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MTM distributor Horchaus has confirmed confirms that it has not received the necessary clearances required to import Audi RS models into North America. The company says that they were not able to work through all the regulatory commissions to have the cars meet all North American regulations. They cited the lack of appropriate collaborators as one of the reasons why this could not happen.
The German tuners from MTM have developed a performance package for the new Audi TT RS. Although the stock version doesn’t need much more from the 2.5-litre 5-cylinder turbo that outputs 340hp (250kW) 450Nm of torque, allowing it to go naught to 100 km/h in just 4.6 seconds, the improved engine control unit (ECU) and the new exhaust system with innovative middle and end pipes with throttle valves fixed, have managed to squeeze up to 84 more horsies taking it to 100km/h in 4.2 seconds on its way to a max speed of 297 km/h. Add the new set of MTM sport wheels (19″ and 20″) and it’s not a bad deal, eh?
If the stock Bentley is not enough, MTM has what you’ve been searching for. It’s called the Birkin Edition upgrade and is meant for the Continental GT, GTC, GT Speed, GTC Speed, Flying Spur and Supersports. The upgrade kit includes a chrome front grille, a stainless steel exhaust system, centre and end muffler with throttle control, a four-pipe rear spoiler and stylish 21-inch alloy wheels. But it’s not only a visual upgrade because MTM worked the engines, a bit, too. The Continental GT for example, has been upped from 560hp to 635hp and now reaches a max speed of 331km/h. But all these come at a price. MTM is going to charge you 20,000 Euro if you’re not opting for the Individual Programme.
VW you’re killing us. Not only the new Scirocco “rulz” when it comes to design, but now the German tuner MTM wants to add some muscles under the hood, too. They’re going to release their own Scirocco R version, that will include a 2.0 liter TFSI engine that sports 272 hp (from 200hp) and to those who’d be interested in some chip tuning, it will sport 380 hp. Now that’s what I call power increase ….
Other than the engine Viagra, these guys have also prepared a bunch of MTM bimoto 20″ rims with Michelin Pilot Sport tires, new front and rear shocks, and some optional VA 380 x 34 mm brakes or the MTM Clubsport suspension rings. The new Scirocco R from MTM is going to be base priced at 31,160 euros ($40,140). Like the way it went out?
I’ve said it a million times that the new Audi R8 doesn’t need any more mods, but apparently that’s just me. The aggressive looks and the performance of the new R8 is not enough, so the guys at MTM got their hands on it to change it into a monster. That’s their supercharged Audi R8.
It uses the 4.2-litre V8 engine and boasts nothing less than 560PS (412kW) at an incredible 7750 rpm, and only takes 3.9 seconds to reach 100km/h from 0 and 12.5 seconds to get to 200km/h. With Bimoto forged rims by MTM and a quattro drive system that’s the most powerful Audi R8 by now. Could that be the V10, Audi is preparing to release anytime soon ?
via Fourtitude
Audi R8 is not only appealing to drivers, but also to tuners and since the Germans like to modify cars – and they are pretty good at it, you should know this one is coming from MTM, those crazy guys that built the Audi TT Bimoto twin-engine with 780hp. They built it for a European customer and presented their tuned Audi R8 at the Dubai Motor Show. Here is what we found out on it:
If you can afford it, I don’t think MTM will decline your offer to change your R8 into an R888 for €280,000. By the way, great wheels, don’t you think?
Source: AutoBlogNL
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