Publicado el 11/01/2012 21:15
De acuerdo a nuestra base de datos de pruebas, el TT RS ha sido, junto con el Porsche Panamera Turbo, el coupé más rápido que hayamos probado en AUTOMÓVIL Panamericano, registrando escalofriantes 4.7 segundos para hacer el 0 a 100 km/h ¡a la altura del DF! El Panamera Turbo necesitó de 4.5, mientras que el Porsche 911 Turbo hizo 4.9; en éstas ligas está metido el TT RS.
Por si esa brutalidad no fuera suficiente, Audi ha agregado algo más de sazonador al jugoso y grueso corte que tiene ya en la parrilla, en la forma de 20 “caballitos” adicionales, para un gran total de 360, provenientes del mismo 2.5 litros TFSI (turbo e inyección directa) de cinco cilindros. Es como el motor del Jetta VI pero con mucho mayor tecnología, refinamiento y, desde luego, potencia.
Dependiendo del mercado al que vaya destinado, el TT RS Plus estará disponible tanto en carrocería coupé como roadster, y a elegir entre caja manual de seis velocidades o S-Tronic robotizada de siete. En todos los casos la tracción es integral permanente Quattro. El sistema de frenos también es específico de la versión, ya que cuenta con discos de 370 mm de diámetro, con pinzas de cuatro pistones.
Estéticamente se pueden apreciar detalles distintivos como la parrilla, las cubiertas de los espejos –en fibra de carbono-, las salidas de los escapes y el pomo de la palanca de velocidades. Los rines también tienen un acabado especia, y para muchos son el elemento decorativo más desafortunado del coche. Tienen el mismo diseño de siempre aunque pintados en negro y rojo; una solución tuning poco elegante. Un detalle que seguramente será pasado por alto por los propietarios tan pronto pisen el acelerador a fondo.
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Even more dynamic: the Audi TT RS plus
Coupé and Roadster boosted to 265 kW (360 hp)
Zero to 100 km/h in 4.1 seconds; top speed increased to 280 km/h
Average fuel consumption just 8.5 liters per 100 km
Even more powerful, even faster, even more dynamic: Early 2012 will see the launch of the Audi TT RS plus. This compact sports car, in both Coupé and Roadster versions, stands out for its awe-inspiring performance. Its power-boosted five-cylinder turbo delivers 265 kW (360 hp), sufficient for a top speed of 280 km/h (173.98 mph).
The 2.5-liter TFSI in the Audi TT RS plus is a high-performance engine. Compared with the engine on which it is based, this turbocharged direct-injection unit delivers 15 kW (20 hp) more power. It produces 465 Nm (342.97 lb-ft) of torque, 15 Nm (11.06 lb-ft) more than before. Customers can choose between a manual six-speed transmission and the seven-speed S tronic with its lightning-fast gearshifts. The dual-clutch transmission comes with a launch control function which optimizes acceleration from a standing start. The quattro permanent all-wheel drive system, which operates with a multi-plate clutch, transfers engine power to the road in supreme style.
The TT RS plus unites dynamics and efficiency in a most impressive way. Against the backdrop of the five-cylinder engine's characteristic roaring and growling, the Coupé with S tronic catapults from a standstill to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in 4.1 seconds (with manual transmission: 4.3 seconds). The Roadster completes the same exercise in 4.2 seconds (with manual transmission: 4.4 seconds). Top speed is limited to 280 km/h (173.98 mph) for all versions of the car. The Coupé with S tronic uses an average of just 8.5 liters of fuel per 100 km (27.67 US mpg); the Roadster uses 8.6 liters per 100 km (27.35 US mpg).
Alongside numerous efficiency-improving measures, these top figures are due primarily to the extremely lightweight Audi Space Frame (ASF) bodies made of aluminum at the front and sheet steel at the rear. The Coupé with manual transmission, including quattro drive, weighs just 1,450 kilograms (3,196.70 lb); its power-to-weight ratio is 4.0 kilograms (8.82 lb) per horsepower. The power-to-weight ratio of the Roadster is 4.2 kilograms (9.26 lb) per horsepower.
The high-performance brake system is able to cope with the engine's power at all times. Four-piston fixed calipers in conjunction with perforated brake disks are installed on the front axle. The Audi TT RS plus is fitted with 19-inch cast wheels of five-arm "Rotor" design; they are painted black with contrasting red rim flanges. The wheels are fitted with 255/35 tires. The adaptive damping system known as Audi magnetic ride is available as an option. A large, fixed rear wing increases downforce at the back of the car.
The Singleframe radiator grille also sets the Audi TT RS plus apart visually: Its diamond-pattern mesh is in highly polished anthracite, its trim frame has a matt aluminum-look finish. The housings of the exterior mirrors are made of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP). The dual-branch sport exhaust system has black oval tailpipe trims. A sound flap further intensifies the sound of the engine. The Carbon design package gives the engine compartment a more exclusive look. The knob on the gear or selector lever features an aluminum-look trim ring and a TT RS plus badge.
The TT RS plus Coupé with manual transmission costs €60,650 in Germany or €62,800 with the seven-speed S tronic . The TT RS plus Roadster has a list price of €63,500 or €65,650 respectively.
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