3.2 seconds to 60mph on their best run. Amazing! I really like these cars and appreciate Audi bringing these 5 cylinder monsters to the US for us. I think in most cases I would rather have one of these than a Cayman just because of the much nicer interior and tech as well as the much better sounding motor. It's not like you can really use either one to its full potential on a public road!
I have. When I say better I am really taking into account everything relating to interior quality and comfort and that includes the virtual cockpit, sound system, extremely useful cargo area (with the seats folded down) and even the quilted leather seats which are better than any 718 seats except for maybe the 18 ways which are pricey. The 718 can be spec'ed to be as nice as the TTRS but at that point it will cost a fair bit more and still won't sound as nice or be as refined in terms of NVH. Don't get me wrong, I think the 718 cars are fantastic sports cars and I have owned a Boxster in the past. I just think the TTRS is a better all around car and I've even put my money where my mouth is (so to speak) by purchasing an Ara blue 2018 TTRS recently. Fully loaded except for the Dynamic Plus pckg for a little less than $70k and that included the Leather package and Carbon Fiber interior trim. It's exciting, luxurious, fun and puts a smile on my face every time I hit the start button and hear that 5 cylinder come to life.
Matthew Gaither the TTRS is my dream car bro! I have a stage 2 mk7 R right now so I can keep up with a stock 5 pot but, as soon as you tune those bitches, bye bye lol the RS3 is slightly more in my budget though in the used market? Have you driven one? Does it handle kinda like the TTRs? I test drove a ttrs in Nashville the other day and it blew my mind.
@@Jvilleman400 I have not driven an RS3 although I'd still like to one day. I have had significant time in a TTRS and a 718 Cayman and the 718 is a lot more fun to drive and much more confidence inspiring. The TTRS is too isolated to be a sports car. It's fast and sounds great but does not give enough feedback when driven hard so my dream garage right now might be a 718 to have fun with and an RS3 for daily duties.
Matthew Gaither yeah that’s what I like about my golf r, it’s reasonably refined and gives you just enough road feel all at the same time, of course a 718 would probably feel way better as you’ve said but, I’m kinda torn here. Idk if I should keep my car or upgrade, the deals deals right now on cars is rediculous
I love the Audi 5 banger. I've driven both a TT and RS3 that have been tuned around 900 wheel HP with that moter now. That thing is solid as a rock. The trans holds the power as well. As soon as my hellcat lease is up, I think a TT or an RS3 will be it's replacement.
Saw 2 at my local drag strip, no plates yet. They're running 100 mph trap speed at the 1/8 mile. My 2018 Camaro SS only hits 91. They're fast for only 400hp.
I own a c7 corvette but damn this might be my next car , this car is underrated , haven’t seen one yet on the streets of SoCal , perfect light weight awd car for some 1320
The " I prefer the Porsche" comments show the impact of the Porsche marketing machine. Porsche =10% better car for 30% more money. And of that 10%, 80% of it only shows up on the track. Their halo is alive and well! Comparably equipped, slower Cayman S is 20K more. I have paid the "badge premium" for a 911 in my younger days, no more. Having driven most everything in this price range, the TTRS is an excellent value.
cayman handles and brakes better, which at a track or on a mountain road, makes it faster. The Audi is only faster in a straight line, which is not really what these cars are for.
Because the Porsche is a much better driver's car. And it comes in manual. Not having a manual is a dealbreaker. In the same way you're dating a beautiful woman then find out she has a weiner. Dealbreaker
I always find it interesting when reviewers give higher marks to the Porsche Cayman S. The TT's handling and stability is as close as you can get to the Porsche, (See C&D 5/2018) but the Audi destroys it both in quarter mile times *11.6 @119mph versus 12.4 @115 mph, for the Porsche. 0-60 @3.2 sec. versus 0-60 @ 4.1 sec. for the Porsche. *(C&D 5/2018) Also, the Audi has more luxury appointments and a nicer interior. IMO, the best bang for the buck goes to the Audi.
for those that day manuals are not necessary... I have a 2006 porsche cayman s with 400hp and a manual. I drove a brand new cayman s with the pdk. it shifts quick and is amazing...but I was utterly bored with it in 10 minutes. autos are fine, but people that want a true driving experience on the street will always prefer a manual.
That thing is faster than my 911 997 turbo with 480hp, pretty impressive, i still enjoy my slow 6 speed manual though but if i see a ttrs i wont mess with it lol
Fantastic looking car. Aluminium magnesium body and chassis. Amazing but pricey. The battery is at least $200, and the cars systems draws 1amp a minute..so you better have a battery tender put on if your not daily driving. That 5 cylinder Turbo engine is a beast! Ultra lightweight and handles like a little R8. Beautiful car
VW/Audi typically rate their output very conservatively and are likely to put the rated power down at the wheels, not at the crank. Probably one of the reasons why an A4 2.0t rated at 252 hp will keep pace with an Alfa Guilia rated at 280 hp.
