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Audi S Competition Package for the TT Coupe

Your regular Audi TT can now be one step closer to the gods (the gods being the TTS and the TT RS) with the special edition Audi TT Coupe S line competition. Quite a mouthful but it might just be what makes the difference between mediocrity and exclusivity.

On the outside, a TT S line can be recognized by it’s distinctive bumpers and air inlets and side sills. There are also S line badges, specially designed tailpipes and a rear diffuser. Even more downforce can be generated by the RS-style fixed rear wing. The colors in which the TT S line comes sound rather sophisticated and pompous – Samoa Orange, Glacier White and Misano Red (the one here) just to name a few. As a contrast high-gloss black frames the front grille while matte black is used for the license plate, the radiator grille. Again high-gloss black adorns the mirror caps, the blade bellow the front bumper, the diffuser insert, the tailpipe trims and the rear wing spoiler. And the 5-spoked, 19-inch wheels are, you guessed it, also black. The whole stance is lowered by 10 mm so the 255/35 tires look even more impressive.

Inside, you get special door sill trims, an extended aluminum look trim, a leather package (there’s Alcantra involved as well, sports seats and a short traveling gear lever for the manual version. Even the steering wheel has an RS feel to it with it’s flat bottom and it’s leathery trim.

The Audi TT Coupe S line competition special edition is now available on the global market and one has the freedom to throw in any other options and trim lines at free will. The S line package is priced at 4,300 Euros ($5,422) and is applicable to all the models until the 211 bhp TT.

Source: Audi

July 4, 2012

Oettinger tuned Audi TT-RS

OETTINGER has announced their tuning package for Audi TT-RS. The car brings pure excitement and is specially created to celebrate 20 years Tuner Grand Prix.

TT-RS S-tronic is powered by a 2.5-litre TFSI engine with 340HP (250kW) and 450Nm (331 lb-ft). The performance is more superb – 0-100km/h in 4.3 seconds with new launch-control function. This means a 0.3 seconds faster than the 6-speed model. Top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h (155 mph). The average fuel consumption is just 8.5 litres per 100km and 197 g/km of CO2 emissions.

After the performance modifications, the mighty engine delivers whopping 400HP (295 kW) at 5900RPM and 550Nm (405 lb-ft) at 3800RPM. 0-100 km/h in 4.4 seconds and a top speed of 275 km/h (170 mph).

The performance package includes recalibration of the engine management and removing the V-max limiter.

Of course, the fuel consumption remains the same. The price is €2290 including installation.

Source: Oettinger

May 22, 2012

2013 Audi TT RS Plus – a synonym for power

2013 Audi TT RS Plus Coupe and Roadster models are even more focused version of the high performance sports ca. They now come with outstanding 174mph top speed, which increased in power and torque means 360 hp (265 kW) and 465 Nm (343 lb-ft).

To go further into details, what makes the new Audi model so special is the tuned 2.5-litre, five-cylinder TFSI petrol engine. Thank to it the car is able to produce the additional 20PS (15 kW) and 15Nm (11 lb-ft) of torque compared – all this when it is compared with the ‘standard’ car.

The result basically is the astonishing 360 ho and 465 Nm, which are channelled to the quattro all-wheel-drive system through either a six-speed manual gearbox or the seven-speed S tronic twin-clutch transmission.

Thanks to the latter, 2013 Audi TT RS plus Coupe is able to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in only 4.1 seconds (manual version 4.3 seconds). On the other hand the Roadtser needs 4.2 seconds (manual version 4.4 seconds) to achieve this speed.

Notwithstanding these great figures the RS plus models also are more fuel efficient. For isntance the Coupé is achieving a combined economy test figure of 33.2mpg and the Roadster 32.8mpg in the same test.

The reason for this impressive fuel economy is the hugely lightweight Audi Space Frame (ASF) bodies made of aluminium at the front and sheet steel at the rear. The overal weight of the TT RS plus Coupé with manual transmission is 1 450kg.

Both Audi models run on 19-inch five-arm “Rotor” design titanium-look alloy wheels. Another characteristic feature is the single frame radiator grille with its matt aluminium surround and polished anthracite diamond-pattern mesh.

Adding to this, visually attractive are also the carbon fibre-reinforced polymer (CFRP) door mirror housings and black oval tailpipe trims. These indicate that the TT RS plus is fitted as standard with the sports exhaust system.

A variety of innovative technologies are also included in these models. Some examples are the satellite navigation, the Bluetooth phone preparation and Audi Music Interface iPod connection.

2013 Audi TT RS Coupe and Roadster will be available in dealerships early in May and will come with a starting proce of £48 945.

TT RS plus	PS	Trans	CO2	OTR
Coupe	360	manual	209	£48,945
Coupe	360	S tronic	197	£50,285
Roadster	360	manual	212	£50,925
Roadster	360	S tronic	199	£52,265

Source: Audi

May 1, 2012

Audi TT RS Plus

Just when you think an Audi TT RS can’t get any better, a ‘plus‘ edition turns up and bends your perception of what is good and what is really good. When we say really good, we mean blisteringly fast, outstandingly fun and unmatched in terms of performance. Whichever ‘plus‘ you might choose, the Coupe or the Roadster, you can’t go wrong.

The standard 2.5 TFSI 5-line engine found in the RS is already powerful enough but the ‘plus’ sees a further power boost from 340 hp to 360 hp. Now an even more colossal torque figure of 465 Nm (342.97 lb-ft) passes trough the gearbox which can be an seven-speed S tronic or a six-speed manual. The S tronic is naturally a dual-clutch transmission and has its own launch control for that lightning performance from the starting line. All models come with the flawless quattro system that sends power to all four wheels.

