Friday, August 27, 2010

Senner Tuning introduces Audi A1 tuning program

. Friday, August 27, 2010

Audi's aggressive new product roll-outs have certainly offered tuning firms a plethora of fresh platforms to tweak, tune and customize in 2010. One such platform is the all-new Audi A1. German firm, Senner Tuning AG has now introduced their spin on Audi's "next big thing" by offering a fairly understated A1 tuning package consisting of an upgraded ECU, suspension, wheels and custom interior options. More details after the jump.

Senner Tuning's upgraded ECU (software optimization kit) adds 35 hp and 44 lb/ft of torque to the A1's 1.6-liter TDI, bringing total power figures to a fairly impressive 138 horsepower and 229 lb/ft of torque. A Senner sport exhaust system, KW adjustable suspension, and 18-inch Barracuda Voltec T6 wheels with Hankook S1 Evo rubber rounds out the package. Finally, customers can customize their Senner A1's interior with a host of individual leather options and/or carbon fiber and wood trims.








Press Release:

World Première - Senner Tuning AG tunes Audi A1

Broad headlights with LED daylight (by Xenon headlamps), single-frame radiator grill, Audi A1 looks very much the same as its older brothers, and it should be so indeed. Finally, it must bring Audi’s premium pretention to drive out the world of small cars.

The world is now looking with great interest at Ingelheim. Senner Tuning AG already has a modernized A1. This time Senner offers with the first ascertained options for new A1 models the possibility to give the A1 a bit more individuality on the road.
Those who are not completely satisfied with the individualized optics produced by the car manufacturer, can be helped by Senner with coordinated power increase specially for corresponding motor. So, the motor power of Audi A1 with 1.6 TDI engine can be increased from 77KW / 105PS / 250 Nm to 103KW / 140 PS / 310 Nm thanks to software optimization kit (899 Euro).

The principle of effectiveness and the unique Senner design are also common features for the suspension and wheels program. To bring the increased torque positively on the road, a KW-thread suspension with ascertained adjustment possibilities as well as breathtaking Barracuda Voltec T6 light alloy wheels (Real-Chrome and Black-Chrome) of 8x18 inch in diameter with 225/35-18 Hankook S1 Evo of modern design are applied (wheel set depending on the tyres from 1,599 Euro and more). The classic shape provides effective heat removal and gives the possibility of looking at the brake mechanism.

The whole package is completed by a right/left stainless steel sport exhaust system with 1x 90 mm exhaust pipes, which can be ordered at Senner immediately for 899 Euro.

Car basis price: 18.800,- Euro
Special painting: 480.00,- Euro
Special equipment: 2679,98,- Euro
Senner Tuning Package: 4990,00,- Euro
Registration fees: 200,00,- Euro

As a special bonus, Senner takes care of the passenger saloon by refining it completely on the basis of client’s preferences. You can also order an individual leather interior finish, exclusive accessories made of carbon and leather.

Source: Senner Tuning via World Car Fans