After watching back to back episodes of retro motorweek, im actually stunned to see a new one and see John Davis look like hes had 'old person' movie makup applied xD
@@apeingit247 No, V10 can put smaller and lighter internal parts for rev more. V10 NA engines sound like competition, this 5 cilinder turbo sound like a truck (and i like the TT RS). Its like say a 4 cilinders sound like a mini V8, of course not. And i talking about engine sound, not exhaust sound.
Odis Brown whats scary is that itll hit that all day. Not to mention there is a sedan version of the ttrs called the rs3. Imagine a a little sedan keeping up with your lambo, Porsche, vette etc
but it costs just as much smh, a $55k vette will run 11.8 and actually handle, and for $70k Z06 will go 0-60 in 2.9 and has the same diamond stitch leather interior if you get the right trim package. $65k is what GTRs use to cost and look at what those cars were capable of.
I'll be Frank I'm Leary about using my name u can get the rs3 sedan for 54,900 , same engine. Loses about o.3 on 0-60 and o.2 in the quarter mile. But you could throw 10k of upgrades if u wanna go nuts
@@eaglefat9398 they are completely different cars. Do your research before you comment such a ridiculous thing. Audi even from their base models have genuine leather as a standard thing and if you ever been in one you would know the feel of true leather and high quality interiors and high tech. You get in the interior of one of these Chevy "Performance" cars all you smell is cheap plastic and that cheap walmart fake leatherette jacket seats. The Z06 is $15k more and Sure it can do 2.9 0-60 if it doesnt spin off the line and wipe out a whole crowd. And dont even drive it on the rain or slushy snow terrain that's a death sentence. Audi has that AWD quattro, great performance for any weather.
You really have no idea what you're talking about, first off corvettes only have two options real leather or real alcantara, secondly you clearly don't know jack shit about engineering because all cars use the same reinforced injection molded plastic. Lastly i test drove several Audi's and BMW's and owned two Benz before i bought my 16 Buick Regal and later my 18 Camaro. I worked as a ASE Tech in Boca FL and have tore apart nothing but high end luxury cars and can assure you they are made out of the same exact materials as every other mid level car, its only when you buy base model KIA's or chevy cruze's dose the design quality actually suffer. But by all means keep buying a name to make yourself feel important
I ran against a older one in my Cobalt SS the one time. I punched it way before him and he was able to match speed and possibly pull later on no doubt. Ran out of road to do anything crazy. I went home and checked the power rating so no wonder lol. These new one's are even faster now crazy. 11.7 is no joke.
I understand they are a lot faster. That's why I said 11.7 is no joke. Even the Mk2 is a lot faster clearly. Whatever I ran was able to keep pace so no dobut it would have to match my Cobalts 260/260 and 2950lb weight and my heavy foot. I don't know much about these I just wanted to share my story and my older I just meant a TT. To me they are all the same because it's a car I will never own because I have never had interest. I like murican junk even though my blood is Germanic heh.
I'd choose a Cayman GTS over this for sure. It's a bit more expensive, but the TT-RS simply can't match the mid engine dynamics of the Cayman, not to mention that the 718 can be had with a manual or PDK. Raw speed is NOT all that matters, not that the Cayman's 3.8 sec 0-60 is slow, by any standard! The point is, how often will you be driving the car flat out? Most of the time you'll be driving on public roads with speed limits, so overall engagement with the car, not speed, is paramount in my opinion.
If Audi uses Haldex for the AWD on the TT RS, why do they have “quattro” on the front spoiler (see 1:15)? Quattro is superior to Haldex as it can be more rear biased for better handling.
Yeah, that's kinda disingenuous. Who orders a base Porsche with no options. Optioned like this Audi the Cayman would be well over $10k more and still much slower and less usable as a DD.
@@doccyber Right? And cars were less expensive, and it was just 4-5 years ago. A lot of my favorite models aren't on sale anymore. But, quite interestingly, used TT-RS keep their value decently well in north America.
Love how Porsche and Audi are stepbrothers now. Glad that BMW still offers manual transmission M2’s for a similar price, however, it’s not as good looking of a coupe as this TT RS.
On certain roads the Porsche has an advantage with rear wheel drive. But the all wheel will smoke it on a mountain twisty road. You said the same priced Cayman 0-60 in 4.9 sec?? The Cayman S is 4.4 sec which leads me to believe you have bias or you were drinking that day. The fact is the RS is faster accelerating than all Cayman models. On the Track the Cayman manual does have a higher top speed. Bias as always for something different.
