Audi TT RS 8J — RossDrives

Verdict

A

BHP

335 bhp

0–60

4.5 s

Top speed

174 mph

MPG

26 mpg (US)

Used

$18,000-$36,000

Strengths

5-cyl warble
Manual gearbox option
Coupé and Roadster

Weaknesses

Cylinder head crack risk
Run-flat tyres
Cabin dated

Notable tech

PQ35 platform (Mk2 TT sibling)
2.5 TFSI 5-cyl turbo
Quattro Haldex
6-speed manual or 7-speed DSG
TT RS plus — 355 bhp performance pack

Common issues

Carbon build-up
Cylinder head crack early
DSG mechatronic

Engine derivatives

US-spec trims and engines offered across 8J's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

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TT RS 2.5 TFSI quattro

BHP335

Torque450 Nm

0–604.5 s

Top174 mph

MPG (US)26 mpg

DriveAWD

Gearbox6MT / 7DSG

TT RS plus 2.5 TFSI quattro

BHP355

Torque470 Nm

0–604.3 s

Top174 mph

MPG (US)26 mpg

DriveAWD

Gearbox6MT / 7DSG