9,0Jx21 inches with 245/30ZR21 tires at the front and 10,5Jx21 rims with tires measuring 295/25ZR21 at the back. The new aluminum wheels are accentuated with special chassis springs which lower the centre of gravity on the V8 Vantage by 30 mm at the front axle and by 20 mm at the rear axle.

The V8 Vantage can reach 0-60 mph in less than 4.7 seconds. Originating from the traditional style of the Aston Martin, which specializes in comfort, luxury and sportiness, making this a hot seller for Aston Martin drivers.