I own an Audi R8 and Audi let me say, I wouldn't have bought it if it wasn't a manual. Not having a manual in this car makes me not give it one more glance.
Claire Kennedy sure the gen 1 R8 had the gated manual which is nice. But the newer R8s are all autos...for that matter if you just want a TT RS with a manual just get the Mk2, same engine (except the aluminum block in the Mk3).
I just looked at an RS3 and it had a $63k sticker, so not sure where you’re seeing a 10k difference. Sadly, I couldn’t afford the RS3 and purchased the S3 instead.
S3 is still a super nice car. I wouldn't mind driving that at all. Are you planning to tune it? The price difference I mentioned would be how I would option the two, but the base price difference is actually higher than $10k: $59k for the RS3 and $66k for the TTRS.
0.3 sec faster to 60. Automatic seats. Steering wheel straight out of the r8 with magnetic ride options and start/stop button on the wheel. More headroom upfront. Better handling. If you don't need the back seat for people , ttrs is worth the 10k
@@fredrce yup, I'm still driving the same car. Running great. I was a little worried at first since it was my first German car, so I bought extended warranty, but it was not needed
and remember these are motorweek NUMBER meaning "car and driver or motortrend unless motorweek changed their elapsed time system or car & driver or motortrend hating on it because it can smoke a few Porches and other supercars" could break under 3 sec. This is the first time I've seen motorweek clock faster that car and driver or motortrend in test numbers.
The auto Z06 does 0-60 in 2.9sec and has 650hp/650tq and can be picked up for only 5k more, not to mention a Z06 will eat this car on a track with turns, silly europeons only care about straight line performance.
I'll be Frank I'm Leary about using my name GTFO with that sarcasm we all know the stereotype is American does the straight line and the otherside of the globe for the twistys. Its definitely no longer true as both do well.
RS3/TTRS vs. M2, S3/TTS vs. M240i, and RS4/RS5 vs. M3/M4. In my experience, the BMWs are better enthusiast cars with their proper rear-drive, weight distribution, and manual transmissions. The Audis, however, feel more special and are far less common on the road.
The shifter when put into sequential mode, is set out WRONG!!!! It should not be push forward for upshift and pull back to downshift. Seriously surprised a car in this price range has that wrong when you can get a mazda ute that has it set out correct.
Agreed, almost destroyed my first S4 (B8.5) after getting that wrong after years of my Mazda which was set up properly. It's the same thing with that stupid 'reverse turning' dial for the MMI but that's another story.
3.2 to 60? Bloody hell that's fast. I don't agree with the host on this one...why would I pick a slow Cayman over the Audi? The Cayman is gay haha it's poor man's 911, and slow at that.
True. The TT RS really is a great sporty car despite it's now undeserved hairdresser reputation. A Cayman (except GT4) is for people who can't swing a 911.
JosephM1750 yea man I would definitely choose an rs3 over the ttrs but ttrs over a Cayman. I guess one can argue that the ttrs is poor man's r8, but there's definitely nothing wrong with that
no its not, its a girls car like a miata with a front engine fwd biased awd system and a turbo just for 0-60 gimmick but its only good for straight line drag racing. For $50k it would have been better then great but $65k puts it into a territory with real cars that are more then a gimmick
I'll be Frank I'm Leary about using my name: You have no idea what you're talking about (no offense). First - there's no such thing as 'a girls car,' only weak-willed dudes without no self-esteem who imagine that the shape of their car will magically make them less of a pu$$y. Secondly - you can get a TT for under $50,000 if all-out performance isn't you main concern (it's base MSRP is $43,950). Third - in addition to the RS's many noteworthy features (including AWD), it has an awesome and unique 5-cylinder engine. Fourth - please name two other factory-built cars that can match this car's 0-60 and 1/4 mile times, its .99 g of lateral grip, its top speed (governed at 174 MPH) and be comfortable, reliable daily drivers for only $65,00.
And, once again, you've proven that you don't have any idea whatsoever about what you're talking about :-) (1) What does the fact that some people imagine that a car defines their sexuality have to do with 'PC?' (2) 70% of TT buyers are men. (3) Once again, the TT CAN BE HAD FOR UNDER $50,000. (4) Weight distribution is only an issue if the car isn't otherwise engineered to address it; the Porsche 911's weight distribution is 59/41 (rear/front) and I don't hear anyone complaining about that too much. (5) Audi is ranked among the top three brands in terms of reliability and quality. Their interiors alone are worth the cost of admission. (6) The ZL1 and the Z51 are specific track-focused performance cars with cheesy looks and plasticky interiors; unlike the TT RS, they were not designed to be comfortable daily-drivers that can be used in inclement weather (again, that AWD system) but also churn out kick-ass performance numbers at a bargain price.
"marketed towards rich 16yo to 24yo girls, demographics don't lie." You're an idiot. I am nearly certain that less than 1% of TT RS buyers fit those demographics. There are 3 of these in my town and owned by men in the 40/50s. If you live in a snowy climate as I do, the TT RS is the best sporty car outside of a Carrera 4S. The only negative is the haldex AWD which is inferior to the quattro system on my '16 S4.
This test was done on winter tires. 3.2 seconds with that setup is utterly insane.
A little Audi that can beat a Hellcat on a 0 to 60 run. OMG, that is crazy!
That’s stupid fast for the money. One of my fav sounding engines too
26mpg and a 0-60mph of 3.2sec? Where do I sign. Interior is beautiful as well
you still want one after the mid engine vette and the Supra have come onto the stage and are cheaper?
Rallye Cars Supra with a Bmw engine? 🤢🤮🤮🤮
I get 32mpg
@@rallyecars7449 lmao imagine wanting the Toyota Z4. Or paying $40k more for the mid engine Vette
@@rallyecars7449 no supra is quicker dude
3.2 seconds to 60mph on their best run. Amazing! I really like these cars and appreciate Audi bringing these 5 cylinder monsters to the US for us. I think in most cases I would rather have one of these than a Cayman just because of the much nicer interior and tech as well as the much better sounding motor. It's not like you can really use either one to its full potential on a public road!
Have you seen the 718 cayman interior? The Audi interior is only slightly better.
I have. When I say better I am really taking into account everything relating to interior quality and comfort and that includes the virtual cockpit, sound system, extremely useful cargo area (with the seats folded down) and even the quilted leather seats which are better than any 718 seats except for maybe the 18 ways which are pricey. The 718 can be spec'ed to be as nice as the TTRS but at that point it will cost a fair bit more and still won't sound as nice or be as refined in terms of NVH.
Don't get me wrong, I think the 718 cars are fantastic sports cars and I have owned a Boxster in the past. I just think the TTRS is a better all around car and I've even put my money where my mouth is (so to speak) by purchasing an Ara blue 2018 TTRS recently. Fully loaded except for the Dynamic Plus pckg for a little less than $70k and that included the Leather package and Carbon Fiber interior trim. It's exciting, luxurious, fun and puts a smile on my face every time I hit the start button and hear that 5 cylinder come to life.
Matthew Gaither the TTRS is my dream car bro! I have a stage 2 mk7 R right now so I can keep up with a stock 5 pot but, as soon as you tune those bitches, bye bye lol the RS3 is slightly more in my budget though in the used market? Have you driven one? Does it handle kinda like the TTRs? I test drove a ttrs in Nashville the other day and it blew my mind.
@@Jvilleman400 I have not driven an RS3 although I'd still like to one day. I have had significant time in a TTRS and a 718 Cayman and the 718 is a lot more fun to drive and much more confidence inspiring. The TTRS is too isolated to be a sports car. It's fast and sounds great but does not give enough feedback when driven hard so my dream garage right now might be a 718 to have fun with and an RS3 for daily duties.
Matthew Gaither yeah that’s what I like about my golf r, it’s reasonably refined and gives you just enough road feel all at the same time, of course a 718 would probably feel way better as you’ve said but, I’m kinda torn here. Idk if I should keep my car or upgrade, the deals deals right now on cars is rediculous
I love the Audi 5 banger. I've driven both a TT and RS3 that have been tuned around 900 wheel HP with that moter now. That thing is solid as a rock. The trans holds the power as well. As soon as my hellcat lease is up, I think a TT or an RS3 will be it's replacement.
Edward Agora Feenman you're getting rid of your hellcat for an RS3?
Santos Prod. I'm thinking about it
@@SantosProd that’s an upgrade
This car is badass and looks fantastic. I've always liked the TT, in particular gen 2.
Saw 2 at my local drag strip, no plates yet. They're running 100 mph trap speed at the 1/8 mile. My 2018 Camaro SS only hits 91. They're fast for only 400hp.
I own a c7 corvette but damn this might be my next car , this car is underrated , haven’t seen one yet on the streets of SoCal , perfect light weight awd car for some 1320
The " I prefer the Porsche" comments show the impact of the Porsche marketing machine. Porsche =10% better car for 30% more money. And of that 10%, 80% of it only shows up on the track. Their halo is alive and well! Comparably equipped, slower Cayman S is 20K more. I have paid the "badge premium" for a 911 in my younger days, no more. Having driven most everything in this price range, the TTRS is an excellent value.
3.2s 0-60 is VERY impressive for those performance numbers, I must've missed the weight figures.. wow
Damn 400hp inline 5 cylinder!! I've always loved the sound these cars make! My 85 4000cs was straight piped and sounded mean as hell
How can you say the Cayman S is better when the TT RS is much quicker, more powerful, and it sounds way better?
cayman handles and brakes better, which at a track or on a mountain road, makes it faster. The Audi is only faster in a straight line, which is not really what these cars are for.
Because the Porsche is a much better driver's car. And it comes in manual. Not having a manual is a dealbreaker. In the same way you're dating a beautiful woman then find out she has a weiner. Dealbreaker
Synergy278 you are 100% correct
@Synergy278 I agree..TTRS is way better value than the Porsche Cayman
even Motorweek's new videos feel like they're from the 90's, just with high quality video and a URL on the corner
Technically we're from the 80's, but thanks! 😉
i noticed. I've been watching your retro reviews for a while. cars have changed a lot, but your camera angles haven't!
MotorWeek Don't change Motorweek you guys are still my favorite!!
Impressive 0-60 wow
the computers are crazy fast, i wish they would add launch control and an automatic first or second gear to the lighter manuals to equal or beat that.
I'd daily this over a Cayman anyday.
id get a c63s before a cayman
I always find it interesting when reviewers give higher marks to the Porsche Cayman S. The TT's handling and stability is as close as you can get to the Porsche, (See C&D 5/2018) but the Audi destroys it both in quarter mile times *11.6 @119mph versus 12.4 @115 mph, for the Porsche. 0-60 @3.2 sec. versus 0-60 @ 4.1 sec. for the Porsche. *(C&D 5/2018) Also, the Audi has more luxury appointments and a nicer interior. IMO, the best bang for the buck goes to the Audi.
0-60 in 3.2?? tf sheesh wasnt expecting that!! lmao i had to rewind TWICE✌🏾
for those that day manuals are not necessary...
I have a 2006 porsche cayman s with 400hp and a manual.
I drove a brand new cayman s with the pdk. it shifts quick and is amazing...but I was utterly bored with it in 10 minutes.
autos are fine, but people that want a true driving experience on the street will always prefer a manual.
The Cayman may be more fun, but nothing will ever beat the sound of a 5 cylinder.
That thing is faster than my 911 997 turbo with 480hp, pretty impressive, i still enjoy my slow 6 speed manual though but if i see a ttrs i wont mess with it lol
Ricer Hunter id take ur manny trans over auto any day of the week including traffic commutes.
thank you fato putso u r a real car enthusiast
Manual or nothing. Plus you'd smoke the Audi in the real world. From a roll
The Cayman would cost $90k to get equivalent options.
Fantastic looking car. Aluminium magnesium body and chassis. Amazing but pricey.
The battery is at least $200, and the cars systems draws 1amp a minute..so you better have a battery tender put on if your not daily driving.
That 5 cylinder Turbo engine is a beast! Ultra lightweight and handles like a little R8. Beautiful car
What's wrong with the paddle shifters mounted on the steering wheel? That's where they should be.
Cayman has no rear seats, and is 1.2s slower 0-60. TTRS for me...no brainer.
I was shocked at how fast this is.
And for not much money, look at what APR can do with this. Insane!
The quoted output has got to be really under rated!
VW/Audi typically rate their output very conservatively and are likely to put the rated power down at the wheels, not at the crank. Probably one of the reasons why an A4 2.0t rated at 252 hp will keep pace with an Alfa Guilia rated at 280 hp.
Quatro + launch mode = zero wheel spin. This thing hooks up fast!
They're dynoing around 440hp standard in UK.
One of my favorite cars!
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After watching back to back episodes of retro motorweek, im actually stunned to see a new one and see John Davis look like hes had 'old person' movie makup applied xD
It look like they did all the testing with winter tires I think I would’ve performed a lot better with more appropriate rubber.
Anyone else like the base wheels better than the 20's offered?
Such an underrated channel and reviewer.
Sounds like a mini V10
JKIZZLLE makes sense since a V10 with true dual exhaust is 2 inline 5s exhaust wise.
@@apeingit247 No, V10 can put smaller and lighter internal parts for rev more.
V10 NA engines sound like competition, this 5 cilinder turbo sound like a truck (and i like the TT RS).
Its like say a 4 cilinders sound like a mini V8, of course not.
And i talking about engine sound, not exhaust sound.
That's one beautiful looking tt
That thing is Increible fast.
This is an awesome Audi, Audi are doing big things!
