MTM Golf VI GTI / GTD Tuning Packages Announced

 MTM Golf VI GTI / GTD Tuning Packages Announced
MTM Golf VI GTI / GTD - 10.02.2010

German tuner takes VW Golf GTI up to 310 hp

One of the advantages of buying a VW is the litany of tuning possibilities to be had with one.

Here, German tuner MTM does a number on the Golf VI GTI and GTD models. Namely, dialing their respective horsepower figures up more than can readily be had with other brands.

Let's start with the GTI. The Wettstetten-based tuner offers to take the grandaddy of all GTI models up to 310 hp (228 kW) with some ECU tinkering and its own MTM turbocharger. Of course, one can opt for one of the other 3 ECU-tuning packages available, which start with an upgrade to only 270 hp. The 310 hp GTI by MTM comes with 410 Nm of torque, a top speed of 270 km/h (168 mph) and a 0 to 100 km/h sprint time of 5.7 seconds.

The VW Golf GTD also gets a serious treatment, with a power boost up to 205 hp (151 kW) and 380 Nm of torque. That brings its 0 to 100 km/h time down to 7.1 seconds as opposed to the standard model's 7.8.

Other options on offer by MTM for the Golf GTI include 19-inch BIMOTO 9-spoke wheels, MTM brake system (380 mm discs), MTM's quad-exhaust system, and the tuner's in-house suspension kit that can lower the front of the GTI 30 mm.

The GTD is also offered with an MTM (quad) sport exhaust system, MTM suspensions, brake system and sport rims.

Prices for the GTI tuning start at €2,698, including VAT for a 60 hp boost and 18-inch rims. For the GTD, the power boosting can be had for €800 while the 18-inch rims are €1,499. An extra €400 will get you the 19-inch ones.

 

Source: MTM

MTM puts the Golf GTI and GTD under mighty pressure

  • Up to 100 hp more and fantastic characteristics for the Golf GTI
  • 205 hp for the diesel Golf GTD

The sixth generation of Golf - optional with the 3 magic letters GTI or GTD - is like his predecessors an object of desire for the tuners. Either up to 310 hp (228 kW) for the GTI or 205 hp (151 kW) for the GTD, the VW and Audi refiner from Wettstetten offers for both cars different power and configuration stages, which improve significantly the characteristics and have a positive effect on the car.

The results: faster lap times, optimum value and lots of recommendations. And that not only in the MTM domains - best vehicle dynamics, thanks to a perfect complete package of power enhancement, exhaust system, suspensions and sport rims - but also for fuel consumption. In a comparative test, the MTM Golf GTD had a fuel consumption less than 8 litres per 100 km, which relegated its competitors to the fringe.

With the GTI for a new takeoff

The GTI drivers of the sixth generation will be spoiled with MTM products, which stand more for technique rather than optics. Four power enhancement stages, beginning with 270 hp (199 kW) through the optimization of the ECU and it even goes further. In its upper stage, MTM reaches more than 300 hp through the modification of the ECU, MTM turbocharger with exhaust manifold and complete 4 pipes exhaust system. The exact characteristics are 310 hp (228 kW) and a torque of 410 Nm, with a time of 1.16 min realized on the small track of Hockenheim, top speed of about 270 km/h and 5,7 seconds from 0 to 100.

MTM provides the new GTI with 19" sport rims in new BIMOTO 9-spoke-design which offer enough space for the MTM brake system with 380 mm discs. Last but not least, MTM advises the in-house suspension kit, which lowers the front about 30 mm.

For the ones who are only searching 'a little bit' more, they are in good hands at MTM. The 60 hp upgrade compared to the series car and also the 18" sport rims in the Bimoto Design - available since the beginning of 2010 - enable a first entry into MTM high quality tuning already available from 2.698 Euros incl. taxes.

Mighty Diesel power. The Golf GTD by MTM.

With a power upgrade - through ECU modifications - of 205 hp (151 kW) and a torque of 380 Nm, the MTM Golf GTD is clearly ahead of the series GTD, with an acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h of 7,1 s instead of 7,8 s and a particularly higher flexibility.

For those who are looking for more than a power upgrade, it's also possible to revert to MTM's full range of tuning products. Starting with the well-known MTM exhaust system in 4-pipe-optic and 80 mm diameter, over MTM suspensions, MTM sport rims in the BIMOTO design and MTM brake system, the Golf GTD can perfectly provided with.

Nobody has to be afraid of the prices: 800 Euro (incl. taxes, excl. installation) for the power upgrade, 1.499 Euro for the 18" rim set and for the ones who pay an additional charge of 400 Euro even gets a 19" rim set.

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 joshg_5 joshg_5
If VW offered a package with a upgraded ECU and turbo as such, they would be able to compete with the likes of RS and MS3. I know there's the R, but this could be an option.
February 10, 2010 5:15 pm
 fusion01 fusion01
VW have offered this in South Africa - a tune for the MK5 GTI - and it was approximately 45% more costly than the REVO at the time.
February 14, 2010 9:30 am
 CReeds CReeds
I expected a better 0-100km/h time than 5.7s with 310 bhp.
February 10, 2010 7:09 pm
 RzGTmorio RzGTmorio
I like this new ?face? of Golf GTI/GTD!!!
February 11, 2010 12:11 pm