2012 MTM Audi Q3 TFSI Quattro
Price |
under €59,000 |
Production |
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Engine |
2 liter 4-cylinder |
Weight |
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Aspiration |
turbocharged |
Torque |
-- | ||
HP |
310 hp |
HP/Weight |
-- | ||
HP/Liter |
155 mph |
1/4 mile |
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0-62 mph |
6.1 seconds |
Top Speed |
155 mph |
(from MTM Press
Release) MTM Q3
Just prior to the spectacular premiere of the automobile industry’s
current annual presentation season at the International Motor Show
in Geneva, the statistics registered a trend that every automobile
manufacturer should take note of: the notchback is out and the Sport
Utility Vehicle (SUV) is taking over.
Also oozing pure power is the MTM Q3 2.0 TFSI Quattro, which is
presented in bold black, red and gold, just like the power-charged
MTM "Bulli". An obvious reference to the European Football
Championship by the MTM team: "If you want to play in the top
league, you better drive in the top league”, MTM boss Roland Mayer
adds with a smile when talking about the patriotically-coloured
creation of his associates.
Meanwhile, under the
bonnet everything is just what you would expect from MTM: high-tech
for high performance and the satisfaction of knowing that “more is
more”.
Just like the "Bulli", the MTM Q3 2.0 TFSI also strikes a different
note than the standard model. No wonder; instead of 170 HP, this
PSUV charges in with 310 HP. The MTM version takes a good two
seconds less, namely 6.1 seconds, to sprint to 100 km/h. And while
the standard Q3 reaches its peak at 212 km/h, the MTM Q3 has enough
steam to get it to just under 250 km/h. An Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI with
S-Line sport package costs almost 37,000 Euro. After MTM has done
its magic, the PSUV will cost just under 59,000 Euro. The added
value is generated by proven additions like a specially adapted
exhaust system with turbo-kit and rear diffuser, as equally visible
as the characteristic set of wheels from MTM Bimoto 20", soled with
tyres size 255/35 ZR 20 and moderately lowered.
Primed like this, both MTM creations are perfectly suited for a trip
to the European Football Championship. The ideal PSUV for fans and
groupies. For those fans who would rather watch the tournament of
Europe’s best kickers at home on the telly, skip the black-red-gold
foil: with savings of 2,350 Euro for the T500 and 1,850 Euro for the
MTM Q3. You’ll still be ahead of the game with both, multi-coloured
or plain – even if you head west.