3.2 wow there's super cars who haven't hit those numbers
Odis Brown whats scary is that itll hit that all day. Not to mention there is a sedan version of the ttrs called the rs3. Imagine a a little sedan keeping up with your lambo, Porsche, vette etc
but it costs just as much smh, a $55k vette will run 11.8 and actually handle, and for $70k Z06 will go 0-60 in 2.9 and has the same diamond stitch leather interior if you get the right trim package. $65k is what GTRs use to cost and look at what those cars were capable of.
I'll be Frank I'm Leary about using my name u can get the rs3 sedan for 54,900 , same engine. Loses about o.3 on 0-60 and o.2 in the quarter mile. But you could throw 10k of upgrades if u wanna go nuts
@@eaglefat9398 they are completely different cars. Do your research before you comment such a ridiculous thing. Audi even from their base models have genuine leather as a standard thing and if you ever been in one you would know the feel of true leather and high quality interiors and high tech. You get in the interior of one of these Chevy "Performance" cars all you smell is cheap plastic and that cheap walmart fake leatherette jacket seats. The Z06 is $15k more and Sure it can do 2.9 0-60 if it doesnt spin off the line and wipe out a whole crowd. And dont even drive it on the rain or slushy snow terrain that's a death sentence. Audi has that AWD quattro, great performance for any weather.
You really have no idea what you're talking about, first off corvettes only have two options real leather or real alcantara, secondly you clearly don't know jack shit about engineering because all cars use the same reinforced injection molded plastic. Lastly i test drove several Audi's and BMW's and owned two Benz before i bought my 16 Buick Regal and later my 18 Camaro. I worked as a ASE Tech in Boca FL and have tore apart nothing but high end luxury cars and can assure you they are made out of the same exact materials as every other mid level car, its only when you buy base model KIA's or chevy cruze's dose the design quality actually suffer. But by all means keep buying a name to make yourself feel important
I ran against a older one in my Cobalt SS the one time. I punched it way before him and he was able to match speed and possibly pull later on no doubt. Ran out of road to do anything crazy. I went home and checked the power rating so no wonder lol. These new one's are even faster now crazy. 11.7 is no joke.
simonriddick you didn't run against a TTRS. Even the older ones are considerably faster than a cobalt SS. Big difference between the TT and the TTRS
I understand they are a lot faster. That's why I said 11.7 is no joke. Even the Mk2 is a lot faster clearly. Whatever I ran was able to keep pace so no dobut it would have to match my Cobalts 260/260 and 2950lb weight and my heavy foot. I don't know much about these I just wanted to share my story and my older I just meant a TT. To me they are all the same because it's a car I will never own because I have never had interest. I like murican junk even though my blood is Germanic heh.
I'm a simple man, oval exhausts look great. This thing rips holy smokes!
I'd choose a Cayman GTS over this for sure. It's a bit more expensive, but the TT-RS simply can't match the mid engine dynamics of the Cayman, not to mention that the 718 can be had with a manual or PDK. Raw speed is NOT all that matters, not that the Cayman's 3.8 sec 0-60 is slow, by any standard! The point is, how often will you be driving the car flat out? Most of the time you'll be driving on public roads with speed limits, so overall engagement with the car, not speed, is paramount in my opinion.
If Audi uses Haldex for the AWD on the TT RS, why do they have “quattro” on the front spoiler (see 1:15)? Quattro is superior to Haldex as it can be more rear biased for better handling.
No way that you can get a 718s for 65k.
Yeah, that's kinda disingenuous. Who orders a base Porsche with no options. Optioned like this Audi the Cayman would be well over $10k more and still much slower and less usable as a DD.
i still prefer this
@@fredrce wow. Trip down the memory lane. Before we knew what COVID and chip shortages were!!
@@doccyber Right? And cars were less expensive, and it was just 4-5 years ago.
A lot of my favorite models aren't on sale anymore.
But, quite interestingly, used TT-RS keep their value decently well in north America.
Saabkyle04 heavily influenced by John Davis. I'm happy to see Davis is still out there reviewing cars.
Love how Porsche and Audi are stepbrothers now.
Glad that BMW still offers manual transmission M2’s for a similar price, however, it’s not as good looking of a coupe as this TT RS.
0-62 in 3,6 ( most tests) is just amazing value for money...and its AUDI also!!!!!
0-60 not 62 & if you notice this is the only test I've seen with the 19in wheels thus faster than those heavy 20 in wheels
Love that v10 sound
11.7 quarter mile in very humid Georgia.
C/D did 11.6 @ 119
nice
damn how fast will this be with a simple tune!
10 years later, Audi TT has caught up to the performance of the original Nissan GT-R 35. Who would've thought?
Don’t forget to mention it in your next sports conversation 😃
I want one
I'd rather have a GT350 or potentially the new GT500 when that comes out. Different beast. Still super impressive none the less.
