Audi TT RS 2.5T: Road Test Review
Date:
05 August 2009
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Author: Tristan Young
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Category: | Sports | P11D price: | £42,715 | Key rival: | Porsche Cayman | |
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Following the recent introduction of a new entry point for the TT range in the form of the 160PS 1.8T roadster, Audi has also brought in a new range topper, the TT RS.
With an all-new 340PS 2.5-litre turbo petrol engine, the RS model is surprisingly efficient on tax. It's not often you find an insurance group 20 car in anything other than the top 35% tax banding, but the Audi TT RS with its 4.6 second 0-62mph time comes in at 30% for benefit-in-kind which is two points lower than its main rival the Porsche Cayenne S.
The fastest Audi, even at 88.4p per mile, is also £2000 less expensive than the Porsche. This cost difference also puts the £42,715 price into perspective.
To drive the Porsche may be fractionally more fun, thanks mainly to the level of steering feel and rear-drive set-up. But the TT is significantly quicker, thanks to all-wheel drive and because of this, it's much easier to drive quickly.
The TT is also much more practical having a hatchback-style boot and includes folding rear seats.
If your top execs will insist on a high performance sports car, the TT RS is a more sensible choice than most.
Audi TT RS 2.5T 2dr manual | P11D price | £42,715 | Model price range | £25,420-£44,885 | Fuel consumption | 31.0mpg | CO2 (tax) | 214g/km (30%) | BIK 20/40% per month | £214/£427 | Service interval | variable | Insurance | group 20 | Warranty | 3yrs/60,000mls | Boot space (min/max) | 290/700 litres | Engine size/power | 2480cc/340PS | Top speed/0-62mph | 155mph/4.6secs | On sale | July 2009 | Score | 8/10 | Verdict | A great drive and a surprisingly good business proposition, honest |
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