Ingolstadt - Even more powerful, even
faster, even more dynamic: Early 2012 will see the launch of the Audi TT
RS plus. This compact sports car, in both Coupé and Roadster versions,
stands out for its awe-inspiring performance. Its power-boosted
five-cylinder turbo delivers 265 kW (360 hp), sufficient for a top speed
of 280 km/h (173.98 mph).
The 2.5-liter TFSI in the Audi TT RS plus
is a high-performance engine. Compared with the engine on which it is
based, this turbocharged direct-injection unit delivers 15 kW (20 hp)
more power. It produces 465 Nm (342.97 lb-ft) of torque, 15 Nm (11.06
lb-ft) more than before. Customers can choose between a manual six-speed
transmission and the seven-speed S tronic with its lightning-fast
gearshifts. The dual-clutch transmission comes with a launch control
function which optimizes acceleration from a standing start. The quattro
permanent all-wheel drive system, which operates with a multi-plate
clutch, transfers engine power to the road in supreme style.
The TT RS plus unites dynamics and
efficiency in a most impressive way. Against the backdrop of the
five-cylinder engine’s characteristic roaring and growling, the Coupé
with S tronic catapults from a standstill to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in 4.1
seconds (with manual transmission: 4.3 seconds). The Roadster completes
the same exercise in 4.2 seconds (with manual transmission: 4.4
seconds). Top speed is limited to 280 km/h (173.98 mph) for all versions
of the car. The Coupé with S tronic uses an average of just 8.5 liters
of fuel per 100 km (27.67 US mpg); the Roadster uses 8.6 liters per 100
km (27.35 US mpg).
Alongside numerous efficiency-improving
measures, these top figures are due primarily to the extremely
lightweight Audi Space Frame (ASF) bodies made of aluminum at the front
and sheet steel at the rear. The Coupé with manual transmission,
including quattro drive, weighs just 1,450 kilograms (3,196.70 lb); its
power-to-weight ratio is 4.0 kilograms (8.82 lb) per horsepower. The
power-to-weight ratio of the Roadster is 4.2 kilograms (9.26 lb) per
horsepower.
The high-performance brake system is able
to cope with the engine’s power at all times. Four-piston fixed calipers
in conjunction with perforated brake disks are installed on the front
axle. The Audi TT RS plus is fitted with 19-inch cast wheels of five-arm
“Rotor” design; they are painted black with contrasting red rim flanges.
The wheels are fitted with 255/35 tires. The adaptive damping system
known as Audi magnetic ride is available as an option. A large, fixed
rear wing increases downforce at the back of the car.
The Singleframe radiator grille also sets
the Audi TT RS plus apart visually: Its diamond-pattern mesh is in
highly polished anthracite, its trim frame has a matt aluminum-look
finish. The housings of the exterior mirrors are made of carbon
fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP). The dual-branch sport exhaust system
has black oval tailpipe trims. A sound flap further intensifies the
sound of the engine. The Carbon design package gives the engine
compartment a more exclusive look. The knob on the gear or selector
lever features an aluminum-look trim ring and a TT RS plus badge.
The TT RS plus Coupé with manual
transmission costs €60,650 in Germany or €62,800 with the seven-speed S
tronic . The TT RS plus Roadster has a list price of €63,500 or €65,650
respectively.
