Hey Jason: TT-RS
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- Mr Kleen
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Hey Jason: TT-RS
Audi TT RS Spotted Undisguised on US Soil
We've got the TT, we've got the more powerful TTS, now all we have to wait for is the super powerful TT RS and judging by these latest shots that wait is nearly over. Our spies caught this completely undisguised Audi TT RS prototype whilst undergoing some hot weather testing in Arizona.
When released at the end of the year, the TT RS will go head-to-head with the Porsche Cayman. There are reports the engine performance will be boosted to 350hp using twin sequential turbochargers, a figure that is low enough that it won't impede on the R8 but high enough to offers an attractive alternative to the 272hp TTS. All this power will be directed through Audi's permanent 4WD Quattro system and six-speed manual transmission.
Pricing for the new model is expected to start at around €50,000.
We've got the TT, we've got the more powerful TTS, now all we have to wait for is the super powerful TT RS and judging by these latest shots that wait is nearly over. Our spies caught this completely undisguised Audi TT RS prototype whilst undergoing some hot weather testing in Arizona.
When released at the end of the year, the TT RS will go head-to-head with the Porsche Cayman. There are reports the engine performance will be boosted to 350hp using twin sequential turbochargers, a figure that is low enough that it won't impede on the R8 but high enough to offers an attractive alternative to the 272hp TTS. All this power will be directed through Audi's permanent 4WD Quattro system and six-speed manual transmission.
Pricing for the new model is expected to start at around €50,000.
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Re: Hey Jason: TT-RS
Ouchie!! No me gusta!Mr Kleen wrote: Pricing for the new model is expected to start at around €50,000.
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Re: Hey Jason: TT-RS
That's awefully eeeeespnssseive....
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Good choice putting $4,000 rims on your 1990 Honda Civic. That's like Betty White going out and getting her tits done.
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Good choice putting $4,000 rims on your 1990 Honda Civic. That's like Betty White going out and getting her tits done.
- Mr Kleen
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Re: Hey Jason: TT-RS
what does a Cayman go for in Europe?
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Dunno, but they start at $49000USD.
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Re: Hey Jason: TT-RS
Cayman = €48.879,00
Cayman S = €60.303,00
I think I'd rather have the Cayman.
Cayman S = €60.303,00
I think I'd rather have the Cayman.
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Re: Hey Jason: TT-RS
The problem is that Porsches are a lot like BMWs:complacent wrote:Dunno, but they start at $49000USD.
The base price always seems reasonable, but you can never get one for that.
A stripped Cayman will likely run you $55,000.
A stripped Cayman S will be around $65,000.
That is the problem I have with Porsches. I really like the Cayman, but the base Cayman is $54K+ and it's performance numbers just aren't impressive:
Base Cayman: $54k
0-60: 5.4
1/4 mile: 14.1 @ 98.4 mph
stopping 60-0: 112 ft
skidpad: .90
slalom mph: 69.8 mph
(take .5 second off the 0-60 and 1/4 times for the Cayman S and add .05 to the skidpad and .7 mph to the slalom)
STI: $35k
0-60: 4.8
1/4 mile: 13.9 @ 100.2 mph
stopping 60-0: 118 ft
skidpad: .92
slalom mph: 70.2 mph
And let's be blunt, the Cayman has 2 seats, no trunk, high maintenance cost, high insurance, no practicality and still won't go round a track quicker than an STI. Now, throw a turbo-back and a tune on the STI for about $1k and it ain't even close!
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Re: Hey Jason: TT-RS
To better illustrate my point go here:
http://www.roadandtrack.com/video/index ... 1711766812
http://www.roadandtrack.com/video/index ... 1711766812
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Re: Hey Jason: TT-RS
I'll stop the rant now.
Move along people nothing to see here.
Move along people nothing to see here.
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Re: Hey Jason: TT-RS
Great looking car. Who knows, maybe.
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