MTM Audi R8 in Green
German car tuner Motoren Technik Mayer (MTM) has unveiled their latest upgrades for the Audi R8 that gives the Audi R8 a new unique look and more enchanced performance. To give an exclusive appearance, the MTM painted the Audi R8 with “Porsche 2D8? green, which is same color to the Porsche that uses on the GT3 RS. Other exterior changes includes a carbon fiber front splitter, side skirts and a rear diffuser. The car rides on a set of ultra-light glossy black MTM Bimoto wheels, which measure size of 9×20 and 11×20 inches and also come with green badging that printed “MTM forged”.
Besides the exterior upgrades, MTM also tuned the Audi R8 engine, which it currently runs with a standard R8’s 4.2-liter V8 engine and they boost the power from 420 hp (313 kW) and 430 Nm of torque to 560 hp (418 kW) and 580 Nm of torque. With the maximum torque of 580Nm, it allows the Audi R8 sprint from standstill to 100 km/h in just less than 4 seconds and can reach maximum speed up to 320 km/h. While for the V10 engine, MTM installs new engine electronics which boosts the car’s horsepower rating from 520 hp (388 kW) to 560 hp (418 kW) thanks to in house developed supercharger.
Other performance modifications includes a new exhaust system with sporty sound that on the rear with four black ceramic-coated end pipes and redesigned side-blades that increase airflow to the engine.
The MTM Audi R8 price has not been announced yet. Full press release after jump.
Press Release:
Nothing off the peg: MTM individual makes the Audi R8 unique
• New programme at MTM fulfils every customer wish
• Motoren Technik Mayer paints the Audi R8 in original GT3 Porsche green colour
• Compressor modification increases the performance by a third to 560 hp (418 kW)
• Aerodynamics kit made of carbon fibre pushes the super sports car on the tarmac
• Forged wheels MTM Bimoto in 9×20 and 11×20 inches
• Height-adjustable chassis springs for Magnetic Ride System and serial dampers
Customers who want to avoid that their neighbours suddenly shows up with the same car, are now given a guarantee by MTM that this will certainly not happen. The new programme MTM individual meets all customer wishes and creates a unique automobile. Therefore, MTM allows an individualisation of the car, as far as the ideas of the customer reach. Nothing can top this exclusivity.
Motoren Technik Mayer (MTM) now shows what the individualisation programme offers. Following customer requirements, the automobile manufacturer from the Upper Bavarian town Wettstetten has modified the Audi R8 to such an extent that a unique sports machine has been created and there is no second car like that.
The most striking novelty of the middle-engine super sports car with the aluminium body is the garish green paint. “Porsche 2D8″ is the exact name of this brash colour which became famous on the Porsche GT3. With this work, MTM confirms its love for details. As apart from the large-scale paint of the aluminium body, the internationally successful car refiner also painted areas in the engine compartment and has left further accents all over the car. Therefore, not only the colouring is unique, but also the manufacture.
On all four black brake callipers and on the black fuel cap, there is a green “R8″ nameplate. The ultra-light MTM Bimoto light alloy wheels measuring 9×20 and 11×20 inches in glossy black, show the green nameplate “MTM forged” on one spoke per wheel and therefore refer to the high-quality forged technology of the rim. In the interior, the exciting car colour repeats at the seams of the suede MTM steering wheel and the “Quattro” nameplate on the glove department flap. Also, the “R8″ logo on the gear-shift shines in green.
But the striking colour does not reduce MTM´s own stylishness. Therefore, Motoren Technik Mayer sticks to the characteristic two-colour paint which is typical for the Audi R8. Behind the doors an area measuring 12 inches and painted in glossy black renders a contrast and gives the car a distinctive R8-appearance.
MTM-Compressor confers the V8-engine with 560 hp
And MTM would not be MTM when they settled with a new paint. Therefore, they also offer a significant performance enhancement. The especially developed compressor technology which made MTM famous all over the world, propels the performance of the V8-engine with 4.2 litres cubic capacity from 420 hp (313 kW) by a third up to breathtaking 560 hp (418 kW). Also the maximum torque increases by 34 percent from 430 to 580 Newton metres. MTM also offers this enormous power improvement for the Audi R8 with the V10-engine. By exchanging the motor electronics, the performance of the latter then increases from 520 hp (388 kW) to 560 hp (418 kW) as well.
The right sound is rendered by the new exhaust system with valve control which leads into four black ceramic-coated end pipes. Re-engineered side-blades which direct the airflow from behind the doors right into the middle engine provide the necessary air supply.
In order to transfer the newly gained power on the road, an extensive aerodynamics package renders the necessary downthrust. At the front, the splitter made of carbon fibre which is painted green on the top and matt black on the bottom thrusts the automobile on the tarmac. The side skirts and the rear diffuser, both also entirely made of green varnished carbon fibre hold the rear axle of this 4WD automobile on the road. Therefore, the MTM R8 achieves top speeds on the race track. In order to avoid hitting the ground on road bumps or garage exits, MTM added its Lift-up-System. This optionally elevates the front- or rear axle by 40 millimetres and enables the driver to master all everyday chicanes.
With the Audi R8 makeover, the world-wide renowned automobile manufacturer confirms that there are no limits to individual cars from MTM. This leads to exclusive automobiles in the highest production quality, precisely designed according to the wishes of the customer.