Engine and drivetrain

  • Newly developed, aluminum 2.5 TFSI with dual injection system (direct and into the induction pipe ), 294 kW (400 hp) – 60 hp more, yet 26 kilograms(57.3 lb) lighter than the previous engine
  • 480 Nm (354.0 lb-ft) of torque between 1,700 and 5,850 rpm
  • 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 mph): Coupé in 3.7 seconds, Roadster in 3.9 seconds
  • Top speed: governed at 250 km/h (155.3 mph), optional at 280 km/h(174.0 mph)
  • Reduced fuel consumption despite increased performance: Coupé 8.2 liters per 100 kilometers (28.7 US mpg), Roadster 8.3 liters pro 100 kilometers(28.3 US mpg)
  • Unmistakable sound: ignition alternates between adjacent cylinders and those far apart from one another; sound button on the center console for control of the exhaust flaps
  • Seven-speed S tronic with launch control

Chassis

  • Permanent quattro all-wheel drive with electro-hydraulic multi-plate clutch
  • Variable distribution of power between front and rear axles
  • Audi drive select dynamic handling system with four modes standard
  • Progressive steering with RS-specific tuning
  • RS sport suspension with four-link rear axle, optional RS sport suspension plus with adaptive damper control
  • Body lowered ten millimeters (0.4 in) compared with the Audi TT
  • 19-inch wheels with 245/35 tires standard; optional 20-inch wheels with 255/30 tires 
  • Internally ventilated, perforated steel discs at the front, optional carbon-fiber ceramic discs; eight-piston calipers with RS logos; monoblock discs at the back
  • Electronic Stabilization Control with wheel-selective torque control and RS-specific sport setting; can also be deactivated completely 

Exterior design and body

  • Athletic design 4.19 meters (13.7 ft) long, 1.83 meters (6.0 ft) wide, 1.34 meters (4.4 ft) high
  • Low cd value: 0.32 for the Coupé, 0.33 for the Roadster
  • Singleframe with quattro logo and honeycomb grille, large air inlets, low-positioned spoiler, fixed rear wing, diffuser insert, RS exhaust system
  • LED headlights standard; optional Matrix LED
  • Matrix OLED rear lights – for the first time in a production Audi
  • Up to 35 kilograms (77.2 lb) lighter than the previous model thanks to new Audi Space Frame: Curb weight (without driver): Coupé 1,440 kilograms (3,174.7 lb), Roadster 1,530 kilograms (3,373.1 lb)
  • Roadster with power soft top and power wind deflector

Interior and controls

  • RS sport seats with integrated head restraints; optional headroom heating on the Roadster
  • Controls and displays focused on the driver
  • Audi virtual cockpit with 12.3-inch monitor and three view modes, including a special RS screen, standard
  • RS sport leather steering wheel including shift paddles with two satellite controls for turning the engine on and off as well as for Audi drive select
  • Luggage capacity: 305 liters (10.8 cu ft) for the Coupé, 280 liters(9.9 cu ft) for the Roadster

Colors and equipment

  • nine exterior colors, including two RS-specific paint finishes: Nardo gray and Catalunya red
  • RS-specific seat upholstery with diamond stitching and two-color perforation
  • Choice of three interior equipment trims plus an additional elegant equipment package from Audi exclusive
  • RS design packages in red and gray plus various leather packages available as options
  • Inlays in Aluminum Race and optionally in carbon.

Infotainment

  • Second-generation modular infotainment platform
  • MMI navigation plus with MMI touch including free text search, natural language voice control and Wi-Fi hotspot
  • Audi connect with LTE module
  • Audi MMI connect app free of charge
  • Audi phone box with wireless charging
  • Audi smartphone interface for Android and iOS – new in the TT RS
  • New: Audi Sport Performance app for comparing lap times; display of vehicle data (incl. rpm, gear, steering angle, g-forces); Bang & Olufsen Sound System
  • Seatbelt microphones in Roadster


The equipment, data and prices specified in this document refer to the model range offered in Germany. Subject to change without notice; errors and omissions excepted.