Carwow has conducted a series of drag races between the three generations of the Audi TT. The four cars that took part in the competition had different power, transmission type and curb weight to keep things interesting. As you would expect, the latest generation won, but things got interesting when the two older gens joined in.
The oldest TT model in the book approached the start line in two variants. One had a 1.8-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine mated to a manual transmission for 240 PS (237 hp / 177 kW) and 320 Nm (236 lb-ft) of torque. Its curb weight was impressively low at 1,416 kilos (3,122 lbs). When new, such a car cost £29,360 in the United Kingdom.
The other one was notably heavier at 1,520 kg (3,351 lbs) and marginally more expensive at £29,745 at launch, but packed a superior 3.2-liter V6 engine with a six-speed DCT in tandem. It produced 250 PS (247 hp / 184 kW) and 320 Nm (236 lb-ft) of torque.
The second-gen example featured in the video is an RS modification powered by a 2.5-liter turbo five-pot rated at 340 PS (335 hp / 250 kW) and 450 Nm (332 lb-ft) of torque. It goes manual, weighs 1,450 kg (3,197 lbs) and cost from £46,300 when new.
Rounding off the quartet is a Mk3 Audi TT RS Iconic Edition, a limited run dedicated to the 25 years of the sports classic. It benefits from a special aerodynamic kit comprising a splitter, canards, a diffuser and a fixed carbon-fiber wing. The tech stays stock: a 2.5-liter turbo five-cylinder works in conjunction with an S Tronic 7-speed DCT and delivers 400 PS (394 hp / 294 kW) along with 480 Nm (354 lb-ft) of torque to the wheels. It weighs in at 1,475 kg (3,252 lbs) and costs £87,650. Only 100 units were produced for Europe.