AVUS Tunes Audi TT-RS for 460hp

Audi TT-RS by AVUS Performance

Top speed of 194 mph

By Michael Gauthier
October 8, 2009 3:06 PM
Filed Under: Audi, German, Tuners

Avus Performance has unveiled a new tuning package for the Audi TT-RS.

Dubbed the "new Ur-Quattro," the car features a modified ECU, a revised turbocharger, and a high performance exhaust system with racing catalysts. While this doesn't sound like much, the changes enable the 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine to produce 460 bhp and more than 472 lb-ft (639 Nm) of torque. In terms of performance, the car accelerates from 0-60 mph in 3.8 seconds and the top speed is a breathtaking 194 mph (312 km/h).

For comparison, the standard TT-RS "only" has 340 hp and 332 lb-ft (450 Nm) of torque. It runs from 0-60 mph in 4.6 seconds, before topping out at an electronically limited 155 mph (250km/h).

Avus also equipped the car with an adjustable coilover suspension (€1299), a matt black vinyl wrap (€1999), and gloss black 20-inch Sportec Mono wheels outfitted with 255/30/20 Hankook S1 Evo tires.

Source: AVUS Performance

Press Release (Click to expand)

Audi TT-RS - The new „Ur-Quattro"

Latest creation from AVUS PERFORMANCE is something special for all Audi fans, especially those who remember the Ur-Quattro with its blistering 5 cyl. turbo sound. The remake by Audi is better known as the TT-RS which shares the engine and of course the sound.

With a stock power of 340bhp and 332 lb/ft of torque it is capable of doing the 0-60 in 4.6s. AVUS PERFORMANCE takes it a step forward and improves the power and the look of the TT-RS. Adjustable coilovers, gloss black 20" Sportec Mono wheels make the TT-RS look much more aggressive. Thanks to the special setup which improves the factory suspension even further and makes the TT run a lot smoother not only on country roads. Different setups for the race track are avaiable either.

The matt black skin is something you will probably notice first when seeing the TT-RS. True to the motto „Gloss is out, matt is IN" tuner AVUS PERFORMANCE changes it to matt black (other colors avaiable on request). To give the TT-RS the final touch for the race track power has been increased significantly to a stunning 460bhp and more than 472 lb/ft of torque. 0-60 will be passed in about 3.8s and top speed increases to 194mph. Therefore AVUS PERFORMANCE modifies the turbo, ECU software and the exhaust system from turbo back with racing cats.

Attention, latest Sportec offer until 15th of December: Buy 4 wheels and pay only 3 (25% Discount)

- matt black „vinyl" - 1.999 Euro
- coilovers - 1.299 Euro
- modified ECU + exhaust system (460bhp / 472lb/ft) - price on request
- gloss black 20" wheels with 255/30/20 Hankook S1 Evo - 6.400 Euro

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Tags: AVUS performance, Audi TT-RS, Audi TT RS, TT-RS, TT RS, Audi TT, AVUS TT-RS

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Comments

scratchy996

October 8, 2009 3:24 PM

nice performance, ugly colour combination for this car.

N20_Purge

October 8, 2009 4:02 PM

Drool.... but only if the paint was Metallic, not Matte black.

catchmyshadow

October 8, 2009 4:09 PM

performance figures of a SLS AMG, nice!

Edited by user on October 8, 2009 at 4:09 PM

MadAboutCars

October 9, 2009 6:55 AM

Exactly my thoughts, I would be embarassed in the SLS or R8 for that matter if I can't shake this thing off... the wonders of forced induction

sideskraper

October 8, 2009 4:32 PM

Agreed. Matte black only works on a few cars. With a stock paint colour and de-riced bodywork, this car would be amazing. You'd just have to wait a while for the turbo to catch up with your foot position.

Edited by user on October 8, 2009 at 4:33 PM

dmanero

October 8, 2009 5:06 PM

"sideskrapper" - The bodywork present on this model is stock. The TT-RS comes this the body work you see in this model. And as for been riced. Keep in mind designers spend hours creating the bodywork to improve handling, airflow and looks. but then you must be one of those who finds the corvette a masterpiece. If you want boring, go ahead and drive the American so-call sportscar, if you want power, try a tuned european engineered car and try not to scream like a little girl when we're to fast for you.

sideskraper

October 8, 2009 5:26 PM

Nope I don't like the american idea of aesthetics. I was just expressing a desire for a sleeper version of this car. The new suspension and wheel setup, combined with the paint job makes it scream "look at me" and not in a good way. I disliked the stock TT-RS appearance. It's too "in your face" for me.

FWIW I like tuned euro cars. And I love European cars in general. All three cars I own are European. But just because something comes from Europe doesn't mean it's beautiful or amazing or even tasteful.

Edited by user on October 8, 2009 at 5:27 PM

Vision7

October 8, 2009 5:41 PM

It looks like we're on the same page for this one. Although I love the look of matte black, it only works on select vehicles. Audi's overly-organic design language (especially for the TT) does not work well with this colour. I'm not totally turned off from the TT-RS's wider fenders and more aggressive front fascia but I do believe a more reflective and brighter paint colour would go a long way to tone down the looks.

sideskraper

October 8, 2009 5:48 PM

Yup. I think this car would probably look it's best in plain old German racing silver or a metallic gray or blue. Actually most of the normally boring Audi metallic/pearl paint range would look great on this.

thefuture1

October 8, 2009 8:36 PM

Never been a fan of the audi tt, but i would go pick this one up tomorrow matte black or not.

acrane7073

October 8, 2009 9:01 PM

wow, looks and sounds fantastic.

BavarianMS

October 8, 2009 10:42 PM

Never really liked the curvature of the headlamps. Other then that it seems good.

dbehmoaras

October 9, 2009 1:31 AM

WOW!!! That's almost as much torque as the LP640. I am loving this car.

GTRfan

October 9, 2009 3:51 AM

Agreed with Scratchy 996 and n20 purge-without the matte black paint job it rly could have been a serious-looking streetweapon...

Lennox....

October 9, 2009 5:18 AM

Lennox....

October 9, 2009 5:26 AM

kudos to audi i love it either way matte or not this a performace benchmark right here 460hp from a 5 cylinder!!! that is awsome!

EZ2Bfast

October 9, 2009 5:01 PM

Amazing what a tuner might tweak a small 2.5 Litres 5-cyl engine while still make it street legal to drive around. No matter what the color, the power to weight ratio of this beast declared that it's definitely a monster in bug appearance.

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