2013 Audi TT RS
Starting MSRP $57,200
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By Cars.com Staff
Cars.com National August 27, 2012Vehicle Overview
After a brief hiatus, Audi's high-performance RS line made its way back to the U.S. last year in the form of the four-seat TT RS coupe. It's powered by a 360-horsepower inline-five-cylinder engine that teams with a six-speed manual transmission, and Audi cites a zero-to-60-mph acceleration time of just 4.1 seconds. Competitors include the BMW M3 and Porsche Cayman.
New for 2013
A two-tone leather interior is available.
Exterior
The TT RS rings in at 3,306 pounds. Its aggressively styled exterior features a fixed rear wing spoiler, dual oval exhaust outlets, 19-inch aluminum wheels, a black-gloss diamond-pattern grille, large front air inlets and prominent side sills. Nineteen-inch gloss-black wheels with red matte accents are optional for red and black cars. The headlights include LED daytime running lights. A power-retractable spoiler is available in place of the fixed wing. Exterior features include:
- Aluminum-intensive construction
- Xenon high-intensity-discharge headlights; adaptive headlights optional
- Heated side mirrors
Interior
Inside, the TT RS has a thicker three-spoke flat-bottom steering wheel, brushed aluminum accents, RS-specific door handles and aluminum doorsills with the RS logo. Power-adjustable front sport seats are finished in silk Nappa leather, and Alcantara upholstery is available. Interior features include:
- Automatic air conditioning
- Cruise control
- CD stereo
- Available Bose premium stereo
- Available navigation system
Under the Hood
The TT RS features Audi's turbocharged 2.5-liter inline-five-cylinder engine, which produces 360 hp and 343 pounds-feet of torque. Audi claims the TT RS' top speed is 174 mph. It's only offered with a six-speed manual transmission. Mechanical features include:
- Quattro all-wheel drive
- Chassis lowered 10 millimeters
- Standard magnetic ride system includes a Sport mode that stiffens the overall ride, enhances throttle response and opens flaps in the exhaust system for a more pronounced sound
- More aggressive sport exhaust with matte-black exhaust tips is available
Safety
Safety features include:
- Four-wheel-disc antilock brakes
- Front-seat side-impact airbags with head extensions
- Front knee airbags
- Electronic stability system
- Optional rear parking sensors
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