After giving the green light to the U.S. specification TT RS last year, the flagship version of Audi’s sports coupe has finally arrived in the States. It will go on sale within the next few weeks with prices starting at $56,850 (*) excluding destination charges, taxes, title, options and dealer charges.
Interestingly, the North American version of the TT RS is more powerful than its European sibling as the 2.5-liter turbocharged five-cylinder TFSI engine is said to deliver 360-horsepower and 343 lb-ft of torque between 1,650 and 5,400 rpm. The European market model is rated at 340HP and 450 Nm (331.90 lb.-ft.) of torque.
Power is channeled to all four wheels through Audi’s quattro system and a 6-speed manual gearbox. The brand with the four-rings says the TT RS accelerates from 0 to 60 mph (96km/h) in just 4.1 seconds en route to a top speed of 174mph (280km/h).
The TT RS also gets the Audi magnetic ride, which allows the suspension characteristic to be actively altered, bespoke 19-inch alloy wheels, a fixed rear wing, prominent body sills and exterior mirror housings in matte aluminum.
Standard features include special interior appointments such as the contoured 3-spoke sport multifunction steering wheel, aluminum door sills with the RS logo, and RS-specific interior door handles, along with 10-way power sport front seats with three-step heating, leather seat coverings, brushed aluminum interior inlays, and available LED ambient lighting.
SpecificationsENGINE: Type: 2.5 liter turbocharged, in-line five-cylinder, spark-ignition engine with TFSI direct injection, four valves per cylinder, double overhead camshafts [DOHC], turbocharger with intercooler.Arrangement: Front mounted, transverse Bore: 3.25 in (82.5 mm) Stroke: 3.65 in (92.8 mm) Displacement: 151 / 3.25 / 3.65 (2480 / 82.5 x 92.8) Compression ratio: 10:01 Fuel: Unleaded Super, 95 RON (unleaded regular, 91 RON, as an alternative with slight reduction in performance) Horsepower (SAE): 360 hp @ 5,500 – 6,700 rpm (265 kW) Max. torque: 343 lb-ft @ 1,650 – 5,400 rpm (465 Nm) ENGINE DESIGN: Cylinder block: Cast iron Cylinder head: Aluminum Valve train / intake: DOHC, 4 valves/cylinder ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Battery: 380 amp, 80 amp/hr Alternator: 140 amp DRIVETRAIN: Transmission: 6-speed manual, fully synchronized Gear ratios: 1st 3.570 2nd 2.160 3rd 1.890 4th 1.430 5th 1.160 6th 0.097 Reverse 4.500 STEERING: Type: Eletromechanical steering with speed-dependent power assistance Ratio: 16.9 : 1 Turns (lock-to-lock): 2.9 Turning circle (curb-to-curb): 35.96 ft (10.96 m) SUSPENSION: Front: MacPherson strut (gas charged) with aluminum 3-point lower control arm, aluminum sub frame, tubular anti roll bar, track stabilizing steering roll radius Rear: Four-link rear suspension with separate spring/shock absorber arrangement BRAKES: Service brake: Dual-circuit brake system with diagonal split, ESC, hydraulic brake assistant, front and rear disc brakes ventilated Front size: 14.6 in (370 mm) Rear size: 12.2 in (310 mm) Parking brake: Mechanically actuated at the rear wheels WHEELS (standard only): Size: Aluminum, 9Jx19 TIRES (standard only): Size: 255/35 R19 Y BODY: Material: Hybrid ASF construction: Lightweight construction concept, which is a mixed construction using aluminum and steel Corrosion protection: Multi-step anti-corrosion protection CAPACITIES: Engine oil: 6.9 qt (6.5 l) Fuel tank: 15.90 gal (60 l) EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS: Wheelbase: 97.2 in (2,468 mm) Track front / rear: 61.2/ 60.9 in (1,555/ 1,546 mm) Overall length: 165.3 in (4,198 mm) Overall width: w/o mirrors 72.5 in (1,842 mm) Height: 53.1 in (1,348 mm) Curb weight, quattro: 3306 lb (1500 kg) Drag coefficient: 0.32 INTERIOR DIMENSIONS: Seating capacity: 2 + 2 Head room front / rear: 37.7/ 32.6 in (957/ 829 mm) Shoulder room front / rear: 53.2/ 47.5 in (1,352/ 1,206 mm) Leg room front / rear: 41.1/ 29.3 in (1,044/ 743 mm) Int. vol. (EPA) front / rear: 47.7/ 26.2 cu ft Luggage capacity standard / seats folded: 13.1/ 24.7 cu ft (290/ 700 l) PERFORMANCE: 0-60 mph 4.1Top speed 174 mph EFFICIENCY/ENVIRONMENT: EPA estimate: City mpg: Not available at present time Highway mpg: Not available at present time Combined mpg: Not available at present time
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