A3 1.8T Gen 3 Gauge Comparison - Stock vs. Stg I

APR's ECU upgrades are one of the best horsepower-per-dollar modifications for the new 1.8T engine. The APR Stage I ECU Upgrade is designed to work without requiring other changes to the vehicle's hardware. With the ECU Upgrade alone, APR's Calibration Experts measured higher peak figures of 298 ft-lbs of torque and 251 horsepower with 93 AKI octane fuel. Large gains were seen throughout the power band, including an additional 97 ft-lbs of torque and 81 horsepower.

APR Stage II ECU Upgrade is designed to work with APR's upcoming Exhaust Downpipe and is a free upgrade for APR Stage I customers. When combined with APR's Intake System, peak power and torque figures grew further to 256 horsepower and 304 ft-lbs of torque. While peak power did not increase by much, the additional hardware allowed the turbo to spool faster and power carried better towards redline, resulting in up to 16 horsepower more.

The increase in power directly translates to an exceptionally quicker vehicle. Using advanced GPS measuring devices, APR's engineers conducted several acceleration tests. During the 0-125 mph sprint, the APR Stage I equipped vehicle finished 22.048 seconds sooner that stock and the APR Stage II equipped vehicle was an additional 3.112 seconds earlier!
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The APR Stage I ECU Upgrade for the 4.0T Audi S8 results in massive gains over stock. This factory ECU Upgrade installs directly to your OEM ECU. Learn more at www.goapr.com
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APR Direct Replacement Brake Discs and Pads are a plug-and-play upgrade for your factory brakes. They provide reduced brake fade, improved brake consistency, and excellent modulation, especially during repeated consecutive braking applications or spirited driving. The rotors have improved resistance to distortion, warping, and cracking at high temperatures. They pair perfectly with the APR Direct Replacement Advanced Street Pads, and provide a no-compromise solution for spirited daily driving.
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We test our products in the most demanding situations to ensure they are not only fast and fun, but can take the abuse we know our customers will throw their way. There's no better place to do this than at a professional road course known around the world: Road Atlanta!
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