Its 395 bhp 2.5-litre 5-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine produces 480 Nm of torque which is available over an extremely wide band of 1,700 - 5,850 rpm. This propels the TT RS Coupé to 62 mph in 3.7 seconds, however you can add another 0.2 s for the Roadster and its additional 90 kg.
Electronically limited to 155 mph, the TT RS is actually capable of 174 mph as an option. Power is put down to the road thanks to an industry-favourite dual-clutch 'S tronic' transmission and quattro all-wheel-drive. Audi's drive select system allows the driver to choose between comfort, auto, dynamic and individual.
Standard equipment includes 19-inch alloy wheels (wrapped in 245/35 tyres), however 20-inch alloys (255/30) are available too. Matrix OLED tail lights will be made available on the TT RS and LED headlights come as standard.
Up front, the honeycomb grille and aggressive bodystyling point out the fact that this is no ordinary TT. Both models have fixed rear spoilers however automatically extending spoilers can be specified. Both the Coupé and the Roadster measure 4.19 m in length and 1.34 m in height as well as taking up a width of 1.89 m. The Coupé is slightly more aerodynamic (0.32) than the Roadster (0.33).
Inside, the 12.3-inch screen can replace the standard analogue instrument cluster and display RS-specific details such as a highlighted rev counter with torque figures and g-force stats.
Pricing is expected to be in the region of £50,000 which puts it in line with rivals such as the Porsche 718 Cayman S and Boxster S. Both the BMW M2 Coupé and Mercedes-AMG SLC 43 can be had for around £5,000 less. The Jaguar F-Type delivers slightly better performance for a premium of almost £2,000.
Pricing is expected to be in the region of £50,000 which puts it in line with rivals such as the Porsche 718 Cayman S and Boxster S. Both the BMW M2 Coupé and Mercedes-AMG SLC 43 can be had for around £5,000 less. The Jaguar F-Type delivers slightly better performance for a premium of almost £2,000.
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