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Audi's littlest car goes for big power in the all-new 2017 TT RS (pictures)

Packing a powerful five-cylinder engine and loads of aggressive aerodynamic bits, the TT RS isn't exactly a cute little hairdresser's whip.

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Andrew Krok
Cars are Andrew's jam, as is strawberry. After spending years as a regular ol' car fanatic, he started working his way through the echelons of the automotive industry, starting out as social-media director of a small European-focused garage outside of Chicago. From there, he moved to the editorial side, penning several written features in Total 911 Magazine before becoming a full-time auto writer, first for a local Chicago outlet and then for CNET Cars.
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The TT RS is a performance-oriented TT with the looks to match.

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Power comes by way of a 2.5-liter, five-cylinder engine, which puts out 400 horsepower and 354 pound-feet of torque.

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With power sent to all four wheels, the TT RS Coupe can hit 62 mph in 3.7 seconds (3.9 for the TT RS Roadster).

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The Roadster's soft top can be dropped at speeds up to 31 mph.

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The rear taillights are OLED units with a "3D" design, the first time these have been used in a production Audi vehicle.

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As with other TT models, the TT RS features Audi's Virtual Cockpit, which replaces the standard infotainment screen with a 12.3-inch screen where the gauges normally rest.

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A special RS-only infotainment screen gives buyers access to tire pressure readouts, instant torque figures and g-forces.

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Connectivity fans will be happy to know that there's an embedded 4G LTE modem with Wi-Fi hotspot capabilities.

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The hands-free system's microphones are embedded in the seatbelts in the Roadster, so you can still make calls with the top down.

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Both cars launch in Europe in the fall, and pricing starts at €66,400 (about $75,000, directly converted).

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