MTM supercharges the Audi R8
MTM has been adding horsepower to Audis for more than 20 years, and they have put that experience into developing a new twin-screw supercharger system that pairs up to the 4.2-liter V8 in the Audi R8. The addition of forced induction brings total output to 552 hp, coincidentally matching the output of the R8's cousin, the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4. In addition to the supercharger kit, MTM also offers a complete line of products for the R8 including brake upgrades, 20" forged wheels, high-flow exhaust system, and a variety of exterior style upgrades. A gallery of high resolution images can be found below and hit the jump for the complete spec sheet.
Gallery: MTM Audi R8R
MTM R8R Technical Data:
engine V8 compressor, twin srew supercharger belt driven
capacity in ccm 4163 ccm
drilling x stroke in mm 84,5 x 92,8 mm
densification 12,5 : 1
gearbox construction type 6-speed manual gearbox
power (max.) 560 PS (412 kW) bei 7.750 U/min
supercharging pressure (max.) 0,55 bar bei 7.750 U/min
torque (max.) 580 Nm bei 5.500 U/min
Vmax limited (unlimited) 301 km/h (315 km/h)
acceleration 0 -100/200 km/h: 3,9 sec./12,5sec
drive permanent all-wheel drive Quattro
brakes VA 380 x 34 punched, ventilated
HA 356 x 32 perforated, ventilated
rims VA mtm bimoto Forged 9 x 20" ET 42
HA mtm bimoto Forged 11 x 20 ET 50
tyres VA Michelin Sport Cup 245/30-20"
HA Michelin Sport Cup 315/25-20"
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Sam 6:39PM (9/19/2008)
Awesome. Everything I've read regarding the R8 is that it has the platform/chassis to handle much more than its 420 stock horsepower.
It will be interesting to see how this number (552) compares to what they're going to get out of the V10 version.
Finally, in my opinion, this car looks way better than the LP560. The LP560 is an amazing car and a huge leap for Lamborghini, but I think the R8 looks amazing in a way that the Lamborghini never could (and in all actuality, probably isn't trying to).
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KeatMP 6:39PM (9/19/2008)
I love the White on Black color combo.
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Michael 6:41PM (9/19/2008)
Cool, I suppose.
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jcar302 6:43PM (9/19/2008)
Not impressed.
552hp is alot for a $50k car, not for a car that costs 110,000 and then more money an aftermarket supercharger.
I'd take a GTR or Zr1 anyday over this thing.
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Sam 6:50PM (9/19/2008)
I think you're missing the point.
No one (literally, not a single person) who is in the market for a MTM R8R will be cross-shopping a GTR or ZR1.
Both of those cars will likely be as fast (and possibly faster, but not much), but that isn't why someone is going to be buying the R8R.
tankd0g 7:08PM (9/19/2008)
I'd rather have the mid engined better chassis with the awd. If you're spending $100k on a car money is not really a concern.
Oceania 8:41PM (9/19/2008)
Well the obvious difference is the Audi is a true luxury automobile in every regard. I mean we are talking hand build, ultra purified materials and only the finest ingredients! Come on the Nissan and corvette are fast but so is a Subaru with the right mix. The Audi is a car that will still be cherished long after the Nissan and corvette have been used, abused and their plastic starts to fade. Its kinda a no brainer....
jcar302 5:53PM (9/20/2008)
So what you guys are saying is that the R8 is all about the vanity of owning one.
It's not about the performance, it's about saying you have one.
Got it.
As far as it being a superior chassis, how's that possible if cars less expensive than it with sub par chassis's, outperform it?
Wouldn't a superior chassis come out on top, hence the term "superior"?
And if money was no object and you wanted mid engine, why not a ford GT? Better looking, more masculine and faster.
This car does nothing better than other cars, so IMO, why bother owning it.
It's styling is also questionable, i saw one at the NY auto show this year, and it did nothing for me.
oceania 7:01PM (9/20/2008)
Please go buy a Ford gt and clear up some blog space for us shallow hollow ego beings who buy supercars to stare at.We dont need deep cosmic beings trying to make us lean towards cars that are so obviously superior to the ones we buy.
tankd0g 10:38PM (9/20/2008)
Jcar, have you even driven a car on a track? By all reports the GTR for instance has a dead stick feel at the steering wheel, tending to understeer on entry until the throttle is applied. The R8 has a sharp, instant turn in, it's a scapel to the GTRs knife and the chevy's hammer. If don't understand that different between the driving experience then you might as well go back to your Countach posters and Dukes of Hazard play set because you'll never get it anyway.
Sam 6:47PM (9/19/2008)
Another thing I just noticed is that MTM put Pilot Sport Cups on this car. That would be a tremendous upgrade and would definitely help balance out the extra power as well as get it to the ground. I never realized Michelin made Sport Cups in 20s, but I just confirmed it with Tire Rack. It seems as if MTM really made a well-rounded car (as per usual). Nice work.
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CarbonBlack 6:48PM (9/19/2008)
Love the rims, but I am not sure about the supercharger. A turbo may have been a better match for the car.
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taipeileviathan 2:38PM (9/20/2008)
you can be sure the supercharger is developed from their RS4 supercharger since the stock engines are about the same...
CarbonBlack 9:05PM (9/20/2008)
I suppose that makes sense.
Why mess with a setup that has been proven!
Yar 6:53PM (9/19/2008)
Wow, an exotic (as exotic as an Audi can be, I suppose) with a REAL supercharger? Sweet!
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JD 2:50AM (9/20/2008)
a REAL supercharger? As opposed to what, fake supercharger?
why not the LS2LS7? 7:00PM (9/19/2008)
Why does it need a twin screw to boost output 35%? Seems like a roots could have done that.
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MONTE 7:10PM (9/19/2008)
You want to spend that amount of money on a supercharger that is already maxed out? What fun is that? Sure, make it have 522hp, but give me a big enough blower to be efficient at 650hp if I want.
JetMech 8:32PM (9/19/2008)
Dig the white on black combo. Don't dig the corny "supercharged" decal. I'm having flashbacks of the "Hybrid" badges on the 2 Mode Tahoe.
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BoxerFanatic 10:18PM (9/19/2008)
the white is a bit gharish. The black looks fantastic, though. I always knew the car would look better with a black or transparent tinted roof.
The windows need to be tinted, though.
If this were red, blue, or silver, I think it would look better, the white is a bit too stark for the sublime lines of this car.
Supercharging is ok, but I would also like to see a turbocharged one, if it can be kept from igniting
The sidestripe is supposed to be reminiscent of the superleggera decal on the Lambo, not tahoe hybid...
it would be cooler with a big NACA duct in the roof like the TDI Concept, though.
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