German magazine Auto Bild has declared that the cabriolet/roadster sports car of the year for 2009 is the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560/4 Spyder. The Gallardo was part of a number of sports cars, any one of which we would like to have, that was voted on by Auto Bild readers.

Winning in the cabriolet/roadster tuning section was the Gemballa Mirage GT Special Edition, while the Audi TT-RS and ABT AS5-R were the favourite coupe models voted, the latter representing the tuning category.

Lamborghini Gallardo LP560/4 Spyder

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This Audi TT RS tuning is produced by MTM German tuning company, and has boosted the TT RS power, accessing more torque at different rpm levels. Three power stages are available at 404 hp with 550 Nm, 408 hp with 550 Nm, and 424 hp with 560 Nm of torque. This last stage means the TT RS achieves 100 km/hr in 4.2 seconds, and has a top speed of 297 km/hr.

These figures are an increase on the standard TT RS performance data of 340 hp, 450 Nm and acceleration to 100 km/hr in 4.6 seconds. MTM used the 2.5-litre, five-cylinder turbo engine, adding a new exhaust system with throttle valves and MTM sport wheels at 19 or 20 inches. Click on the gallery for more pics.

Audi TT RS tuning by MTM

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In a nostalgic video, Autocar takes a look at the original Audi Quattro, comparing it with today’s Audi TT RS. It’s an instructional video where we can learn about why the Quattro was revolutionary at the time, and how Audi has lead the way since in four wheel drive road models. Daily, all wheel drive options are something we often take for granted now, but for the historic lesson behind this, watch the video.

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It’s got the nasty look of its RS5 cousin, and although no news is yet available on the engine, rumours are becoming more insistent for a turbo with power at around 350 hp. The TT RS, photographed in America without camouflage, is a lot more irreverent than the TTS and is now ready for its debut.

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