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Is the TT RS powered by the same 2.5 engine of the US spec Golf and Jetta?

My hopes were for a V8 RS version of the TT and "at least" 420PS
That's my favourite Audi by now after the S8 and the exterior is definately by my taste And the sound... beautiful...

But I'm a BMW freak and I can't imagine driving an AWD or FWD car

Nice nickname you've got there, How is the Cooper RWD option working ?



Here's some info, can someone translate:

"Audi baut wieder einen bärenstarken Fünfzylinder: Auf dem Genfer Salon feiert der Audi TT RS Weltpremiere. Sein turbogeladener 2,5-Liter Motor leistet weit über 300 PS. Er sorgt für explosive Beschleunigung, pure Faszination und unvergleichlichen Sound.
Die Legende kehrt zurück – leistungsstarke Fünfzylinder-Benziner haben bei Audi eine große Tradition. Der neue Turbo-Direkteinspritzer führt diese dynamische Linie fort. Er sorgt im TT RS für fulminante Fahrleistungen: Der Spurt von null auf 100 km/h ist eine Sache von deutlich weniger als fünf Sekunden, Überholvorgänge werden beiläufig erledigt, und die abgeregelte Höchstgeschwindigkeit von 250 km/h ist bloße Formsache.
Der permanente Allradantrieb quattro, ein hochentwickeltes Fahrwerk und gewaltige Bremsen kontrollieren die Power sicher – der kompakte TT RS mit seiner leichten, überwiegend aus Aluminium bestehenden Karosserie in Audi Space Frame ASF-Bauweise ist eine konsequente Fahrmaschine.

Mehr Informationen gibt es bei der Audi-Pressekonferenz auf dem Genfer Automobilsalon am 3. März 2009 in Halle 1, Stand 1060."

" AUDI builds again a bear-strong five-cylinder: On that Geneva salon celebrates the AUDI TT R-S world premiere. Its turbo-loaded 2,5-Liter engine carries out far over 300 HP. It provides for explosive acceleration, pure fascination and incomparable sound. The legend returns - high performance Fünfzylinder Benziner has a large tradition with AUDI. The new turbo-direct A SPLASh continues this dynamic line. It provides in the TT R-S for fulminant road performances: That keeps in track from zero on 100 km/h is a thing of clearly less than five seconds, overhauling procedures is casually settled, and the abgeregelte maximum speed of 250 km/h is bare formality. The permanent all-wheel drive quattro, a highly developed chassis and enormous brakes control the power reliably - the compact TT R-S with its light, predominantly body in AUDI space Frame ASF building method, consisting of aluminum, is a consistent driving machine.

There is more information with the AUDI press conference on that Geneva automobile salon on 3 March 2009 in resounds to 1, conditions 10

LOL!

DaSilva!

SUBJECT: Audi TT RS

QUICK BACKGROUND:
Confirmed for launch at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show and expected on the European market by fall 2009, the Audi TT RS will mark the top of the TT range at Audi. This new model will expand Audi’s RS line of cars even further, and push the aluminum-bodied TT to near supercar performance levels.

At the heart of the TT RS is a turbocharged 2.5-liter turbocharged FSI 5-cylinder engine – a return for Audi to the iconic force-fed 5-pot configuration. Early official information from Audi confirms power at “above 300 hp”, though Fourtitude has heard at least 350 hp from senior Audi executives directly involved in the car’s development. That’s enough to move the TT RS from 0-62 mph under 5 seconds… “nowhere near 5 seconds,” according to a quick blurb in the official teaser info from Audi. A supposed leaked German dealer document published back in October claimed 0-62 in 4.5 seconds and a consumption of nearly nearly 24 MPG (“under 10 liters”).

That same document listed a few more important points. For starters, official power figures should be 340 hp and 332 lb-ft (450 NM).

Styling for the TT RS is in line with Ingolstadt’s RS formula - hexagonal weave of the grilles and inserts, standard satin silver trim on mirrors and the like and large oval exhaust tips as seen on other RS models. Early teaser photos show a new 18-inch 5-spoke wheel design and what looks like an optional familiar RS-looking wheel with titanium paint and a machined face and probably in a 19-inch diameter. The rounded lines of the TT RS forego the box fender treatment seen on the RS 6 and expected on the RS 5. However, the TT RS breaks tradition and does receive a trunk-mounted rear wing.

