Audi TT RS

by Timothy Hacker

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Audi TT RS

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Timothy Hacker

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Produced for just two model years, 2012 and 2013, the Audi TT RS packs a turbocharged 2.5-liter inline five-cylinder engine that produces 360 horsepower and 343 pound-feet of torque. A six-speed manual was the only transmission available, and routes power to all four wheels. By contrast, the standard Audi TT of the time only made 211 hp. Besides the power upgrade, the TT RS also benefited from a lower ride height, stronger brakes, a rear spoiler, adaptive suspension dampers and high-performance tires to keep it on the road.

As you'd expect from an Audi on the inside, the TT RS features top-notch materials, albeit with a sportier twist than what you'd see in a standard TT. Unlike other TT variants, however, the Audi TT RS was only available as a 2+2 coupe. Standard feature highlights included xenon headlights, automatic climate control, leather upholstery and a lap timer on top of the usual sport luxury trappings. Notable options included a navigation system, a premium Bose sound system, adaptive headlights, a sport exhaust and leather/simulated suede upholstery.

Out on the open road, the Audi TT RS provides plenty of power and grip to keep aspiring racers satisfied. Up to its high handling limits, the little coupe tracks through turns with surgical precision. Past those limits, though, there is a tendency for the car to understeer. As a more performance-oriented TT, the RS does make sacrifices in regard to comfort. The deep growl of the engine can be tiresome after time and the stiff ride compromises ride quality over bumpy pavement. But these are small prices to pay for a car that could go toe-to-toe with the day's best sport coupes from BMW, Lotus and Porsche. From Edmunds review.

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