A Big Step Forward

2011 Audi TT-RS (Euro Spec)

TT fans rejoice! Audi's 3rd fastest car, the TT-RS, will be unveiled tomorrow at the Chicago Auto Show and goes on sale this summer. We've been waiting for this car for a while. Ever since 2008, when the RS4 reached its production end, Ingolstadt's been keeping all the hardcore Audis, like the RS6, S5 Sportback, and TT-RS in Europe leaving us to whine and sulk about them not coming here. But thanks to a Facebook petition that was put up not too long ago by Audi of America, some of the RS models will be making their way onto our shores in the coming months. The TT-RS will be the first. And, because we were so patient, Audi has beefed up the super roadster just for us. The regular 2.5-liter Turbocharged Inline-5 engine has now been tuned from 340 horsepower to 360 horsepower. 0 to 60 is done in just 4.3 seconds on its way to a top speed of 174 MPH. Unfortunately, while Europe gets the R-tronic transmission option, we're stuck with the traditional 6-speed manual. But, hey! Better having the whole car than nothing, right? After this, the all-wheel drive muscle car, the Audi RS5, will come over, but that's later. It's good to see Audi share their best cars with us.

Quattro Snow Action

2011 Audi RS3 Sportback

This is the most extreme 5-door hatchback that Audi has ever created: the RS3. It features the same engine from the TT-RS: a 2.5-liter Turbocharged 340 horsepower Inline-5 connected to a 6-speed manual gearbox. The result is a 0 to 60 time of under 5 seconds and a limited top speed of 155 MPH. And, as always, Audi has equipped the car with Quattro all-wheel drive for better traction and some off-road capabilities. Speaking of off-road, this car had some fun in the snow going sideways and creating very artistic tire tracks. So, before this German 5-door monster is released to the public, take a look at the car having fun in the snow.



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Test Drive Unlimited 2 (Hands On): Final ßeta Part 3

2010 Audi R8 5.2 FSI Spyder

This is it, ladies & gentlemen: my last ßeta video before the release of Test Drive Unlimited 2 coming this February. It might have some arcade stuff going on, but trust me when I say that it's as real as life can get. You live the life of a jet setter trying to rise to fame by racing and entering exclusive clubs. How you make it there depends entirely up to you. Race with your friends through the streets of Ibiza and Oahu as you claim bragging rights, buy exclusive cars, and live in big mansions. Sounds like the perfect life, doesn't it? Look for this game on the shelves on the 8th of February.



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