An Audi R8 V10 Plus would generally have no problem beating an Audi TT RS in an endurance race, but not in this case. Car wow It has a TT with ABT updates and additional tweaks from another company.
The result of these tweaks is a coupe that produces 610 horsepower (455 kilowatts) and 575 pound-feet (780 Newton meters) of torque from a five-cylinder turbocharged engine. In comparison, the R8’s naturally aspirated 5.2-liter V10 pumps 610 hp and 413 lb-ft (560 Nm). It also has a few modifications, like a different air suspension and exhaust.
To add another variable to this race, the track the vehicles are on is soaked. There are even pools of standing water in places. Both vehicles have all-wheel drive, but reduced traction remains a factor to consider.
The first race sets the tone for the rest of the endurance races. The two Audis are very close. The tuned TT has a slight advantage and wins through the nose.
The couple then swap sides of the track. This lane seems to favor the R8 because this time it is the one that scores a narrow victory. To find the real winner, they do one more to break the tie.
In rolling races, the immediate torque of the R8 gives it an advantage. The tuned TT cannot keep up when both start at 50 mph (81 kph).
The final test evaluated its braking ability. At 3,197 pounds (1,450 kilograms), the TT is considerably lighter than the R8 which weighs 3,638 pounds (1,650 kilograms). Watch the video to see if the lower mass means a shorter braking distance.
