[Otto]

MTM is going above and beyond by updating its Audi RS3 Sportback aftermarket package that provides even more power. A few months ago MTM worked on the RS3 and took the turbocharged 2.5-litre five-cylinder from 367 horsepower and 342 pound-feet to 435 horsepower and 447 pound-feet.

Now we get the stage 2 kit. This kit pushes the RS3 to 502 horsepower and 480 pound-feet. This boost in power translates to a 0-62 mph acceleration time of 3.6 seconds. It's top speed is elevated to 186 mph.

There are additional upgrades which include a performance suspension, stainless steel exhaust system with quad chrome tips, beefier brakes, and some carbon aero exterior body parts.

The MTM Audi RS3 features 19-inch Nardo Edition wheels paired with Michelin Pilot Super Sport rubbers. Inside the RS3 there are RS6-style seats with honeycomb pattern along with some tweaks to the dashboard, centre console, and armrest.

The MTM Audi RS3 R is priced at $103,193 and will be on display from Tuesday in Geneva where it will sit next to the tuner's VW T6 E-Motion, Audi S8 Talladega R, and VW Amarok V8 Passion Desert Edition.

http://www.motor1.com/news/61343/mtm-takes-audi-rs3-beyond-500-hp/

 

[Ohio Joe]

I don't know what to say other than WOW!!!

 

[john]

AMazing. This might be too much horsepower..if there is such a thing.

 

[rnlabas]

... and don't forget Audi themselves have delivered over 600 hp with this engine in the TT quattro Club Sport concept. This engine has been shown to be VERY tuner-friendly and reliable - perhaps even more so than the venerable 2.0 ...

But USD103K for an A3, even a sonic blaster, is getting pretty up there.