2011 Audi A5 Quattro Spark Plugs

The ground electrode is cut-back from the center electrode to provide a gap. The face of the ground electrode is concave to provide a constant gap to the center electrode. This plug is designed use in all aftermarket cylinder heads used in different types of racing venues including oval and road racing.

Product Features:

• Opens spark face for better ignitability of flame kernel
• Retains less heat, transfers heat to shell faster – reduces risk of pre-ignition
• Dyno testing has shown proven power gains
• Cut-back ground electrode evolved from practice of grinding back the side electrode

Our best spark plug! Autolite has over 100 years of engineering experience and has sold over 11 billion plugs. Designed and engineered in the USA, the Autolite Iridium XP spark plugs feature an iridium-enhanced 0.6mm finewire design and patented platinum sidewire technology to provide better overall durability and a more focused ignition for enhanced ignitability and performance. Features double Iridium-enhanced alloy technology center electrode for improved durability and wear resistance.

Product Features:

• 0.6 mm finewire design improves ignitability
• Patented V-trimmed platinum sidewire technology resists wear
• OE equivalent design is engineered for every engine
• Designed for better overall durability with virtually no gap erosion

Autolite has over 100 years of engineering experience and has sold over 11 billion plugs. Designed and engineered in the USA, Autolite Platinum spark plugs provide a center wire platinum firing tip which provides reduced gap erosion, fewer misfires, better performance and increased durability. Consider upgrading to Autolite Double Platinum or Iridium XP spark plugs for increased performance.

Product Features:

• High nickel alloy side electrode maintains precise gap
• Full platinum tip assures virtually no gap erosion for long life
• Necked-down center electrode fires quicker, cleaner with less voltage for easier starts, quicker acceleration and improved fuel economy (as compared to standard plugs)

Autolite Copper spark plugs deliver quick starts, good fuel economy and smooth acceleration.

Product Features:

• Copper-glass seal bonds insulator, terminal post center electrode together; assures full required voltage at spark gap; gas-tight seal (100% leak proof)
• Multi-rib insulator reduces danger of “flash-over”
• One-piece terminal post adds strength
• Resistor reduces radio frequency interference (RFI) and electrode erosion

Autolite has over 100 years of engineering experience and has sold over 11 billion plugs. Designed and engineered in the USA, Autolite Double Platinum spark plugs feature platinum-to-platinum firing which virtually eliminates gap erosion, reduces misfires and increases durability of the plug. Consider upgrading to Autolite Iridium XP spark plugs for increased performance.

Product Features:

• Works to optimize engine performance for a longer life and improved fuel economy
• OE design
• Full-platinum tips; platinum on both the center and side electrodes to promote reduced gap wear
• Platinum ball welding process provides a consistent point of contact for enhanced adhesion

NGK Laser Platinum spark plugs provide high ignitability and longer service life compared to conventional nickel spark plugs. Laser Platinum plugs are tested to the highest standards to ensure quality and durability. Engineered specifically for OE applications. Laser platinum plugs provide stable idling, superior anti-fouling, improved fuel efficiency and lower emissions. High-grade pure alumina ceramic and 98% pure copper core prevents spark plug from overheating and provides reliable starts. Most Laser Platinum spark plugs feature a platinum pad on the ground electrode for even wear in distributorless ignition systems.

Product Features:

• ACTUAL OE or EQUIVALENT DESIGN: OEM quality construction fine wire platinum alloy center electrode provides consistent performance
• PLATINUM ALLOY CENTER ELECTRODE: Longer wearing and higher temperature resistance compared to traditional nickel spark plugs
• PLATINUM TIP GROUND ELECTRODE: Unless OE specified, platinum protection at the ground electrode provides excellent ignitability and service life
• SOLID COPPER CORE: 98% pure copper core offers superior heat dissipation, conductivity and ultra wide heat ranges
• TRIVALENT METAL PLATING: Delivers superior anti-corrosion and anti-seizing properties, ensuring ease of installation and removal
• RECOMMENDED USAGE: Best for vehicles with OE fine wire platinum alloy plugs

NGK Iridium IX spark plugs are specifically designed for the performance enthusiast. Iridium IX provides outstanding acceleration, high fuel efficiency and durability. NGK Iridium IX plugs offer extreme ignitability and exceptional anti-fouling. Tapered cut ground electrode provides improved starting, idling and throttle response. The Iridium fine wire center electrode’s durability is six times harder than platinum. Iridium alloy’s extremely high melting point is perfect for today’s engines. For even greater performance consider upgrading to an NGK Ruthenium HX plug.

Product Features:

• SINGLE IRIDIUM TIP: Fine wire 0.6 millimeter iridium tip center electrode ensures high durability and a consistently stable spark
• IRIDIUM ALLOY CENTER ELECTRODE: Iridium’s density (6x that of platinum) and extremely high melting point is perfect for modern high efficiency engines
• TAPERED CUT GROUND ELECTRODE: Reduced quenching design produces outstanding ignitability, improved acceleration, fuel efficiency and durability
• SOLID COPPER CORE: 98% pure copper core offers superior heat dissipation, conductivity and ultra wide heat ranges
• TRIVALENT METAL PLATING: Delivers superior anti-corrosion and anti-seizing properties, ensuring ease of installation and removal
• RECOMMENDED USAGE: Modified or high performance applications, or as an upgrade to OE nickel alloy spark plugs

NGK Ruthenium HX High Ignitability spark plugs are the best in class plug for todays modern vehicles. Patented Ruthenium technology offers the most advance tip technology and delivers the highest performance and life expectancy. Created from advanced OE technology as a high ignitability plug; Ruthenium HX spark plugs come with patented, specialized OEM DFE and PSPE tip designs. NGK Ruthenium HX High Ignitability spark plugs provide a more complete fuel burn resulting in a quicker throttle response, smoother idle and better cold starts. Ruthenium center electrode provides industry leading durability.

