Long time no hear from the guys atMTM. Worry no more as they are currently working on an Audi S6 (C7) – a car that can set your pants on fire relaying solely on its stock 4.0 TFSI 420 hp engine.
At the moment, MTM are keeping it quiet about one of the tastiest intended feature for the S6 – the engine tweak (which can be anything from a minor ECU remapping to a “complete conversion of the engine unit“). The wheels here belong to the MTM Bimboto line and are keeping it light and stylish with a 9-spoke design and a “flawless” finish. We can also be certain about the F-Centronic air suspension and the 20 mm front and 30 mm back wheel spacers which coast 250 Euros all together.
The 2013 Audi S6 (C7) came out this year with a V8 (a toned down S8 version) under it’s hood and a 7-speed S-tronic Double Clutch Gearbox. It’s power stands at 420 hp and the 405 lb-ft of torque is split cleverly through Audi‘s impeccable quattro system.
An Audi RS6 Avant that has been touched by the skillful hand of MTM and then wrapped around with foil (increasingly popular these days) by Fostla.
By boosting the power up to 759 hp and 912 Nm of torque, MTM have created a significant distance from the “standard” RS6 which has “only” 571 hp and 650 Nm of torque coming from it’s 5.0-liter V10 FSI Turbo (Gallardoesque) engine. That’s why this one is actually called the Audi RS6…R. Anyway. Other non-stock features include the valve controlled exhaust system, the sports catalysts, RS5 9×20 ET29 rims equipped with 275/35R20 tires and a body kit comprising of a front lip spoiler and a rear diffuser. The end product is good for a top speed of 348 km/h – enough to peel the paint off.
But, what is actually on the surface of the body is foil. An anodized matt blue metallic PWF… something to be more exact. It’s been made by Fostla Wrappings and costs 2,500 Euros ($3,149). I know, but you also get tinting of the head and tail-lights. Still not buying it? Me neither.
MTM are going to be at Geneva and do they have a treat for us or what? Two treats in fact. The world these days is mad about SUV’s and MTM is listening carefully. That is why at the show, the custom house will feature an MTM Q3 2.0 TFSI Quattro baby SUV and … a not-much-of-an-SUV MTM T 500 2.5 TFSI 4motion which is, and there is no other way of saying this, basically a VW T5 van. But things start looking a bit different when closing in. The company has really made an effort in bringing the sport back to utility.
Both of these MTMs are patriotically painted in bold black, red and gold and the idea is to celebrate the kickoff of the European Football Championship season – “If you want to play in the top league, you better drive in the top league”, comments the MTM owner Roland Mayer.
We do not know what exactly happens underneath the hood, but MTM say that the power in the Q3 has been pumped from 170 bhp to 310 bhp. Another claim is that it only needs 6.1 seconds to get to the 100 km/h threshold and that the top speed is just bellow 250 km/h. The company also offers some exhaust pipes and a diffuser to complement all that power. Equally impressive are the four MTM Bimoto 20″ wheels, each wrapped in a 255/35 ZR 20 tire.
MTM Audi Q3 TFSI Quattro
The MTM T 500 2.5 TFSI 4motion gets its power from a straight five that develops 472 bhp at 6,900 rpm. Alsp, at 4,100 rpm, the unit racks up a torque of 625 Nm which calls for an overhauled transmission. Top speed stands at 280 km/h (in a van!). Some reassuring tweaks on the suspension are also provided – 6-piston calipers at the front grab hold of the giant disks whenever needed, a KW Street Comfort coilover suspension tweaked by MTM is also there to keep you on the road. As a roundup, we have four 9×20 inch MTM Bimoto rims with 275/35 ZR 20 Michelin SuperSport tires on them.
MTM Volkswagen T500 TFSI
Whichever of the two you might fancy, it will be ideal for a trip to the European Football Championship. Two PSUVs suited for true football fans.
Diesel engines – the workhorses of the automotive industry have been undergoing a status update for several years now. It’s not that unusual to find them in executive saloons, SUV’s and even performance cars. And when one thinks about it, what’s not to like about them? They burst with torque, run smoothly, remain loyal and reliable and are very economical. All these qualities even seem to intensify when we are talking about the magnificent Volkswagen AG TDI units.
