Rumormill: Audi TTRS, RS5 on their way
We usually trust the guys at Fourtitude.com when talking about Audi because, well, that's their thing. So when they say that an upcoming über TTRS is in the product plans for Audi's U.S. lineup, we're inclined to believe. The all-Audi website is betting that the super coupe will be powered by a beefed-up, turbocharged five-cylinder engine, which is not surprising considering that sister brand Volkswagen makes great use of a 2.5L five-cylinder in its lineup. For Audi, however, this engine would be producing upwards of 350 horsepower despite a rumor that it is even smaller in displacement at 2.3 liters. Of course, it will feature Audi's FSI direct injection system and Valvelift variable valve timing systems, which will improve both economy and power. Expect torque to be prodigious.
Meanwhile, speculation on the RS version of the Audi A5 is less certain, with a number of engines mentioned by other media outlets as being the car's mill of choice. A twin-turbo V10 (unlikely), a naturally-aspirated V10 FSI (possible), forced-induction 4.2L FSI V8 (maybe), and the RS4's 4.2L V8 (could be) are all candidates and all promise 400+ horsepower.
After the unmitigated success of the R8, we have total faith Audi can produce a pair of RS coupes that keep our blood boiling. We're particularly excited by the prospect of a TT coupe with 350+ horsepower, as we've yet to drive a version of the bauhaus coupe that we felt was fast enough.
[Source: Fourtitude.com]
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albeik 12:55PM (2/15/2008)
Looking forward for the TT-RS :)
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houston 1:03PM (2/15/2008)
you mean that's "their" thing, not "they're".
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nagmashot 1:05PM (2/15/2008)
That is no rumour mile...
auto motor und sport made a interview with Audi chief development engineer Michael Dick.
He gave auto motor und sport the correct model release date from today till Feb. 2012.
2008
April
- A3 convertibel
May
- A4 Avant
- RS6 Avant
June
- A3 (face lift)
- new 2.0l Common Rail engine
July
- TT S
September
- Q5, A6 face lift, Q7 V12 TDI
October
- RS6 sedan
November
- TT TDI
December
- S4 sedan and Avant
2009
Januar
- Q7 full hybrid
Februar
- A5 convertible
March
- R8 V10
April
- A8
May
- R8 Roadster
June
- TT RS
July
- RS5
October
- A5 Sportback
2010
Jan
- Q3
Feb
- A1 (2door)
March
- A7
May
- RS4
October
- A3
December
- A1 (4door)
2011
Januar
- A6
Feb
- A7 convertible
March
- city (still a ? behind based on the VW up concept)
April
- Q5 full hybrid
October
- A1 Roadster
November
- A6 Avant
December
- R8 V12 TDI
2012
Jan
- A6 Allroad
Feb
- A4 facelift
The little techical specs that he gave..
- TT RS 350hp from a 5cyl
- Q5 SUV is based on the A4 quattro not on the VW Tiguan and shares nothing with the Tiguan
- New A6 use a all aluminum chassie and nearly all aluminium suspension to reduce the car weight in average by 100kg compared to competetive models of other brands
- 2008 Audi market the cleanest running diesel engine in the world
- the A1 will be avaible as full electirc car with plug in technology
- The 2008 Q5 is the first DSG equipped car with longitudinal mounted engine in Audis modle range
- possible that Audi starts production in the USA
- Audi slowly goes away from the all models look the same single fram front image.. as a begin the Q models recive more marked vertical struts in the grill, the sportive models recive flater wider single fram grills. But according to design chief Stefan Sielaff this will be a slow process.
this is published in the auto motor und sport edition 5 14. Februar 2008
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Carlos 1:07PM (2/15/2008)
So I wonder, how will Audi and all of these other Luxo car brands be affected by CAFE?
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zamafir 1:40PM (2/15/2008)
Considering the 3.0 V6 TDI and 2.0TDI are both fed certified, I'd wager they would start moving towards a european like sales situation, customer permitting. And given the power/fuel economy their TDI cars (which have been discussed ad nauseum so I'll spare everyone) I don't think too many people will be averse to them.
Also, Audi/VW are close to showing a production hybrid, thus a hybrid / diesel lineup won't be too difficult for them by the time regs go into effect. It helps to think a few years down the road, and to be making a profit, both allow for lots of money to be invested in relevant R&D, and allow 'luxo' automakers like audi to have products ready to fulfill new standards in the pipe line well before they take effect.
Alex Nunez 1:22PM (2/15/2008)
I don't know about the whole TT "not fast enough" thing. I've driven the TT 2.0T (FWD, DSG), and it's plenty quick, as well as being a lot of fun overall.
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Chase 1:35PM (2/15/2008)
This opinion is seconded.
LeRobert 3:43PM (2/15/2008)
Third'ed! I test drove both the 2.0 and the 3.2 and felt the 2.0 was ample fast, with stellar fuel econ too! A 350-bhp version is going to be a beast of a car. =P
Cap'n Jack 1:30PM (2/15/2008)
Thats mill and not mile :)
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GTX141 1:36PM (2/15/2008)
Somehow, I doubt he told Autobild all this info. The Gremans are so freakin secretive about their projects, I refuse to believe he spilled all of Audi's guts for the next four years.
What surprise element woudl there be?
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nagmashot 2:21PM (2/15/2008)
it was not autobild it was auto motor und sport..
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volcanicexplosion 2:51PM (2/15/2008)
That TT-RS RULES! It's almost like a tribute to their glorious rally days 25 years ago. And it's so like, weird, and un-cool... to have such an engine configuration for the top-of-the-line model! It's absurd and awesome at the same time!
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Philip Trner 5:00PM (2/15/2008)
For us europeans I'm looking forward to se an RS3 model. 350 hp in an A3, that's my kind of toy.
Hopefully Audi will send, you guys in the states, the S3 and if it sells RS3 is not far away from production.
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Johnny 6:21PM (2/15/2008)
Dang! Some of those cars are so mouthwatering!!!
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Thirsti 7:05PM (2/15/2008)
If they could shoehorn the RS4's V8 in the engine bay for the TTRS AND keep the same sound of it out the back, I would find a second job.
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Mobius_1 10:26AM (2/16/2008)
I think Twin-Turbo V10 RS5 is a possibility, considering what engine the Nuvolari Quattro Concept had (A/S/RS 5 concept)
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mxrz 10:23PM (2/16/2008)
o/ OOOO
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Thanh T. 2:12AM (2/17/2008)
Hmmm...very interesting article on Audi. (Audi's TTRS, RS5...) I think in today's North American automotive markets, Audi's are in the higher market price ranges.
When comparing Audi with other car manufactures (performance luxury-sports performance markets), I think Audi's luxury prices is a major deciding factor for many of today's performance luxury car buyers.
Over the years, Audi's new automotive designs and engine development has gotten more advanced. Today, Audi's motorsports and research/development is among the best in racing. (LeMans and other racing series...)
Audi does offer today's consumers with many different car models, however I think Audi's should concentrate on a select few...the models that perform well.
I believe if Audi brings the price down on some of it's models and increase engine performance...I think Audi's will be able to attract more luxury performance car buyers.
Hmmm, very interesting article on Audi's.
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tomiii 1:53AM (2/17/2008)
That Audi nomenclature is just getting more complex (AND ridiculous)! What´s next, say, an ARSE5? (which is an environmentally-friendly RS-version of an A5)
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