Product Features:

• HIGH IGNITABILITY PROJECTED SQUARE PLATINUM ELECTRODE DESIGN: Combines 0.6 millimeter ruthenium center with a unique cut-back PSPE ground electrode
• RUTHENIUM ALLOY CENTER ELECTRODE: NGK’s patented ruthenium technology produces maximum performance, ignitability & durability at high temperatures
• PSPE DESIGN: Projected square platinum electrode shape of the ground electrode provides the best ignitability and service life for high heat engines
• SOLID COPPER CORE: 98% pure copper core offers superior heat dissipation, conductivity and ultra wide heat ranges
• TRIVALENT METAL PLATING: Delivers superior anti-corrosion and anti-seizing properties, ensuring ease of installation and removal
• RECOMMENDED USAGE: Modern vehicles using OE PSPE type spark plugs or for those seeking an aftermarket plug with the latest OE technology

Autolite Iridium Ultra is an engineered OE replacement iridium spark plug. A laser-welded 0.5 mm iridium finewire center electrode provides optimal fuel efficiency, acceleration and focused ignitability.

Product Features:

• Autolite Iridium Ultra is an engineered OE replacement iridium spark plug.
• A laser-welded 0.5mm proprietary iridium alloy finewire center electrode provides optimal fuel efficiency, acceleration and focused ignitability.
• Nickel-plated shell to resist corrosion.
• High-alumina ceramic insulator for increased strength.
• Laser welded 0.5mm Iridium finewire center electrode.
• Proprietary platinum sidewire technology.

Increased performance with World’s smallest Iridium Center Eletrode (0.4mm).

Product Features:

• World’s smallest Iridium Center Electrode (0.4mm) for improved spark for maximum combustion
• Patented 360-degree laser welding assembly process
• U-groove and taper cut ground electrode to maximize flame propagation.
• Withstands temperatures greater than 4000¦ Fahrenheit
• Burnished nickel plating for high temperature endurance and superior corrosion resistance
• Wide range of part numbers for thousands of applications, including classic and collector cars
• Iridium Power

NGK Laser Platinum spark plugs provide high ignitability and longer service life. Dual platinum surfaces ensure slow wear rate providing stable idle, superior anti fouling, improved fuel efficiency and lower emissions. The platinum disc welded to backside of ground electrode provides long life, faster starts and quicker acceleration. Laser Platinum spark plugs provide high ignitability and longer service life.

Product Features:

• Laser welded Platinum center electrode tip
• Platinum disc welded to backside of ground electrode provides long life
• Trivalent Metal Plating provides superior anti-corrosion and anti-seizing properties
• Faster starts and quicker acceleration
• Better fuel economy and lower emissions
• Best Platinum spark plug available
• Original Equipment Manufacturer approved design

ACDelco Gold (Professional) RAPIDFIRE Spark Plugs are a high quality alternative to Original Equipment (OE) parts. These RAPIDFIRE Single Platinum Performance Spark Plugs are designed for everyday use and are a high quality replacement for many vehicles on the road today. These premium aftermarket spark plugs have high-quality suppressors that help prevent misfiring, an improved plug to boot seal, and a pure copper core for greater durability. These premium aftermarket replacement spark plugs are manufactured to meet your expectations for fit, form, and function. ACDelco Gold (Professional) parts are manufactured to meet your expectations for fit, form, and function, making them a smart choice for General Motors vehicles, as well as most makes and models, including special applications. These high-quality parts are backed by General Motors. Some ACDelco Gold parts may have formerly appeared as ACDelco Professional.

Product Features:

• Solid state suppressor, with two-piece glass and brass seal, can help reduce radio frequency interference, regulates spark energy for long electrode life, and helps protect against high combustion pressures
• Pure copper core provides great heat transfer and helps maximize plug durability
• Platinum on center electrode enables superior spark characteristics and can reduce voltage requirements of the ignition system
• Ribless insulator helps optimize plug to boot sea
• Some ACDelco Gold parts may have formerly appeared as ACDelco Professional
• Premium aftermarket replacement part
• Manufactured to meet specifications for fit, form, and function for General Motors vehicles as well as most makes and models

Manufactured to the strictest OE performance, durability and emissions standards.

Product Features:

• No-compromise, top of the line race spark plug for the most serious enthusiast.
• Patented U-groove ground electrode design fires leaner mixtures than conventional plugs
• Precision machine-rolled threads reduce seizing and cross-threading in delicate aluminum heads
• Wide range of part numbers for thousands of applications, including classic and collector cars
• Lasts twice as long as most conventional plugs
• Withstands temperatures greater than 4000° Fahrenheit

Champion Iridium – the ultimate element. This spark plug’s fine-wire iridium center and platinum ground electrodes provide the sharpest spark focus for maximum performance.

Product Features:

• V-trimmed ground electrode promotes sharper spark focus