Inside, information from October’s alleged dealer document suggests the TT RS will get several interior upgrades as well. Sport seats will feature alcantara, contrasting pipe seams and a TT RS embossed logo. The instrument cluster’s multi-function display will also get readouts for boost, oil temperature and a laptimer. Perforated leather with silver stitching will complete the look, adorning the flat-bottomed steering wheel, shift boot and more.

CHANCES FOR NORTH AMERICAN SALES:
Audi of America is staying coy about the TT RS for now and that’s probably prudent. Sources inside Audi’s Herndon, VA offices tell us the car has yet to be officially signed off for America, but that hardly means it’s not coming.

One indicator of the TT RS’ status is the recently-launched TTS model. Essentially a replacement for the 3.2, a model due to be phased out, the replacement TTS only came with Audi’s dual-clutch S-tronic transmission, skipping the manual 6-speed gearbox. In today’s environment of slimming down drivetrain proliferation, this makes sense if a TT RS is in bound or the decision has yet to be made. If the TT RS were not imported, we’d guess a TTS with a manual would be added. Its absence bodes well for the North American future of the 350-hp RS.

As for pricing, this has not been finalized either. Given the car’s place in the Audi lineup though, you can expect the TT RS to slot in between the TTS that can stretch into the $50,000 range and the out-of-production RS 4 that based around $62,000.

WHAT’S IN A NAME:
This website has been reporting that this model would wear the TTR badge. Initial rumors out of Ingolstadt said Audi’s new owners at Porsche were comfortable with the RS prefix being used by Audi (as with the RS 4, RS 6, etc.) but not as a suffix that might be confused with the 911 GT3 RS. By all accounts, this went back and forth several times, and we now know the TT RS badge won out.

WHAT WE ARE STILL WAITING TO SEE?… SPORT DIFFERENTIAL
Those who’ve been following the new B8-generation S4 are likely well aware of what Audi is calling its Sport Differential. For those who aren’t familiar, the new S4 uses a rear differential actuated by a hydraulic clutch to apportion torque between the right and left rear wheels. Proactively used, the Sport Differential can improve safety and stability in a way similar to ESP. However, where ESP apportions the braking system from wheel to wheel to stabilize the car, the Sport Differential can apportion torque in a similar fashion to further keep the car under control.

Of course, the Sport Differential has more hooligan value as well. Switch off ESP and the controlled right-to-left throttle makes the S4 a very driftable car and catapults it to one of the best handling Audis we’ve ever driven short of the R8.

In the S4, the Sport Differential is paired to Audi’s Torsen-based quattro system used on all cars with longitudinally-mounted engines. As the TT is transverse and uses the Haldex all-wheel drive system, the coupe is thus a wholly different animal. However, Haldex also offers a similar rear differential, dubbing the entire all-wheel drive and rear diff setup as XWD and this has already seen production in the Saab Turbo X.

In a conversation with Audi AG’s head of development Michael Dick, Fourtitude inquired about the XWD system. Mr. Dick would not confirm whether the TT RS had such a configuration or not, though he did say that Audi had been testing this sort of setup. It is our hope that hardware like this makes it into the TT RS. Whether it does or doesn’t remains to be seen, but some contacts at Audi have hinted that the RS’ all-wheel drive system has been improved in some way.

fourtitude

That is just one hot TT and it's coming from a guy who doesn't like it

That is hot

the last pic is no real deal. just a photoshop, the wheels are wrong too.

We know it's a PS but still looking good

^Julius is a real fun

OT,i wish they make a RWD cooper

Jarod.

Hawwtt

Screw the new Z4 i want this

quite possibly my next car in 2 years time

The Cabrio doesnt look good. Its the Coupe or nothing.

For some reason the spoiler does not look out of place on the coupe. On the roadster though....

The nick is related with several forums I was member before and it has it's own story Just a fan of it's design and engines

Hey no problemo my friend
I am a small Mini fan my self, looks good, drives well...

Kein Problem
The same story here: "Ich liebe es" but nothing more... just a Feeling

The coupe looks fine, the roadster looks riced up. And I hope they price it competitively here in the US especially if it has just 340HP, when the normal Z4 is going to have 326HP.

My jaw just dropped to the floor....

Now, give us the god damn performance figures!!

I'm guessing:

2.5TFSI , 340hp, 0-100 4.5 seconds!

You can't even compare these two man!! It's gonna do donuts around the Z4...

Remember its a RS. Not a normal TT. Remember there is a TT-S with 272 hp, thats the true competitior to Z4. Not a RS. Z4 looks better than the TT but that's about it. In Sweden TT-S and Z4 35i has almost the same price.

You forgot to add IMO(IYO), cause that's a huge difference