Performance figures are a little bit in favor of the S tronic transmission coupled with a Coupe: a 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) time for the Coupe S tronic is 4.1 seconds with 4.3 seconds for the manual. The Roadster performs a tenth of a second slower in both configurations (4.2 with S tronic and 4.4 with a manual). The speed limiter for both cars kicks in at 280 km/h (173.98 mph). All of that stacks up pretty well against the economy figures which allow the RS to be driven on an everyday basis – 8.5 liters of fuel per 100 km (27.67 mpg) if you go with the S tronic.

That fuel frugality, as well as the agile acceleration, is partly due to the diet on which the RS had been put. (They should have called it the ‘minus’). The Coupé with manual transmission, including quattro drive, weighs just 1,450 kilograms (3,196.70 lb). Other factors which might help the track performance include the four-piston calipers of the big ventilated front brake disks, the large fixed rear wing and the optional electro-magnetic damping suspension that has been a trademark the TT line for ages. The car itself sits on four 19-inch cast wheels (black with red lining on the rim) which are wrapped in wide 255/35 tires.

A striking feature that may give the car away as a ‘plus‘ version is the front grille – it’s a mesh of diamond-patterned design framed in what look like aluminum. Apart from that, there are the wing mirrors which are made from a carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) and the exhaust system which is distinguishable with its black oval tailpipe trims. A sound flap on the pipes, which enhances the roar from the engine is the car’s party piece.

In Germany, the ‘plus’ versions are priced as follows:

Coupe, manual transmission – €60,650 ($80,434)

Coupe, S tronic – €62,800 ($83,285)

Roadster, manual transmission – €63,500 ($84,214)

Roadster, S tronic – €65,650 ($87,065)

Source: Audi

February 10, 2012

Audi TT-RS Limited Edition S Tronic

Audi will exhibit a Limited Edition TT-RS at the 2011 Australian International Motor Show. The car will be run in limited series of just 45 units.

Audi TT-RS Limited Edition S-tronic will add a full $8 460 of additional equipment at no extra cost, which makes it perfect value for money.

TT-RS S tronic is powered by a 2.5-litre TFSI engine with 340PS (250kW) and 450Nm. The performance is more than great – 0 to 100km/h in 4.3 seconds with new launch-control function. This means a 0.3 seconds faster than the 6-speed model. Top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h.

Furthermore, the 7^th gear is configured as a high-geared overdrive reducing engine speed at highway speeds. The average fuel consumption is just 8.5 litres per 100km and 197 g/km of CO2 emissions.

The Limited Edition package includes:

Black exterior styling package
Metallic Paint
19-inch 5-arm Rotor design wheels in titanium finish
Sports exhaust system
Adaptive headlights
BOSE sound system
Extended leather interior package
LED interior lighting package

Price list:

Audi TT RS 7-speed S tronic Limited Edition: $139,900

Audi TT RS 7-Speed S tronic: $139,900

Audi TT RS 6-speed manual: $139,900

Source: Audi

June 29, 2011

Senner POWER TT – a 430hp TT RS Roadster

A 430 horsepower Audi TT RS Roadster with exclusive styling, highlighted by carbon fiber elements is the latest masterpiece addition of the German-based aftermarket expert Senner Tuning AG. Dubbed Senner POWER TT, the retrofitted ride represents a real embodiment of the universal mixture – flawless open-air driving experience and top performance. (more…)

November 25, 2010

MTM TT-RS – the new chartbuster

Looks like the competition for the fastest tuned Audi TT-RS among the German tuners is still ‘ON’! After the release of the new, more powerful ABT TT-RS (501 horsepower and Vmax – 292 km/h) from the last month, MTM has officially unveiled its answer, a 472 horsepower TT-RS with 312 km/h top speed. (more…)

October 5, 2010

Audi releases TT RS S-tronic

Audi has announced that its top-end sporty model Audi TT RS is now available for order with seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, which ensures ultra-fast gear changing and extraordinary level of efficiency. (more…)

October 4, 2010

ABT gives the TT-RS plus 161 HP

Approximately year ago, ABT, the famous Germany-based tuning specialist has released an exceptional performance enhancing program for the five-cylinder, four-wheel drive Ingolstadt beast Audi TT-RS, and now, the guys are here again, offering us even more power – 501 horsepower (368 kW). (more…)

September 23, 2010

Audi TT RS Coupe officially confirmed for the US market

Audi has officially announced that its ultra-sharp, high-performance model Audi TT RS Coupe is about to make its US market debut by the third quarter of 2011. (more…)

September 15, 2010

AUDI TT RS boosted to 401 bhp and 551Nm by SuperChips Ltd.

Audi TT RS is powered by five-cylinder 2.5 litre turbocharged direct injected TFSI engine. All the power is transmitted to the road through the company’s trademark – Quattro four wheel drive system. The powerful engine produce 335bhp.

Superchips ltd offer a perfomance package, which includes latest ECU remap, so the small sports car is boosted to 401 bhp, with a maximum power gain of 63bhp at 5989 rpm. The amazing result is achieved thanks to close examination of the TT RS’s Bosch ME9 ECU, so the experts revealed scope for performance improvements, realised through a combination of fine tuning ignition, fuelling and turbo boost settings. (more…)

June 28, 2010

B&B tuning offers more power for the Audi TT RS

The German-based tuning specialist B&B has released a special programme for the amazingly powerful Audi TT RS coupe. (more…)

January 6, 2010

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