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MTM Supercharged Audi R8: Juicy Details Revealed
September 10, 2008
Okay, Having read all your comments, I feel that as a proud owner of a Daytona Grey R8 as well as a Muegellan Blue RS4 I have some views to share.
Yes, I will defend the Audi brand forever, there is nothing on earth to compare with the TOTAL package. I've owned BMW, and Merc's too, they just can't compare.
I know squat about Turbo v/s Supercharging, but having owned the previous generation TT, Turbo's have some serious drawbacks, that dreaded Lag effect, I hate it. But it appears that this is not an issue when coupled to a V8? Having seen the MTM supercharged RS4 on You-Tube, man I think it knocks the socks off any turbo option. Besides, supercharger just sounds soooo much cooler and sooo much more powerful.
No, I don't care much for fuel economy at this level of car, I want smooth delivery of power and lots of it, all the way through the rev range.Once I have that, I could do with a little more power, and then some more.
As far as the MTM R8 goes, I like that they did not go crazy on the body styling, this car does not need much more to be done to it, possibly the only thing I would change is the 2 fin air intakes ala R8 V12, versus the current 3 fin air intakes.
Love the mags, not sure about the black though? I agree that the engine with supercharger looks unsightly, MTM could have done a better job on the looks considering that you can see the engine through the rear windscreen. Don't like the "supercharged" wording on the side skirts, looks too much like Lambo "Superleggera". A little more originality and less copy please MTM !!
As for those bucket seats, I'm sure they do wonders for the grip levels and weight reduction, but man do they look porno, I reckon it would look great in black only, no two tone please.
The air duct in the rear windscreen? I wonder if it is effective or just for looks, is this where the supercharger would breath from? if so, could have done a better job.
Lastly, a Lambo is NOT an Audi. It shares interior switchgear and panelling, that's it, nothing more.Irrespective of your limited knowledge, that's where the similarity starts and ends.