MTM tunes up the KTM X-Bow and Audi TTS
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MTM tunes all things Audi, so it didn't take long for the firm to tweak the KTM X-Bow (with its VAG-sourced inline-four) and the all-new Audi TTS. Of the two, the X-Bow gets the milder tuning (if that's possible), with the 2.0-liter TFSI four-pot getting a boost in output from 240 to 318 horsepower. Torque rises accordingly, with 310 lb-ft on tap, sent through a modified six-speed manual transmission to the rear wheels. Four-piston Brembos with 305 mm discs are nestled within 18-inch wheels coated in Nokain Hakkapeliita-4 rubber sized 245/40. Although MTM doesn't cite a revised 0-60 mph time, it claims a top speed of 156 mph (one mph more than stock).
For those who are looking for a more friendly daily driver but aren't willing to wait around for the TTRS, the MTM-tuned TTS boasts 380 hp and 364 lb-ft of torque from an upgraded turbocharger that huffs 22.5 psi of boost into the 2.0-liter's four cylinders. A new intake and exhaust manifold is fitted, along with eight-piston Brembos clamping onto 380mm discs, with 20-inch wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 (245/30) tires. A 330 hp version is also available, starting at €63,103 ($85k USD), while the full-bore 380 hp package will set you back €73,715 (a cool $99k USD).
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mcampasini 8:11PM (4/03/2009)
i want the 380 in the x-bow!!!
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Reader 8:45PM (4/03/2009)
Want.
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Shardm 8:55PM (4/03/2009)
I could use one of those! X-Bow = >:|
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Trent 8:57PM (4/03/2009)
Sign me up for that beautiful TT!
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Liquidretro 10:09PM (4/03/2009)
Why would you put those tires on the KTM for track use? Those are some of the best snow tires money can buy.
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Edmond Dantes 8:06AM (4/04/2009)
hahaha.
CarbonBlack 10:36PM (4/03/2009)
Those wheels on that Audi look great!
I've seen pictures of them on all kinds of Audi, Bentley, VW, ETC.
They ALWAYS look AMAZING!!!
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MGBYG 11:38PM (4/03/2009)
From the front, the XBow looks like one of the puppets from MST3000.
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Liquidretro 11:46PM (4/03/2009)
Audifan - You call that snow? Come to the midwest in the winter. That is not snow.
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Daniel Ivandjiiski 12:26AM (4/04/2009)
ugh, with all the market talk i thought MTM means mark to market...that would have been an interesting combination
daniel ivandjiiski
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Farris 1:32AM (4/04/2009)
A guy where I work drives an MTM Audi. What a brilliant car.
That said, why doesn't KTM make this standard? Isn't the X in X-Bow supposed to be short for eXtreme?
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Preus 5:45AM (4/04/2009)
Perfect styled TTS.
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dasprobir81 6:08AM (4/04/2009)
It is good then other car. one of best car in my view.
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Axel 7:00AM (4/04/2009)
Oh, come on Autoblog!!!
For the 1000th time DO NOT convert euro list prices to US$ in that way! The euro prices you quoted e.g. contain roughly 20% VAT!
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ryan 12:22PM (4/04/2009)
Wow. That quad exhaust looks outstanding on the TT. Where was MTM when the last gen TT was out? Those were better looking cars IMO.
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