Top 5 MTM-Tuned Audis - 2013 SuperRace Cars News

Audi tuning specialist has delivered some potent upgrades over the years. Here are five of its most impressive recent creations. German-based tuner MTM (Motoren Technik Mayer) was established back in 1990, and from humble beginnings tuning the first Audi Quattro, the company has gone on to deliver aftermarket packages for VW, Bentley Lamborghini, Ferrari McLaren and even KTM. Audi, however, is the brand that gets the tuning house's most attention, with the full lineup from the A1 hatchback to the R8 supercar, receiving the MTM love over the past couple of decades. Here are five of its best from the company's more recent history. more at CarBuzz: Top 5 Most Collectible Cars for 2013Meet the Agera R's Test DriverAston Upgrades Vantage GTE Racer When tuning the A1, MTM gave the hot-hatch a new exterior paint job and 18-inch Bimoto alloys wrapped in Conti Sport Contact 2 performance tires. MTM then tweaked the engine to give a performance of 493hp and 442 lb-ft of torque. Power is generated to the front-wheels through a six-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential. The end result allows the A1 to accelerate from 0-62 mph in just 4.5 seconds en route to a top speed of 201 mph. MTM also improved the aerodynamics of the Audi A1 with use of new wheel covers.


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