Body style: Convertible (spider/spyder, cabrio/cabriolet, drop/open/soft top)
Segment: Roadster & Convertible
Infotainment: Apple CarPlay Android Auto
Production years: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
In 2016 Audi introduced at the same time the Audi TT RS and its open-top version, the TT RS Roadster. It was one of the fastest roadsters ever produced by the Audi at that time.
The Audi TT RS Roadster was less than a half of second slower than the Audi R8 Spider from that time, even if it had 140 hp less than the mid-engine Audi supercar. The price difference between the two vehicles was huge. Of course, the R8 was the much-famed vehicle but the compact roadster was clearly a better bang for the buck.
On the outside, the TT RS featured a large black singleframe grille with a silver rim and a silver front lip under the spoiler. It wasn't there only for the look, it had its reason for keeping the car planted on the road. The big side air-intakes in the bumper were needed to cool the brakes. The arched raked A-pillars were the same as in the TT Coupe and in the back, a retractable wing from the trunk-lid was extended automatically. Under the rear bumper, two oval chromed exhausts were breathing out loud the power from the engine.
Inside, the TT RS featured the same turbine-like air-vents and the Audi Virtual Cockpit for the instrument cluster. The sport-bucket seats featured a special design, with bigger bolstering on the sides.
The inline-five engine under the hood resembled the 5-cylinder engine from the glorious Audi S1 that dominated the World Rally Championship back in the '80s.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L quattro 7AT AWD (400 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L5 |
Displacement: | 2480 cm3 |
Power: | 294.2 KW @ - RPM 400 HP @ - RPM 395 BHP @ - RPM |
Torque: | 354 lb-ft @ 1700-5850 RPM 480 Nm @ 1700-5850 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 3.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 7-speed automatic (S tronic) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 245/35 R19 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 165 in (4191 mm) |
Width: | 72.1 in (1831 mm) |
Height: | 53 in (1346 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.6/60.7 in (1,565/1,542 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98.6 in (2504 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.9 cuFT (280 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
Turning circle: | 36 ft (11.0 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3373 lbs (1530 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4079 lbs (1850 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 20.6 mpg US (11.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 194 g/km |