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Audi TT RS now available in Australia with S tronic

2009 Audi TT RS

Audi will be revealing a new S tronic version of the TT RS at the Australian International Motor Show in Melbourne tomorrow. The new 7-speed double clutch transmission features a launch control function which Audi says can be used propel the TT RS to 100km/h in just 4.3 seconds.

To help kick off the S tronic Audi Australia will be offering 45 Limited Edition models with a few extra goodies thrown in for no extra charge. The freebies include a black exterior styling package (not pictured), Adaptive Headlights, 19″ Rotor five spoke alloys and more. In total the extras package thrown in amounts to $8,460 at regular retail prices.

Also of interest is the S tronic will offered at the same price as the 6-speed manual; $139,900 plus on roads etc. An increase of $6,200 on 2009 launch pricing.

Audi TT RS S tronic

Audi Launches TT RS S Tronic With Exclusive Limited Edition Model In Melbourne

  • Melbourne motor show hosts the debut of TT RS S tronic, celebrated with a very special and very exclusive Limited Edition model
  • Just 45 Limited Edition models will be sold, representing nearly $9,000 of desirable additional equipment at no extra cost
  • TT RS S tronic 2.5-litre TFSI engine with 250kW, 450Nm and 0-100km/h in 4.3 seconds with new launch-control function

Melbourne, July 1, 2011 – The Australian International Motor Show hosts the debut of the 7-speed S tronic TT RS, celebrated with a very special limited edition model of which just 45 will be offered in Australia – representing $8,460 of additional value at no extra cost.

The Audi TT RS, the flag-ship TT model, is now available with Audi’s cutting-edge seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.

This state-of-the-art transmission adds another driving dimension to Audi’s purist driving machine, with lightning-fast gear changes and a level of efficiency that is pioneering in its class. Shifts are completed within just a few hundredths of a second, and are silky smooth and incredibly comfortable: there is no perceptible interruption in the flow of power.

The S tronic transmission has also been designed for high efficiency at any and every speed. For example, seventh gear is configured as a high-geared overdrive which reduces engine speed at highway speeds, thus cutting fuel consumption. The TT RS Coupé consumes an average of 8.5 litres of fuel per 100 km on European combined cycle, and emits just 197 g/km of CO2.

The driver can also choose between two fully automatic shift modes, and a manual mode in which gears are changed using either the shift paddles on the steering wheel or with the selector lever.

Another highlight of the S tronic transmission is the launch control function, which delivers virtually perfect acceleration from a standing start: maximum power and minimum wheel spin. This means the TT RS equipped with the S tronic transmission accelerates even faster than a manual transmission-equipped TT RS. The S tronic Coupé sprints from zero to 100 km/h just 4.3 seconds. Top speed is governed electronically at 250 km/h.

The Limited Edition model – of which just 45 will be sold, making it a highly exclusive proposition – celebrates the launch of the TT RS S tronic by offering a raft of highly desirable equipment at no extra cost. The Limited Edition package includes:

  • Black exterior styling package
  • Metallic Paint
  • 19-inch 5-arm Rotor design wheels in titanium finish
  • Sports exhaust system
  • Adaptive headlights
  • BOSE sound system
  • Extended leather interior package
  • LED interior lighting package

These sought-after features represent $8,460 in additional value. The TT RS Limited Edition is available only with Audi’s 7-speed S tronic transmission.

The unique 2.5-litre five-cylinder TFSI engine in the Audi TT RS received the ‘International Engine of the Year Award’ for its class in 2010 and 2011.

Fitted with two of Audi’s core technologies – turbocharging and FSI direct injection – this power-packed engine delivers 250 kW between 5,400 and 6,500 rpm and a thumping 450 Nm between 1,600 and 5,300 rpm.

In conjunction with Audi’s quattro permanent all-wheel drive and a high-performance chassis, the five-cylinder engine delivers an outstanding driving experience.

Developed by quattro GmbH, the Audi TT RS is the pinnacle of the TT range and combines outstanding performance with a razor-sharp chassis and excellent fuel efficiency.

Audi TT RS S tronic Manufacturers List Price:
(MLP excludes dealer delivery and government statutory charges)

  • Audi TT RS 7-speed S tronic Limited Edition: $139,900
  • Audi TT RS 7-Speed S tronic: $139,900
  • Audi TT RS 6-speed manual: $139,900

8 replies on “Audi TT RS now available in Australia with S tronic”

If a manual TT RS is already being criticised as being too easy to point and shoot into and out of corners, I can only imagine those same critics would say an S tronic would be more dumbed down.

I really enjoyed the manual TT RS, though. It would be fun, and if you had, say, a 911 GT3 already in the garage, then a car like this would be a nice change.

To the people spruiking the broken record of how much cheaper cars are in the USA, just either move to the USA or shut up!

We all know cars are cheaper over there, but there are many other reasons why we choose to live here,

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