2009 Audi TT-RS Hits the Nürburgring – Spy Video
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Since its introduction in 1999, the Audi TT has been known for its unique look — and its lackluster performance. The TT hasn’t exactly been slow, but its lack of serious horsepower made it more of an image car than a true driver’s coupe. This might change with the introduction of the 2009 Audi TT-RS, an all-out performance version of the stylish TT.
Caught testing on the Nürburgring test track, the top-of-the-line TT wears several telltale design elements that identify it as a high-performance RS model. Up front, the TT-RS has the same metallic trim across the grille as the TTS, but closer inspection reveals large air intakes at each corner in place of foglights. Other styling differences include seven-spoke wheels and a pair of oval tailpipes, a signature RS design cue.
It’s hard to peg which engine will provide the power for the TT-RS at this point. Early rumors suggested a turbocharged five-cylinder, but the recent introduction of Audi’s new 3.0-liter TFSI V6 suggests otherwise. The new supercharged motor is expected to develop roughly 300 horsepower in U.S. trim, a number that would put the TT-RS a solid notch above the TTS with its turbocharged 265-hp inline-4. Expect one of Audi’s S tronic dual-clutch gearboxes with either six gears or possibly even seven.
Like all RS models, the TT version will also get a retuned suspension, larger wheels and tires and upgraded brakes. Minor interior upgrades will be part of the package as well. Given the lack of camouflage on this test mule, expect a public introduction in the next few months, with U.S sales starting by early next year.
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December 14th, 2008 at 10:00 am
Actually no , they …
Actually no , they took directly the engine from the S3 which was an update of the gti one and just did a chip upgrade
December 14th, 2008 at 10:00 am
its a 2.5 20v …
its a 2.5 20v Twincharger (tsi)engine
December 14th, 2008 at 10:00 am
hehe, you know how …
hehe, you know how big the old 20vt is??
the engine will be a 2.5 turbo, whitch is basically a turbocarged rabbit engine (golf mk5 usa)
December 14th, 2008 at 10:00 am
i LOVE audi
i LOVE audi
December 14th, 2008 at 10:00 am
sc’d v6.. wtf!! no …
sc’d v6.. wtf!! no TURBOOO!
December 14th, 2008 at 10:00 am
hate these new …
hate these new chinese looking lights man i want the old Audi tt roadster headlights back
December 14th, 2008 at 10:00 am
LOL. No, that …
LOL. No, that sounds like a 5 cylinder engine!
December 14th, 2008 at 10:00 am
He means the car …
He means the car has potential. It just needs more power.
December 14th, 2008 at 10:00 am
i dont know about …
i dont know about you guys but look at the lack of body roll through the corners… beautiful.
December 14th, 2008 at 10:00 am
Audi TT: 5 cylinder …
Audi TT: 5 cylinder engine, 2.5L, 340HP.
Mustang: 8 cylinder engine, 4.6L, 300HP
December 14th, 2008 at 10:00 am
which is basically …
which is basically a bigger VR6
the VR5′s also sound like that. putting a turbo on a VR5 would be a smarter choice. less weight on the front
one of the old audi 5cylinders would probably also be a good choice
December 14th, 2008 at 10:00 am
5 cylinder turbo @ …
5 cylinder turbo @ 350hp
December 14th, 2008 at 10:00 am
if the tt rs got …
if the tt rs got 412hp v8, that thing will eat the streets!
December 14th, 2008 at 10:00 am
“The TT hasn’t …
“The TT hasn’t exactly been slow, but its lack of serious horsepower made it more of an image car than a true driver’s coupe.”
Does this means that the TTs with 272hp at 2 litters is just too few?
In order to say that a car HAS “serious horsepower”, the car needs to be over 500hp or something?
Sounds like crap, if u ask me…
P.S.: I do not want to underestimate TT-RS, i just say that the author exaggerates.
December 14th, 2008 at 10:00 am
Its a 5cly!! Listen …
Its a 5cly!! Listen to the sound! Amazing!
December 14th, 2008 at 10:00 am
sounds like a turbo …
sounds like a turbo 3.2.
December 14th, 2008 at 10:00 am
thats 350bhp!2.5ltr …
thats 350bhp!2.5ltr 5cylinder turbo,(audi s6 227bhp long ago….!)
now;350..!coooooll though!
December 14th, 2008 at 10:00 am
Yes , we have a 5 …
Yes , we have a 5 Cylinder Diesel in or VW truck but that engine has it`s roots in the 5 cylinder Audi engine from 1978. And that 5 Cylinder VW engine that you talk about is only sold in USA .
December 14th, 2008 at 10:00 am
vw allready has a …
vw allready has a inline 5.
2.5 liter
its half a lambo engine .
December 14th, 2008 at 10:00 am
yeah my bad, but at …
yeah my bad, but at first i thought it sounded like the r32
December 14th, 2008 at 10:00 am
That’s a 5 pot …
That’s a 5 pot sound coming from that car. Best sounding engine arrangment there is.
December 14th, 2008 at 10:00 am
dont get the …
dont get the boxster, they always break down, and unless you get the S, its horribly slow, but the differences between the Z4 and the TT are opinion based, i think the tt looks better and is more comfy
December 14th, 2008 at 10:00 am
sounds like a v6, …
sounds like a v6, cant wait for this thing to come out, they shouldnt go for seven gears in this car, too heavy and then the power to weight ratio would be the same as the tt-s
December 14th, 2008 at 10:00 am
I’ve read on the …
I’ve read on the other blogs that it might have two levels, 300hp and 365hp versions. A cabriolet (that means convertible to all of you south of the Mason-Dixon line) will be available too. Price, around $75,000!
December 14th, 2008 at 10:00 am
What? thats stupid. …
What? thats stupid. its based on the 2.0 TSFI engine from a VW GTI.. just with slightly bigger Turbos that produces 272bhp. The exhaust is Quad… making a fake sound. and if you still believe its a 5-inline.. then Audi must have made a new engine, a totally new one. which doesnt make sense
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