The third-generation TT was unveiled in Detroit in 2014. Sadly, on 10 November 2023 the last car rolled off the line, with the number 662 762 on the windscreen. The number marked how many TTs had been built since production began on 18 February 1998. It may seem a big number, but for the whole world and less than 25 years of production it is certainly not a huge number of cars. Those with RS on the grille are far fewer still. And third-generation cars built before the particulate filter was fitted, fewer again.

That makes it all the more of a pleasure to meet a car like this on the road and listen to that great five-cylinder. In this case we also got to leave some of our own work on it, taking the already modified TT a step further with a sports intake. Now less about the car itself and more about the intake..

Sports intake

Eventuri knows that most owners of these cars won't settle for standard power when there is so much potential, so this intake provides enough flow even for cars with over 1,000 hp. Air is routed through a 103 mm carbon tube, and the filter has an incredible 210 mm diameter with a filter area of 130,000 mm2. The result of all Eventuri's efforts is an airflow of 23,786 l/min. As the icing on the cake, the kit also includes, for example, a heat shield with gold thermal insulation to keep the intake air as cool as possible. The front carbon scoop makes maximum use of the space under the bonnet to channel as much air as possible, including an enlarged inlet above the level of the original slam panel cover. Protecting the intake is also important when fitting it, so there are, for example, silicone hoses to replace or cover the original ones that could touch the carbon.

The intake suits both the TT RS and the RS3, with or without an OPF.

Chassis bracing

The original apology for a brace was replaced with a Racingline solution. It gives more room for the exhaust and stiffens the centre tunnel. For better steering response and overall stiffness we also fitted a front subframe brace.

Carbon spoiler

To improve the looks, the customer chose a large carbon wing, which has changed the look of the rear of the car dramatically.