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Click above for a high-res gallery of the spied Audi TT Clubsport Quattro.

Car dropped a dime on Audi HQ to get the scoop on the automaker's production plans for the recently spied TT Clubsport Quattro, and as suspected, the roof-less coupe will be making a limited production run. Audi plans to produce between 50 and 100 examples on the open-top TT, but there are no plans on offering it in the UK, the U.S. or other markets outside of the Middle East. The rationale behind the decision centers on the warm climes and lack of rain in the Middle East, along with Audi's commitment to becoming a purveyor of the finest automotive wares. It's a smart move on Audi's part, but we can't help but feel slighted by the decision. Tonneau technology has certainly evolved since its original implementation in post-WWII roadsters, so we would've hoped that such a solution would be offered to enthusiasts around the world.

Gallery: Audi TT Clubsport Quattro - spy shots


Gallery: Audi TT clubsport quattro concept


[Source: Car]

Audi TT Speedster headed to limited-production for Middle East market originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 20 May 2008 12:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Click above for high-res gallery of TT Clubsport Quattro spy shots

When Audi debuted the TT Clubsport Quattro Concept at the Wörthersee 2007 enthusiast meet last May, it was officially a design study. Apparently some folks at Audi determined that the concept was worth studying further, as spy photographers have captured what appears to be a production version based on the current TT. While most of the styling cues have been toned down to fit the current-gen TT, the speedster treatment remains the same with a short, pillarless, wrap-around windshield, high roll bars behind the seats and serious fender flares at all four corners. Other changes include larger side mirrors, an additional brake light out back and the use of actual door handles where the concept only showed bare sheetmetal. That concept was powered by a 300-horsepower TFSI four-cylinder, though we don't know what powerplant resides under this TT's hood. Judging by the racing-style seats and large, many-spoked wheels, however, we suspect that it's pretty potent.

Gallery: Audi TT Clubsport Quattro - spy shots


Gallery: Audi TT clubsport quattro concept


[Source: KGP Photography]

Spy Shots: Production Audi TT Clubsport Quattro originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 15 May 2008 11:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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