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<generator>Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Audi drops more photos and info on "Shelley", the autonomous TT-S]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2009/11/08/audi-drops-more-photos-and-info-on-shelley-the-autonomous-tt/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2009/11/08/audi-drops-more-photos-and-info-on-shelley-the-autonomous-tt/</guid><comments>http://www.autoblog.com/2009/11/08/audi-drops-more-photos-and-info-on-shelley-the-autonomous-tt/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/coupes/" rel="tag">Coupe</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/tech/" rel="tag">Technology</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/audi/" rel="tag">Audi</a></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/gallery/audi-autonomous-tts/#2"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="1" alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/11/dsc_2498-copy.jpg" /></a>
<div style="text-align: center;"><em><strong><small>Autonomous Audi TT-S "Shelley" - Click above for high-res image gallery</small></strong></em></div>
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We first heard about the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/10/26/stanford-to-run-driverless-audi-tt-s-up-pikes-peak-next-year-w/">latest autonomous driving project</a> from Stanford University and the Volkswagen Group a couple of weeks ago. Audi has released some more information on the car, a TT-S coupe that, like its predecessors, Stanley and Junior, has a name: Shelley. Shelley's being developed to climb Colorado's Pikes Peak without any driver intervention during the annual hill climb next July. (Stanley and Junior were created for the DARPA Grand Challenge and Urban Challenge.) <br />
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Audi and Stanford's Dynamics Design Lab have managed to dramatically reduce the size of the equipment necessary for the car and its control system to detect the surroundings and respond accordingly. That it can all fit into the compact TT's body while sprouting just a trio of sensors from roof is quite an accomplishment. One of the goals of this year's effort is to have the car perform the way it would with a professional rally driver at the wheel, including drifting on the gravel. As of its name, "Shelley" refers to the nickname of Michelle Mouton, the most successful female rally driver of all time and the first woman to win at Pikes Peak, a feat she accomplished behind the wheel of the legendary Audi Sport Quattro in 1985.<br />
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<div class="postgallery"><p><strong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/audi-autonomous-tts/low/">Audi autonomous TTS - "Shelley"</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/audi-autonomous-tts/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/11/dsc_2498_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/audi-autonomous-tts/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/11/ttssaltlake271_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/audi-autonomous-tts/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/11/dsc_1988_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/audi-autonomous-tts/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/11/dsc_2531_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/audi-autonomous-tts/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/11/ttssaltlake2712_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><br />
[Source: Audi]<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/11/08/audi-drops-more-photos-and-info-on-shelley-the-autonomous-tt/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Audi drops more photos and info on "Shelley", the autonomous TT-S</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/11/08/audi-drops-more-photos-and-info-on-shelley-the-autonomous-tt/">Audi drops more photos and info on "Shelley", the autonomous TT-S</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:42:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/11/08/audi-drops-more-photos-and-info-on-shelley-the-autonomous-tt/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19227778/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/11/08/audi-drops-more-photos-and-info-on-shelley-the-autonomous-tt/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>audi</category><category>audi tt</category><category>audi tt-rs</category><category>audi tt-s</category><category>audi tts</category><category>AudiTt</category><category>AudiTt-rs</category><category>AudiTt-s</category><category>AudiTts</category><category>autonomous</category><category>Autonomous driving</category><category>autonomous vehicles</category><category>AutonomousCar</category><category>AutonomousDriving</category><category>AutonomousVehicles</category><category>michelle mouton</category><category>MichelleMouton</category><category>pikes peak</category><category>pikes peak hill climb</category><category>Pikes Peak International Hill Climb</category><category>PikesPeak</category><category>PikesPeakHillClimb</category><category>PikesPeakInternationalHillClimb</category><category>shelley</category><category>stanford</category><category>Stanford University</category><category>stanford-university</category><category>StanfordUniversity</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sam Abuelsamid]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:42:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stanford to run driverless Audi TT-S up Pikes Peak next year [w/VIDEO]]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2009/10/26/stanford-to-run-driverless-audi-tt-s-up-pikes-peak-next-year-w/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2009/10/26/stanford-to-run-driverless-audi-tt-s-up-pikes-peak-next-year-w/</guid><comments>http://www.autoblog.com/2009/10/26/stanford-to-run-driverless-audi-tt-s-up-pikes-peak-next-year-w/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/tech/" rel="tag">Technology</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/videos/" rel="tag">Videos</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/audi/" rel="tag">Audi</a></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/10/26/stanford-to-run-driverless-audi-tt-s-up-pikes-peak-next-year-w/#continued"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="1" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/10/autonomoustts_opt.jpg" alt="" /></a>
