2021 Audi TT RS Review

For more than 20 years, the Audi TT has been one of the most stylish sport coupes on the market, with a sharp but clean design that doesn't look like anything else on the road, save for a few other Audis. The 2021 TT RS coupe is the pinnacle of the third-generation TT's lineup. It uses a powerful turbocharged inline-five cylinder engine and all-wheel drive, a layout shared with the iconic Audi Quattro race car from the 1980s (though it lacks the Quattro's racing pedigree). Like the regular TT coupe, the TT RS has a comfortable and well-appointed interior as well as small but occasionally useful back seat.

There are a handful of other small performance coupes that the TT RS competes with. The BMW M2, Porsche Cayman and Toyota GR Supra are all similar in size and performance, though all three cost significantly less than the TT RS. There's also the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray as well as the Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Camaro and Dodge Challenger if you're willing to sacrifice luxury appointments for raw performance. Audi's own RS 3 offers similar performance to the TT RS, with the added utility of a real back seat and trunk. There's a lot to like about the TT RS, but the price makes it a car aimed at Audi enthusiasts. Read our Expert Rating below for the full breakdown on all the TT RS's hits and misses.

The 2021 Audi TT RS is powered by a turbocharged 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine (394 horsepower, 354 lb-ft of torque). It's paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and Audi's Quattro all-wheel-drive system. While the standard Audi TT is available as a convertible, the TT RS only comes as a coupe.