Audi TT RS Teasers

ahpadt · February 20th, 2009, 6:25 PM

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These are the first teaser images of Audi's new TT RS, the model that will reunite the German brand with the five-cylinder turbocharged engine format made famous by its original 1980s Quattro.

The range-topping TT is fitted with a new 2.5-litre powerplant that uses the architecture of the firm’s V10 motor. A single turbocharger helps to create around 340bhp and 330lb ft of torque, and the engine uses direct injection to improve fuel efficiency.

The company has also released this sound clip of the Audi TT RS, in which it certainly appears to resemble a mid-1980s Quattro.

The TT RS will be able to crack 0-62mph in about 4.5sec and reach a limited top speed of 155mph. But buyers can also opt to have the top speed raised to around 175mph.

The car uses quattro four-wheel drive, with a six-speed manual gearbox. It’s unlikely that Audi’s seven-speed S-tronic dual-clutch transmission will be offered, as it cannot cope with the torque.

An uprated chassis includes new springs and dampers and thicker anti-roll bars. The brakes are bigger, too.

Styling upgrades include a deeper front bumper with R8-style intakes and a fixed rear spoiler instead of the regular TT’s speed-dependent item.

The TT RS coupé goes on sale next week, and a roadster is due later this year. Audi UK has not fixed the price yet, but expect the hottest TT yet to cost around £43,000.

http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsAr...udi-TT/238351/

http://www.autocar.co.uk/contentImages//Car/Audi/TT/202993172088356x236.jpg

http://www.autocar.co.uk/contentImages//Car/Audi/TT/2029931726713356x236.jpg

http://www.autocar.co.uk/contentImages//Car/Audi/TT/2029931729838356x236.jpg

The noise

http://dl.haymarket.streamuk.com/aut...S-engine-2.mp3

EDIT: MOAR!

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/02/ttrs_leaklead.jpg

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/02/tt-rs-12.jpg

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/02/tt-rs-3.jpg

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/02/tt-rs-11.jpg

EsPpY · February 20th, 2009, 6:47 PM

It apes the R8 on the intakes, eh.

Shit, it does look like the R8 smaller bro.

Shawn · February 20th, 2009, 6:49 PM

Can't really fault it for anything, can you? Well, the spoiler is a little meh but the rest is a very nice package.

I am getting a little tired of seeing so many white cars though. If I knew white was making a comeback I'd have gotten a different coloured car.

prizrak · February 20th, 2009, 6:53 PM

Seems like it will be nice looking. But I'm mostly interested in that I5.

Buba · February 20th, 2009, 7:30 PM

Gonna be a pretty good car I reckon...

fbc · February 21st, 2009, 12:06 AM

Shaping up very nicely

Polly · February 21st, 2009, 7:23 PM

Indeed. Thank god they chose the I5. Anything would have been soooo boring..

pepitko · February 21st, 2009, 7:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ahpadt

The noise

http://dl.haymarket.streamuk.com/aut...S-engine-2.mp3

that sounds awesome!

Aiolos · February 21st, 2009, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ahpadt

The noise

http://dl.haymarket.streamuk.com/aut...S-engine-2.mp3

That sounds AMAZING! images/smilies/love.gif

Kinda reminds me of the 911 turbo's sound.

ahpadt · February 21st, 2009, 11:43 PM

More pics added

Leonidae · February 22nd, 2009, 12:17 AM

it better have similar power distribution as R8..

fbc · February 22nd, 2009, 12:22 AM

How the hell did I miss that mp3 first time around? It sounds superb - love an I5 warble.

Looks great in the new pics too - like it's sucked to the ground.

MadCat360 · February 22nd, 2009, 12:35 AM

I don't like it. The cabrio taints it. It's too glitsy. It's got an R8 steering wheel and that makes it look like a wannabe. 5 cylinders is what I expect in a Volvo or a VW, not an Audi. Should have kept it a six. It doesn't sound that great. Too flat. Not enough oompf. It doesn't climb the revs, it's got the same tone throughout. It sounds like it's just humming. I think the S sounds better. And that spoiler is as ridiculous as wearing sunglasses indoors. Those are the only types of people who will buy it I'm sure. I don't care about stereotypes, that's just what this car says to me.

klankymen · February 22nd, 2009, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by MadCat360

I don't like it. The cabrio taints it. It's too glitsy. It's got an R8 steering wheel and that makes it look like a wannabe. 5 cylinders is what I expect in a Volvo or a VW, not an Audi.

Ever heard of the car that made Audi famous? Of course 5 cylinders is Audi.

I love it. Bit expensive, but who cares, with that sound, and that torque.

EDIT: Also: VW? I don't recall them ever making an I-5...

MadCat360 · February 22nd, 2009, 1:02 AM

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Originally Posted by klankymen

Ever heard of the car that made Audi famous? Of course 5 cylinders is Audi.

That's like saying I am a slobbering idiot because I drooled, said goo-goo ga-ga, and puked all over my mum in the 80's.

The I5 engine will drive up the prices and it won't be a better engine than the V6.

And if anyone argues weight I'll call them sporting dumb and bad drivers because they can't tell the difference between cornering ability and handling.

fbc · February 22nd, 2009, 1:35 AM

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Originally Posted by MadCat360

And if anyone argues weight I'll call them sporting dumb and bad drivers because they can't tell the difference between cornering ability and handling.