<div style="text-align: center;"><em><strong><small>Stanford's autonomously drifting Audi TTS -- Click above to view video <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/10/26/stanford-to-run-driverless-audi-tt-s-up-pikes-peak-next-year-w/#continued">after the jump</a> </small></strong></em></div>
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If you read <a href="http://green.autoblog.com">AutoblogGreen</a> regularly, then you already know that Volkswagen and Stanford University have taken their relationship that began with developing autonomous vehicles to compete in the government-sponsored DARPA Grand Challenge competitions to the next level. VW has committed over $5 million to open the <a href="http://green.autoblog.com/2009/10/25/volkswagen-and-stanford-to-expand-technology-collaboration-at-ca/">Volkswagen Automotive Innovation Lab</a> on Stanford's campus with the intent of taking their research further regardless of whether the government is offering a carrot or not.<br />
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The two organizations are kicking off their new commitment to autonomous vehicles in a big way. Already under development is a the third-gen autonomous vehicle will make past DARPA Grand Challenge winners <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2005/10/11/darpa-grand-challenge-won-by-stanfords-stanley/">Stanley</a> and <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/19/first-look-stanfords-2007-darpa-urban-challenge-entrant-juni/">Junior</a> look obsolete by comparison. Based on an Audi TT-S, the new vehicle eschews all the outwardly visible hardware and has one expressed purpose: to tackle the Pikes Peak Hill Climb just like a real rally driver, four wheel drifts and all. <br />
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While still in the early stages, the team of researchers from Stanford have already performed tests with the autonomous TT-S at the Bonneville Salt Flats where the car was free to roam while being driving at the limit without a driver. They've also reportedly visited Pikes Peak with the car and ran it up the hill, albeit slowly. <br />
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<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/10/26/stanford-to-run-driverless-audi-tt-s-up-pikes-peak-next-year-w/#continued"> Follow the jump</a> to check out video of Stanford's autonomous TT-S being tested, including a nifty little trick where it traces Audi's corporate logo in the salt. It's just a teaser for now, but we gotta admit the idea of watching an empty TT-S tackle Pikes Peak is tantamount to finally getting that flying car we were promised. <em>Thanks for the tip, Marcial</em><br />
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<div class="postgallery"><p><strong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/stanford-driverless-audi-tt-s-pikes-peak-hill-climb-car/low/">Stanford driverless Audi TT-S Pikes Peak Hill Climb car</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/stanford-driverless-audi-tt-s-pikes-peak-hill-climb-car/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/10/4041963438_1f2bbaba38_b_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/stanford-driverless-audi-tt-s-pikes-peak-hill-climb-car/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/10/4041963434_83ef22529b_b_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/stanford-driverless-audi-tt-s-pikes-peak-hill-climb-car/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/10/4041945222_86286f601e_b_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><br />
[Source: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CuVVZq9GfY">YouTube</a> | Photos by <a rel="dc:creator cc:attributionURL" title="Link to jurvetson's photostream" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jurvetson/"><b property="foaf:name">jurvetson</b></a> | CC2.0]<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/10/26/stanford-to-run-driverless-audi-tt-s-up-pikes-peak-next-year-w/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Stanford to run driverless Audi TT-S up Pikes Peak next year [w/VIDEO]</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/10/26/stanford-to-run-driverless-audi-tt-s-up-pikes-peak-next-year-w/">Stanford to run driverless Audi TT-S up Pikes Peak next year [w/VIDEO]</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:01:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CuVVZq9GfY>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/10/26/stanford-to-run-driverless-audi-tt-s-up-pikes-peak-next-year-w/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19208917/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/10/26/stanford-to-run-driverless-audi-tt-s-up-pikes-peak-next-year-w/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>audi</category><category>audi tt</category><category>audi tts</category><category>AudiTt</category><category>AudiTts</category><category>autonomous</category><category>autonomous tt-s</category><category>autonomous tts</category><category>autonomous vehicles</category><category>AutonomousTt-s</category><category>AutonomousTts</category><category>AutonomousVehicles</category><category>pikes peak</category><category>PikesPeak</category><category>stanford</category><category>tech</category><category>technology</category><category>tt</category><category>volkswagen</category><category>vw</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jonathon Ramsey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:01:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Review: 2009 Audi TTS is our Orange Crush... but only just a