2012 Audi TT-RS Review Specs

2012 Audi TT-RS Review - The 2012 Audi TT RS goes on sale this summer and will be priced from $56,850. The Audi TT RS, powered by the award-winning 2.5-liter turbocharged five-cylinder TFSI engine, generates 360 hp between 5,500 and 6,700 rpm, and 343 lb-ft of torque between 1,650 and 5,400 rpm for power on demand. With aluminum and steel hybrid ASF® technology and standard quattro® all-wheel drive, the TT RS offers excellent aerodynamics and increased rigidity and safety. The engine is mated to a six-speed manual transmission and quattro® all-wheel drive is standard. An automatic transmission is not available for the TT RS. The Audi TT RS accelerates from 0 – 60 mph in only 4.1 seconds.

The Audi TT RS features exclusive design elements denoting its special place at the top of the TT model line. The high gloss black diamond-patterned Singleframe® grille and large front air inlets give notice of the vehicles performance, as does the fixed rear wing spoiler that provides increased down force. Oval exhaust pipes, rear diffuser, unique 19″ rotor wheels, prominent body sills and exterior mirror housings in matte aluminum finish round out the RS-specific design elements.

The interior of the Audi TT RS also features RS-exclusive appointments, such as the contoured 3-spoke sport multifunction steering wheel, aluminum door sills with the RS logo, and RS-specific interior door handles. Other interior features include 10-way power sport front seats with three-step heating, leather seat coverings, brushed aluminum interior inlays, and available LED ambient lighting.

2012 Audi TT-RS Specifications :

VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, 4-wheel-drive, 4-passenger hatchback
PRICE AS TESTED (ESTIMATED): $66,000 (estimated base price: $60,000)
ENGINE TYPE: turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 20-valve inline-5, iron block and aluminum head, direct fuel injection
Displacement: 151 cu in, 2480 cc
Power (SAE net): 335 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 332 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm
TRANSMISSION: 7-speed dual-clutch automatic
DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 97.2 in Length: 165.3 in
Width: 72.5 in Height: 52.8 in
Curb weight: 3320 lb

C/D TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph: 3.6 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 9.3 sec
Zero to 130 mph: 17.0 sec
Street start, 5–60 mph: 5.2 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 12.1 sec @ 113 mph
Top speed (governor limited): 155 mph
Braking, 70–0 mph: 161 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.95 g

FUEL ECONOMY (C/D EST):
EPA city/highway driving: 18/28 mpg
C/D observed: 17 mpg

2012 Audi TT-RS