Spy Shots: Audi TT-S Coupe and Cabrio
The Audi TT-S in both flavors, coupe and cabrio, has been spotted in the wild. The car gets the 2.0-liter TSFI with a jump up to 280 HP instead of the 200 HP found in the base TT, or the 265 HP in the S3. The TT-S puts room between itself and lesser variants with a redesigned front fascia, larger brakes, quad pipes out back, and LED lamps along the lower front edge of the headlights.
The TT-S cabrio was caught at the Nurburgring. How well either car will challenge their sporty siblings remains to be seen, but we certainly won't complain about more power. The TT-S coupe will debut at the Geneva Motor Show next year, and be followed by even hotter TT-RS with 350 HP some time down the line.
Thanks for the tip, Gregory!
[Source: World Car Fans]
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Lucas 2:54PM (10/17/2007)
I'm sure it will kick ass. I love the new TT...
..but this German obsession with uber and uber-uber and uber-uber-RS versions of *every* *car* *in* *a* *lineup* is crazy.
It's why I'd never buy this, a 911 Turbo, an AMG anything, or an M.
If I am going to spend major bucks on a car it can't look exaclty like a car half its price.
This TT will look nearly identical to the base model (which is pretty great, BTW) and call me shallow, but that makes for a waste of money.
"Nice TT... my dental hygienist has one just like it."
"well, actually, this is the RS version with 350 horsepower, AWD, and costs twice as much."
"ugh huh... I like the color."
Lucas.
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YouFaceTheTick 3:03PM (10/17/2007)
I kinda agree with you. I had a 330i with the ZHP package and to the normal joe it was a 330i...nothing different or special about it. Until they rode in it. I tihnk no matter you just gotta accept to non-car people the difference never matters. That's why BMW sells mostly 328s and Audi A4s with the 2.0T and FWD.
Alexander 3:06PM (10/17/2007)
A lot of people like the "sleeper" look - the hidden performance rather than the obvious looks.
Chase 3:22PM (10/17/2007)
Contrary to you, I like the approachability of a non-exotic. With something that looks as exclusive as it is, people have a tendency to feel overwhelmed because they know you are rich. The sporty versions of normal and sporty-luxury cars offer the same amount of fun, but people that you meet for the first time won't see you as someone "out of their league."
Lucas 3:26PM (10/17/2007)
>see you as someone "out of their league."
Is this a frequent problem for you? Sorry, I just can't relate.
Alexander 3:04PM (10/17/2007)
A lot of people like the "sleeper" look - the hidden performance rather than the obvious looks.
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Lucas 3:14PM (10/17/2007)
A lot? I think *some* do. How many can they expect to sell?
If "a lot" of people felt that way M3s, RS4s, and C55 AMGs would out sell their diminutive siblings.
This will be a $50K car (the RS). I bet a large majority of people with $50K to spend on a two seat sport car would go for something more garish over this. Say a Cayman, Corvette, a similar.
Lucas.
LloydChiro 3:42PM (10/17/2007)
While I would rather have a Cayman than a TT, I, too, prefer the sleeper look. Count me in for low-profile, high-performance.
YouFaceTheTick 4:31PM (10/17/2007)
I like the sleeper look. And actually I would have preferred if my ZHP had not sported a special airdam, rims, spoiler, etc. The little bit of difference made it look like I was a modder. Blech.
graviton 3:10PM (10/17/2007)
I whole heartedly agree. I hate how Audi has 4 of every car model. I really don't like the looks of this convertible. The canvas roof really makes it lose its shape, which is usually what attracts people to the TT. Although I have never really liked canvas roof convertibles. I say go hard (top) or go home.
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Chase 3:22PM (10/17/2007)
About it compared to its competitors, Audi traditionally has touring style suspension even on their "sports" cars. I'm sure its mainly so the cars are more marketable to women; if the women I know are any indication, it completely works too. Come to think of it, the majority of the TTs and SLKs I see on the road have women drivers.
Also, they picked an excellent choice of power if you ask me -- way better than the 3.2L that they use often. That motor rocks in its base form, so seeing it approach 300 hp stock is exciting to say the least.
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Lucas 3:28PM (10/17/2007)
Yeah, ok, but that's not what we're discussing.
Anyway, what about SLK AMGs? I never see chicks in them.
Chase 5:19PM (10/17/2007)
Hehe, I edited that comment about ten times before I posted it, but I failed to re-read it in context with the thread. What I was trying to say is that Audi can make real sports cars if it wants to (read RS4 & R8), but it doesn't think the market is there for them in the 30-60k range, betting instead on looks and cushy-appeal.
I say blah to that. I find it kind of ridiculous that in VAG's lineup, the next-best sports car after the RS4 is the R32 -- I really don't think any of the S cars truly qualify for "sports car" status. They are fast, yes, but they are also all messy handlers because of their emphasis on comfort.
I have to agree that I don't see many women driving SLK AMGs, but ironically enough, a large portion of the other AMGs I see are piloted by women.
tbyron 3:57PM (10/17/2007)
I really like the execution of the front end, particularly the gap between the bottom of the grill, the thin edge of the air dam and the way it makes it seem like it hanging only from the edges. Nicely done, IMO.
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RITmusic2k 7:19PM (10/17/2007)
"The car gets the 2.0-liter TSFI"
Quick correction: It should read TFSI.
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Dave 11:03PM (10/17/2007)
the 280 hp 4 should be the standard engine. Without it, the car is a total poseur car in its price range. The price shouldn't go up as the current 2.0t is so overpriced they shouldn't have to increase it by a dime - exchange rate be damned. I payed 27k for my GTI which has every option in the base TT except navigation and it has a full leather interior. To get that in a TT is 37 which is just stupid. Hell, an R32 is cheaper than a base TT and it has the quattro and Vr6
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JasonK 2:35AM (10/18/2007)
difference between your GTI and the TT is that real enthusiasts drive the GTI whereas for the TT the target market isn't exactly people who want the most performance for their money.
nagmashot 8:23AM (10/18/2007)
the base TT FWD 2.0l TFSI is faster as the R32 around a race track and lot faster as the GTI around a race track
one example
Nürburgring
TT 2.0l FWD 8:40min
R32 (Mk V) 8:49min
GTi (Mk V) 8:53min
the different between them is huge... the price different between them in Germany is minimal .. here is the R32 more expansive as a TT basic.. and a GTI is only little bit cheaper as a TT
ted 4:14PM (1/06/2008)
Think yourselves lucky fellas.
In the UK base model 2.0 TFSI roadster is around £28k ($56,000) and the 3.2 V6 around £32k($64,000)
TT-S rumoured to start at £33,000--$66,000 !!!
Do our gov. rip us off or what ?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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