Audi TT RS. Audi is once again producing a five-cylinder engine -
and a very special one at that. Arriving at dealerships this summer,
the Audi TT RS has a turbocharged 2.5-liter engine with direct gasoline
injection; it produces 250 kW (340 bhp) and 450 Nm (331.90 lb.-ft.) of
torque. The blazing five-cylinder engine enables the Audi TT RS to
perform extraordinary feats. In conjunction with quattro permanent
all-wheel drive and a high-performance chassis, the engine makes the
compact Audi TT RS a top-notch sports car - available as a coupé or
roadster.
Sporty five-cylinder gasoline engines have a long legacy at Audi.
The most famous is arguably the turbocharged 2.1-liter engine in the
Audi quattro. The first version, which was launched in 1980, offered an
impressive 147 kW (200 bhp). And the Audi Sport quattro from 1984,
directly inspired by motorsport, delivered a whopping 225 kW (306 bhp).
For 25 years, turbochargers and quattro have been a dynamic formula for
success.
Audi has resumed using this recipe. Designed from scratch, the
five-cylinder engine combines a turbocharger with FSI direct gasoline
injection to elevate the Audi TT RS to a high-performance sports car.
The TFSI delivers 250 kW (340 bhp) from a displacement of 2,480 cc
(151.34 cu in): a specific output of 100.8 kW (137.1 bhp) per liter.
The power-to-weight ratio is also outstanding. In the case of the
Coupé, which weighs in at a mere 1,450 kilograms (3,196.70 pounds), the
power-to-weight ratio is just 4.3 kilograms per bhp. The Audi TT RS
Roadster has a weight of 1,510 kilograms (3,328.98 pounds) and a
power-to-weight ratio of 4.4 kilograms per bhp - thanks to its extremely
lightweight and largely aluminum body constructed as per the Audi Space
Frame principle.
The Audi TT RS Coupé rockets from 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62.14 mph) in
4.6 seconds; the Audi TT RS Roadster needs just a tenth of a second
longer. The limited top speed of 250 km/h (155.34 mph) is merely the
official figure for both versions; as an option, Audi can increase it to
280 km/h (173.98 mph).
Almost even more impressive is the aggressive pulling power. The
maximum torque of 450 Nm (331.90 lb.-ft.) is always available between
1,600 and 5,300 rpm. In addition, the Audi TT RS overtakes without the
slightest effort. Last but not least, its engine makes passengers' skin
tingle time and again thanks to its speedy and powerful response, its
inspiring free-revving character, and its unmistakably guttural
tailpipes: five-cylinder classical music by Audi!
Compact and Lightweight: The Five-cylinder TFSI
As an uncompromising sports-car engine, the 2.5-liter TFSI is
ultra-compact. Just 49 centimeters (19.29 inches) in length, it is
ideally suited for transverse installation in the Audi TT RS. And its
weight of just 183 kilograms (403.45 pounds) also sets a record. The
crankcase is made of vermicular-graphite cast iron. This high-tech
material unites the utmost in strength with low weight; it has otherwise
only been used for the large TDI engines from Audi. Perfectly placed
reinforcements enhance the block's loadability. The lightweight cylinder
head, the pistons, and the connecting rod are lightweight as well as
high-strength.
The ultra-powerful five-cylinder engine is extremely fuel-efficient,
requiring an average of just 9.2 liters/100 km [25.57 mpg] as regards
the Coupé (Roadster: 9.5 l/100 km [24.76 mpg]). Switchable flaps in the
intake manifold mix the incoming air in a calculated configuration.
Injected at a pressure as high as 120 bar by the common-rail system, the
gasoline swirls intensely in the combustion chamber - which in turn
cools the walls. This subsequently facilitates a compression ratio of
10.0:1, which is very high for a turbocharged engine. Both of the
adjustable camshafts, controlled via chains, also enhance charging
efficiency with respect to the air-fuel mixture.
The large turbocharger generates up to 1.2 bar of boost pressure.
The intercooler, fed air ideally by the lower segment of the single
frame radiator grille, reduces the temperature of compressed air by over
80 percent at full load.
When an Audi TT RS driver pushes the standard Sport button on the
center tunnel, a flap installed in the left exhaust tailpipe renders the
exhaust noise even more robust and intense while boosting engine
responsiveness. An optional Sport exhaust system is available with matt
black tailpipe trims and sound flap.
For Purists: The Driveline
The Audi TT RS is the first classic sports car in the Audi RS
family. Like the Audi RS4 and the Audi RS6, the Audi TT RS was developed
by quattro GmbH as a pure, no-holds-barred driving machine. A new
six-speed manual transmission conveys the engine's tremendous power, and
permits easy and precise operation thanks to a specially designed shift
lever boasting particularly short shift travel. The transmission's
defining characteristics are a high efficiency ratio and a sportily
narrow spread of the gear ratios.
The Audi TT RS features quattro permanent all-wheel drive as
standard equipment. Its heart lies at the rear axle: an electronically
controlled, hydraulic multi-plate clutch. If a situation calls for it,
the clutch redirects a majority of the torque input from the front
wheels to the rear wheels.
