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Audi TT RS

Audi TT RS. In 1980, Audi introduced a model that later gained the status of a rally legend. It is a Quattro model. 40 years later, the Audi TT RS gets a special version called 40 Yerars of Quattro.

The TT RS 40 Years of Quattro was painted in Alpine white, and received special stickers inspired by those of the Audi Sport quattro S1, which triumphed at Pikes Peak in 1987. For an even greater visual effect, the stickers on the hood, roof and rear fenders are complemented by glossy black accents all over the exterior and a spoon hood with a glossy carbon look.

Available exclusively as a coupe and intended exclusively for the German market, the special model will be produced in just 40 copies, one for each year that has passed since the introduction of the legendary Ur-Quattro model.

Inside, the customers can opt for both a premium vintage atmosphere and some enhancements – king among them being the rear bench delete option, which is replaced by a carbon fiber strut cross brace that will drop the weight by 16 kg.

The car has white 20-inch wheels with contrasting red brake calipers lurking in the rear. Additional aerobits include glossy black stripes on the front apron, along with side bumper side extensions. Rounding out the changes on the outside are the subtle logos of the Four Rings on the rear wing end panels and on the quarter glass.

The Audi TT RS has a five-cylinder turbocharged engine, which develops 394 hp and 354 lb-ft of torque. The award-winning 2.0-liter TFSI engine allows acceleration from 0 – 62 mph in 3.7 seconds with a top speed of 174 mph which is increased by removing the electronic lock.

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Golf GTI Clubsport

The new Golf GTI Clubsport is based on the recently introduced eighth generation Golf GTI. The GTI Clubsport is a lighter, more aggressive, track-biased version of the hot hatchback.

Clubsport has an upgraded Vehicle Dynamics Manager that integrates front differential control with variable locking into the system. This allows the vehicle to respond more quickly to small steering inputs. It also eliminates the understeer you would find in a front-wheel drive vehicle.

The Clubsport gains additional aerodynamic elements over the GTI. The Clubsport suspension lies 0.59 inches lower than the standard GTI. The positive axles are increased on the front axle. The progressive power steering has a more direct response when entering a corner.

Inside, the Clubsport receives newly upholstered sports seats with perforated leather trim, while red stitching is available as an option. A Digital Cockpit is standard equipment, too, as is 30-colour ambient lighting and a 10-inch central touchscreen infotainment system with navigation.

The new Clubsport has a 2.0 four-cylinder turbo petrol engine that develops 300 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque. The Clubsport comes exclusively with a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox.

With an additional 55 horsepower and 30 Nm compared to the engine potential powered by a standard GTI, the slightly lower Clubsport accelerates from 0-62 mph in less than six seconds and develops an electronically limited 155 mph.

The new VW is offered on 18-inch wheels as standard, and a 19-inch option is also available. At the back, there’s a high-gloss black spoiler on the roof. A circular exhaust outlet comes out of each side of the rear, and a simulated diffuser run between them.

As with the regular Golf GTI, the Clubsport features a number of selectable driving modes, which alter the parameters of the engine, gearbox, optional adaptive dampers and steering. However, alongside the regular Eco, Comfort, Sport and Individual settings, the Clubsport features one more mode: Special.

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Audi Q8 TFSI

At the end of 2020, Audi will present a new hybrid version of the Audi Q8 TFSI e. It’s a plug-in hybrid version of a coupe-SUV. The new model will come in a choice of two guises. The ‘standard’ Audi Q8 55 TFSI e Quattro joined by the more powerful Q8 Competition 60 TFSI e Quattro.

Audi said its European models will come standard with a S-line sports body kit, 21-inch alloy wheels, red brake calipers and Matrix LED headlights. Inside, customers get a pair of sports seats, stainless steel pedals and a 10.1-inch touch screen.

Like most plug-in hybrids, the Q8 TFSI e comes with three drive modes – Auto, Hold and Charge. The first automatically manages the powertrain’s use of combustion and electric power; the second saves the battery’s charge level for use later in the journey. The third uses the petrol engine and brake recuperation system to brim the battery on the move.

The Audi 55 TFSI e quattro combines 375 hp and 600 Nm of torque, while the more powerful Audi 60 TFSI e quattro delivers 455 hp and 700 Nm of torque. Both models can reach a maximum of 78 mph in electric mode, and quattro all-wheel drive has not changed compared to models with conventional drive. 55 TFSI e quattro from 0-60 mph accelerates in 5.8 seconds. A much stronger 60 TFSI e from 0-60 mph accelerates in 5.4 seconds. Both models reach a top speed of 150 mph.

The hybrid system contains a 17.8 kWh liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery, which is housed in the trunk. In addition to electric, hybrid and automatic driving mode, the plug-in hybrid Audi Q8 also has a so-called “hold” mode that saves battery for future use, as well as a “charge” mode that charges the battery as much as possible while driving and uses an energy recovery system that can reach up to 80 kW when braking.

Charging the battery takes two and a half hours with a capacity of 7.4 kw.

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