Customization of Audi vehicles seem to be the trend of the automaker nowadays. After the Audi R8 has been customized and it aerodynamics enhanced by PPI, German tuning firm MTM has decided to work its magic of Vorsprung durch Technik on Audi’s new A5 coupe. With that, MTM was able to bring the 3.0-liter V6 diesel into the range-topping ranks like that of the S5 model.

The design may be understated but it was able to give more than just justice to the advanced engineering that can be found beneath its bonnet. The front grill has been redesigned and now comes close to its rival, the S5. The Audi A5 coupe has also been provided with new lower bumper surround and the exhaust at its rear are four-piped coated in chrome.

The redesigned version of the Audi A5 has been named MTM A5 “Thunderbolt.” The power has been increased from 240 horsepower on the standard 3.0-liter TDI model to 300 horsepower an the torque has also been increased from 500 Nm to 550 Nm on the MTM A5 Thunderbolt. The top speed of the MTM A5 is 265 km per hour. The standard production model’s top speed is 250 km per hour, thus, there’s an increase of 15 km/h. the acceleration speed from 0-100km  is just 5.9 seconds.

The suspension system have been improved as well on the MTM A5 Thunderbolt, thus it has now become more ideal for the winding roads of Europe. MTM has provided the A5 with ‘perfectly tuned’ coilover suspension system. MTM has insisted that with this kind of suspension installed in he A5, car owners will be seeking out the backroads just to they can experience the thrill. But that’s not all that’s impressive about the MTM A5 Thunderbolt. MTM also equipped this vehicle with high-performance brakes, as ‘races are won on brakes.” For better grip and feel, MTM has equipped the 5 Thunderbolt with custom-designed semi-perforated brake discs. these discs avoid the cracks that come with fully-perforated discs after long time of usage. Safety is important above everything else so MTM designed the Audi A5 Thunderbolt to be able to stop from 100km/h in just 35 meters.

Read more about the Audi A5 V6 TDI here.

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