Audi TTRS set to launch next year

TTRS: Even hotter version of Audi TT coupe on the way

TTRS to get half an RS6 engine

By Paul Horrell

Audi's TTS (pictured) hasn't made it to the streets yet, but the TTRS is already under test for launch in calendar year 2009. It uses what amounts to half of the RS6's V10 engine, a highly turbocharged direct-injection straight-five cylinder, mounted transversely.

It will make north of 330 horsepower and is lighter than the 250HP V-6. It gets teamed with the six-speed twin-clutch S-Tronic transmission.