MTM Individual Program Announced - Starting with Mean Green Audi R8

MTM Audi R8 in original GT3 Porsche green colour

Boasts an exclusive exterior and added performance

By Michael Gauthier
April 14, 2009 4:12 PM
Filed Under: Audi, German, Tuners

German tuning firm MTM has announced a new individualization program for the Audi R8 that gives the everyday supercar a unique look and a healthy dose of added performance.

To give their version of the car an exclusive appearance, MTM paints the R8's exterior "Porsche 2D8" green which is the same color that is used on the Porsche GT3 RS. The car rides on a special set of glossy-black ultra-light MTM Bimoto alloy wheels, which measure 9x20 and 11x20, and come with green badging that declares "MTM forged." Elsewhere the green theme continues as the black brake calipers and fuel cap receive a discrete green "R8" logo.

Being true to their tuner roots, MTM offers added performance from both of the R8's engines. The standard R8's 4.2-liter V8 gains a modified compressor system which ups the engine's output from 420 hp (313 kW) and 430 Nm of torque to 560 hp (418 kW) and 580 Nm of torque. 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). Other performance minded modifications include a new exhaust system and redesigned side-blades that increase airflow to the engine.

To maximize the usefulness of this added performance, MTM equips their R8's with an extensive aerodynamic carbon fiber body kit that includes a front splitter, new side skirts, and a rear diffuser. In a nod to practicality, the MTM R8 also features a Lift-up-System which can raise the axles by 40 millimeters to prevent bottoming out when entering parking garages or going over speed bumps.

 

Source: MTM

Press Release (Click to expand)

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 9x20 and 11x20 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 9x20 and 11x20 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.

 

Tags: Audi, Audi R8, MTM

Comments

radmeister
April 14, 2009 4:19 PM
Ugly colour... I am a little bit confused by what they mean with "compression system" Is that a supercharger or turbo?? Or did they change the pistons for some even more high compression ones, if i remember correctly the 4.2L V8 in there already has over 11:1 comp. ratio, higher than that and you run into probs. If i had to guess they reduced the compression to 9:1 and installed a supercharger.

BrianWCF
April 14, 2009 10:23 PM
Compressor refers to supercharger. The article has been edited to be more specific. Thanks

Renegade
April 14, 2009 4:21 PM
I like that green, probably the fewest "green" cars I like.

Xanavi23
April 14, 2009 4:53 PM
I love the green. Its different, i get bored of seeing cliche red/blue/silver cars.

Renegade
April 14, 2009 5:28 PM
Especially silver.

Xanavi23
April 15, 2009 12:18 AM
Ya, i mean Silver looks great but its just everywhere on every corner.

Bristol411S3
April 14, 2009 4:55 PM
That colour shouldn't work, but it does...

daviepops
April 14, 2009 5:12 PM
I'm with you ... it's not a colour I would have imagined for an R8 ... it works for me too

carbonsigma
April 15, 2009 3:09 AM
+2

Perhaps it's the fact that the typical R8 silver, black, white, blue are boring and this is something new..

kryst_PL
April 14, 2009 5:04 PM
no it doesn't! Would you buy R8 in this colour with your own money? Or would it be black/red/silver/blue?:)

Renegade
April 14, 2009 6:47 PM
Yep, I would buy it for sure.

kimbo
April 14, 2009 5:12 PM
Looks great in that green, but I wouldn't be brave enough to buy this color though. White is my choice.

Yes radmeister, it is supercharged.

mc959
April 14, 2009 5:12 PM
Love the color, but only on the 911!!! On the 911 it looks very good, but not on this R8, sorry not for me...

blay
April 14, 2009 7:08 PM
my sentiments exactly hahahahahaha

"hellooooooooooooooo 911 GT3.........."

Siawa
April 14, 2009 5:36 PM
Meh. I'm sorry but this color just don't suit my current fav vehicle.

uaeinmanchester
April 14, 2009 6:59 PM
beauty, bold colour but works very well

speed_freak
April 14, 2009 7:02 PM
It's certainly "greener" than Toyota Prius...

blay
April 14, 2009 7:09 PM
personally they should've done the Red that appeared on the V10 TDI R8 :) that would've been AWWEEEEESOME

radmeister
April 14, 2009 7:39 PM
My ideal colour combination for the R8 would be white with red blades, black rims with the red line on the lip.


Edited by user on April 14, 2009 at 7:40 PM
effington
April 15, 2009 3:41 AM
lets hope you can never afford one! lol

eorfan
April 14, 2009 9:26 PM
i would choose, matte black with silver side panels

norther
April 14, 2009 11:00 PM
aside the colour, i want to point something else out. the tuning on the engine. mtm tuned the 4.2 to 560 hp, (which is great) and the 5.2, the same (which is not so great). what is their strategy? to a human being that has a brain, and uses it, he'd say: why should i buy the 5.2? it has the same amount of power, only it is larger. costs go up with a larger engine. which is exactly what id do if i buy an r8 directly from audi. (suppose im rich and crap). get the 4.2, and then go make it as powerful as the 5.2. i dont know why audi put the 2 turbos on the rs6 and gave it 572 bhp, and not do the same....AT LEAST...to the 5.2 r8. (id go for 650 on the 5.2 r8 with the 2 turbos)

vilivo
April 14, 2009 11:46 PM
Hmm, looks like, nah, it looks nothing like a R8

SpeedFreak15
April 15, 2009 4:34 AM
any body else who comments beloow me, im making a survey what would be the best colour for this car: red,orange,yellow,green,blue,purple,white,black,pink,gold,or if you find another colour...I think itll look pretty nice in a dark orange with blackrims with orange line. still matte black side panel.

mc959
April 15, 2009 11:00 AM
@ nother

because if they did that, they would'nt sell the Lambo LP560-4(Lamborghini is from Audi), cause the Audi would be cheaper and faster!!

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