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The Audi R8 is apparently a tempting platform for tuners. We've seen sketches of the Abt Audi R8 (http://www.autoblog.com/2007/04/11/ab-set-to-tune-audi-r8/), we spotted the APR Audi R8 (http://www.autoblog.com/2007/11/01/sema-2007-apr-audi-r8/) at the 2007 SEMA Show, and we recently took a look at the carbon fiberized PPI Audi R8 (http://www.autoblog.com/2007/11/19/ppi-clothes-the-audi-r8-in-carbon-fiber/).
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.
[Source: Autoblog.nl]

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