Audi's hottest TT model, the 335bhp RS, is now offered with a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox.
Partly thanks to the addition of launch control, S tronic-equipped TT RS coupes will accelerate from 0-62mph in 4.3sec. This compares with 4.6sec for the manual. Top speed is limited to 155mph, but can be removed as an option.
Read Autocar's full road test of the Audi TT RS
Coupled to the S-tronic, the TT RS coupe now has combined fuel economy of 27.7mpg and CO2 emissions of 197g/km. Power comes from a turbocharged 2.5-litre, five-cylinder engine that produces 335bhp and 332lb ft of torque.
The S tronic gearbox is available on both coupe and roadster variants and is available to order now. Deliveries of the TT RS with S tronic will commence in Europe this month.
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Re: Audi TT RS gets S tronic 'box
Audi should stop being Skintflints and find a way to fit the gearbox into the Audi R8 - One of the biggest mistakes they made was lumbering the R8 with an out-of-date auto-manual gearbox as an option.
The TTRS is very expensive though - something BMW will capitalise on when they launch the 1-series M.
Re: Audi TT RS gets S tronic 'box
No mention of the cost. With this gearbox and a few more options it's going to be £50k+ which is a lot for a TT !!