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Customer Spotlight: VR Tuned Audi RS5

In 2013, Audi created what I would consider the “gentleman’s muscle car”—the RS5 coupe. They took the 4.2L 450hp naturally aspirated V8 from the R8 and fit it into a comfortable two-door beast. Audi did a pretty good job squeezing power out of the 4.2L V8, but they left performance left on the table. The performance […]
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Ford Raptor 3.5L EcoBoost Remote ECU Tune by VR Tuned

It’s no secret that Ford’s EcoBoost engines have tons of torque and they’re tuner friendly. The tiny OEM turbochargers provide excellent throttle response and loads of low-end torque, but they produce little top-end power.  Bolt-on modifications are a great way to increase power throughout the entire rev-range, but they don’t fully capitalize on the performance […]
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Mini Cooper S F56 2.0 Turbo Gets VR Tuned

Anyone who has ever driven a Mini, knows how insanely fun they are to drive. They’re small, nimble, and handle great, but they aren’t very fast in a straight line. Luckily, getting more power out the F56 Mini is easy thanks to the use of BMW’s turbocharged B48 engine. The typical intake and exhaust modifications […]
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Mercedes C63 AMG Coupe ECU Tuning by VR Tuned

We all know the Mercedes C63 AMG is an icon in the German performance car market. It offers insane amounts of performance without comprising on luxury. The Black Series C63 is a significant step up in performance over the stand C63, but there is still room for improvement. This room for improvement comes in the […]