SKN Tuned AUDI RS6 - 730HP and a lesson in translation

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Im Video der SKN AUDI RS6 - 730 PS
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Mehr als ein Jahrzehnt ist es her, da hatten die Jungs von SKN Tuning mit Ihrem Audi RS6 Avant den Sieg bei der Wahl zum SUPERCAR 2003 abgeräumt (Galerie unten). Sie brachten den Renn-Kombi, einen 2003er RS6 C5 mit seinem aufgeladenen 4,2-Liter-V8 Turbo auf damals sagenhafte 510 PS und 650 Nm. Damit ging’s rauf bis 307 km/h Topspeed. Seinen direkten Nachfolger mit dem Biturbo-V10 pushte das SKN-Team damals schon auf 720 PS. Doch die Zeiten ändern sich und so ist heute eine Leistungsausbeute von 730 PS beim aktuellen Audi RS6 mit seinem Vierliter-Biturbo-V8 unter der Haube „lediglich“ die meistverkaufte SKN Ausbaustufe, aber keinesfalls die leistungsstärkste.

Derzeit begnügt sich die Firma aus Benstorf noch damit, dem Biturbo-Motor eine neue Steuersoftware, sowie eine strömungsoptimierte und nebenbei deutlich aggressiver klingende Abgasanlage (siehe/höre Video unten), konkave 21-Zöller von Oxigin und ein neues Fahrwerk zu spendieren. Doch schon diese präzisen Eingriffe heben den großen Audi in andere Sphären und lassen die Serienversion verblassen. Dank der Leitung von 730 PS und seinen 900 Nm Drehmoment fällt nach nur 3,3 Sekunden die 100 km/h-Marke und nach nur 10,6 Sekunden pulverisiert der Trumm die 200 km/h Grenze, um dann unaufhaltsam Richtung...

SPOTTED FOR SALE: 2004 Honda Accord 3.0 VTi - Big CC Honda thrills for somewhat little money

This time in Spotted For Sale is another Honda. This time it's a 7th generation Accord that went on sale in 2003 to around 2008. What's interesting about this CM series Honda Accord is that it has a 3.0liter V6 engine shoved into it. Somehow at the time this car was launched in Malaysia in 2002-2003, Honda decided that it was a good idea to sell this large CC Honda Accord to Malaysians. 

Ford and Sime Darby Auto Connexion celebrates the Ford Ranger with a lot of events and promotions

From now to 13 December 2015, those wanting to find out more about the Ford Ranger can visit any Ford showroom nationwide, register their interest and answer a simple question to stand a chance to win a shopping voucher.

Volkswagen opens a new Sales and Technical Service Centre in Selayang

Volkswagen Malaysia has a new 4S Center in Selayang. Volkswagen Selayang is Malaysia's second full fledged Volkswagen Technical Service Centre and is operated by Goh Brothers Motor. It covers everything from sales to aftersales, from the normal servicing to major repairs.

Truck & Bus News: Volvo Trucks' Flagship Dealership now open in Port Klang

Volvo Trucks Malaysia has opened its flagship dealership in Port Klang. This is their largest dealership among the current twelve located through Malaysia.  It has 20 workstations at the space area of 10 double bays and is able to accommodate service and repair work for up to 24 Volvo trucks a day. 

Industry News: Proton Parts Centre receives renewal of its ISO9001:2008 Cert

Proton Parts Centre Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Proton Holdings Berhad has obtained a renewal of their ISO9001:2008 certification. This basically means that Proton has a proper system in place when it comes to the supply of spare parts to the 4 million Proton car owners out there, locally and abroad. 

Industry News: AUTOVILLE - Cyberjaya's First Light Industrial Development Completed

From left to right : En. Megat Hasnol (Manager of Group Marketing of EMKAY Group), En. Sulaiman b. Abi Hashim (Director of Building Control Department of Majlis Perbandaran Sepang), Pn. Mazrita Mazlan (COO of EMKAY Group), Tuan Lizal b. Bujang Ahmad (Chief Police of Cyberjaya), En. Ahmad  Nizam Mohd Esman ( Senior Manager of Setia Haruman Sdn.Bhd), Tuan Zakaria (Deputy Chief Police of Cyberjaya), Mr. Ling Tick Lee (General Manager of Paradigma Intan Sdn Bhd), and YM Raja Azam Raja Azman (General Manager of Laketown Sdn. Bhd)

AUTOVILLE is Cyberjaya’s first and only Light-Industrial development dedicated to cater to the automotive sector Autoville is developed by the EMKAY Group on a 10.03 acres of freehold land on the west side of Cyberjaya with an estimated GDV of RM 100 million. This development is strategically located within the entry and exit point to Cyberjaya (via Lingkaran Putrajaya) and directly fronting Persiaran Multimedia. It is targeted to be fully operational by Quarter 1 2016. No idea which car companies are going to be there as yet but let's hope that this would be the car hub for both Cyberjaya and neighbouring Putrajaya. It would be quite interesting if this happens according to what is planned.

Industry News: Shell Helix lubricants to be used exclusively at Hyundai Sime Darby Motors service centers

Shell Lubricants have more reason to celebrate as Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors (HSDM) recently announced that it would be exclusively using co-branded Shell Helix motor oils at all Hyundai authorised service centres in Peninsular Malaysia starting December 2015 and in East Malaysia starting January 2016. 

Volvo Car Malaysia launches the all-new Volvo XC90 SUV - Volvo gets back its mojo

Volvo Car Malaysia today unveiled the all-new Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine AWD SUV. The XC90 is Volvo's premium seven-seat SUV, equipped with world-leading safety technologies and powered by a plug-in hybrid powertrain that delivers an unrivalled combination of power, fuel efficiency and low emissions.

Important facts to note are that the T8 Twin Engine utilises a combination of a 4-cylinder petrol engine and an electric motor that outputs a total power of 407hp and 640Nm of torque, whilst still delivering a combined fuel consumption of 2.1l/100km and CO2 emissions as low as 49g/km. The Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine goes from 0- 100km/h in only 5.6 seconds. And it weighs 2,300kgs (at least 140 of those kgs belongs to the battery pack and the electric motor) . Impressive for such an heavy SUV.