GT 500 has 760 hp and still only 3.6 o-60
That thing sounds like an old Viper
Its better allrounder than the Cayman S and way quicker on most roads the Cayman is the poor mans 911 and that's a problem for the Cayman owners
Nice lid Ben!
BEAUTY LID BEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I can't deal with that guys voice.
Audi r4 is a sick name
On certain roads the Porsche has an advantage with rear wheel drive. But the all wheel will smoke it on a mountain twisty road. You said the same priced Cayman 0-60 in 4.9 sec?? The Cayman S is 4.4 sec which leads me to believe you have bias or you were drinking that day. The fact is the RS is faster accelerating than all Cayman models. On the Track the Cayman manual does have a higher top speed. Bias as always for something different.
I swear ive heard this guys voice in the 90's doing reviews of some sort.
damn that is one fast car!!
damn quick for what it is. as quick as a C6 Z06.
that thing LEAVES
I own an Audi R8 and Audi let me say, I wouldn't have bought it if it wasn't a manual. Not having a manual in this car makes me not give it one more glance.
Claire Kennedy lol you own an old r8 I have a new r8 and I have driven the first generation it’s nice for a 10 year old car
Claire Kennedy sure the gen 1 R8 had the gated manual which is nice. But the newer R8s are all autos...for that matter if you just want a TT RS with a manual just get the Mk2, same engine (except the aluminum block in the Mk3).
I wish the TTRS is cheaper. It's 10k more than the RS3, which I have and love. I don't get the huge price difference though.
I just looked at an RS3 and it had a $63k sticker, so not sure where you’re seeing a 10k difference. Sadly, I couldn’t afford the RS3 and purchased the S3 instead.
S3 is still a super nice car. I wouldn't mind driving that at all. Are you planning to tune it?
The price difference I mentioned would be how I would option the two, but the base price difference is actually higher than $10k: $59k for the RS3 and $66k for the TTRS.
0.3 sec faster to 60. Automatic seats. Steering wheel straight out of the r8 with magnetic ride options and start/stop button on the wheel. More headroom upfront. Better handling. If you don't need the back seat for people , ttrs is worth the 10k
still holding up after these years?
@@fredrce yup, I'm still driving the same car. Running great. I was a little worried at first since it was my first German car, so I bought extended warranty, but it was not needed
Love my 5cylinder engine..
I think the check engine light was on
Looks too plain never see them on the road definitely impressive performance wise tho
Well if the Haldex works this good in this VW/AUDI product, it should work like this in the Golf R... but doesn't
3.2 Sec 0-60mph damn thats quick if yall search Audi TTRS vs. Z06 you'll see everyone cheer the Vette then Get smoked by the Audi! XD
Daniel Castaneda outstanding acceleration
losteffekt damn! Can only imagine with some sticky summers...broken neck probably lol
and remember these are motorweek NUMBER meaning "car and driver or motortrend unless motorweek changed their elapsed time system or car & driver or motortrend hating on it because it can smoke a few Porches and other supercars" could break under 3 sec. This is the first time I've seen motorweek clock faster that car and driver or motortrend in test numbers.
The auto Z06 does 0-60 in 2.9sec and has 650hp/650tq and can be picked up for only 5k more, not to mention a Z06 will eat this car on a track with turns, silly europeons only care about straight line performance.
I'll be Frank I'm Leary about using my name GTFO with that sarcasm we all know the stereotype is American does the straight line and the otherside of the globe for the twistys. Its definitely no longer true as both do well.
Like the bee on the helmet. Scatpack
Thats almost a tick faster than the 2018 ZL1...he's talking like its no big deal
2018 camaro zl1 did 0 to 6 in 3.5 run the quarter mile at 11.5 at 126 mph
Im a ZL1 owner...whats your point? I said "almost"
So audi and porsche are under same VW?
Yes, and so is Bentley, Bugatti and Lamborghini.
I needdddd it
A Cayman with decent equipment will cost $80,000+.
Comparably equipped, Cayman is 20K more
Audi’s small carsTT, S3 and RS3 sure gives BMW M2 M3 and M4 a run for its money.
RS3/TTRS vs. M2, S3/TTS vs. M240i, and RS4/RS5 vs. M3/M4. In my experience, the BMWs are better enthusiast cars with their proper rear-drive, weight distribution, and manual transmissions. The Audis, however, feel more special and are far less common on the road.
The shifter when put into sequential mode, is set out WRONG!!!! It should not be push forward for upshift and pull back to downshift. Seriously surprised a car in this price range has that wrong when you can get a mazda ute that has it set out correct.
Agreed, almost destroyed my first S4 (B8.5) after getting that wrong after years of my Mazda which was set up properly. It's the same thing with that stupid 'reverse turning' dial for the MMI but that's another story.
