Audi TT-RS spied

[Wimbledon]

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Since 2005 the high performance RS version of the TT has been caught numerous times testing uncovered in both coupe and roadster trim. Then earlier this year, Audi debuted the performance minded TT-S in Detroit and most recently, Audi has taunted us with a near production version of the TT Clubsport Concept. These latest images show a TT-S body, but like a bluffing poker player, there's always a "tell". Characteristic of the exclusive high-performance Audi RS range, this Audi TT prominently displays its wide oval tailpipes, which imprecisely fit the dual exhaust pipe slots of the TT-S rear bumper in addition to RS wheels and covered up RS brake calipers. However, the "one RS model at a time" policy that RS series producing subsidiary, Quattro GmbH, self imposes will finally be broken as the TT-RS and RS5 production schedules overlap. Previously reported in 2007 and then corroborated by the leaked 2012 Audi Rollout Schedule document, the TT-RS hits the market in August 2009 while the RS5 arrives in July 2010 according to the leaked Audi 2010 Engine Product Offensive. Although it is widely believed the TT-RS will receive a 350hp 2.5-liter turbo inline 5-cylinder, speculation also puts a turbocharged version of Volkswagen's 3.6-liter 280bhp V6 from the Passat as a possible candidate as well. Hopefully, the TT-RS will finally show up in Paris this October.

I really hope Audi equips the TT-RS with a manual. Rumors stating that the RS5 will be S-Tronic only have me worried though.

[Red Pocket Rocket]

want.

[Cameronstein]

Stunning.

[Ninja Boot]

Gorgeous

[bomberman447]

looks very nice and those should be some interesting engines, but i thought porsche had put the hammer down on the "RS" designation?

[imajeanius]

Quote, originally posted by Ninja Boot »

Gorgeous

Quote, originally posted by Cameronstein »

Stunning.

Quote, originally posted by Red Pocket Rocket »

want.

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[Ninja Boot]

I honestly feel the need to post again...

[Captain Yar]

Not feeling it. Sorry.

Yeah, I'll be the weird one in TCL.

[SickWrathTerror]

Nice, but not 80k+ nice.

[uv23]

I (heart) the TT 2. This one even more. Too bad they're so overpriced in the Canadian market.

[chewym]

Quote, originally posted by SickWrathTerror »

Nice, but not 80k+ nice.

Why would it cost 80k?

[Ryukein]

Want very badly

[SickWrathTerror]

Quote, originally posted by chewym »

Why would it cost 80k?

Initial reports peg the base price around 75-80k for the TT-RS. The TT-S coupe is to start around 50k, and given the prices of other Audi -RS cars, I believe it.

[stripethree]

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speculation also puts a turbocharged version of Volkswagen's 3.6-liter 280bhp V6 from the Passat as a possible candidate as well.

This is a head scratcher to me. The TT rides on the A5 platform, yet claim they couldn't fit the 3.6 in the A body for the new R32. Now they can fit it, and a turbo setup in the TT with essentially the same underpinnings? Did I miss something?

[joe@vwvortex]

Quote, originally posted by SickWrathTerror »

Initial reports peg the base price around 75-80k for the TT-RS. The TT-S coupe is to start around 50k, and given the prices of other Audi -RS cars, I believe it.

Initial reports from who? Most car mags are saying $70k for the TTS for some stupid reason. Oh wait - their doing a direct Euro conversion. In fact the TTS will most likely base at a $3k premium over the existing V6 - and have more standard equipment.

If the TT-R comes to the US (it is planned right now for US sales - but with the shrinking dollar might get shot down in the end) it will most likely base between $59-62k depending on the level of standard equipment. Still a hefty amount for an Audi TT.

I don't know where the heck they got the information about a turbo VR6 - thats never been mentioned before and I doubt holds any validity. The Inline 5 turbo is what is being developed right now.

[joe@vwvortex]

Quote, originally posted by stripethree »

This is a head scratcher to me. The TT rides on the A5 platform, yet claim they couldn't fit the 3.6 in the A body for the new R32. Now they can fit it, and a turbo setup in the TT with essentially the same underpinnings? Did I miss something?

It won't fit in a Golf/Jetta MKV - but it will fit in the TT. The fit in the Golf/Jetta was limited by the location of the radiator support - not a problem in the TT.

[SickWrathTerror]

Quote, originally posted by joe@vwvortex »

Initial reports from who? Most car mags are saying $70k for the TTS for some stupid reason. Oh wait - their doing a direct Euro conversion. In fact the TTS will most likely base at a $3k premium over the existing V6 - and have more standard equipment. If the TT-R comes to the US (it is planned right now for US sales - but with the shrinking dollar might get shot down in the end) it will most likely base between $59-62k depending on the level of standard equipment. Still a hefty amount for an Audi TT. I don't know where the heck they got the information about a turbo VR6 - thats never been mentioned before and I doubt holds any validity. The Inline 5 turbo is what is being developed right now.

