Audi are prep-ing an RS version of their new Allloy TT, 7 speed DSG, Autocar say its going to be a 5 pot (?) twin turbo with 350 BHP!...........Here in 2008!


Cayman RS coming?.........................You bet YOU!


Mike/Liverpool

I wonder how much the TT RS will be compared to stock CS! Probably very close.

UK Prices a full loaded TT RS will be £35,000................CS here is £45-£50 K!





Mike

Mike, What do you mean by 'Alloy TT'? I think it will be just the loose body parts like bonnet, doors etc in aluminium. Not the entire chassis.


Cayman have aluminium bonnet, and I hopethey will get aluminium doors too in the future (from 997 Turbo).

The new generation TT has extensive use of aluminum in its body, chassis, and suspension. Weight distribution is said to be around 55/45 f/r. Also weighs less than Mk I version, something that doesn't happen much these days. We won't see even the base model in the US until 2008.

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2006 Cayman S
2008 MINI S

No disrespect to the Audi, but there are a lot of cars you can buy for less that have impressive performance specs. Would you buy a BMW M, and Mitsubishi EVO, the upcoming Nissan GT-R? All great cars, they're just different cars. Porsche has a great position in the marketplace in that it falls between the up-scale mass market marks like Audi & BMW to name the Germans and the exotics like Lambos andFerraris. Here in the states, IMO, the Porsche brand is more closely identified with the exotics. There are much fewer of them on the road than Audis or BMWs and styling ismuch more exclusive. I'm sure Porsche will keep pace with the competition, but I don't think the TT is going to kick them into high gear anymore than the BMW M coupe or the 'hot' cars that have preceeded. I find it amazing that people on this site want to portray the Cayman as long in the tooth and in need of an image overhaul when it's been out for a grand total of 8 months and still the darling of the majority of the automotive press. In short, Audi or some one will build a lighter, faster, and stronger car. It wont lap you at the track, and it will still be an Audi and the Cayman will still be a Porsche. Some where locked in a room Porsche has already mapped out the next 6-7 years, a new offering from Audi will not send them scurrying to redraw their business plan.

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Chassis? Logic tells me thatthe torsional rigidy of analuminium unibody will notbeas strong as a steel one.


Proper way of using aluminium in chassis is of 'honeycomb sandwich' construction. Very stiff indeed. But I doubt the TT is that! Correct me if I'm wrong..



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Edited by - rocket on 08/30/2006 5:52:11 PM

Great thread, guys! Audi still ties for #1 in interiors and fit and finish. They are way up on performance in the last few years too. David's insightful comments are very valid. It's still a fine car and an Audi. Porsche is a different emotion and execution entirely. I think it's fair to say in a different league of ability, as well. Still,Lots of interesting stuff out there these days. Guys like Lexus, Nissan, Mitsubishi, Maserati, Acura are all 'blowing us away' with improvements in styling, technology, features and performance. This is a very good time for automotive enthusiasts! [img]/fckeditor/editor/images/smiley/MWPX/thumbsup.gif[/img]


John

I must say as an owner of two Audis, the new 987/997 interior and fit n' finish are as nice as the Audis', perhaps better.



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So many cars... need more money. Please send.

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2006 Midnight Blue Cayman S

and of course with Porsche owning 20% of VW/Audi I'm sure they know exactly what cars they plan to produce and how they can take advantage of VW technology.

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Cayman S 2006 - Sold
Boxster 2001 - race car and current track toy.
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