MTM Massages the Audi RS5, Top Speed Increased to 303km/h (188mph)

In one of its more 'lighter' tuning proposals, MTM has released details on its new line of performance upgrades for the Audi RS5 coupe. Instead of fiddling around with the RS5's 450HP V8 engine to increase the car's top speed, the German tuning simply reprograms the factory electronic speed limiter of 250km/h or 280 km/h, allowing the coupe to reach a maximum velocity of 303 km/h or 188mph. The cost for the removal of the speed limiter is a hefty €1,499 or a little over US$1,900 at today's exchange rates.

MTM's program also includes a stainless steel sports exhaust system with throttle valves for €2,998 (US$3,850) and nine-spoke alloy rims, which are available in sizes 19", 20" and 21", with prices starting from €2,249 (US$2890). According to the tuner, an individually adjustable spring-kit is in development and will be offered later this year.

MTM Tunes Into the New Audi RS5 Coupe with Some Light Upgrades

The tuning specialists over at MTM have launched a new line of upgrades for the recently confirmed for the U.S. market, Audi RS5 Coupe. MTM is still holding out on the power front, but the tuner has released new software for the factory speed limiter that allows the RS5 Coupe to reach a more attention-grabbing top speed of 303km/h or 188mph. This will cost an equally attention-grabbing €1,499 plus €125 for fitting.

MTM's offerings also include a custom exhaust system (€2,999 plus €334 for labor), a large variety of 19- and 20-inch wheels with or without spacers and a TV-set (€206 plus €17 for installation). The German tuner said a full suspension upgrade will follow in the near future.

MTM Tweaks the Audi TT RS up to 424-Horsepower

The new Audi TT RS with its 340HP 2.5-liter turbocharged inline-five that harks back to the original Ur-Quattro of the 1980s is the center of focus for MTM's latest tuning proposal. The German firm has developed new software for the engine's ECU and a sport exhaust system featuring new middle- and end- pipes with throttle valves.

The tuner offers three different engine packages, the first two being extremely close in performance. The Stage 1 kit boost power from 340HP to 402HP and maximum torque from 450Nm to 550Nm for a top speed of 285km/h (177mph) while the Stage II kit, to 408HP and 555Nm for a maximum speed of 287km/h (178mph).

Finally, the Stage III kit lifts output to 424HP and 560Nm allowing the TT RS to achieve a top speed of 292km/h or 182mph.

The engine upgrades can be complemented with a set of 19- or 20-inch Bimoto alloy wheels.

MTM Tunes Audi S4 3.0 TFSI to 430HP, A6 3.0 TFSI to 360HP

Bavarian tuner Motoren Technic Mayer, best known for its high-performance Audi models, has turned its attention on the German firm's new 3.0-liter supercharged V6 engine. On the Audi S4 sedan and Avant models, MTM's treatment lifts output from 333HP and 440Nm (324.53 lb-ft) to 430HP and 515Nm (379.8 lb-ft) of torque which is even more than the previous generation RS4 that churned out 420 horsepower and 430Nm of torque.

Among the other hardware being offered on the Audi S4 are 19- and 21-inch Bimoto alloy wheels and a quad-pipe sport exhaust system plus a height adjustable suspension and a high-performance brake system.

As for the Audi A6 3.0 TFSI, MTM's engine kit boosts the supercharged V6's output from 290 horsepower to 360 horsepower.

MTM's Birkin Edition Tuning Package for Bentley Models

Bavaria's Motoren Technik Mayer, or simply MTM, has launched a new tuning package for the Bentley Continental GT, GTC, Flying Spur, GT Speed, GTC Speed, and Continental Supersports models. Dubbed Birkin Edition, the package includes a two-stage engine kit that helps boost the twin-turbocharged W12's output to 635HP or 650HP, the latter producing a peak toque figure of 795Nm or 586-lbs/ft. MTM claims that with the 650HP kit, the Continental GT shaved three seconds off the standard car's lap time on the short Hockenheim circuit, and three seconds in the 0 to 200 km/h sprint time, which was achieved in 15.9 seconds.

In addition to the engine upgrades, MTM's Birkin Edition package includes a new four-pipe exhaust system and a suspension kit that lowers the ride height (depending on the model) up to 25mm up front and 35mm at the rear, plus a new 6-caliper brake system for the front wheels. A chrome grille and a set of 21-inch 'Bimoto' lightweight alloy wheels complete the package that starts from €20,000 or about $28,200 with today's exchange rates.

MTM's Supercharged Audi R8 with 560HP in Porsche GT3 Green

We never cease to be amazed by the lack of taste shown by many tuning houses. This latest proposal from MTM for a modified Audi R8 finished in a truly repulsive Porsche GT3 green color with contrasting black accents is a classic example. We'll just leave it that and continue with the other mods performed by MTM. Paint aside, the R8's exterior has been garnished with an aero kit made from carbon fiber that includes a front splitter, side sills and a rear diffuser. The looks are rounded off with a set of lightweight 20-inch forged wheels finished in black.

The Audi R8's standard 4.2-liter V8 engine has been upgraded with the addition of a specially developed compressor that helps boost output from 420HP to 560HP while maximum torque increases by 34 percent, from 430 to 580Nm. Owners of the R8 5.2 FSI V10 will be happy to know that MTM has developed an ECU upgrade for the range-topping model as well that lifts output from 520HP to 560HP.

Other mods included in MTM's package for the Audi R8 are a new exhaust system with valve control that leads into four black ceramic-coated end pipes and height-adjustable chassis springs for the Magnetic Ride System and serial dampers that can raise the front- or rear axle of the sportscar by 40 millimeters.