Road & Track initially estimated the TT-S at 62k, but their most recent update showed "just under 50k".

http://www.topspeed.com/cars/a....html

Top Speed estimated at 75k for the TT-RS, and I could've sworn I read 80k somewhere else.

But it wouldn't surprise me considering the RS4 is over 80k. A reasonable assumption, I think.

[WannabeVWguy]

OMG PLEASE PUT A TURBO 3.6 IN IT...i need a new motor to swap into my mk3

car is looking really sharp and the 2 possible powerplants are really intriguing

[joe@vwvortex]

Quote, originally posted by SickWrathTerror »

Road & Track initially estimated the TT-S at 62k, but their most recent update showed "just under 50k". http://www.topspeed.com/cars/a....html Top Speed estimated at 75k for the TT-RS, and I could've sworn I read 80k somewhere else. But it wouldn't surprise me considering the RS4 is over 80k. A reasonable assumption, I think.

Based upon sources from the "inside" - Audi would not sell the TT-Rin the US if the business case wouldn't justify selling it for $60k and change. If the price exceeds that figure in the US - it simply won't be sold here. Just like how the RS6 Avant isn't sold here........

[De Stijl]

Wow... I want.

Totally relevant:

[amerikanzero]

Quote, originally posted by joe@vwvortex »

Based upon sources from the "inside" - Audi would not sell the TT-Rin the US if the business case wouldn't justify selling it for $60k and change. If the price exceeds that figure in the US - it simply won't be sold here. Just like how the RS6 Avant isn't sold here........

but the sedan soon will be!

[EpicVW]

I came.

I saw.

I came.

[Entwerfer des Audis]

I love the idea of another turbo I5, especially one as powerful as this is supposed to be. If, as rumoured, they make an A3 sedan and coupé with the next generation, they could make a real successor to the Ur quattro, especially if they gave it an Allrad package. They could even use it in rallying.

I love the TT for how it looks, but it is so lacking in practicality that I could never justify owning one. I'd like to see an RS3 3-door or an RS3 coupé with an Ur/Corrado-like roofline and conventional boot.

[Sosl0w]

That is f-ing sexy. I would consider selling my VR-T for that.

[VarianceVQ]

Quote, originally posted by joe@vwvortex »

Based upon sources from the "inside" - Audi would not sell the TT-Rin the US if the business case wouldn't justify selling it for $60k and change. If the price exceeds that figure in the US - it simply won't be sold here. Just like how the RS6 Avant isn't sold here........

Well, it's still got its work cut out for it considering the Z4M is $50k.

[Wimbledon]

Quote, originally posted by VarianceVQ »

Well, it's still got its work cut out for it considering the Z4M is $50k.

The Z4M is dropped for 2009.

[VarianceVQ]

Quote, originally posted by Wimbledon »

The Z4M is dropped for 2009.

You don't say...

Well, there's always the M3 Coupe, then.

[labelskate]

that looks so sexy.

[someguy123]

This ain't as impressive to me now since Nissan teased us with this (for much cheaper too):

[haris]

i like it a lot.

needs a naturally aspirated v8

[giantrobot9000]

Turbo five has me all worked up. Awesome.

[bhtooefr]

Also, the 3.6 VR6 is in the Eos (true, the Eos is PQ46, not PQ35.) And, HPA's swapped one into an R32 and turboed it.

Of course, there's always the 3.0 TFSI VR6 that was rumored for the PQ47 Passat... maybe it could come out early.

Considering the TT-RS has been spied in person... the engine note would give away what's under the hood.

Of course, if it's the 5-cylinder, that'd be good, too - finally, a version of the 2.5 that doesn't suck.

[ssmithMD]

oh, yeah. awsome.

im so tired of those wheels

[justinsvr6]

please someone tell me and everyone else why AUDI/VW seems to charge by far the most $$$$$ per horsepower????

VW still only has 200hp 2.0l turbo engines from low $20k's to around $30k. Why cant they atleast give 260hp like eveyone else?

[VarianceVQ]

Quote, originally posted by justinsvr6 »

please someone tell me and everyone else why AUDI/VW seems to charge by far the most $$$$$ per horsepower???? VW still only has 200hp 2.0l turbo engines from low $20k's to around $30k. Why cant they atleast give 260hp like eveyone else?

Probably because they know all of the 'dubbers will just chip them to get more power.