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  • MTM Squeezes Extra 60 HP From Audi S3 2.0 TFSI quattro

    MTM-Audi-S3-2-0-TFSI-quattro-THUMBMTM tuning company is mainly famous with the power enhancements that it makes. Being German based, MTM is favoring mostly locally created vehicles. In fact, the philosophy of the tuners is not to leave a single car exiting their performance centre without being sportier and superior. Such is the case with its latest project which involves the Audi S3 2.0 TFSI quattro, be it a Cabriolet, Saloon or Sportback. The brand new 2.0-liter TFSI engine hidden under the aluminum hood of the Audi includes direct and indirect injection, clever thermal management and exhaust manifold integration.

    The standard figures of the powertrain are 296 hp (218 kW) at 5,500 rpm and torque of 350 Nm (258 lb-ft) starting at 1,800 rpm. The unit is coupled with a six-speed manual gearbox. The S3 Saloon is capable of reaching the 100 km/h from standstill in 4.9 second. The MTM mechanics tweaked the engine and now it responds powerfully to the new engine management system.

    Precisely the new numbers speak for themselves: the output has been raised up to 360 hp (265 kW), while the torque – up to 450 Nm (332 lb-ft). The result is a decrease in 0-100 km/h time sprint, which MTM unfortunately did not disclose. The top speed was increased up to 250 km/h.

    Next, MTM added to the S3 new four-pipe stainless steel exhaust system that delivers sonorous sound. In addition, to decelerate the vehicle appropriately from 250 km/h, MTM installed brake system measuring 380×34 mm on the front axle.

    There are several options of the wheels and rims for the S3: Nardo edition rims or Bimoto wheels. The dimensions are also selectable, starting from 8×18 inches to 9×20 inches. The customizations specialists have also considered MTM performance suspensions, which ensure sporty superior swagger. The adjustable coilover suspension systems included were developed in collaboration with the professionals at KW.

    MTM Audi S3 2.0 TFSI quattro
    MTM Audi S3 2.0 TFSI quattro
    MTM Audi S3 2.0 TFSI quattro
    MTM Audi S3 2.0 TFSI quattro
    MTM Audi S3 2.0 TFSI quattro
    MTM Audi S3 2.0 TFSI quattro
    MTM Audi S3 2.0 TFSI quattro
    MTM Audi S3 2.0 TFSI quattro
    MTM Audi S3 2.0 TFSI quattro
    MTM Audi S3 2.0 TFSI quattro
    MTM Audi S3 2.0 TFSI quattro
    MTM Audi S3 2.0 TFSI quattro
    MTM Audi S3 2.0 TFSI quattro
    MTM Audi S3 2.0 TFSI quattro
    MTM Audi S3 2.0 TFSI quattro
    MTM Audi S3 2.0 TFSI quattro
    MTM Audi S3 2.0 TFSI quattro
    MTM Audi S3 2.0 TFSI quattro
    MTM Audi S3 2.0 TFSI quattro
    MTM Audi S3 2.0 TFSI quattro

    Source: MTM

  • MTM’s Polo and Audi Lineup at The Essen Motor Show

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    From the 30th of November until December the 8th the city of Essen, Germany will become the venue of motoring nirvana. Mostly after market companies will be showcasing their crowning achievements amidst a swirl of classic cars, accessories, tools, racing cars, fuels, lubricants etc.

    One of the stands on the Essen Motor Show will be taken up by MTM; and, wouldn’t you know it., we are talking about a yet another road-going Polo R WRC. It’s supposed to have 315 hp (just as much as the rally version) and do 0 to 60 in just above four seconds. In a bid to tame that power, MTM have bolted on their own 4-piston brakes and provided KW absorbers. The car sits on 8 x 18-inch Nardo wheels wearing 215/35 ContiSportContact 5 P tires. Oh, and if you don’t find that enough, they can amp the power up to 380 hp.

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    If such “feeble” is not your cup of tea, then move on to the next MTM item – 722 hp Audi RS6 R TFSI 4.0. Sounds ludicrous, but this monstrosity of a car is actually able to put all that power on the road. Its 0 to 60 is deemed insignificant, its 0 to 124 mph is quoted at just below 11 seconds. You’ll eventually hit the limiter at 211 mph. In order to cope with these forces, the MTM Audi RS6 has a few tricks up its sleeve. For starters there are the massive 295/35 ZR 20 Michelin Pilot Supersports. The front brakes are equipped with mtm-defined Brembo monoblovk six-piston callipers and 405 x 36 mm brake discs. As a final party piece, the RS6 employs a custom-made stainless steel exhaust system with flaps in the front and main silencer for those special guttural sounds that will make ears bleed all around.MTM-Audi-S3-BBS-XA-Wheels-medium

    There will also be another Audi (MTMs S3) on the stand that will showcase exclusively BBS’s new “XA”-type wheel, with 235/35 ZR 19 Pilot Super Sport tyres – an appropriate complement to a car that can do 60 mph from a standstill in 4.9 seconds and reach 205 mph.

    MTM Audi S3 BBS XA Wheels
    MTM Audi S3 BBS XA Wheels
    MTM Audi S3 BBS XA Wheels
    MTM Audi S3 BBS XA Wheels
    MTM Audi S3 BBS XA Wheels

    MTM Volkswagen Polo WRC
    MTM Volkswagen Polo WRC
    MTM Volkswagen Polo WRC
    MTM Volkswagen Polo WRC
    MTM Volkswagen Polo WRC
    MTM Volkswagen Polo WRC
    MTM Volkswagen Polo WRC

    Source: MTM

  • MTM Audi S3

    Motoren Technik Mayer GmbH from Wettstetten, Germany, laid their hands on the new referee within the sport compact car arena. The Audi S3 creates great competition within its own corporation to Golf GTI and R32 as well the bavarian colleagues BMW with the mighty 130i. Through the mtm-provided components for motor, breaks, exhaust system and suspension, they have distanced themselves even more from their competitors raising the S3 to an uncompromising racer!

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