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MTM’s new Audi R8 leaves onlookers green with envy

 
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The green paint used by MTM is the same mix Porsche uses for its 911 GT3 RS

The green paint used by MTM is the same mix Porsche uses for its 911 GT3 RS

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Audi’s R8 already delivers stunning performance in standard guise, coming close to rivalling the cars from Ferrari and Lamborghini, but with a little help from Germany’s Motoren Technik Mayer (MTM) there would be no stopping it. The tuner’s latest program for the R8 is without doubt highlighted by its “Porsche 2D8” green paint scheme – the same as the 911 GT3 RS.

Showing MTM’s attention for detail, on all four black brake calipers and on the black fuel cap there is a green “R8” nameplate. The ultra-light MTM Bimoto light alloy wheels measuring in at 20in also features a green nameplate stating “MTM forged” on one of the spokes.

In the interior, the same color repeats at the seams of a suede steering wheel and the “Quattro” nameplate on the glove department flap. Also, the “R8” logo on the gear-shift shines in green.

Thankfully, MTM hasn’t left the mechanicals untouched. A new supercharger kit for the R8’s 4.2L V8 engine that boosts output to 560hp (418kW) and 427lb-ft (580Nm) of torque is available, but owners of the new V10 model haven’t been left in the dark. MTM also offers an ECU upgrade for the 5.2L FSI engine, which lifts output to 560 hp (418 kW) as well.

Other modifications include a new exhaust system with valve control that leads into four black ceramic-coated end pipes. Re-engineered side-blades that direct the airflow from behind the doors right into the middle engine provide the necessary air supply.

In order to transfer the newly gained power on the road, an extensive aerodynamics package renders the necessary downthrust. At the front, a new splitter made of carbon-fiber, which is painted green on the top and matt black on the bottom, thrusts the R8 on the tarmac. The side skirts and the rear diffuser, both also entirely made of green varnished carbon-fiber, hold the rear axle of the car to the ground. Finally, to protect the car from road bumps or garage exits, MTM added its Lift-up-System, which can raise the car a full 40mm.
MTM modified Audi R8

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  1. ma_CarFanaticsUnleashed avatar CarFanaticsUnleashed Posted: 4/10/2009 8:25am PDT

    Personally, I'm a fan, though when I first laid eyes on the green paint, I was shall we say, thrown off, but for some reason, I really like it... And of course "560 bhp" always helps my opinion...
     
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  2. ma_Mike avatar Mike Posted: 4/10/2009 8:39am PDT

    Definitely would not have been my first choice in color, but I like some of the features; the lifting system is something every supercar should have, at least with all the speedbumps, etc here in the U.S. Ilike the wheels as well, and of course a bump in power is always a good thing, too!
     
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  3. ma_justinhk2000 avatar justinhk2000 Posted: 4/15/2009 7:13pm PDT

    The green certainly helps with motion sickness dosen't it.
     
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  4. ma_Whan avatar Whan Posted: 5/3/2009 9:13pm PDT

    I agree with CFU, it's actually quite nice. It's wild, but not overdone. The body kit is pretty tastefully done,and for those who don't like green, i think it would look great in white or red.
     
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