2009 Audi TT-RS Hits the Nürburgring - Spy Video

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Since its introduction in 1999, the Audi TT has been known for its unique look — and its lackluster performance. The TT hasn't exactly been slow, but its lack of serious horsepower made it more of an image car than a true driver's coupe. This might change with the introduction of the 2009 Audi TT-RS, an all-out performance version of the stylish TT.

Caught testing on the Nürburgring test track, the top-of-the-line TT wears several telltale design elements that identify it as a high-performance RS model. Up front, the TT-RS has the same metallic trim across the grille as the TTS, but closer inspection reveals large air intakes at each corner in place of foglights. Other styling differences include seven-spoke wheels and a pair of oval tailpipes, a signature RS design cue.

It's hard to peg which engine will provide the power for the TT-RS at this point. Early rumors suggested a turbocharged five-cylinder, but the recent introduction of Audi's new 3.0-liter TFSI V6 suggests otherwise. The new supercharged motor is expected to develop roughly 300 horsepower in U.S. trim, a number that would put the TT-RS a solid notch above the TTS with its turbocharged 265-hp inline-4. Expect one of Audi's S tronic dual-clutch gearboxes with either six gears or possibly even seven.

Like all RS models, the TT version will also get a retuned suspension, larger wheels and tires and upgraded brakes. Minor interior upgrades will be part of the package as well. Given the lack of camouflage on this test mule, expect a public introduction in the next few months, with U.S sales starting by early next year.

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[Pandanobear]

I love Audi

[brazen06]

V5? come on buddy...its definately an inline 5.

Odd number of cylinders in "V" shaped engine would throw the crank out of balance and wouldnt be very smooth to drive...how would that even work, 2 on one bank and 3 on the other?...thats 2 different cylinder heads 2 different exhaust manifolds etc...doesnt make much sense now does it? Inline 5 could use ONE cylinder head/Exhaust manifold to save weight and cost.

[basslover352]

how could they not tell this sounds like a 5 cylinder and not a 6 in the video?

[basslover352]

@Enten901 they have 2 different inline 5's at 2.5L one for the ttrs and the other for base engines in us vw lineup outputting 170hp. The ttrs shares a similar block but with stronger internals and valvetrain as well as direct injection. and they had a 2.2L vr5 back in the past.

[FiveZylinderRacing]

I approve of this car.

[akkudakkupl]

@29ryan49 they did/do vr5 engines, its a monobank 15 degree staggered inline engine, a cut down vr6. audi always did their 5 cylinder engines in straight configuration

[akkudakkupl]

@liftedview :-)

[29ryan49]

@Enten901 Also, this engine is Volkswagen's engine, so how can you say this ones a l5, when you're saying VW doesn't make any l5's. This is basically a turbocharged engine from a standard golf.

[29ryan49]

@Enten901 All of VW's 5cyl's are inline 5's, they don't make any V5's.

Do some research before you post a comment thinking you know what you're talking about.

[Enten901]

@29ryan49

I know this is an inline 5.

VolksWagen doesn't have any inline 5 motors, but they do have V5 motors.

Read my whole comment before you reply seriously.

[29ryan49]

@Enten901 l5, not V5

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