MTM R8R SC Rear-wheel Drive

[Bodhii]

German tuner MTM is working on several packages for the Audi R8 line-up. One of the kits is a supercharged MTM R8R with only rear-wheel drive and a brand new body package. The body kit is one of the first exterior kits that the tuner from Bavaria offers to its clients.

Not a lot is known at this stage, MTM only unveiled some pictures of the vehicle placed in front of the workshop. Although, we do think that the supercharger and ECU upgrade stayed the same with respect to the vehicle we reviewed last year. This means a 4.2 FSI V8 engine that is being enhanced by adding a new twin-screw supercharger system. This addition brings the total output from 420 to 560 bhp and an extra 150Nm of torque. The R8 R does 0-100 km/h in 3,9 seconds. As comparison the normal R8 is 0,7 seconds slower.

Regarding the bodykit you will easily spot the massive wing on the back, the enormous race diffuser on the front and the new rear diffuser. The kit also includes new sideskirts with MTM branding. The tuner outfitted the supercar with two different sets of Bimoto rims. The left side differs from the right side. Inside the vehicle there are lightweight Recaro seats.

[ianerrid]

WOW!!! That is some front splitter!!!!!! I investigated the PPI jobby which is waaaayy less aggressive and abandoned it as my local area is littered with bl**dy sleeping policement which would have it ripped big time.

By the look of this bad boy it would be hoovering cigarette papers into the front openings !!! :-)

[harrison]

VERY agressive that front splitter !! Maybe Bodhii will choose this one? Or having a custom one being made?

[Bodhii]

I am actually more interested in the weight loss by doing the two wheel drive change. It must have been difficult reprogramming the two ECU's for 2 wheel drive only.

My thoughts on splitters and wings are that they are something especially for tracking cars. Street driving just isn't that precise even when done with special effort. My front splitter comes off with the removal of a few screws. I think any really good front splitter, like the one pictured here, will have a difficult time surviving in the real world.

[bz888]

Hey Bodhii. Converting to RWD is easier than you think! ;-)

[gazza1]

Hey Bodhii. Converting to RWD is easier than you think! ;-)

Nice to see you back bz888..what color this time on the V10?

[bz888]

Hey Gazza. Yeah, I'm planning on re-joining the R8 Owners Club! Looking to buy a used V8. Will put it on a serious diet. Tweak Suspension and Engine. Customise Exterior. A maybe a little bit of RWD!!!! The way the car should be built IMO!!

[Bodhii]

WOW!... bz888, welcome back!!

And double glad to see that you are re-energized with tracking the R8.

Cheers to U, mate!

[Bodhii]

Looks like MTM decided to add their own idea of beauty to their V10 MTM R8R RWD car. Wouldn't be my choice in styles, but I would love to drive this car on a track that I know well.





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