MTM pumps up the VW Scirocco
Click above for a high-res gallery of the MTM Scirocco R
It was only a matter of time before the Audi and VW specialists over at MTM got their hands on a Scirocco. The results are what we would expect from the German tuner: up to 272 horsepower, a sporty suspension, better brakes, and handsome 19- or 20-inch wheels wrapped in Michelin tires. The boost in power comes from a re-mapped ECU combined with a new exhaust system that runs out of a modified rear fascia. The upgraded suspension system includes lowering springs and sport-tuned shocks, and the brakes come with eight-piston calipers with up to 15-inch discs. Full details in the press release after the jump.
Gallery: MTM Scirocco R
[Source: MTM]
PRESS RELEASE:
Just in time for the Essen Motor Show, the successful tuner mtm Motoren-Technik-Mayer introduces the MTM Scirocco R with its specially developed tuning components. The programme for the VW Scirocco includes a performance enhancement of up to 272 hp, a MTM Clubsport running gear, a 4-pipe exhaust system with rear skirt attachment, a 8-piston MTM Brembo brake and also exclusive, sportive "bimoto" rims.
Racy ride with the MTM Scirocco R
An optimal interaction of the MTM motor electronics including MTM middle- and end muffler, the MTM front muffler as well as the pre-tube with a metal catalytic converter. The individually produced MTM exhaust system for the VW Scirocco is available from 2,255 €. A performance enhancement up to 272 hp at 6,080 rpm can be achieved for the Scirocco. There are three different performance enhancements available: up to 245, 250 or 272 hp.
The Scirocco remains well-grounded
The high-performance MTM Clubsport running gear (from 1,489 €) which has been fitted in MTM Scirocco renders a better roadholding- and curve behaviour. The road grip is perfect and the driving dynamics significantly improved. The MTM Clubsport running gear consists of lowering springs and sport shock absorbers which allow lowering the car´s front axle by 20-40 mm and the rear axle by 10-35 mm. As a cheaper alternative, MTM offers the specially adjusted chassis springs. Not before long, also the MTM F-Cantronic will be available for adjusting the adaptive chassis regulation DCC.
Best possible brake safety for the Scirocco
Amongst others, vehicle safety is ensured by the 8-piston MTM Brembo brakes with brake discs and steel flex pipes measuring 330x32 mm, 365x34 mm and 380x34 mm. Costs: from 3,462 €. The perforated brake discs which were especially produced for MTM immensely enhance the Scirocco´s appearance with their individually punched design.
Sportive rims „bimoto"
The design is perfected by the rim set „bimoto". The rims which were created by MTM-technicians measure 19 and 20 inches and are available in "shiny silver", "titanium" and "diamond cut". The "bimoto" rims can be bought at MTM, starting at 1,876 €. In addition, MTM offers a complete wheel with the „bimoto" rim "shiny" and sportive tyres by our tyre partners Michelin or Continental (235/35 19) from 3,166.50 €. Optionally, MTM also offers a gauge extension of 20 mm per axle incl. wheel bolts for 104.70 €.
For more information about the extensive MTM tuning- and technology programme for the VW Scirocco, please visit the web site www.MTM–online.de or call +49 (0)841/98188-88.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Kumail 5:34PM (12/01/2008)
damn, that thing is awesome!
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koloth44 5:35PM (12/01/2008)
That lipstick is just precious...
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Trent 5:37PM (12/01/2008)
can you imagine stopping that little car with 8 piston, 15 inch front brakes? you'd tare the tires off the wheels.
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Trent 5:39PM (12/01/2008)
tear*
imirk 5:44PM (12/01/2008)
8 pistons ... really? why?
Seriously can someone tell me why there has been a recent dramatic increase in the number of brake pistons?
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Trent 5:45PM (12/01/2008)
well i don't know if this is the real reason, but i would guess that more pistons doing less work per piston would cut down on heat.
Red 5:47PM (12/01/2008)
Personally, I would've added stickier tires over the 8 piston calipers, but that's just me...
Mobius_1 6:29PM (12/01/2008)
Tuners' motto: More is... more.
nagmashot 2:02AM (12/02/2008)
the more piston press the brake pads vs the rotors the more precis is the brake perfromance. 8pistons can press the pads more accurate vs the rotor as 2...
I switched at my car from standart stock 2pice single piston brake caliper each rotor to aluminum monoblock brake calipers with 4pistons each rotor. The different in overall brake perfromance, handling under brakeing is giant. The most expansive modification at my car but worth every single Cent.
After emergancy braking on the Autobahn from 250km/h down to 80km/h because a truck driver did not looked in the rear mirrow befor changing lanes I wanted to kiss my calipers.. they safed my life...
txdesign 5:47PM (12/01/2008)
I find the current VW offerings to be pretty bland. The concept Scirocco had a very aggressive front end that really made the car. This just a slightly larger GTI with a corporate fascia. Pass.
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zamafir 6:20PM (12/01/2008)
lol, n00b. It's actually smaller, shorter, wider... oh and thanks to it's fantastic suspension faster to sixty and back and around the track than an RX-8. Hell some in the automotive press have said it’s driving position is second only to the LP560-4. But those are results from world champions driving the car, so let’s abandon them. Ignorance is bliss.
zamafir 10:46PM (12/01/2008)
Hmm... and now TopGear car of the year for 2008, 'a common man’s exotic', yup sounds like a generic GTI what with it's 'Adaptive Chassis Control (ACC) feature that lets the Scirocco alter its suspension, steering and throttle response' which helped it win... yawn right?
txdesign 10:40AM (12/02/2008)
I was commenting on the design of the stock car mostly. Sure it looks better with 19" wheels and a lowered suspension, but what car doesn't. I prefer my 135 and I assume with all the add-ons to this car we're talking similar money.
Steve Bennet 6:09PM (12/01/2008)
Is this thing rwd by any chance?
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John Ellenich 6:17PM (12/01/2008)
Hawt diggity damn this is sweet.
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Aki 6:14PM (12/01/2008)
It's FWD.
More pistons don't reduce heat, it creates more consistent pressure on the rotor. Anything above six-piston is just overkill.
Car looks great, though I think it'd look better if the wheels were 1" smaller.
Wish VW would bring an AWD version to the US, sigh.
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RT 8:02PM (12/01/2008)
I hear you, but before we talk about an AWD version, how about we first just get the car? This would go very well in the lineup as a niche model, like the CC,and would give VW even more credibility as a purveyor of solid, European, fun, and relatively inexpensive cars.
Torrent 7:13PM (12/01/2008)
It's FWD, so I wanna say FAIL, but it's a good car, so I'll say it's a minor slip up.
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CarbonBlack 10:26PM (12/01/2008)
There are some seriously bad ass FWD cars out there!
I am the kind of guy that doesn't discriminate based on wheels driven. I only discriminate against crap cars!
Here is a list of some of the best FWD cars (IMHO)
-Mini Cooper S (especially the JCW)
-All Honda Integra Type R's DC3/DC5
-Preludes
-Civic type R's
-CRX SI
-Acura CL-S
-Mazda Speed 3/6
-Chevy Cobalt SS turbo (debatable)
-Saab 9-3
-VW GTI
-VW Corrado
-Lotus Elan
-SRT 4's (debatable)
-Ford SVT Focus (And all other Fast FWD Foci)
-Maxima
-TSX
-Peugeot 205 GTI
-Audi S3
Probably some I forgot (and probably some that shouldn't be on the list).....Anyway, you get the picture ;-)
Torrent 10:42PM (12/01/2008)
You make a valid point, but I favor RWD because it has the right balance of performance and balance.