First Look: 2017 Audi TT RS
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A raspy, inline-five cylinder pocket rocket, the 2017 Audi TT RS debuted in coupe and roadster form at the 2016 Beijing Motor Show.
The new TT RS is now lighter and more powerful than its predecessor.
It’s also available with adjustable magnetorheological dampers for maximum performance.
What’s New
Like many Audi and Volkswagen vehicles, the TT RS Â is based on the modular MQB chassis. Compared to the prior generation, the 2017 Audi TT RS is 22 pounds lighter. The coupe weighs in at 3,174 pounds while the roadster comes in at 3,373 pounds.
Performance
Audi engineers have stuffed the 2017 TT RS with a re-designed, 2.5 L turbocharged five cylinder, which produces a healthy 394 horsepower and 354 lb.ft. torque. The only transmission available is a seven-speed twin-clutch automatic (sorry, three pedal enthusiasts). Power is sent to all four wheels via the Quattro all-wheel drive system.
The new engine is 17% more powerful than before thanks to a new turbocharger, which creates 19.6 psi of boost. With the re-design, the 2.5 L engine gets rid of its old iron block for an aluminum one, which dramatically reduces the weight. Â An aluminum crankcase and a hollow crankshaft further reduce weight by 39.7 pounds and 2.2 pounds respectively.
The transmission gets a new driveshaft too, which cuts 4.4 pounds.
Chassis and Handling
Compared to the standard TT, the range-topping TT RS’s suspension is lower by 0.3...
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