Within milliseconds, a powerful electrical pump in conjunction with
an accumulator presses together the clutch's plates via hydraulic
pressure. Additions to the quattro powertrain include a constant
velocity joint before the propeller shaft and a compact rear-axle
differential - both are heavy-duty components.
The quattro drivetrain grants the Audi TT RS outstanding traction,
fascinating dynamics, and superb stability. Winding rural routes or some
laps around a racetrack allow the superior handling to shine. The
precise and responsive steering, the instantaneous reactions of the
chassis, the neutrality at the cornering limit, the grip while exiting a
curve, and - time and again - the engine's thrilling power: every mile
in an Audi TT RS exudes the distilled essence of sportiness.
High-tech Excellence from Audi: Chassis and Body
The chassis of the Audi TT RS builds on the cutting-edge foundation
of the base Audi TT design. The four-link rear suspension, which handles
longitudinal and lateral forces separately, plays a crucial role. The
electromechanical steering is highly efficient and the power steering
adjusts to the vehicle's speed. With aluminum in the front and sheet
steel in the back, the body's innovative mixture of materials results in
a well-balanced axle-load distribution, excellent crash safety, and the
outstanding rigidity which lays the cornerstone for the car's precise
handling.
The standard sports chassis, which lowers the body by 10 millimeters
(0.39 inches), features tightly tuned springs and shock absorbers. The
optional Audi magnetic ride adaptive damping system allows the driver to
select one of two modes for the shock absorbers by simply pushing the
Sport button. Dynamic mode enables the Audi TT RS to hug the road;
Comfort mode provides a pleasantly balanced ride perfect for long
journeys.
The sportiest version in the TT model line boasts 18-inch wheels
fitted with 245/45 tires. They are complemented by mighty ventilated
disc brakes, which measure 370 millimeters (14.57 inches) in diameter at
the front and 310 millimeters (12.20 inches) at the rear. So that heat
dissipates quickly, the front friction rings are perforated. They, in
turn, are connected by hollow pins to the aluminum brake discs, which
are encircled by black four-piston brake calipers made of aluminum and
bearing RS logos.
The Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP) can be switched off
partially or entirely. In Sport mode, the engine does not intervene to
monitor traction and, correspondingly, the brakes engage later than
otherwise. In the second mode, the ESP is fully deactivated.
The Face of Power: The Exterior
At just 4.20 meters (13.78 feet) in length, the vigorously compact
Audi TT RS hints at its explosive potential from the very first glimpse.
The front spoiler tapers downward into a splitter, reminiscent of a
racing car. The large and squared air inlets have diamond-shaped
inserts. And the high-gloss black single frame grille with a frame in
matt aluminum look and the TT RS badge bear the same styling. The xenon
plus headlights with LED daytime running lights notify faraway drivers
that an Audi TT RS is approaching.
The sides of the vehicle are accentuated by large wheels in 5
twin-spoke design, vigorous side sills, and exterior-mirror casings in
matt aluminum look. At the tail end, the two large oval exhaust
tailpipes - spaced apart - are encircled by a diffuser insert. Here,
too, is a TT RS badge. A stationary rear spoiler is standard, though
customers can opt for one which automatically extends and retracts.
Thanks to a drag coefficient of just 0.3, the 2+2-seat coupé and the
two-seat roadster glide effortlessly through the wind. Audi offers the
TT RS in eight colors. Among them are four exclusive options: Daytona
Gray, pearl effect; Mugello Blue, pearl effect; Sepang Blue, pearl
effect; and Suzuka Gray, metallic. The Audi TT RS Roadster's soft top
comes in black or dark gray.
Exclusive Character: Interior and Equipment Packages
The dynamic exterior of the Audi TT RS is matched by the interior.
The leather multifunction sports steering wheel has an especially thick
rim, is flat-bottomed, and is covered with perforated leather.
Integrated in the instrument panel, the driver information system can
display boost pressure and oil temperature as well as a lap timer for
chronicling feats at the racetrack. The door handles consist of two slim
strips - typical of Audi RS models. An automatic climate-control system
and the concert sound system are standard, as are an electrohydraulic
soft top and an electric wind deflector for the Audi TT RS Roadster.
The entire interior is black. The heated sports seats feature an
Alcantara/leather combination with silver contrasting stitching and
embossed TT RS logos in the front backrests. Additional badges and logos
appear on the steering wheel, in the rev counter, and on the door sill
trims. The inlays are made from brushed aluminum. Floor mats feature
silver piping trim; footrests and pedals are in aluminum look.
Audi offers TT RS customers a diverse range of optional equipment:
variably styled wheels measuring 18, 19 or 20 inches in diameter; bucket
seats with folding backrests; seat upholstery in Silk Nappa leather
with perforations or Fine Nappa leather with special TT perforations;
inlays with Ibis White or Phantom Black paint finish as well as matt
aluminum-look inlays for the exterior. In addition, there are high-tech
navigation and multimedia systems available. Sales of the Audi TT RS
begin in March 2009; deliveries are scheduled to begin in the summer.
source : Audi Press
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