Audi TT RS Driving Footage

A good look at both the Coupe and the Roadster versions in motion

By Alex Ricciuti
March 4, 2009 10:00 PM
Filed Under: Audi, Geneva Motor Show, German

Now we get to see it move.

Here's the Audi TT RS in motion and, from a distance, we can see its rear wing which really makes this TT stand out from it's non-RS badged brethren.

The TT RS is powered by a 2.5 liter turbocharged, direct-injection gasoline engine (TFSI) with 340 hp and 450 Nm of windmill-churning torque. The video shows how flexible that souped-up in-line 5-cylinder makes this TT RS on the road.

And the clip also provides a good look at both the Coupe and the Roadster versions and lets us compare the aesthetic worthiness of each while in motion. The Roadster reveals how much Audi has done its own thing with the TT. It's not a low-sitting cat like the competition but it looks like a sports model you'd feel comfortable sitting in. Still, the driving dynamics look good and becoming of the brand.

The TT RS goes on sale in Europe starting this month. Audi has not yet announced a North American release for the TT RS.

 

Source: Audi
Tags: Audi TT RS

Comments

tumbo
March 4, 2009 10:42 PM
Absolutely amazing. Nobody can say anything bad about this car!

TheKing
March 5, 2009 6:17 PM
Sorry, but I dare to disagree with you. I completely agree that it is a good car, but when weighting the factors of looks, driving dynamics, sports car like handling, brand image, quality, build standards, price, practicality, technological advancements and fun factor, this little Audi cannot come close to BMW's Z4 nor Merc's SLK derivatives. Especilly BMW's Z4 and I can assure you that the M version will be far superio to this judging from both manfacturer's track records. IMHO, this hype for Audi's cars is just an over-reaction to the amazing progress that Audi is making during the past few years. Once somebody actually sits down and considers and logically compare the rivals from BMW and MB, people will realise that Audi is still far from the bechmark. But that'sjust my opnion

marm0lade
March 8, 2009 5:06 PM
@TheKing

Not once in your entire, drawn out, fanboy-riddled statement did you give one reason WHY the TTRS does not come close to the Z4 or SLK derivates in terms of:

"looks, driving dynamics, sports car like handling, brand image, quality, build standards, price, practicality, technological advancements and fun factor"

And really, looks, brand image, practicality, and fun factor are all COMPLETE matters of personal opinion. So half of what you said is not even relevant when trying to compare the TTRS to it's competition in an objective and tangible manner.

I'll give you credit, it was in impressive attempt at discrediting this amazing car, but still just ignorant fanboy drivel.

Geefiasco
March 4, 2009 10:53 PM
WCF, Step you game up! ...It's about time we had High-Quality videos!

YouTube provide great quality nowadays, why don't you take advantage of this?

I'm sure everyone that visits this website would appreciate it.

dmanero
March 5, 2009 1:31 AM
I have to say the TT has came along away. I hated the car when it first came out, not I think it looks fantastic. Though I must add that this car give me the impression that it's the baby brother of the R8.

Joe_Limon
March 5, 2009 3:41 AM
Hmm, nice car, but can audi make it small again? The car looks as if it's swollen, almost marshmellowy in proportions. You don't need it to be that big now do you?

tootall
March 5, 2009 4:17 AM
I think this is the best looking Audi to date. I think they've nailed it on the looks with this car.

TheKing
March 5, 2009 6:23 PM
To me, this car is in the same design line as the VW Beetle and Fiat 500, that's putting aside the Audi badge.So why all of a sudden, it is perceived as something better? Well, I think it's becasue the four rings are on it. If people put 4 rings on the Polo, I wonder if they will think it is greater than the Polo. My point is, I don't like this design and it is complete rubbish to mount a huge engine in a shell like this (turtle?). Might as well put one in the beetle! Just before anyone cries bias in my comment, I would like to hint as you that the next A1 will be on the same platform of the VW Polo. That just says it all

MadMaTTer
March 5, 2009 10:04 PM
here is why its considered better:

Design wise i fail to see your comparison. Audi RS technology goes way past solely aesthetics. lets say for a second that they do look alike, a car's engineering status goes past the shape of the car, what lies underneath is what makes the machine not the shell. you have to realize for one that a 2.5L engine is not considered a large engine for an automobile. put into the equation an aluminum chassis (or part-off), magnetic suspension, Quattro system, aluminum body panels and 4 POT brakes and different manufacturing processes is whagt makes it better. the Fiat 500 or the Beetle does not have any of these key features. the A1 will be similar in size and class to a Polo but i assure you it will have better features, fit and finish than a polo.

marm0lade
March 8, 2009 5:15 PM
@TheKing

Again, more fanboy drivel from you. Rubbish to mount a huge engine in a shell like this?

LOL. So what do you think of the SLK55 AMG? You used the SLK as an example of a superior car just a few comments above this, and the 55 AMG has a 5.5L V8. The TTRS has a 2.5L inline-5. The Audi's engine is less than high the size yet still makes it to 100k/h faster.

Also, the A1 to polo comparison is completely irrelevant. The TT is now built on its own dedicated platform and no longer shares a base with any audi or volkswagen.

CaymanRS
March 5, 2009 5:06 AM
OK - I'm ready to get on the waiting list! Owned the first CaymanS in St. Louis and will have the first TTRS in Chicago. Can't wait till APR bumps it up to about 440HP.

kevoluetion
March 5, 2009 7:53 AM
That is one aggressive looking machine!!!

kimbo
March 5, 2009 6:12 PM
FLOOR IT!!!!!!!!! I want to hear that great, mighty 5-cylinder Audi engine!

fusion01
March 5, 2009 8:47 PM
Stunning ride. Envy those whom will own it. Can't really fault this damn car in any way, shape or form. Rare occurence.

khlbt
March 8, 2009 6:27 PM
Sorry, 6 is still better than 5 but that's my opinion although it still is a good looking car but Z4 wins hands down, for me anyway...

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