04-16-2015, 08:38 AM | #1 |
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another competitor coming: Audi TT-RS 407hp
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04-16-2015, 08:48 AM | #2 |
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interesting...but I don't think it will be 400+. The last TT-RS Plus was 360 and the current TTS has the same HP as the last generation TTS. I would expect about 375-385hp in the MK3 TT-RS.
The last TT-RS along with the Cayman R were the biggest competitors to the 1M do it looks like the next TT-RS and Cayman GTS will be the M2's natural competition again! |
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04-16-2015, 08:59 AM | #3 |
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Terrific news! The introduction of competing superlative models will surely net much better products to the end users. Bring them on.
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04-16-2015, 09:12 AM | #4 |
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I am really interested in this baby.
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04-16-2015, 09:44 AM | #5 | |
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Old rs3 and ttrs had identical power output. So I expect the new ttrs to have 270kw/360hp
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04-16-2015, 01:28 PM | #9 | |
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But no silky smooth inline 6, either. First World Problems.... The Audi looks hot though! |
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04-16-2015, 02:27 PM | #10 |
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The problem is, the driving style of the ttrs is just not as much fun to me as I expect the M2 will be, mostly due to the drivetrain layout. Audi is missing something that only BMW can capture in their small M cars.
I'm not sure I'd call the ttrs a smaller car than the 2 series... It weighs over 3300 lbs. |
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04-16-2015, 02:39 PM | #11 |
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I'm leaning more towards a TT RS every minute. It'll probably weigh around 3300 pounds, have close to if not over 400 hp, and it could be pretty freaking nimble considering how compact a car it is.
A car like this takes the 2 seat Cayman off my list, and will be a pretty good competitor to the M2. |
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It might be great car (I hope it will be), but Audi doesn't exactly have a perfect track record when it comes to driving dynamics – especially with cars based on their FWD platform. |
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04-16-2015, 07:10 PM | #14 |
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I like the angles in the front. A bit subdued, cleaned up, would be a nice looking car. Prefer the look of the 2, especially how the M2 looks so far in disguise, but based on the fact I bought an M235i over a better looking 4 series, driving dynamics are important. Makes me wonder what this will feel like.
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And it definitely holds true in traffic.. |
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04-17-2015, 07:23 AM | #19 |
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I'd rather get the Cayman than this personally.
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04-17-2015, 07:53 AM | #20 |
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I would really have to see a street version. I do dig the race version, but that is comparing it to the likes of the M235i race cars. The street version of the M235 looks looks nothing like that. And what price point is it going to be at? Probably more than an M2.
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... but man, those glimpses are SICK.
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04-17-2015, 10:04 AM | #22 |
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Very cool, thanks for sharing.
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