James Allitt, Audi’s product manager in charge of the TT RS. He reckons the new car will attract existing Audi RS fans along with drivers from cars such as the Porsche Cayman
Audi power play
CONFESSION moment: I’m a great lover of five-cylinder engines. I just think the sound of the off-beat five-cylinder warble is intoxicating.
It’s also a great way to get V6-type power without resorting to additional weight.
When Audi revamped the Audi 100 to create the Audi A6 (not much more than a badge to be honest) they introduced a five-cylinder 2.3-litre version of the estate model. Good to drive, tuneful, and economical it was the pick of the range – at least I thought so.
I’ve had my own five-cylinder Audi, too – the S6. What a great car! So I was really looking forward to driving the new TT RS Coupe.
It’s the first coupe in the RS line – traditionally the preserve of Avant and saloon models. And is very much in the heritage of the original eighties Audi Quattro with its 200PS five-cylinder turbo engine. But the new TT RS has 340PS at its disposal.
And, speaking to James Allitt, Audi’s product manager for the TT RS, you can upgrade the performance of this latest RS. It’s limited to 155mph. But, for the consideration of
