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Adrian PatonGeneva preview: 2010 Audi TT RS
February 25th 2009 08:45
"Explosive acceleration, driving delight, and unrivalled sound."
Those are the exact words Audi have chosen to describe their new 224 kW plus TT RS which is scheduled for its much anticipated international debut at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show.
Whilst the technical specifications remains sketchy for the time being, what we do is that the TT RS will be powered by turbocharged 2.5-litre, five-cylinder engine developing well above 224 kW (300 bhp). A sub-5 second 0-100 km/h is easily achieved before reaching an electronically limited top speed of 250 km/h.
Audi's renowned quattro permanent all-wheel drive system sends the power to all four wheels equipped with "stupendous" brakes to rein on the power when required.
The TT RS also receives styling tweaks including larger front air vents, a prominent rear diffuser and a fixed rear wing.
The Official Audi Press Release:
Ingolstadt – Audi is once again producing a five-cylinder powerhouse: the Audi TT RS will be unveiled to the world at the Geneva Auto Show. Its turbocharged 2.5-liter engine produces well above 300 bhp. It also delivers explosive acceleration, driving delight, and unrivalled sound.
A legend is reborn. After all, powerful five-cylinder gasoline engines have a long legacy at Audi. And the turbocharged direct-fuel-injection engine in the TT RS is the new torchbearer of this dynamic tradition. It enables the TT RS to perform extraordinary feats. For example, it needs nowhere near five seconds to reach 100 km/h (62.14 mph); overtaking is child's play; and 250 km/h (155.34 mph) is the limited top speed only on paper.
The quattro permanent all-wheel drive system, a sophisticated chassis, and stupendous brakes keep a tight rein on the power. All in all, the compact TT RS – with its lightweight and largely aluminum body constructed as per the Audi Space Frame principle – is a driving machine to be reckoned with.
[Source: Audi]
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