Audi S3 2007 by MTM

2007 Audi S3 MTM - Front Side

In the realm of hot hatches, Audi’s S3 is already an outstanding player. German tuner Motoren-Technik-Mayer (MTM) thinks so too, but that didn’t stop the firm from massaging it in the pursuit of more power. The majority of the car remains stock; the driveline and transmission are as Audi AG created them, and the 2.0-liter direct injection turbocharged four-cylinder retains its original physical properties.

2007 Audi S3 MTM - Rear Side

The TFSI-motor borrowed from parent company VW, is really ideal for tuning revisions. Directly off the assembly line, the turbo engine of Audi S3 already has an impressive 265 HP. One would imagine this alone is enough. Yet, just experiencing the difference proves a visit to mtm is really worth while. In its first stage, mtm replaces the motor electronics. This procedure alone upgrades power to 310 HP/228 kW as well as torque to 400 Nm (Series: 350 Nm). Whoever selects a mtm resonator and the mtm rear silencer receives an additional 5 HP and 5 Nm. The hottest version receives even more components from mtm to boot. With the mtm front silencer and a front pipe with metallic catalysatic converter, performance increases to a powerful 330 HP and torque of 420 Nm. With this addition, in just 5,1 seconds 0 to 100 km/h is reached and a maximum speed up to 264 km/h obtainable.

2007 Audi S3 MTM - Test Drive

Clearly, the standard equipped S3 is an outstanding vehicle. However, those who prefer no comprimises will choose from the mtm price-list a coilover suspension which provides lowering the S3 between 35 and 65mm. Its set-up can be regulated by adjustment of the compression and rebound of the damper. Alternatively, mtm offers shorter sport springs that lower the S3 by 45 mm. For better road holding ability, mtm furnishes spacers for track widening of 20 mm per axle.

2007 Audi S3 MTM - Wheel View

As can be expected, all parts described above for the exhaust system are available separately for the Audi S3 2.0 TFSI. Either the rear silencer with exhaust flap control alone or together with the complete catalytic converter system. Both tail pipes, each with a diameter of 80 mm, look far more impressive than the series-produced parts. From each escapes a sound that one generally only experiences on the race track.