Crazy eights! MTM builds an 888-hp Audi R8

The Audi R8 is apparently a tempting platform for tuners. We’ve seen sketches of the Abt Audi R8, we spotted the APR Audi R8 at the 2007 SEMA Show, and we recently took a look at the carbon fiberized PPI Audi R8.

MTM, those crazy Germans who built the twin-engine, 740-hp Audi TT Bimoto, brought their own version of the R8 to the Dubai Motor Show. Although visually subtle, a turbocharger system has been added to the 4.2-liter V8 for a total of 888 bhp and 610 lb-ft torque. 0-60 mph can be achieved in 3.0 seconds flat, and top speed is limited to 223 mph. MTM built the car, fittingly named the R888, as a one-off for a European customer, but they will gladly build more of them for a mere €280,000 each

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S4cabriofoxone - 11/25/2007 1:48:27 AM

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Love the paint, hate the rims.

I'm fine with the standard engine, thanks!

adamblack - 11/25/2007 2:14:43 AM

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yes you right the rims is bad but the colour is very nice. ithink this new engine is better than the original one

AUTO_UNION - 11/25/2007 4:11:03 AM

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CRAZY! Please Santa bring me one for Christmas!

528i - 11/25/2007 1:44:08 PM

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I was at the SF auto show, and I got to see the R8. It was the show stoper.

ThierryHenry14 - 11/25/2007 2:55:30 PM

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Horrible rims. But its burpose built. 223mph!!!!