TT Official: Audi TT-RS

[DaSilva]

Lol

Actually it's AMG's 7.3l powering the old SL and Zonda is my fav

For me, since I had that BRABUS 0,7 l I adore small engines.
It's all about sound, Power to weight ratio, the car, ... ++

but it's all personal!

 

[Tumbo]

As good reviews as the TT-S has got for it's power and handling, I can just guess that the TT-RS is going to crush the whole competition, and even give the R8 4.2 a good match!

 

[Mr Robert]

But what is the real competition for the TT-RS?

 

[DaSilva]

But what is the real competition for the TT-RS?

The real competition is everything you can get for the same amout of money.

 

[Tarek]

But what is the real competition for the TT-RS?

Again the SLK55 AMG..

And the Z4 M if BMW decided to go for it.

 

[Zafiro]

Its a good thing that Audi released a RS version. Now BMW can't produce Z4 without a M version. BMW can't just stand there and do nothing.

 

[Mr Robert]

So, basically, the TT-RS will be pitted against the likes of the Porsche Cayman S (now with an optional LSD ) and the Mercedes SLK 55.

 

[Pekka]

In this case Porsche needs the Cayman Clubsport to re-establish the distance. Soon. In the other hand on the track (Nuerburgring & Nordschleife) the pre-facelifted Cayman S is only marginally slower than a SLK 55 AMG. I'm curious about the TT RS' transverse dynamics.

Audi RS2:
0-200 KM/H: 21,7 s (Fastestlaps.com)

Audi TTS:
0-200 KM/H: 21,1 s (AMS)

BMW 335i:
0-200 KM/H: 20,9 s (AMS)

BMW 135i:
0-200 KM/H: 20,7 s (AMS)

Porsche Cayman (987C.1 / pre-FL):
0-200 KM/H: 19,0 s (AMS)

Aston Martin Vantage V8 (until MY 2008):
0-200 KM/H: 18,8 s (Auto Gericke)

Audi S4 (V6 Kompressor):
0-200 KM/H: 18,6 s (Auto Bild)

Porsche Cayman 987C.2 / FL):
0-200 KM/H: 17,4 s (Fastestlaps.com)

Audi RS4 V8 4.2 FSI:
0-200 KM/H: 17,1s (AMS)

Mercedes SLK 55 AMG:
0-200 KM/H: 17,1 s (AutoBild)

Let's see where we'll find the TT RS.

 

[Amo]

It does look very nice, although I'm not too keen on the rear spoiler - it sort of spoils the silhouette of the side profile.

 

[Mr Robert]

It does look very nice, although I'm not too keen on the rear spoiler - it sort of spoils the silhouette of the side profile.

It is great on the coupé but does not work at all on the Roadster.

 

[Tumbo]

They really nailed it with the front!

 

[Zafiro]

They really nailed it with the front!

But you dont like the rearspoiler on the Convertible?

 

[Poverty]

Turboed 5 cylinder is true audi heritage. Cant wait to hear it

 

[martinbo]

Can't say that I'm overawed. It's a case of all-too-familiar.

No doubt the TT-RS will be a huge hit with Audi fans on this forum and others the world over and I can appreciate why. The 2.5 litre five pot is an interesting development in the performance department but the rest of the mechanical package doesn't seem to bring much innovation to the party... I'm quite sure that the folks at Haldex have the ability to offer a "torque vectoring" rear differential to Audi - the thing is, will it be a reality?

As for the looks, well, it looks a little heavy now and the rear spoiler on the coupe is unremarkable and on the roadster, plain awful. Oh, and I forgot to mention those two-tone "shark-fin" alloys are just gorgeous! So much nicer than the spiderman motif rims on the R8.

I think this 2.5 litre turbo'd 5 pot (whatever happened to TSI forced-induction format rumours?) is going to be a tuner's dream - if they can get past all the electronic security bound to protect the manufacturer's warranty claims division.

It's going to be very fast, it looks to be very expensive but it doesn't (like any other TT) inspire me one bit. Which is a pity because, pragmatically, I know what a good car the TT in all its guises is. So it's a fence-sitting, not my cup of tea but well done Audi, reaction from me.

 

[Centurion]

As good reviews as the TT-S has got for it's power and handling, I can just guess that the TT-RS is going to crush the whole competition, and even give the R8 4.2 a good match!

Not really. This car accelerates a tiny bit faster than the Cayman S, but around a track it will stand no chance against the perfectly engineered cayman. Especially if it comes with PDD, SportsChrono Plus and 20mm suspension.

For looks I'd settle for the TT-S but at the price point of the TT-RS there are more attractive choices.

 

[Mr Robert]

Not really. This car accelerates a tiny bit faster than the Cayman S, but around a track it will stand no chance against the perfectly engineered cayman. Especially if it comes with PDD, SportsChrono Plus and 20mm suspension.

For looks I'd settle for the TT-S but at the price point of the TT-RS there are more attractive choices.

I think it might be faster. I don't think it will be a better drivers car.

 

[ACE]

That sound is awesome for a 2.5T and I am sure that the performance will impress too. However, the exterior looks of the TT have never really appealed to me and that rear wing on the TT-RS makes it even worse. If I am going to buy a 2 seater (or 2+2) it has to be a Porsche*.

It seems that a few people on this site mistake purchase price with cost of ownership. Quick lesson in finance: purchase price is only one input into the cost of ownership calculation. The website, whatcar.co.uk, has a simplified "Real Cost" (UK cost in GBP) for every car that explains the point. The Real Cost of running your car - What Car?

For example:
BMW Z4 Open 3.0si Sport 2dr , Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TFSI 272 S 2dr , Mercedes-Benz SLK Open 350 2dr
List price £ 34,199 , £ 34,890 , £ 36,081
Real cost £ 28,341 , £ 22,623 , £ 25,091

You might want to check the real cost before saying a car is "more expensive" than it's competitors. Why would you care if one car costs more to buy than another but costs less to own? It's only an issue if your credit is max'd out! Once you figure out that the cost of ownership is what you should care about, you will realise why so many people in the financial services industry drive 911s rather than M3s...

* Based on current models only, I am not a Porsche fanboy and will switch brands if another manufacturer offers a better package!

 

[Mr Robert]

I think most people will look at the purchase price for the sake of comparison as the figures prestented by What Car are not valid for my or 9 otu of 10 other board members markets.

For instance: Teknikens Värld made a comparison between the Audi TT 3.2, BMW Z4 3,0 Si and Alfa Romeo Brera.

Price in SEK:394,900, 421,000, 449,900
Cost in SEK per 10 km: 52.06, 50.94, 63.34

 

[Deleted member 25]

Nice car, impressive power but it's leaving me very cold.

 

[EnI]

Impressive performance data ... but ... still TT is hairdresser's first choice.
Yet the TT RS is suitable for one very hectic raving hairdresser on speed.