Reborn ‘Quattro’ turns up the heat

Text: Sam Hardy / Photos: Stefan Baldauf

03rd November 2008

The ‘real’ Quattro is back! Auto Express has learned that Audi will equip its TT RS flagship with an all-new boosted five-cylinder engine, reviving memories of the original machine to wear the revered Quattro badge.

The news emerged after a letter intended to go to German Audi dealerships, confirming details about the hottest-ever TT, was leaked. In the document, it is confirmed that the RS will be powered by an all-new 2.5-litre super and turbocharged TFSI engine, with 335bhp and 450Nm of torque.

As a result, 0-60mph will take only 4.5 seconds, while top speed is limited to 155mph. And the TT RS will not only be extremely rapid, it will be economical, too, returning 28mpg. The newcomer also gets Audi’s quattro four-wheel drive, with 40:60 bias in favour of the rear wheels and a six-speed manual gearbox as standard.

As you can see from our spy shots, it will benefit from an aggressive bodykit as well. Sales of both the Coupé and Roadster versions will kick off next summer, with prices set to start from £45,000.

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