A Newfound Appreciation for the Audi TT RS

I’ll be honest: I’m not a huge fan of many new-generation cars, the so-called new-wave models. The same goes for the Audi TT, a car that never really caught my interest. That was until I came face-to-face with Erik van de Meer’s Audi TT RS at Royal Fitment. Parked prominently in front of the hotel, it was impossible to ignore.

After passing by it several times and noticing a growing crowd, my curiosity got the better of me. As with many such cars, the magic lies in the details, and this TT RS boasts an abundance of details all in carbon fiber.

The foundation is a 2019 Audi TT RS in Tango Red, model code 8S, one of the latest generation. Under the hood sits a 2.5-liter TFSI five-cylinder engine. With a stock output of 400 hp, this is no longer a sheep in wolves clothes. While the engine remains stock for now, Erik is already gathering parts for a Stage 3 upgrade.

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