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The return of the "Five". Audi TT RS
Audi again produces a five -cylinder engine. The Audi TT RS version, which will appear in the salons in the summer, is equipped with a 2.5-liter engine with turbocharged and direct injection. This power unit develops a power of 340 liters. With. And torque 450 Nm, providing shiny dynamic characteristics. In combination with the QUATTRO permanent all-wheel drive system and a highly efficient chassis, it turns the compact Audi TT RS, whether it is a compartment or rubber, into an extra-class sports car. Production of powerful sports five -cylinder engines Audi long -standing tradition. Perhaps the most famous of them is 2.1 liters with a turbocharger for the Audi Quattro model. Already his first version, launched in 1980, developed 200 liters. With. The second from the Sport Quattro, which was developed for the racing unit of the brand and introduced in 1984, differed even more than 306 horses. For 25 years, it is precisely power units with turbocharged and all -wheel drive QUATTRO are the formula for Audi success.
Today, Audi continues to create the famous five -cylinder engine. As a result of the latest developments, a motor has appeared that combines turbocharging with the technology of direct gasoline FSI gasoline, which takes the TT RS car to the highest sports level. Their 340 l. With. (250 kW) TFSI draws from 2480 cubes of the working volume: specific power per unit of liters is 137.1 liters. With. (100.8 kW).
It is also impressive that the compartment weighing no more than 1450 kg between the specific gravity and the unit of power is 4.3 kg per 1 liter. with., at Rodster (1510 kg) 4.4 kg per 1 liter. With. Such indicators were achieved at the expense of an ultra -light body made mainly from aluminum using Audi Space Frame (ASF) technology.
TT RS compartment accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h for 4.6 s, the relatives for this are required by 0.1 s larger. The maximum speed is forcibly limited by electronics at a mark of 250 km/h, without this formality, both Audi models can develop at least 280 km/h. A huge traction is even more striking: the maximum torque of 450 nm is steadily provided in the range of 16005300 rpm. Audi TT RS plays playfully with overall maneuvers. A high -speed engine, rapidly and powerfully reacting to the gas pedal, with its unique rumble sound again and again, the driver delights, and this is a real five -cylinder classical music from Audi!
Sports motor 2.5 TFSI is very compact: thanks to a overall length of 49 cm, it is great for the transverse installation in TT RS. The mass indicator is just as exemplary only 183 kg. The cylinder block is cast from cast iron with plate graphite this high -tech material combines maximum strength with moderate mass and, as a rule, is used only in large TDI engines from AUDI. Thoughtful stiffness elements additionally increase stress resistance. The head of the cylinder block is made of aluminum alloy, pistons and connecting rods also have small mass with high strength.
A powerful five -cylinder engine is extremely economically consuming fuel: the average component of the compartment is 9.2 l/100 km of the path (Roadster 9.5 l/100 km).
Audi TT RS First classic sports car of the Audi RS family. Like brothers RS 4 and RS 6, it was developed by QUATTRO GmbH specialists, making a purebred uncompromising sports car. The new 6-speed manual transmission with a special design of the lever is characterized by short switching moves, excellent lightness and accuracy of the transmission. The box provides high efficiency and promotes the sports dynamics of the machine. Already in the standard configuration, the Audi TT RS is equipped with a constant full -wheel Quattro drive with a hydraulic multi -disable clutch with electronic control. If necessary, the largest part of the torque is redistributed from the front wheels to the rear. To do this, under the influence of hydraulics, a package of friction discs of the clutch is compressed: a powerful electric pump connected to the pressure battery, performs this operation for a few milliseconds. Among the new Quattro transmission elements, a hinge of equal angular velocities in front of a cardan shaft and a compact rear differential. Each of them is able to withstand a huge load.
The chassis of the Audi TT RS is also distinguished by high -tech technical solutions. The model is equipped with a four -leaf rear independent suspension, an electromechanical steering amplifier that can change the force on the steering wheel depending on the speed of movement. Various materials were used in the production of the body: aluminum for the front, steel for the rear. This provides an excellent mass distribution along the axes, a high level of safety during an accident, as well as the outstanding level of rigidity, which is a cornerstone of ideal handling.
The sports chassis of the car, which is included in the stock complete set, differs from the wheelbase of the standard Audi TT reduced by 10 mm with road clearance and hard settings of springs and shock absorbers. Those who wish can order an adaptive system for adjusting the Audi Magnetic Ride shock absorbers, which allows using the Sport key to switch their settings. In dynamic mode (Dynamic Mode), the machine allows you to enjoy the speed, while the comfortable mode (Comfort Mode) is optimally suitable for long trips.
The uncompromising athlete of the TT family is equipped with 18-inch wheels with 245/45 tires. Ventilated brake discs have a diameter of 370 mm in front and 310 mm behind.
The electronic course of the course stability (ESP) can be turned off partially or completely. In the Sport ESP mode, it does not interfere in the operation of the engine, and the brake system operation adjustments are carried out a little later. In the second mode, ESP is completely deactivated.
The strong and compact housing of the Audi TT RS, the length of which is only 4.20 m, immediately gives out the potential of a powerful sportsar hidden in it. The apron of the front bumper drops almost to the ground, like a racing car. Large catchy air intakes have a rhomboid grate pattern; In the same style, a glossy grinder of the Singleframe radiator is made with a framing of matte aluminum and the TT RS emblem. Xenon Plus headlights with LED daylight from afar warn about the approach of Audi TT RS. When looking at the side, the large wheels, made in the design of five double knitting needles, impressive thresholds and external mirrors, trimmed with matte aluminum, attract attention. In the back of the body, the TT RS emblem is placed, and large oval oval pipes of the exhaust system spaced on the sides are visible from the slot of the diffuser lining. The factory assembly provides for the installation of a fixed rear spoiler, but as an option you can order automatically advanced.
Audi TT RS is supplied in eight color options. Among them are four exclusive shade: the gray mother of pearl daiton, the blue mother of pearl Mugello, the blue mother of pearl Sepang and the gray metallic of Suzuka. For the ceiling upholstery of the Rodster, black and dark gray colors are proposed.
The dynamism of the appearance of the Audi TT RS has found a logical continuation in the design of the cabin. The skin -covered multifunctional sports steering wheel is cut along the lower edge and has a specially thickened rim. In the combination of devices, the driver’s information system is integrated, displaying the pressure data and oil temperature, as well as the racing timer, with which you can learn the time of passing the arrival circles. The performance of door handles with two narrow jumpers is typical for Audi RS models. Climate control and Concert audio system are included in the standard list of equipment along with an electro-hydraulic folding roof drive and an electric drive windmill for a relatives. The design of the salon is designed in black. Heated sports seats are upholstered in the skin in combination with Alcantara, decorated with silver contrasting stitch and embossed TT RS logos on the front of the backs. Also, the logos of the model are placed on the steering wheel, tachometer and threshold lining. Decorative inserts are made of corrugated aluminum. The rugs are enclosed in a silver edging, a foot area and pedals are trimmed with aluminum.
For Audi TT RS, equipment is available for a variety of additional equipment, among which 18-, 19- and 20-inch wheels, decorated in several versions, bucket chairs, upholstery of SeidennAppa perforated skin or thin skin FeinnAppa with special perforation of TT, decorative inserts of the shade of white Ibis or black phantom, as well as decor made of matte aluminum for decoration of the cabin. In addition, navigation and multimedia systems are offered to choose from.
Reception of orders on the Audi TT RS starts in May, the supply of the first cars is scheduled for the summer.