2018 Audi TT RS specifications

2018 Audi TT RS data
Applicable to the USA domestic market(s).
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2504 mm 98.6 inches
Track/tread (front) 1565 mm 61.6 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1544 mm 60.8 inches
Length 4191 mm 165 inches
Width 1831 mm 72.1 inches
Height 1344 mm 52.9 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.67
Kerb weight 1500 kg 3307 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 55 litres 12.1 [14.5] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient 0.32
Frontal area 2.09
CdA 0.67
Powertrain
engine type turbocharged petrol
Engine manufacturer Volkswagen
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 5
Capacity 2.5 litre
2480 cc
(151.339 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 82.5 × 92.8 mm
3.25 × 3.65 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.89
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
20 valves in total
maximum power output 406 PS (400 bhp) (298 kW)
at 5850-7000 rpm
maximum torque 480 Nm (354 ft·lb) (48.9 kgm)
at 1700-5850 rpm
Specific output 120.3 kW/litre
163.5 ps/litre
161.3 bhp/litre
2.64 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 193.55 Nm/litre
2.34 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction aluminium alloy block & head
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 10:1
Fuel system direct petrol injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 2432.2 kPa (352.8 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 496 cc
Aspiration Turbo
Compressor
Intercooler
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph 3.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 250 km/h (155 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
270.37 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.27 PS/kg
198.85 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.2 kW/kg
266.67 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.27 bhp/kg
0.12 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
5.03 kg/kW
8.4 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption 19/29/22 US MPG EPA city/highway/combined
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km12.4/8.1/10.7 l/100km city/highway/combined
km/litre8.1/12.3/9.4 km/l city/highway/combined
UK MPG22.8/34.8/26.4 UK MPG city/highway/combined
US MPG19.0/29.0/22.0 US MPG city/highway/combined
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout transverse
Drive wheels all wheel drive  
Torque split
Steering power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 9.0 x 20
Wheel size rear 9.0 x 20
Tyres front 245/35 R 20 XL
Tyres rear 245/35 R 20 XL
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Front brake diameter 370 mm
Rear brake diameter 310 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 7 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 0.64
Final drive ratio 3.45
general
Carfolio.com ID544764
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 21.1
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
2018 Audi TT RS added 2018-02-24.
Last modified 2020-03-16.

Audi TT models

Audi TT -
2 door fixed-head coupé FA 7A 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 231 PS 228 bhp 170 kW 1450 kg
Audi TT Roadster -
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FA 7A 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 231 PS 228 bhp 170 kW 1535 kg
Audi TT RS -
2 door fixed-head coupé FA 7A 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 399 PS 394 bhp 294 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 6A 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 223 PS 220 bhp 164 kW 1435 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FF 6A 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 223 PS 220 bhp 164 kW 1530 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FA 6A 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 220 PS 217 bhp 162 kW 1445 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FA 6A 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 220 PS 217 bhp 162 kW 1535 kg
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