Milltek Sport

Introducing MLTK by Milltek: Our New Range of Engineered & Visual Products for Off-Road and Performance Vehicles   We're pleased to announce the launch of MLTK, our new range of engineered and visual styling products for off-road and performance vehicles. Drawing on 41 years of expertise in performance engineering design, we continue to employ many of the same techniques and processes to design and manufacture our MLTK products in-house, at our Derbyshire facilities; proudly keeping our operations in the UK.   Our initial MLTK product lineup covers each end of the automotive spectrum; with a range of products for both the Classic Defender and the new F66 Mini Cooper S.    The Classic Defender range, as showcased at the Goodwood Festival of Speed; offers robust aluminium and tubular stainless steel front bumpers, a rear spoiler with integrated third brake light, upgraded taillights, rear corner steps, side steps, and underbody protection. Naturally, our lineup also includes our signature stainless steel exhaust systems.   The latest F66 Mini Cooper S is a big step up from its predecessor, but with no visible exhaust tips looks just like the EV equivalent. Our MLTK rear diffuser allows owners to upgrade to visible exhaust tips using our performance exhaust system.    Working so closely with the aftermarket sector and performance enthusiasts for over 40 years, it’s an obvious step for Milltek to design and produce our own styling products engineered to the same high quality as our performance exhausts. We’re really pleased with the first range of MLTK products and how they enhance the use-ability and aesthetics of the vehicles even further. Our development teams continue to work flat out on various other projects, we’re excited to see our product range grow over the coming months.   Pre-orders for MLTK products are now open, to discover the full range have a look for yourself at www.MLTK.com

New Look, Same Commitment to Excellence   Our Ilkeston manufacturing centre has been at the core of Milltek Sport’s operations since 1989, and we’ve just completed an exciting refurbishment as part of our ongoing investment in quality and innovation. This facility produces the majority of our products, designed and developed right here in the UK, with a commitment to delivering the highest standards in performance exhaust systems.   This upgrade reflects our forward-thinking approach, ensuring that our facilities evolve alongside our brand to support our mission of continuous improvement.

New Look, Same Commitment to Excellence   Our Ilkeston manufacturing centre has been at the core of Milltek Sport’s operations since 1989, and we’ve just completed an exciting refurbishment as part of our ongoing investment in quality and innovation. This facility produces the majority of our products, designed and developed right here in the UK, with a commitment to delivering the highest standards in performance exhaust systems.   This upgrade reflects our forward-thinking approach, ensuring that our facilities evolve alongside our brand to support our mission of continuous improvement.

Ever since the launch of our company in 1983, we’ve always had a soft spot for the blue oval. Whether they have worn an XR, RS or ST badge, fast Fords have always performed and sounded better at the hands of Milltek Sport – that’s why we’re helping to safeguard modified Ford culture by ensuring that every new system we develop is designed for ECE approval.   This ensures all new road-legal performance products for Ford vehicles are compliant with emissions legislation, as well as being capable of an MOT pass. Today, we offer 370 products across 37 Ford applications, including the only ECE-approved system for the Mk3 Focus RS, with every alternative performance exhaust being illegal for UK road use.   Continuing to invest in our demo fleet has also accelerated the development period of our performance products. Back in 1986, we bought our own Sierra RS Cosworth on the iconic three-door model’s debut and, in the years since, we’ve run everything from a Fiesta ST to a Focus RS and a Ranger Raptor to the latest electrified Puma hybrid.

For almost two decades, we have participated in the legendary Goodwood Festival of Speed. This year, we enhanced our presence, showcasing our latest innovations and connecting with customers and industry peers. It was a great opportunity to share our enthusiasm and expertise with like-minded individuals.   Our latest MINI Cooper S demo car went down a storm, featuring the first-to-market premium performance exhaust system for the recently launched F66 generation, showcasing our bespoke remodelled rear valance and centre-exit tailpipes designed to replace the standard hidden set up. Alongside was the latest addition to our specialised Titanium range: a free-flowing silencer bypass pipe for the Porsche 991 GT3 RS, enhancing the performance, soundtrack and aesthetics of Zuffenhausen’s track-focused supercar.   We also brought an exclusive first look at our forthcoming range of bolt on rugged accessories for the classic Land Rover Defender, designed entirely in-house to enhance the aesthetics of the iconic classic 4x4. We’ll be revealing more on that very soon, so stay tuned for more information. Feel free to reach out to us for more information or to discuss how we can support your automotive needs. We look forward to hearing from you!

