TT Audi TT RS gains S Tronic

[donkeykong]

Audi TT RS gains S Tronic​

Twin clutch gearbox adds appeal to the Audi’s flagship TT RS Coupe and Roadster.​

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Auto Express Car Reviews​

By Tom Phillips​

04th October 2010​

It’s quick shifts at the double for Audi. The German firm has added the option of the S Tronic twin clutch gearbox to its TT RS line-up, with the first cars set to begin arriving later this month.​

The top-spec TT has only been available with a six-speed manual since launch, but the seven-speed S Tronic transmission promises to boost performance, both on the road and at the petrol station.​

The TT RS Coupe currently sprints from 0-62mph in 4.6 seconds. But thanks to the S Tronic and its built-in launch control, that drops to 4.3 seconds. ​

The manual model returns 31.0mpg and emits 214g/km, while the S Tronic cleans up, with 33.2mpg and 197g/km of carbon dioxide.​

Expect the S Tronic box to add to the TT RS’s current purchase price of £44,775. In Germany, the Coupe costs €58,300 – €2,150 more than the manual model​

Audi TT RS gains S Tronic | Auto Express News | News | Auto Express​

 

[footie]

I know there are many that much prefer a traditional manual, but it's a compelling argument for this DSG, it not only offers an extra gear for superior economy and emissions but it's an incredible 0.3s quicker to 100km/h and this will only improve as the speed increases because of it's superior speed per shift.

Having a similar DSG but in the S4 I can confirm that it will offer much more driving style options to the TT-RS, making it not only a great fun track/driver's car but something that can be made as docile and effortless around town and on long journeys as a proper GT. Oh and did I mention it will probably lap tracks from a few tenths quicker than the manual up to a possible couple or three seconds quicker of the N-ring.

Now does that sound like value for money.

 

[Tumbo]

I saw one on the street today. The car looks absolutely stunning!

 

[ACE]

thanks to the S Tronic and its built-in launch control, that drops to 4.3 seconds. ​

Expect the S Tronic box to add to the TT RS’s current purchase price of £44,775. In Germany, the Coupe costs €58,300 – €2,150 more than the manual model​

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Wow! I don't really like the look of the TT-RS, especially the rear wing but are there any faster cars at that price point?

 

[footie]

Wow! I don't really like the look of the TT-RS, especially the rear wing but are there any faster cars at that price point?

I can't believe that the 1M will match these figures either because in doing so it would present BMW with a bit of a dilemma where as the 1M was actually quicker than big brother.

We are yet to see what Mercedes have in store for this sector, no doubt an impressive AMG with incredible grunt but again I doubt they will try and match these times, preferring to be probably quicker at much higher speeds.

 

[Audi69]

I do like the S Tronic box but if I had to choose I'd always have the manual. For me just way more enjoyment and so much better for low speed manouvers like parking. Still a great piece of kit though

 

[Zafiro]

I thought it was available from the beginning. Oh well good thing offering both

 

[donkeykong]

I thought it was available from the beginning. Oh well good thing offering both

Nope,just added now.I think a manual only version will be offered in the states though

 

[Tumbo]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but with 4,3 seconds to 100km/h, it becomes the 3rd fastest producton Audi ever, after the R8 V10 and GT?

 

[donkeykong]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but with 4,3 seconds to 100km/h, it becomes the 3rd fastest producton Audi ever, after the R8 V10 and GT?

That seems about right,nothing short of amazing huh?

 

[footie]

Nope,just added now.I think a manual only version will be offered in the states though

That's the official statement, but then again they originally stated the RS5 and TT-RS wouldn't head to the US and they've changed that decision, so anything is possible.

 

[donkeykong]

I sure hope your right,would love to get a ttrs equippt a DSG there way to much traffic for a manual where I'm from.
oh yeah 360 hp with a DSG would be soooooooo awsome.

 

[footie]

I sure hope your right,would love to get a ttrs equippt a DSG there way to much traffic for a manual where I'm from.
oh yeah 360 hp with a DSG would be soooooooo awsome.

The only fly in the ointment is the fact that so far Audi have chosen not to offer DSG on any of it's models which are currently available else where in the world with the gearbox, instead they have switch each of these to traditional automatic. Why this is I have not idea because it's really as good (or near enough) to a conventional auto and the very fact that the A7 which is the coupe equivalent to the A8 is offered with this transmission is proof positive if needed.