Preview: 2009 Audi TT-RS

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Jan 30, 2008 | 06:56 PM

GFerg

Thread Starter

Speaks French in Russian

Joined: Oct 2002

Posts: 13,397

Likes: 100

From: What is G?

Preview: 2009 Audi TT-RS

Quote:

Audi just took the wraps off its new TT-S range at the recent Detroit Auto Show, which means we can now look forward to the model we’ve all been waiting for. The new car is the performance RS variant of the new TT and it’s set to be the fastest production TT ever.

There’s been much debate about the power source for the new super-coupe with most suggesting either a twin-turbo version of the current 3.2L V6 engine or a brand new five-cylinder turbo unit. However, a reputable source at Audi has revealed the powertrain will in fact be a 2.3L VR5 engine fitted with a turbocharged. Final output will be about 308hp (230kW), and the car could simply be called ‘TT-R’.

Previous spy-shots revealed a prototype with huge cross-drilled brake discs and upgraded calipers as well as an electronic rear-spoiler covered with a strip of carbon-fiber. This latest rendering of the car gives a preview as to what the final version is likely to look when it’s unveiled later this, possibly at March’s Geneva Motor Show. Key features are the extended wheel arches, new bumpers and lowered ride-height.

http://www.motorauthority.com/wp-con...42&idg=1&idi=1

Jan 30, 2008 | 10:06 PM

97-SC300

Lexus Test Driver

iTrader: (17)

Joined: Jun 2006

Posts: 9,238

Likes: 133

From: Earth

Looking good. Really feeling those LED headlamps!

Jan 30, 2008 | 10:27 PM

MoLexus

Lexus Test Driver

Joined: Sep 2006

Posts: 1,386

Likes: 3

From: TX

I guess the LED DRLs is their new signature. Looks good.

Jan 30, 2008 | 11:03 PM

PhilipMSPT

Cycle Savant

iTrader: (5)

Joined: Jul 2005

Posts: 21,528

Likes: 9

From: In rehab...

My only quirk -- they should have body paint matched side mirrors...

Jan 31, 2008 | 12:11 AM

Faymester

Lexus Fanatic

Joined: Aug 2006

Posts: 7,468

Likes: 0

From: Vancouver, BC

Quote:

Originally Posted by PhilipMSPT

My only quirk -- they should have body paint matched side mirrors...

maybe by making them grey they're supposed to stand out less and therefore not detract from the lines of the car. because really, i think they look stupid.

Jan 31, 2008 | 12:21 AM

INHOCJP

Lexus Champion

Joined: Jun 2001

Posts: 2,639

Likes: 2

From: California

Quote:

Originally Posted by MoLexus

I guess the LED DRLs is their new signature. Looks good.

A great signature look indeed. Audi designs have been fantastic lately

Jan 31, 2008 | 04:29 AM

Koma

Lead Lap

iTrader: (3)

Joined: Aug 2004

Posts: 4,809

Likes: 1

From: Massachusetts

Quote:

Originally Posted by Faymester

maybe by making them grey they're supposed to stand out less and therefore not detract from the lines of the car. because really, i think they look stupid.

Agreed, the mirrors are the worst things on S/RS cars.