The new Audi TT RS is the most powerful TT in history. The Germans presented the sport-racing version of the RS at the Beijing Motor Show. It is 60 horses more powerful than its predecessor with an aluminum unit, which has caused it to shed 10 kilograms, and for an additional fee it offers many technical delicacies that will make even the most demanding octane "gourmets" lick their lips.
Audi is his own the new Audi TT RS presented to the public for the first time in Beijing at the local auto show, in both coupé and convertible versions. The engineers hid them under the hood 2.5-liter five-cylinder turbo gasoline engine in aluminum construction (the 19 and 20 rims are also aluminum). The engine develops round 400 hp (294 kW) and 480 Nm of torque. For the TT RS version Coupé hundredth falls after 3.7, at Roadster derivatives in 3.9 seconds. Both have a forced speed limit at 250 km/h, and at the request of customers, they can take off the reins to speed up to 280 km/h (Performance package).
To transfer power to the wheels (four-wheel drive Quattro) worries dual-clutch 7-speed S tronic gearbox. His "emotions" are restrained by ceramic brakes and a sports chassis with magnetic adaptive shock absorbers (technology Magnetic Ride). On the outside, his sporting temperament issue larger air intakes, sharper look of the mask and bumpers, new sills and rear diffuser, rear spoiler (or electrically adjustable wings), dual exhaust pipes and lower body (100 millimeters lower than the regular TT model). TT RS coupe scales intentions 1440 kilograms, which is 14 kg less than its predecessor, and 1530 kg for the Roadster. The coupe boasts a hard folding roof that opens in just 10 seconds, which the driver can do even while driving at speeds up to 50 km/h.
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The interior of the four-wheel drive TT RS, which measures 4.19 meters in length, 1.83 meters in width and 1.34 meters in height, is full of high technology, but maintains a sporty spirit. It is the "mother" of everything 12.3 inch screen (includes a virtual gauge), which has a whole bunch of infotainment "junk". The thread should not be overlooked sports steering wheel with steering wheel ears for manual shifting and a button to start the engine and driving dynamics. He is the "boss" of mechanics Audi Drive Select, electronics that allow the selection of three preset programs and the option to choose the drive, engine, steering wheel, gearbox and exhaust flap according to your own taste. The lights are in LED technology (for an additional fee, the rear lights are for the first time with a matrix OLED technology in the production Audi model).
Both body versions of the Audi TT RS are coming to European soil in the fall of 2016. Prices for them will be 66,400 (coupé) and 69,200 (roadster), respectively.
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