Diesel domination.
One’s of Audi and Volkswagen’s strongest products are its diesel engines. This is true not only for their production cars, but in racing where most of the advanced technology is tested and proven. Audi’s successes at the 24 Hours of Le Mans can be attributed to their advanced diesel engines and their low consumption/high power outputs. One of the most powerful diesel engines offered by Volkswagen/Audi is the 4.2 TDI V-8.
MTM, the Audi and Volkswagen specialists in Germany have developed a 4.2 TDI tuning range for three different applications in the Audi A8, Q7, and Volkswagen Touareg. In stock form, the 4.2 TDI is capable of producing anywhere from 315 to 345 horsepower and up to 590 lb-ft. of torque depending on the vehicle application. MTM saw a great deal of potential hidden inside these common-rail direct injection diesel engines, and created three different 4.2 TDI tuning upgrades.
In the Audi A8 4.2 TDI, MTM offers a V-Cantronic program that can be installed by a technician in two hours. The V-Cantronic program keeps output at the standard 345 bhp, but removes the 155 mph (250 km/h) speed limited and pushes it back all the way to 175 mph (282 km/h).
In the Volkswagen Touareg, Audi A8, and Q7, MTM can install the M-Cantronic 4.2 TDI tuning program. The new program increases power to 410 bhp and 686 lb-ft. of torque. With the M-Cantronic upgrade, the top speed remains at the electronically-limited speed as determined by the manufacturer.
Customers that are looking for both speed and power with the 4.2 TDI can opt for a combination of M- and V-Cantronic from MTM. The upgrade removes the electronically-limited top speed and increases power to 410 bhp and 686 lb-ft. of torque.
In addition to the MTM 4.2 TDI tuning upgrades, the German company also provides a number of chassis, exterior, and interior upgrades for the Volkswagen Touareg, Audi A8, and Q7. The V-Cantronic is available for the Audi A8 for 1,400 Euros (+/- 1,800 USD), the M-Tronic is available for all cars for 1,800 Euros (+/- 2,300 USD), and the combination for 2,700 Euros (+/- 3,500 USD).
MTM 4.2 TDI Tuning Specifications
V-Cantronic (A8 only)
-Removal of stock 155 mph (250 km/h) speed limiter; new 175 mph (282 km/h) top speed
-1,400 Euros (+/- 1,800 USD)
M-Cantronic
-410 bhp and 686 lb-ft. (930 Nm) of torque
-1,800 Euros (+/- 2,300 USD)
Combination M- and V-Cantronic
-410 bhp and 686 lb-ft. (930 Nm) of torque
-Removal of stock top speed limiter
-2,700 Euros (+/- 3,500 USD)
MTM 4.2 TDI Tuning Gallery
[Source MTM]
Which model with a tuned 4.2 TDI would you choose to drive: the A8, Q7, or Touareg? Leave a comment and let us know!
