Audi has retired the TT, which puts a line under the nameplate and makes the RS the version worth keeping — not least because its 2.5-liter turbocharged five-cylinder has no obvious successor anywhere in the industry.

This car has the factory Aerokit Performance Parts package, developed in the wind tunnel by Audi Sport: a carbon fiber front diffuser and canards, a vented hood, reshaped front bumper intakes, gloss black side skirts and mirror caps, blacked-out Audi Sport badges, a large carbon rear spoiler, a rear diffuser and carbon fins on the rear bumper, with red accents throughout.

It runs 19-inch bronze wheels on Yokohama Advan A052 tires in 245/35R19, over brakes with red calipers, and Audi Sport suspension and sport pads are fitted.

Inside, the rear seats have been replaced by a carbon fiber roll bar, saving 20 kilograms, and the flat-bottomed steering wheel is wrapped in Alcantara.

The engine has been given a factory Stage 1 tune, raising output from 400 horsepower and 480 Nm to 480 horsepower and 500 Nm, with top speed increased to 280 km/h. The car is finished in Nardo Grey.