Form Needs Function: Legendary Five-Cylinder Engine Brings Unparalleled Sound
The TT RS Coupé iconic edition2 relies on Audi Sport’s proven 2.5 TFSI engine with 294 kW (400 hp) and maximum torque of 480 Nm. Numerous successes in motorsports make it one of Audi’s most compelling powertrains. Countless motorsports victories and strong day-to-day performance have earned the five-cylinder engine the “International Engine of the Year Award”, nine consecutive times since 2010.
As is typical of the TT RS, its power goes via a seven-speed S tronic to the permanent all-wheel quattro drive. An electro-hydraulically controlled multi-plate clutch, which debuted in 1998 as part of the Audi TT, distributes all-wheel power freely between the front and rear axles. The Audi drive select driving dynamics system allows the driver to control the quattro drive system and other components, such as steering, seven-speed S tronic, exhaust flaps, and engine characteristics.
The Audi TT RS Coupé iconic edition2 reaches a top speed of 280 km/h (173.9 mph). This compact sports car sprints from a standstill to 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 3.7 seconds. The engine provides a highly emotional driving experience, with its typical 1-2-4-5-3 firing order and the accompanying throaty sound.Because of the firing order, adjacent and non-adjacent cylinders fire alternately, producing a very specific rhythm and character. The odd number of cylinders creates harmonic frequencies that accompany the undertone and the engine control unit also contributes to the unmistakable sound. With a heavier load, the flaps in the exhaust gas tract open up for an even fuller sound.
In addition to the usual low weight (1,475 kilograms (3,252 lbs.) TT RS Coupé), the RS sport suspension plus with adaptive dampers in the Audi magnetic ride technology, ensure excellent handling and stability. Steering also goes through the Audi drive select driving dynamics system.
