If any car has evoked the word “cute” more often than the Audi TT, I can’t name it. In fact, the TT has actually been a nerd of sports cars–self consciously unintimidating while additionally lost the grit of, say, a Porsche Boxster or a Honda S2000. possibly it was cute. But it was plus wimpy.
As it reaches its 10th birthday, Audi has finally bestowed on the, well, charming roadster the sports car credentials it has lacked.
The TTS, to be unveiled at the North American worldly Auto Show in Detroit next week, tweaks the 2.0-liter four cylinder turbocharged powertrain to produce 272 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque. Peak torque is available amidst sweet places of 2500 and 5000 rpm on the dial. In other words, it should supply the right kind of giddyap for charging onto freeway onramps and cutting through serpentine backroad twisties.
To handle
block, cylinder head, pistons, connecting roads and turbocharger. The TTS now flies from 0 to 62 mph in 5.4 seconds for the coupe and 5.6 seconds for the roadster, which puts it on a par with the Honda and the Porsche.
The US version gets only the S-tronic dual-clutch gearbox.
The TTS’ suspension uses Audi’s adaptive magnetic
dampening system, coupled to 18-inch wheels (19-inch versions are available). Audi additionally adds a moment sport level to the car’s electronic
stability system. A dream come true? Look for pricing to range in the $60,000 ballpark. Honda’s roadster costs more than $20,000 less and can reach 60 mph just as fast.
Sources: Audi, Automotive Wee
Original post by Marty Jerome
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