AUDI TT RS Plus 2012-2016 Photos, engines & full specs

The second generation of the Audi TT received numerous upgrades and versions for those who asked for more performance.

In 2009, Audi introduced the second generation of the Audi TT. It was a revolution over its predecessor, with an enhanced and improved drivetrain and aerodynamic. The first generation had some trouble making these two right and suffered from the aerodynamic lift at high speeds. But not anymore. Moreover, Audi dared to offer the car in high-performance spec version, such as the TT RS Plus.

For starters, it modified the exterior. A gray lip-spoiler at the front and black door-mirrors were installed to differentiate from the rest of the non-Plus versions. In the back, a fixed-wing helped the car get more traction on the rear axle at high speeds. A specific set of 19" light-alloy wheels was installed.

Inside, the front passengers' sport-bucket seats featured high bolstering on the outer sides to keep the occupants in place during hard cornering. They were inspired by racing seats and featured two cut-outs on the upper side for a racing harness. But those harnesses were missing. For the driver, Audi installed an instrument cluster with two large dials for the speedometer and tachometer.

Under the hood, the TT RS Plus featured a 2.5-liter engine pumped out up to 360 hp mated to either a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed automatic (DSG – dual-clutch). The magnetic ride controlled suspension was fitted as an option.