US-Spec Audi TT-RS Gets 360 hp, $60,000 Price Tag

Audi’s debut of the beefy-looking TT-RS sportscar for the US market, was made unceremoniously at the Chicago Auto Show earlier this week. The carmaker has now released information about the US version of the car that will get a substantial power boost and a price tag of around $60,000.

The car, which has enjoyed some measure of success in Europe since it was launched more than a year ago, will receive 20 extra horses under the bonnet in America, bumping top output to 360 horsepower from 340 hp. The power is provided by the same 2.5-liter TFSI turbocharged engine with a common-rail system.

Expect performance figures to be improved from those of the European car, which rockets from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.6 seconds and is electronically limited to 250 km/h (155 mpg).

According to Car & Driver, the only gearbox option available at first will be the six-speed manual, while the sporty Recaro seats will not make it Stateside. In fact, only a few options will be available for the limited run of 1000 units or less.

A sport exhaust option will provide a rowdier note from that already sweet sounding five-pot unit. Customers who don’t find the RS’ rear spoiler to their taste can opt for a factory delete. The exterior package will include silver accents on the lower front and rear valance (matching the mirror caps), plus blacked-out grille and trim with titanium-colored wheels.

Expected to arrive by the end of summer at US dealerships, sporting a price tag “in the low-$60K range.”