HM Revenue & Customs announced it would retain historic benefit-in-kind rates for double-cab pick-ups, following a nationwide backlash in response to proposed taxation changes. We appreciate the clarity from the HMRC and expect the retained BIK rules to continue to support hardworking commercial vehicle owners across the country. At Milltek Sport, we think the popularity of our premium enhanced exhaust systems reflects the UK’s enthusiasm for double-cab pick-ups, with owners continuing to enhance their working vehicles in the aftermarket. Our enhanced premium exhausts remain highly popular with pick-up truck drivers, designed to enhance aesthetics and reduce cabin noise, and we’re now launching new Ford Ranger systems in response to demand. Just because pick-up trucks are built to get the job done doesn’t mean owners shouldn’t take pride in them, and we’re pleased that double-cab pick-ups will retain their valid status as working commercial vehicles. Take a look at our latest offering of exhaust products for the Ford Ranger Raptor: https://lnkd.in/e-icJHrW

Upon debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed last year, our enhanced INEOS Grenadier exhaust system certainly got people talking… Believed to be the first-to-market performance exhaust for the strikingly different, 3.0-litre BMW-engined SUV, the Milltek Sport INEOS Grenadier system features a 3-inch bore and delivers improvements in aesthetics, durability and driving dynamics. As well as giving both a more distinctive sound, the freer-flowing exhausts also pave the way for further modifications should owners wish to explore the tuning potential further. Like all Milltek Sport systems, it’s also available with a choice of polished, Cerakote black, carbon, brushed or burnt/blue titanium exhaust tips to suit a wide range of tastes.

Since opening our $10.5m, 35,000sq ft Milltek Corp facility back in 2022, we’ve been working hard to continue our expansion in North America.   Located in Knoxville, Tennessee, our US site now includes distribution, manufacturing, and R&D facilities, helping us to stay ahead of the curve and regularly be the first to market with enhanced exhaust systems for the very latest USDM performance cars.   We’re now also the official US distributor for other renowned British automotive brands including Auto Finesse, Ramair and Urban Automotive, meaning more choice for American enthusiasts and our growing network of dealers.

BMW M reported record sales performance last year, with over 200,000 vehicles sold globally for the first time – an increase of 14.3% on 2022.   Here at Milltek Sport, we’ve noticed the trend too... Last year, we sold over 6,000 premium performance exhaust systems for the BMW G-Series platform – including the BMW M2, M3 Touring, M3/M4 Competition, M340i, X3M and M240i xDrive. The G8x M3 was the star of the show, with over 3,000 Milltek Sport systems specified in 2023 alone.   Thanks to our global dealer network, those exhausts were shipped as far afield as Australia, China, Sweden, Taiwan and the USA.   To find out more about our products, head to our website to find your nearest Milltek Sport dealer: https://lnkd.in/gjdrzFBU  

Last year was a special one for all of us, as we celebrated 40 years of Milltek Sport in 2023.   When Phil Millington founded ‘Falcon Automotive’ in 1983, making small batch aftermarket components for small British sports cars, few would have predicted we’d grow into a world-renowned exhaust specialist over the following four decades.   Our 40th birthday was celebrated in style as we gathered some of the defining cars from our history - from the classic MG B to the current BMW M3 Touring - for a special anniversary video at the Catesby Tunnel test facility: https://lnkd.in/eYDbSNzY   A packed events calendar certainly kept our demo fleet busy, including Goodwood Festival of Speed, Players Classic, PH25 and many more… not to mention our very own birthday celebration at Caffeine & Machine.   Of course, we also found time to launch over 20 new premium exhaust systems in 2023, designed and engineered to enhance some of the most exciting new performance cars of the year… including the latest BMW M2, Honda Civic Type R, INEOS Grenadier and Lotus Emira.   We all know life begins at 40. So, stay tuned. There’s plenty more to come in 2024!