Audi unveils the TT RS 40 Years of Quattro
At the 1980 Geneva Motor Show, Audi revealed the original four-wheel drive Quattro. The fortieth anniversary of that event deserves to be celebrated, so a limited edition based on the current TT RS Coupé has been created.
The appropriately-named TT RS 40 Years of Quattro – which is only available in Germany – combines extra equipment with some unique cosmetic touches.
Externally, the additions include a front splitter, aerodynamic ‘flics’ on the front bumper, a carbon fibre bonnet vent, seven-spoke 20” alloy wheels, modified side sills and a prominent fixed rear wing. Alpine White paintwork is complemented by red, grey and black graphics that evoke the liveries previously seen on Audi’s rally cars.
The interior features black Nappa leather and Alcantara upholstery with contrasting white stitching. If the rear seats aren’t needed, then an optional cross brace can be specified instead. Made from carbon fibre, it improves torsional rigidity and reduces overall weight by around 16 kg (35 lb).
Power comes from an unaltered 2.5 litre turbocharged petrol engine. The familiar five-cylinder unit sends 394 bhp (294 kW / 400 PS) plus 480 Nm (354 lb-ft) of peak torque to all four wheels, via a seven-speed S tronic dual-clutch transmission.
As per the regular model, the 0-62 mph (100 km/h) sprint takes just 3.7 seconds. However, for this special version, the electronic speed limiter is applied at 174 mph (280 km/h) rather than the usual 155 mph (250 km/h).
Audi intends to build forty examples of the TT RS 40 Years of Quattro. Not many then, but a staggering starting price of €114,040 will naturally restrict demand. By comparison, a normal TT RS Coupé costs from €66,529 in Germany.
Orders are being accepted now.
The appropriately-named TT RS 40 Years of Quattro – which is only available in Germany – combines extra equipment with some unique cosmetic touches.
Externally, the additions include a front splitter, aerodynamic ‘flics’ on the front bumper, a carbon fibre bonnet vent, seven-spoke 20” alloy wheels, modified side sills and a prominent fixed rear wing. Alpine White paintwork is complemented by red, grey and black graphics that evoke the liveries previously seen on Audi’s rally cars.
The interior features black Nappa leather and Alcantara upholstery with contrasting white stitching. If the rear seats aren’t needed, then an optional cross brace can be specified instead. Made from carbon fibre, it improves torsional rigidity and reduces overall weight by around 16 kg (35 lb).
Power comes from an unaltered 2.5 litre turbocharged petrol engine. The familiar five-cylinder unit sends 394 bhp (294 kW / 400 PS) plus 480 Nm (354 lb-ft) of peak torque to all four wheels, via a seven-speed S tronic dual-clutch transmission.
As per the regular model, the 0-62 mph (100 km/h) sprint takes just 3.7 seconds. However, for this special version, the electronic speed limiter is applied at 174 mph (280 km/h) rather than the usual 155 mph (250 km/h).
Audi intends to build forty examples of the TT RS 40 Years of Quattro. Not many then, but a staggering starting price of €114,040 will naturally restrict demand. By comparison, a normal TT RS Coupé costs from €66,529 in Germany.
Orders are being accepted now.
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