German tuning company MTM are well aware of that but being a tuning company, they always see the potential of even more performance. Now their eyes are on the epic 4.2 TDI V8 that can be found in the Audi A8, Q7 and Touareg. The standard 350 bhp are far from insufficient but by applying an MTM special V-Cantronic, the company is able to get rid of the speed limiter and thus take the top speed up to 282 km/h. It’s a delicate procedure this and to whomever might be interested, it costs $1845 to do it (only on the A8). For a total of $2372 one can step it up a notch and amp the power to 410 bhp and 930 Nm of Torque on all vehicles with some MTM technology. Also, again only for the A8, there can be a combination of two Cantronics (an M and a V) which will break the torque barrier of 930 Nm and go even further.
To round things up, MTM are also offering different varieties of wheels, brakes, exhaust systems and chassis components which all give the A8, Q7 and the Touareg some extra character.
MTM Audi A8 TDI (2012)MTM Audi Q7 TDI (2012)MTM Audi Touareg TDI (2012)
MTM gave the mighty Audi RS3 Sportback a lot more horsepower and torque. The already powerful car now benefits from another 132PS and 150Nm.
Audi RS3 Sportback is powered by a 2.5 liter five-cylinder turbocharged engine with 340PS (250 kW) and 450Nm (332 lb-ft). With the new turbocharger kit, MTM boosted the engine to whopping 472PS (347 kW) and 600Nm (442 lb-ft). 0 to 100 km/h in 4.1 seconds (0.5 faster than stock) and a top speed of 292 km/h (181 mph).
The results are thanks to a new turbocharger, a new sport exhaust system and an ECU re-map. Other upgrades include performance braking system and awesome 19” Bimoto alloy wheels.
The total price is not bad at all – €10 600, so if you have RS3 Sportback, you should definitely consider this package.
MTM Audi RS3 FrontSideMTM Audi RS3 FrontMTM Audi RS3 RearSideMTM Audi RS3 RearMTM Audi RS3 Exhaust system
MTM has announced the new brutal Audi A1 Nardo Edition. The car is specially designed to set top speed records.MTM Audi A1 Nardo Edition is boosted to whopping 500PS (368 kW) and 600Nm (442 lb-ft) of torque.
The engine is mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox, which send all power to the LSD at the front wheels. 0 to 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds and the top speed is 324 km/h (201 mph).
The tuned A1 didn’t use any aerodynamics modifications, except wheel covers. Still, it went over the 200 mph barrier.
A lot of tuning companies test their vehicle’s Vmax at the annual Nardo Highspeed meeting. This year the participants included a 9ff Porsche 911 GT3, MKB McLaren SLR, G-Power BMW M3, SpeedArt Porsche Cayenne Turbo and the MTM Audi A1.
Audi R8 V10 Biturbo will be exhibited by MTM at the Geneva Motor Show in several days. The chrome exterior is a little bombastic, but it suits to the car perfectly.The tuned Audi is powered by 5.2 liter Biturbo V10 with 777PS (571 kW) and 888Nm (655 lb-ft). The top speed is 360 km/h (224 mph), but for now the sports car has managed to do only 347 km/h. (more…)
MTM has released a modest program for the recently debuted premium five-door coupe Audi A7 Sportback. Emphasizing on the ride’s undoubted sporty nature, the MTM program include both, enhanced performance and handling levels. (more…)
Audi A1 received another tuning package, but this time from the German tuner MTM.
The 1.6 TDI diesel engine is boosted to 121PS (89 kW) from the factory 105PS (77 kW) and the torque raised to 282Nm, instead of 250Nm. The performance package is priced at €1 199.
The 1.4 TFSI engine with 122PS (90 kW) is boosted to 152PS (112 kW), again for €1 199 and if you pay additional (more…)
Looks like the competition for the fastest tuned Audi TT-RS among the German tuners is still ‘ON’! After the release of the new, more powerful ABT TT-RS (501 horsepower and Vmax – 292 km/h) from the last month, MTM has officially unveiled its answer, a 472 horsepower TT-RS with 312 km/h top speed. (more…)
Can Audi RS5 become more staggering than it is? Yes! MTM created tuning package for the brutal sports car.
The tuning company offers performance package, which consist of MTM V-Cantronic and sports exhaust system. The result is a top speed of 303 km/h and deeper aggressive sound.
The MTM V-Cantronic is a small additional control device, which removes the factory speed limiter of 250 or 280 km/h to 303 km/h. (more…)