I want that
Just goes to show GM can build a C8 mid engined ohc dual clutch Corvette for 60 to 100 thousand.
How much does this car cost??????
Agreed Cayman maybe the better overall car but the tt rs would make minch meat out of the cayman. Tt rs has to be the fastest 4 out of the box
5 cyl
@2:08 I thought he cursed cuz he was mad there was no manual option
Volkswagen Karmann Ghia still lives with no manual transmission is what he is saying.
Audi r8 now lives on through the tt rs
3.2 to 60? Bloody hell that's fast. I don't agree with the host on this one...why would I pick a slow Cayman over the Audi? The Cayman is gay haha it's poor man's 911, and slow at that.
True. The TT RS really is a great sporty car despite it's now undeserved hairdresser reputation. A Cayman (except GT4) is for people who can't swing a 911.
JosephM1750 yea man I would definitely choose an rs3 over the ttrs but ttrs over a Cayman. I guess one can argue that the ttrs is poor man's r8, but there's definitely nothing wrong with that
That's because you buy cars based on stat sheet performance. I'm sure the Cayman FEELS much better as a driver's car that's why they picked it.
Mowflex The SubNegro the cayman drives well but the noise from the engine is awful and for street driven sports cars that's half the point.
Right and no matter how good the Cayman is it'll always be a baby 911 to everybody.
0 to 60
3.2 on winter tire..11.8 quarter mile
scatpack on the dudes helmet lol MOPAR !!!!
I'm like TT, just like TT
i was like those are some strong perfomance numbers, then i saw the price
Genesis Maldonado: Hell yeah. $65,000 for those looks (interior and exterior), technology, performance and efficiency is a monster bargain!
no its not, its a girls car like a miata with a front engine fwd biased awd system and a turbo just for 0-60 gimmick but its only good for straight line drag racing. For $50k it would have been better then great but $65k puts it into a territory with real cars that are more then a gimmick
I'll be Frank I'm Leary about using my name: You have no idea what you're talking about (no offense). First - there's no such thing as 'a girls car,' only weak-willed dudes without no self-esteem who imagine that the shape of their car will magically make them less of a pu$$y. Secondly - you can get a TT for under $50,000 if all-out performance isn't you main concern (it's base MSRP is $43,950). Third - in addition to the RS's many noteworthy features (including AWD), it has an awesome and unique 5-cylinder engine. Fourth - please name two other factory-built cars that can match this car's 0-60 and 1/4 mile times, its .99 g of lateral grip, its top speed (governed at 174 MPH) and be comfortable, reliable daily drivers for only $65,00.
And, once again, you've proven that you don't have any idea whatsoever about what you're talking about :-) (1) What does the fact that some people imagine that a car defines their sexuality have to do with 'PC?' (2) 70% of TT buyers are men. (3) Once again, the TT CAN BE HAD FOR UNDER $50,000. (4) Weight distribution is only an issue if the car isn't otherwise engineered to address it; the Porsche 911's weight distribution is 59/41 (rear/front) and I don't hear anyone complaining about that too much. (5) Audi is ranked among the top three brands in terms of reliability and quality. Their interiors alone are worth the cost of admission. (6) The ZL1 and the Z51 are specific track-focused performance cars with cheesy looks and plasticky interiors; unlike the TT RS, they were not designed to be comfortable daily-drivers that can be used in inclement weather (again, that AWD system) but also churn out kick-ass performance numbers at a bargain price.
"marketed towards rich 16yo to 24yo girls, demographics don't lie."
You're an idiot. I am nearly certain that less than 1% of TT RS buyers fit those demographics. There are 3 of these in my town and owned by men in the 40/50s. If you live in a snowy climate as I do, the TT RS is the best sporty car outside of a Carrera 4S. The only negative is the haldex AWD which is inferior to the quattro system on my '16 S4.
Great car but that color is hideous.
Agreed. Never saw the allure of that primer grey color.
Its called Nardo Grey, My wife’s got the same color on her RS3 and I think it looks stunning. To each of their own.
Mine is Nardo Grey, I like it. This is why they make multiple colors for all types of taste
43sec and I'm gone, the Tango Man called it an R4, if it was to take from the R8's name it's be an R5 you plonker
The car for those that can't drive
Call me when they add an upgraded 7 or 8 speed manual with automatic 1 st gear.
This car will retain a lot of it's value in the long run
Looks like a Scion tC
LOL, no
I'd take that TT over Cayman.
Wow, that guy has aged a lot.
Zero to 60 mph in 3.2 seconds! what did the Porsche do? Sorry, it's all about 0-60, and 1/4 mile. Audi rules Porsche.
The braking is garbage for its engine performance.