Verdict
A
Sports · Germany · 2009-2023
Audi TT RS
Audi TT RS — spec data and generation history.
Years
2009-2023
Generations
2
Segment
Sports
RS-tier TT — the one with the famous 5-cylinder warble. Two generations in UK. 8J (2009–2014) — 2.5 TFSI 5-cyl turbo, 335 bhp, available with 6-speed manual. 8S (2016–2023) — 2.5 TFSI EVO 5-cyl, 394 bhp, S-Tronic only. 0-62 in 3.7s. Coupé and Roadster bodies. Discontinued 2023 — no direct successor; the RS Q3 carries the 5-cyl warble forward in SUV form.
Generations
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2009-2014
8J
→
2.5 TFSI quattro — 335 bhp, 0-62 in 4.5s.
Verdict
A
BHP
335
0–60
4.5 s
Top
174 mph
MPG
26 mpg
Used
$18,000-$36,000
- + 5-cyl warble
- + Manual gearbox option
- − Cylinder head crack risk
- − Run-flat tyres
2016-2023
8S
→
2.5 TFSI quattro — 394 bhp, 0-62 in 3.7s.
Verdict
A
BHP
394
0–60
3.7 s
Top
174 mph
MPG
27 mpg
Used
$36,000-$70,000
- + 5-cyl warble continues
- + 394 bhp
- − No manual option
- − Discontinued 2023
Known issues by generation
Common faults reported on each generation — useful when shopping the used market.
2009-2014 · 8J
- 2.5 TFSI carbon build-up
- Cylinder head crack on early
- DSG mechatronic
2016-2023 · 8S
- 2.5 TFSI EVO carbon build-up
- 7DCT mechatronic
- MMI freezes pre-2020
Rivals
Audi TTS · Porsche 718 Cayman GTS · BMW M2 · Mercedes-AMG GT