Video: Audi TT RS at the Nurburgring

The highly anticipated Audi TT RS has been caught on tape by an amateur videographer on the famous Nurburgring race track in Germany. Slated to be released sometime in 2009, the RS will be the top of the line model in the TT range competing against rivals such as the BMW Z4 M Coupe and the Porsche Cayman S.

It has been said, but not officially confirmed, that the TT RS will make use of a turbocharged version of VW’s U.S. spec 2.5-litre five-cylinder petrol engine. Then again, we say, why should Audi go into all that trouble to transform an old engine into one that will have to comply with the strict European emission standards when it has already developed an all-new 3.0-liter supercharged V6 TFSi unit for the new S4 that could easily be pushed to deliver over 360Hp? -Video after the jump

Via: Autoblog.it

Audi TT Tuned by PPI

PPI Automotive Design is German based tuner that specializes on Audi models. Their latest tuning package called “PS” revolves around the new Audi TT featuring a series of upgrades to the body, the 2.0 TFSI engine, the suspension and the interior.

The company’s bodykit includes front and rear spoilers, side sills and carbon-fibre trim components for the door mirror housing and the tail panel fascias combined with black 19-inch alloys in Michelin Pilot Sport2 size 235/35 ZR19 tires. Inside, apart from the new sport steering wheel, PPI offers a variety of upgrades including special decorative trims and tailor-made leather upholsteries. –Continued

At the heart of PPI's tuning suite is the performance kit I for the TT’s base 2.0-liter Turbo FSI engine that’s boosts output to 245Hp at 5.100 rpm. and 366 Nm of torque between 1.800 and 5.000 rpm. PPI says that with the performance kit, the TT 2.0 TFSI sprints from zero to 100km/h (62 mph) in 6.3 seconds to 100 km/h, or 0,3 second faster than its production counterpart. The coupe’s top speed is electonicaly governed at 250 km/h or 155 mph.

Other improvements include the sport suspension that lowers the car's centre of gravity by 30 mm while a sports braking system with larger discs and multi-piston brake callipers is undergoing trials and it will be offered soon

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Audi TT Clubsport Quattro: Pre-Production Model Revealed

This is Audi’s second iteration of the sporty TT Clubsport Quattro model that we first saw at last year’s Wörthersee Tour in Austria and from the looks of it, this is the actual model that will enter a small series production in the second half of the year. Just like the first TT Clubsport Quattro, this one too was unveiled at the Audi and VW enthusiast event “Wörthersee Tour” that takes place in Austria from May 21 to 25.

Compared to last year’s concept, the roofless TT Clubsport Quattro has obtained a bigger windshield with thicker A-pillars, production-like mirrors, a slightly redesigned rear-bumper that houses what looks to be a fog light and larger safety bars. Inside, Audi’s designers removed the aluminum trim from the steering wheel (for safety reasons) which now hosts stereo controls while they also replaced the pedals and the S-Tronic gearbox with production parts. -Continued

Other than that, there are no differences with last year’s prototype with the relatively extreme TT Clubsport Quattro featuring a supped up version of Audi’s 2.0 TFSI engine that breaks the 300 Hp barrier combined with the dual-clutch S-Tronic gearbox and a permanent all-wheel drive system.

The track was widened by 66 millimeters (2.60 inches) versus the production TT while stopping power is provided from the brake system from the new Audi TTS. Its ventilated discs measure 340 millimeters (13.39 inches) up front and 310 millimeters (12.20 inches) at the rear.

Audi TTS Coming to the U.S. at the end of 2008

Audi announced that the most powerful and fastest version in the TT’s history, the TTS will be coming to U.S. dealer showrooms in late 2008. Unveiled at the Detroit Show in January, the TTS is offered in 2 + 2-seater Coupe and Roadster body styles. Both variants are powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine that in the U.S. delivers 265 Hp and a peak torque of 258 lb-ft.

Equipped with Audi’s 6-speed twin clutch S-Tronic gearbox and quattro all-wheel-drive system, the TTS Coupe accelerates from nought to 60 mph (96 km/h) in 4.9 seconds and on to a governor-limited top speed of 155 mph.

According to the German carmaker, in the U.S., the TTS is positioned between the BMW Z4 3.0si and BMW Z4 M with key competitors also including the Mercedes-Benz SLK350, Porsche Cayman and Boxster. -Continued

While U.S. pricing will be announced at a later date, Audi revealed that the TTS’ standard features includes quattro permanent all-wheel drive, 6-speed twin-clutch S-Tronic gearbox, magnetic ride adaptive suspension system, 18-inch aluminum wheels, xenon plus headlights with LED daytime running lights, plus – on the Roadster – a fully automatic soft top including power wind deflector.

Inside, all TTS’ get a multifunctional leather sports steering wheel along with extended aluminum trim and heated sports seats with leather/Alcantara upholstery. An automatic air conditioning system and Isofix child seat mountings on the front passenger seat are also included

As for the list of optional extras, it includes two navigation systems, a Bose sound system, an iPod port, an LED interior lighting package, electrically adjustable seats, as well as the Audi adaptive light dynamic cornering light system.

See more pictures of the TTS here and a video here.