To mark the launch of the new Audi TT RS, and equally importantly to celebrate the distinctly different sound of its evocative five-cylinder engine, Audi commissioned a music track created entirely from sounds recorded on the move in the new flagship 340hp sports car.
The track captures the many high notes hit by the new engine, which although at the forefront of technology, has a rich, deep repertoire across its rev range that is reminiscent of the Quattro rally cars from the Eighties.
Entitled "Die Funf Zylinder" or "The Five Cylinder", the track was composed by musician Neil Barnes, one half of electronic music legends Leftfield, and Nic Rapaccioli, a DJ involved with the band.
By recording the car performing a multitude of maneuvers, engineers were able to capture sounds that mirror effects and instruments found in electronic music. The sound of the TT RS engine running at different speeds created the melodic tunes of the track. As a result, the song brings to life the sound of the engine in a dynamic composition.
An excerpt from the track is available free-of-charge via www.audi.co.uk/ttrs, including ringtone versions. While the full version can be purchased online via iTunes.