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Riding In Style With The Audi TT RS

The Audi TT is one stylish car but the problem is that it lacks greatly on performance. However, this is will soon change as Audi rolled out a high-performance version for the TT, which will wear the well-known RS appellative to complement this fusion of performance and style that will make it without a doubt the best combination of desirability, usability, flow and thrill yet seen in a front engine car.

To begin with, the new Audi TT RS's engine is not installed longitudinally but transversely. It also has nothing other than the cylinder count and fundamentals of the exhaust note, which is common with the old five-cylinder Audis. For one compact unit able to fit in a nose with bore-stroke measurements, it makes an amzing 335 bhp from its 2480 cc engine. This new work of art will get envious looks from all those BMW Z4s and Porsche Caymans out there who can only cough up a measly start of 200 bhp. Of course, this was all possible with the help of a turbocharger, which is available from 5400 rpm to 6700 rpm. Like the R8 V10's engine, such engine shows every sign of delivering power at half the package though it is impossible to match a V10's insane crankshaft speeds.

For transmission, the TT RS offers a six speed and manual only as there is no compact direct shift gearbox that is useable for its compact architecture. Therefore, for those who like the art of the stick shift, this might be appealing. An electronic speed limiter will intervene at 155 mph but this can be changed to 174 mph if you are willing to pay over 1000 Pounds for this simple reprogramming. Nevertheless, you will get a carbon fiber kit for the bay of the engine so it is not very bad especially for those speed devils out there.

The 4.6 seconds 0 to 62 mph time is just so slick. This is a very fast TT, and with the "Sport button" activated, the car is a loud one too. A deep, rough note is bellowed by the open tailpipe, nothing screams so alpha male like this. That valve also opens automatically and loads at high speed, it hones the throttle response and the optional magnetic dampers firms if you were cool enough to get the add-on.

The TT RS steers quickly and precisely just the way you like. The RS will not feel nose heavy for a front-engined car even around corners, thanks to the specially engineered turbocharged five-cylinder engine. The brakes are strong and give a very firm ride with or without the magnetic dampers. With all these functionalities, the road just might as well be yours.

Like all cool cars, a proper TT RS would not be completely stylish without its cool accessories. The TT RS experience include features like huge cooling intakes that has a side spoiler air exhausts. It also has honeycomb grills, cool-looking lip spoiler that is now lower, silver side mirrors and unreasonably wide wheel arches that host the now widened tires sitting on 19 inches wheels.