Audi TT-RS: the new compared with the old
Posted on 02-05-2016 at 12:31 by Dizono – 66 Comments”
Four hundred horsepower in an Audi TT, which is only a twenty horsepower less than the 4.2 V8 was originally in the Audi R8 delivered. Time to the roots of this violence even under the microscope, and the new TT-RS to compare with the previous model.
Although we are the third generation TT, the new TT-RS was only the second. Of the first generation TT, there were no S – and RS-models, the 3.2 V6 Quattro with 250 hp not by any means a thing. In February 2009, we were introduced with the TT RS, which, for the first time in a long time again a five cylinder under the hood of an Audi.
Power source
Both generations of Audi TT-RS share the five cylinder with 2480cc displacement volume, and a turbo. The block is derived from the atmospheric 2.5 five cylinder that Volkswagen in the U.S. in the Jetta delivers. In the first TT-RS is the block good for 340 hp and 450 Nm, all of the following in 2012 the TT RS Plus with 360 hp and 465 Nm. Great values, all proves Audi still easily over it. In the new TT-RS delivers quite a custom block (26 pounds lighter than the old one), namely 400 hp and 480 Nm. The rack is thus, incidentally, is still not out, so we went to step by MTM gekietelde TT-RS with 462 hp and 600 Nm. Let the plus-version of the current TT-RS but it is coming!
Powertrain
Quattro, of course. Each TT RS comes as standard with a Quattro drive system, in which use is made of a recent development of the Haldex coupling. To match the performance of the potent five cylinder. Initially, the TT RS only with manual zesbak, but after the facelift of the TT is the feestversie also with a 7-speed DSG available. The previous six-speed DSG proved to be not strong enough for the torque of the five cylinder to endure. It is the first-generation TT-RS inches closer to the asphalt, and you could find the optional Audi Magnetic Ride order, an electronically adjustable chassis.
The last generation TT-RS is on the MQB platform and thus makes also use of the Haldex system for the Quattro drivetrain. A difference compared to the first generation TT-RS is the choice in gear, or better said the lack thereof. A seven-speed DSG, more options are not there. Given the better performance and slightly lower power consumption, incidentally, is not a strange step, all will be purists to wail. Where the first TT-RS on standard 18-inch wheels-19″ and 20″ to the options included, will roll the new standard 19-inchers. A size larger can, but that requires an additional investment.
Performance
That the motor unit is 26 pounds lighter, it pays itself back in a blank mass that is slightly below that of its predecessor. Which weighed 1450 kgs with manual gearbox and 1475 pounds with the DSG, where the pointer of the scale in the new not over the 1440 pounds. Together with the increased engine power makes for much better performance. The original TT-RS with manual gearbox does 0-100 km/h in 4.6 seconds, the TT-RS plus in 4.3, while the TT RS Plus with DSG only 4.1 seconds is needed. The new TT-RS eat there, almost a half a beat from, and does the trick in just 3.7 seconds. The convertible is 0.2 count slower by the way, but that was ‘the old days’ is no different.
Appearance
Of the staafbare facts now to the incline plane that aesthetics is called. The undersigned was and is a fan of the sleek design of the first TT and the second generation there is a bit of a cowardly broth. That translates to me to a TT-RS that are not very aggressive looks, despite the large koelopeningen in the bumper and the spoiler on the back. The current TT is a lot tighter and more stringent design and looks, therefore, has less sweet. If the TT-RS looks of the Audi at all aggressive, if you have this front in your inside mirror, then send to you as in a reflex your car one lane to the right. The unsurpassed interior with the brilliant Virtual Cockpit makes it complete, this generation TT-RS is a mini-supercar.
Conclusion
Ultimately, you should of course make the choice, but on paper makes the new TT-RS on all fronts mincemeat of the old. Faster, lighter, more powerful, and for me also a lot nicer. Emmissiecijfers and thus a selling price haven’t been determined yet, but the signs seem to indicate that the new TT RS is also more fuel efficient than its predecessor and therefore even cheaper might be…
Gallery: Audi TT RS
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Gallery: Audi TT RS Plus 2012
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Gallery: Audi TT RS Coupe 2016 red
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Gallery: Audi TT RS Roadster 2016
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