Audi TT RS Spotted Undisguised on US Soil

Audi TT RS / Copyright by automedia

By Clinton Deacon
August 23, 2008 12:00 AM
Filed Under: Audi, German, Spy Photos

We've got the TT, we've got the more powerful TTS, now all we have to wait for is the super powerful TT RS and judging by these latest shots that wait is nearly over. Our spies caught this completely undisguised Audi TT RS prototype whilst undergoing some hot weather testing in Arizona.

When released at the end of the year, the TT RS will go head-to-head with the Porsche Cayman. There are reports the engine performance will be boosted to 350hp using twin sequential turbochargers, a figure that is low enough that it won't impede on the R8 but high enough to offers an attractive alternative to the 272hp TTS. All this power will be directed through Audi's permanent 4WD Quattro system and six-speed manual transmission.

Pricing for the new model is expected to start at around €50,000.

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Comments

Nurchus

August 23, 2008 12:27 AM

It still looks hideous from the side...

ShinyG

August 23, 2008 12:30 AM

The front screams monster Cayman killer but the rear says "diesel base version"! Audi needs to sort out their design, it's getting erratic lately!

Tuner_Mad

August 23, 2008 1:08 AM

Do we really need another? the TTS is already a great car...

tumbo

August 23, 2008 1:53 AM

One of the most beautiful cars out there. Can't wait for the RS version!

Emrys_Myrddin

August 23, 2008 2:31 AM

Is it just me of Audi's making their cars with too many engines? This TT goes from a 1.8 160bhp to this RS 350bhp, with a 2.0 diesel in the middle... Why? I seriously dont get their idea... I even like the looks on the TT, but when I buy a premium segment sports car, I expect some exclusivity... and if I get a TT S or even this TT RS, there's probably going to be a TT 1.8 or a TT TDI stopping next to me in the traffic... and that sucks big time!

LMS

August 25, 2008 9:04 AM

Ego at the traffic light aside, there's a lot of logic behind offerring plenty of engines for the same car.

The engines already exist, why not offer the customer the TT with a more fuel efficient 1.8L? Your budget doesn't stretch as far as a TT-RS, but you can still look good in a regular TT, both sides win.

VW-AG are big on modularity, the same platform supports dozens of cars in their lineup, and so do the engines. Now that's what you call German efficiency.

catchmyshadow

August 23, 2008 3:11 AM

looks brutal and it is brutal for a TT stock model. the fromt bumper screams: i got a turbo on board!

pscs

August 23, 2008 3:29 AM

i dont mind BIG the front side air intakes but the lips bordering the bumper and the air intakes are so ugly. it also looks like it's from the BMW 3 series (with that modified bumper).

BOOGIE_WOOGIE

August 23, 2008 6:09 AM

Not blowing up my skirt in any way. But that's what Audi design is as of late. Bleh

The_woo_factor

August 23, 2008 8:38 AM

CAYMAN KILLER!

kevoluetion

August 23, 2008 8:40 AM

Audi just gets better and better

great_supercars255

August 23, 2008 10:09 AM

agreed to many TT's

catchmyshadow

August 23, 2008 4:23 PM

the front bumper could be still be fake and NOT the final one. the RS5 won`t have that huge-air-intake-bumper it seems, although the spy pics were suggesting:

http://images.thecarconnection.com/med/audi_100166378_m.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=1NX1S67K1EPB17FHDG82&Expires=1219938601&Signature=%2BScyT2yT8g9bOl47CAIC8qhRfjE%3D http://www.autoblog.it/post/15313/audi-rs5-svelata-in-anteprima-da-car-pero

great_supercars255

August 23, 2008 6:59 PM

what, so the best bit on a rubbish car is now fake?

catchmyshadow

August 23, 2008 4:27 PM

-the

Joe_Limon

August 23, 2008 6:58 PM

whoot, I'd drive a 350hp audi tt.

IpsesNipse

August 23, 2008 9:37 PM

Ihated the old TT, it was only a regular VW Golf. But the new one looks good and is a premium sportscar and apparently soon with almost supercar performance. And im sorry but you dont buy a TT for exclusity. Its still a fairly normal car even if it looks good. So you shouldnt cry just cause another TT stops next to yours. Its for young lads who are beginning to get rich and wants a fast car and dont care about any other sides about it.

tootall

August 24, 2008 9:39 AM

Here's a senario.... You're driving along the highway, autobahn, autostrada, whatever. And in your rearview mirror, you observe the vicious, ferocious character of the front end of this vechicle coming up fast on your rear. And before you know it.... It blows pass you and continues on it's merry way. And as it dose this, you observe the characteristics of the rear end of the same car and you begin to wonder "what went wrong?!?" and if it was indeed the same car that you observed in the begining. I guess the point I'm trying to make here is that neither ends of this car compliments each other, nor dose each other any type of justice. As catchmyshadow suggested, it may indeed might not be the final product. But if the above photos dose prove to be a final product, then Audi have a bit of explaining to do and some sorting out of things in that department.

brocky

August 24, 2008 1:17 PM

Damn, look at those intakes. The design of the intake areas aren't the best they've done with their audis but this thing looks like it's going to suck up all the air in it's path. BEAST!

_M7_

August 25, 2008 3:13 AM

no more so gay look for the TT :)

wisp

August 25, 2008 11:35 AM

Spot the diffrence betwen the two bumpers. These guys have most likely used a bumper identical to one on their Q5 on a TT. Only Audi can try this cheap shot. Next they might 'glue'the Q7 bumper on the A8 at he rate they are going. Too much use of Tupper ware please please...

http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080821.010/abt-sportsline-take-on-audi-q5

XXXi

August 25, 2008 4:15 PM

Wow, Audi just opened a ballsy act. The lead role is assigned to the half awesome half irritating character. Congrats for having the balls to put the clubsport TDI!!! front bumper but... ah, disappointment again: what...did the designers fled in fear after the PM threaten to kill them if they continue to make decent looking car?!? Minuses for: Audi "style", Audi "lets release the RS for 6 moths, then let wannabes drool at it but weep at the price and mpg, and then release the far more "logical" choice of the TDI", BIG MINUS for "Audi's permanent 4WD Quattro"...bleah(c'mon Audi if you found your balls...don't hide anymore your slip angle and roll under a Quattro system) ...Cayman's RWD while thrive on that...no matter the supposed gap of about 50 bhp...on the circuit. So in my opinion this is just(soon to be very poorly sold) eye candy for the TDI true Audi buying force and not even nearing a Cayman experience.

Xanavi23

August 25, 2008 6:04 PM

I don't like the front bumper too much, but i do love the car. I've always liked the TT, and the 3.2VR6 was a great offering, this is even better. Audi is being smart here IMO, looks aside.

Speedoholic

August 25, 2008 10:58 PM

It's a girl's car and that's that. It's very small. I mean with its price you can buy a 135i Coupe