Spyshots: Audi TT RS Coupe and Roadster

[mikeyb]

http://www.channel4.com/4car/media/spyshots/A/audi/tt-rs/03-large/audi-tt-rs-coupe-oct08-1.jpg

Challenge to Cayman : The hottest-yet TT is to go on sale at the end of the year, apparently, following its unveiling at the Los Angeles Auto Show next month. It has been developed specifically to challenge the Porsche Cayman and, in Roadster form, the Boxster.

http://www.channel4.com/4car/media/spyshots/A/audi/tt-rs/03-large/audi-tt-rs-coupe-oct08-2.jpg

Five-cylinder returns : No official word yet on its power output, but the TT RS is thought to have an all-new 2.5-litre, five-cylinder engine (Audi's first five-cylinder for ten years) with twin turbochargers and an output of a good 350bhp. There will be a choice of a six-speed manual gearbox or the latest seven-speed S-tronic automated manual; both versions will have Audi's quattro four-wheel-drive system.

http://www.channel4.com/4car/media/spyshots/A/audi/tt-rs/03-large/audi-tt-rs-coupe-oct08-3.jpg

Marked out : Styling details to distinguish this RS will include unique wheels, alloy-effect door mirrors, a special grille, aggressive bumpers and, of course, RS badging.

http://www.channel4.com/4car/media/spyshots/A/audi/tt-rs/03-large/audi-tt-rs-coupe-oct08-4.jpg

Revitalised V6 : As well as adding the RS, Audi will make further changes to the TT range this winter. The latest 3.6-litre V6 engine (280bhp) will replace the 3.2 V6 currently on offer.

http://www.channel4.com/4car/media/spyshots/A/audi/tt-rs/03-large/audi-tt-rs-roadster-oct08-1.jpg

http://www.channel4.com/4car/media/spyshots/A/audi/tt-rs/03-large/audi-tt-rs-roadster-oct08-2.jpg

http://www.channel4.com/4car/media/spyshots/A/audi/tt-rs/03-large/audi-tt-rs-roadster-oct08-3.jpg

http://www.channel4.com/4car/media/spyshots/A/audi/tt-rs/03-large/audi-tt-rs-roadster-oct08-4.jpg

[boostdog]

the blue one looks stupid...but the black one...wow! i am liking it...my wife has always loved these cars it would be an easy sell to buy one for sure....any info on princing for the rs coupe?

[seanmcsean]

I dig the new TT.. This will just strengthen my love for this car.

[TinmanMS6]

WorldCarFans.com has received from a reliable source a copy of a letter from Audi to its German dealers which includes more details of the upcoming Audi TT RS.

The Audi TT RS will feature a new 5 cylinder, 2.5 liter TFSI mated to a 6-speed transmission churning out a remarkable 340 hp and 450 Nm of torque. The new engine will make the TT RS one of the most fuel efficient sportscars around. Audi claims its direct-injection FSI technology will keep consumption under 10 liter/100km while still making the car capable of doing 0-100km in 4.5 seconds.

The exterior will come with front air intakes, 18" aluminium wheels and two twined, oval shaped exhausts pipes at the back. Interior design will be pure RS - with RS insignia on the instrument panel and the onboard computer menu. The cabin remains classic Audi metallic-themed with aluminium air vents against a black dashboard. The TT RS comes with Alcantara/leather sports seats with a distinguishing silver stitching.

The RS version of the TT will also be available as either a coupe or roadster. No details on pricing are available yet.

The accompanying photos are recent spy shots taken of the Audi TT RS at Nürburgring in Germany.

The TT RS is expected to be launched in the third quarter of 2009.

[hollar1211]

any shot in hell this comes in under 40k?

[TinmanMS6]

No... No there's not.

[2.0t03speed]

sigh....i want one so bad

[jmv]

any shot in hell this comes in under 40k?

well considering i recall reading the estimated base price for the TTS is gonna be like $66,000.... no. Thats a lot of money for a TT, at least to me. Theres a lot of cars i'd rather have instead.

[TinmanMS6]

well considering i recall reading the estimated base price for the TTS is gonna be like $66,000.... no. Thats a lot of money for a TT, at least to me. Theres a lot of cars i'd rather have instead.

I was about to say that there was no way that was correct, then Googled it...Holy Shit.

[jmv]

yeah i know.... its nuts. very nuts. While i think the TT looks great, and it seems like the performance of these new models is/will be very respectable, i could NEVER pay that much for one...

[TinmanMS6]

Ummmm...I think Car and Driver is where I read that number that you quoted. They're off their shit.
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?p=4163349#post4163349

[jmv]

well.... thats much more reasonable. Damn you car and driver!!