Well call me a bad driver then, because less weight improves every aspect of a car's behaviour - both it's cornering ability & handling (handling > cornering ability btw, unless you're actually in a race).

The I5 turbo should weigh less than the V6, produce more power & definitely more torque, and might also use less fuel. It's full of win.

Labcoatguy · February 22nd, 2009, 1:42 AM

Replace all the curves with Quattro-style angles and I'd snap that up in a second. Either way, this sounds awesome.

Donington · February 22nd, 2009, 2:47 AM

Saw the TT-S at Heathrow recently and that was impressive enough. This has a big price tag but it will be worth it.

Cold Fussion · February 22nd, 2009, 3:10 AM

And if anyone argues weight I'll call them sporting dumb and bad drivers because they can't tell the difference between cornering ability and handling.[/QUOTE]

So being lighter isn't better? images/smilies/blink.gif

The_Finn · February 22nd, 2009, 3:17 AM

I am trying to try to care about an RS version of the TT but all i really want is an RS5 and until i hear or see somthing come out of Audi saying they have dropped the single RS in production at a time policy all this means is a longer wait for the aforementioned RS5. That being said it do think the coupe is a pretty sexy looking machine and i have to say as a some what rabid fanboy of the older ANN and 3B powered hot audi's i do love the return of the 5cyl. Do we know if the motor is transverse or longitudinal? I am sure the boys over at 034 are already starting to drool at the prospect of a new turbo I5 to mess around with

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fbc Moderator Joined: Jan 8th, 2005 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 34 Posts: 11,776 Car: 2006 MY07 Astra SRi Turbo Rep Power: 128	How the hell did I miss that mp3 first time around? It sounds superb - love an I5 warble. Looks great in the new pics too - like it's sucked to the ground. __________________ www.sniffpetrol.com

February 22nd, 2009, 12:35 AM	#13
MadCat360 Joined: Apr 15th, 2008 Location: Infineon Raceway Age: 19 Posts: 2,846 Car: 80's Dodge with lolsprings & lolrods LFS Status: Rep Power: 46	I don't like it. The cabrio taints it. It's too glitsy. It's got an R8 steering wheel and that makes it look like a wannabe. 5 cylinders is what I expect in a Volvo or a VW, not an Audi. Should have kept it a six. It doesn't sound that great. Too flat. Not enough oompf. It doesn't climb the revs, it's got the same tone throughout. It sounds like it's just humming. I think the S sounds better. And that spoiler is as ridiculous as wearing sunglasses indoors. Those are the only types of people who will buy it I'm sure. I don't care about stereotypes, that's just what this car says to me. __________________ Chump to Champ, an aspiring racing driver's blog Last edited by MadCat360; February 22nd, 2009 at 12:38 AM.

February 20th, 2009, 6:47 PM	#2
EsPpY Joined: Jan 24th, 2005 Location: Where F1 runs at night Posts: 1,042 Car: (someday) Honda Civic Si Rep Power: 28	It apes the R8 on the intakes, eh. Shit, it does look like the R8 smaller bro.

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Shawn Lexus? Oh shi- Joined: May 26th, 2005 Location: Vancouver, BC Age: 24 Posts: 11,026 Car: '07 Boring Poseur Mobile Rep Power: 134	Can't really fault it for anything, can you? Well, the spoiler is a little meh but the rest is a very nice package. I am getting a little tired of seeing so many white cars though. If I knew white was making a comeback I'd have gotten a different coloured car.

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prizrak Joined: Apr 2nd, 2007 Location: Brooklyn, NY Age: 26 Posts: 3,031 Car: Audi A4 1.8T Rep Power: 39	Seems like it will be nice looking. But I'm mostly interested in that I5.

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ahpadt Joined: May 7th, 2006 Location: The Norwaylands Posts: 4,597 Rep Power: 60	More pics added

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Leonidae Banned Joined: Jun 2nd, 2006 Location: Finland Posts: 849 Rep Power: 0	it better have similar power distribution as R8..

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Labcoatguy Joined: Mar 27th, 2005 Location: Boston, MA Age: 26 Posts: 4,453 Car: A Jaaaaaaaag. Rep Power: 237	Replace all the curves with Quattro-style angles and I'd snap that up in a second. Either way, this sounds awesome.

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The_Finn Joined: Feb 7th, 2005 Location: Worcestersheshershire MA Age: 28 Posts: 3,415 Car: 1988 Mazda 323 GTX / 1997 Saab 900s Rep Power: 57	I am trying to try to care about an RS version of the TT but all i really want is an RS5 and until i hear or see somthing come out of Audi saying they have dropped the single RS in production at a time policy all this means is a longer wait for the aforementioned RS5. That being said it do think the coupe is a pretty sexy looking machine and i have to say as a some what rabid fanboy of the older ANN and 3B powered hot audi's i do love the return of the 5cyl. Do we know if the motor is transverse or longitudinal? I am sure the boys over at 034 are already starting to drool at the prospect of a new turbo I5 to mess around with __________________ Proud owner of a 1988 mazda 323 GTX: The ~~poor~~ rich mans evo... "My laptop has a webcam; if I wanted to make money while making a mess, I'd be all over the internet. Hell, you'd probably have videos of me bookmarked." ~Klutch~ “Auto racing, bull fighting, and mountain climbing are the only real sports ... all others are games.” ~Ernest Hemingway~ It's all about having the right priorities. You can sleep in your car but you can't race your house -\|- Basically i go accurately and on special lines

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