2012 Audi TT RS Base
The 2012 Audi TT RS Base is a 360-hp 2.5-liter turbocharged with a 6-speed manual and all-wheel drive. It starts at $56,850 MSRP and is rated at 20 mpg combined.
It makes 360 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 343 lb-ft of torque at 1650 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 25 mpg highway (20 mpg combined).
The TT RS measures 165.3 inches long on a 97.2-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,306 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $56,850 ($80,471 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Turbocharged/intercooled, direct-injection DOHC inline-5 (2.5 TFSI) |
| Displacement | 2.5 L |
| Horsepower | 360 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 343 lb-ft @ 1650 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves/cylinder |
| Bore and Stroke | 82.5 x 92.8 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 |
| Injection Type | Direct injection, turbocharged (TFSI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | All-wheel drive (quattro) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| 1st Gear | 3.57 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.16 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.89 |
| 4th Gear | 1.43 |
| 5th Gear | 1.16 |
| 6th Gear | 0.97 |
| Reverse | 4.5 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 18 MPG |
| Highway | 25 MPG |
| Combined | 20 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium unleaded |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut |
| Rear Suspension | Four-link |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 14.6 in. (370 mm), ventilated |
| Rear Brake Disc | 12.2 in. (310 mm), ventilated |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 19 x 9 in. |
| Wheels Rear | 19 x 9 in. |
| Tires Front | 255/35 R19 |
| Tires Rear | 255/35 R19 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 165.3 in |
| Width | 72.5 in |
| Height | 53.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 97.2 in |
| Front Track | 61.2 in |
| Rear Track | 60.9 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.1 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,306 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37.7 in |
| Headroom Rear | 32.6 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.1 in |
| Legroom Rear | 29.3 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 53.2 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 47.5 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars