TT RS heading stateside

mkoesel · 09-14-2010, 12:30 PM

Because footie is no longer with us (at least not by that name, anyway):

http://www.autoblog.com/2010/09/14/a...ition-success/

luckistryke · 09-14-2010, 01:48 PM

360hp w/ a tune maybe 400+hp

e92_m3 · 09-14-2010, 03:35 PM

Definitely good news!

shiggy · 09-14-2010, 08:20 PM

maybe its just me...but man...I think this car is fugly!!

adc · 09-15-2010, 04:57 PM

I'm not sure it will be such a success as the petitions would indicate. The TTS is $48-50k so the TT-RS will probably cost an easy $60k upwards.

It will be a good thing in the sense that it will keep pressure on BMW.

adc · 09-15-2010, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by tvrfan

maybe its just me...but man...i think your comments are fugly!!

So does that change the beauty of car?

shiggy · 09-15-2010, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by tvrfan

maybe its just me...but man...i think your comments are fugly!!

sorry mate....didnt mean to strike a nerve.
when it comes to the apprearance of a vehicle...it is subjective and to me, its a very unattractive car....sorry...didnt mean to offend you!

wuzupfoo · 09-15-2010, 07:44 PM

Not a huge fan of the current TT liked the old one much better it was a very unique car. Also anyone know if they got rid of that forward bias haldex awd system in this car? I remember the previous gen platform had this and made it feel like it was plowing in turns. I would assume they would have a rearward bias on this but wonder if they got rid of the haldex or just reconfigured it.

Scoobe · 09-15-2010, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by wuzupfoo

Not a huge fan of the current TT liked the old one much better it was a very unique car. Also anyone know if they got rid of that forward bias haldex awd system in this car? I remember the previous gen platform had this and made it feel like it was plowing in turns. I would assume they would have a rearward bias on this but wonder if they got rid of the haldex or just reconfigured it.

According to Audi, it is indeed a rear bias torque vectoring system, so I'm guesings it's the new system.

mkoesel · 09-16-2010, 08:13 AM

I agree the price is going to be in the 60k range, and that's too much. Plus, even though the standard TT coupe (and TT S, AFAIK) has a small rear seat that might works for young kids, the TT RS does not have a rear seat at all. So I'd probably look at a Cayman S. Less power, but I bet the driving experience is at least as good if not better.

Quote:

Originally Posted by adc

I'm not sure it will be such a success as the petitions would indicate. The TTS is $48-50k so the TT-RS will probably cost an easy $60k upwards.

It will be a good thing in the sense that it will keep pressure on BMW.

frenchM3dreamer · 09-16-2010, 08:37 AM

^^ looks to me like it has a back seat from the pics gallery in the article

and personnally i'd take one of these if i was in the market for one

http://www.autoblog.com/photos/quick...tt-rs/#2895908

mkoesel · 09-16-2010, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by frenchM3dreamer

^^ looks to me like it has a back seat from the pics gallery in the article

You're right, it sure does. I'll be honest, I did not look over the pics. I had read it was a two-seat car in the past though, I think most recently on 1addicts. My bad for not checking into it further. I guess people probably just assume that TT's are all two seat, even though only the roadsters are. Kinda like some people think all 911s are two seaters.

frenchM3dreamer · 09-16-2010, 10:48 AM

^^ it's all good...those back seats are probably useless anyway

mkoesel · 09-16-2010, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by frenchM3dreamer

^^ it's all good...those back seats are probably useless anyway

Mostly, yeah. But if you have young kids these might be just enough to justify getting the car. With a two seater, you have no option for kids at all.

wuzupfoo · 09-16-2010, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by tvrfan

yes the TTRS uses last generation vo Haldex, called Haldex 4. its pretty rear base.

Cool they finally fixed this. It was an absolute shame the old TT didnt have this.

chili cheese · 09-16-2010, 03:20 PM

The TT is reserved for people with TiTies....IMO. Way too girly.

shiggy · 09-17-2010, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by chili cheese

The TT is reserved for people with TiTies....IMO. Way too girly.

graider · 09-17-2010, 01:48 PM

m3 should have the recaro sporter cs as an option. such a sexy looking seat IMO.

shiggy · 09-18-2010, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by MERCSUk153

Fast TiTies! Audi has tested this engine upto 720bhp. This engine has huge tuning potential, very beefy internals. The question with such a limited run will enough tuners make a tune for it.

it may not drive like a chick car....but sure looks like one!

jeff@autocouture · 09-18-2010, 02:30 PM

Saw this car in person, it's an amazing looking car inside and out, and I don't like the Audi tt,

calintexas · 09-18-2010, 03:04 PM

It will be interesting to see if the RS can overcome the "chick car" image in North America for the TT.

mdosu · 09-19-2010, 10:35 AM

those 20 inch wheels look out of place on the car.

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