If you're a fan of go-quick factory tuned rides, listen up. Teaser images of Audi's upcoming Audi TT RS have hit the Web, thanks to an embargo break in Germany. Given the RS moniker pasted onto its hind quarter, expect nothing less than a high-performance, quattro-tuned machine churning out more power and handling expertise than its run of the mill brethren.
Audi TT RS front view
As a ballpark power figure, Audi officials hinted that the TT RS will boast "well above" 300-hp, already some 28-hp more than the most powerful TT S model on our streets today. To get the newfound grunt, the team in Ingolstadt reportedly went a different route altogether with the TT RS's engine. As we previously outlined last year, rather than play with the highly modifiable 2.0L four-cylinder TSFI turbo that's been a staple throughout VAG for sometime, quattro engineers essentially have pulled and halved the 5.2L V-10 from the RS6 super sedan, turbocharged and tuned it immensely and called it a day.
The result: A transverse mounted, 2.5L five-cylinder turbo (Audi five-cylinder engines were on board its original 1980s Quattro) featuring the latest in direct injection and making -- according to our insider backed intel -- more than 330-hp. New packaging allows the new engine to be lighter than the current 250-hp V-6 as well, according to our sources. Delegating the power most efficiently to all four corners is most likely a six-speed manual (S Tronic likely won't be able to handle the torque), and of course, it goes without saying the TT RS will come with Audi's quattro all-wheel-drive, but we said it anyway. Audi claims the car will rocket to 60 mph in less than five seconds on to an electronically-limited top speed of 155 mph.
Looking at the photo which provides a glimpse at the rear of the car, there's a serious-looking wing and exhaust/diffuser setup, underscoring the extreme sporting intentions of the TT RS, and a rear taillight with interesting rectangular elements. The front view shows off Audi's new LED light pipe setup, lower air dam adorned with racy R8-style strakes, a front brake caliper with a TT RS badge (Audi claims the car's brakes will be "stupendous"), and unique six-spoke alloys. Audi says extensive use of aluminum was employed in the car's construction to keep the weight down and that its chassis will be "sophisticated."
So far, the Audi chiefs have yet to release any plans for the TT RS to make it to North America, as the model is currently only designated for Europen sale. Expect more info and images as the latest RS makes its way to a Geneva Motor Show debut.
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