The Audi RS V-8 engine is a dreamboat. But is that stock Audi RS5's 4.2-liter V-8 engine with 450 enough to keep pace with twin-turbo BMW's and Mercedes-Benz super-coupes?

Many auto-bahn drivers would agree that a car like this can do much better than what Audi ->ke14 is offering from factory.

The German tuner McChip-DKR decided the RS5 ->ke2628 can be further improved and is offering a tuning kit for pretty much every taste out there. In fact the new kit is offered in three different stages, so you can get the RS5 to the power level you will like - or your wallet will allow.

In stage 1 the V-8's output was increased up to 550 horsepower, but if you need more you can also opt for a stage 3 of upgrades that will take the final output to an even cooler 600 horsepower. The only problem is that the kit is a little bit expensive and you can pay up to $36,500 for it.

Click past the jump to read more about the Audi RS5 by McChip-DKR.

2013 Audi RS5 by McChip-DKR

Specifications
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  • Model: 2013 Audi RS5 by McChip-DKR
  • Engine/Motor: V8
  • Horsepower: 600
  • Torque: 435
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Audi RS5 by McChip-DKR in Detail

Stage 1

- includes a new intercooler and software Stage 1 for the serial exhaust

system. With these upgrades the output will be increased by 100 horsepower and 88 pound feet of torque, so that the RS5 now delivers a total of 550 horsepower and 405 pound-feet.

Stage 2

- includes intercooler, sports cats and Stage 2 software and icnreases the output by 130 horsepower and 99 pound-feet. The result is a total 580 horsepower and 416 pound-feet.

Stage 3

The most powerful upgrade is offered by the Stage 3. Next to all the updates offered in Stage 2, this also includes a new compressor ratio, so the final output was raised by 150 and 118 pound-feet. As a result the RS5 will now deliver 600 and 435 pound-feet of torque.

In all versions the top speed is limited to 200 mph.

Audi RS5 by McChip-DKR - Pricing

Stage 1 - plus 100 horsepower and 88 pound-feet - &euro19,999 (about $27,000)

Stage 2 - plus 130 horsepower and 99 pound-feet - &euro23,999 (about $32,400)

Stage 3 - plus 150 horsepower and 118 pound-feet - &euro26,999 (about $36,500)

Conclusion

For an Audi RS5 with 600 horsepower, look no further than McChip-DKR.