crush]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2009/07/23/review-2009-audi-tts-is-our-orange-crush-but-only-just-a-cru/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2009/07/23/review-2009-audi-tts-is-our-orange-crush-but-only-just-a-cru/</guid><comments>http://www.autoblog.com/2009/07/23/review-2009-audi-tts-is-our-orange-crush-but-only-just-a-cru/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/convertibles/" rel="tag">Convertible</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/coupes/" rel="tag">Coupe</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/sports/" rel="tag">Performance</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/audi/" rel="tag">Audi</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/reviews/" rel="tag">Reviews</a></p><div align="center"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/review-2009-audi-tts/2161300/"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="1" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/07/auditts_review000_opt.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div>
<div align="center"><em><strong><small>2009 Audi TTS - Click above for high-res image gallery</small></strong></em><br /></div>
<br />The Audi TT is a highly entertaining package -- good looks, great personality, terrific cabin feel, solid handling and a good price. Yet with the TTS here and the TT-RS on the way (well, not for us Americans, but...), the TT becomes something like The Girl Next Door who you just found out has two hotter siblings. That doesn't mean you have to stop loving The Girl Next Door... but you're eyes may have a tendency to wander. Autoblog spent a week with the middle sister who was out to steal our hearts with an upgraded turbocharged engine, brilliant all-wheel drive and a flamboyant paint job. <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/07/23/review-2009-audi-tts-is-our-orange-crush-but-only-just-a-cru/">Follow the jump</a> to find out if she kept our attention.<br /><br /><br /><div class="postgallery"><p><strong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/review-2009-audi-tts/low/">Review: 2009 Audi TTS</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/review-2009-audi-tts/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/07/auditts_review000_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/review-2009-audi-tts/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/07/auditts_review001_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/review-2009-audi-tts/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/07/auditts_review002_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/review-2009-audi-tts/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/07/auditts_review003_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/review-2009-audi-tts/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/07/auditts_review004_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><br /><em><strong><small>Photos Copyright (C)2009 Jonathon R. Ramsey / Weblogs, Inc.</small></strong></em><p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/07/23/review-2009-audi-tts-is-our-orange-crush-but-only-just-a-cru/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Review: 2009 Audi TTS is our Orange Crush... but only just a crush</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/07/23/review-2009-audi-tts-is-our-orange-crush-but-only-just-a-cru/">Review: 2009 Audi TTS is our Orange Crush... but only just a crush</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:55:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/07/23/review-2009-audi-tts-is-our-orange-crush-but-only-just-a-cru/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19107084/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/07/23/review-2009-audi-tts-is-our-orange-crush-but-only-just-a-cru/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>2009 audi tts</category><category>2009AudiTts</category><category>Audi</category><category>Audi TT</category><category>Audi TT S</category><category>Audi TTS</category><category>AudiTt</category><category>AudiTtS</category><category>featured</category><category>review</category><category>reviews</category><category>TT</category><category>TTS</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jonathon Ramsey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:55:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Audi gifts hometown with 10-ton TT as part of centennial celebration [w/VIDEO]]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2009/07/13/audi-gifts-home-town-with-10-ton-tt-upon-its-centennial-w-video/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2009/07/13/audi-gifts-home-town-with-10-ton-tt-upon-its-centennial-w-video/</guid><comments>http://www.autoblog.com/2009/07/13/audi-gifts-home-town-with-10-ton-tt-upon-its-centennial-w-video/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/coupes/" rel="tag">Coupe</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/etc/" rel="tag">Etc.</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/audi/" rel="tag">Audi</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/event-alert/" rel="tag">Event Alert</a></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/audi-tt-sculpture/2139676/"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="1" alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/07/0713_audi_tt_skulptur_einweihung-580.jpg" /></a><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><small style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Audi TT sculpture - click above for high-res gallery</small><br /></div>
<br />It's not at all unusual for successive generations of a car line to grow larger the preceding edition. However, in an era where down-sizing is becoming more common, this is a bit absurd. Actually, the car shown here is a 33.5 foot long, 10-ton sculpture of the Audi TT coupe. <br /><br />The giant TT has actually been around for several years now, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2006/05/07/the-story-behind-the-automobile/">debuting in Berlin in 2006</a> and having been shown in Beijing, Munich, and Hong Kong since then. The outsized work of art has now been brought to Audi's Ingolstadt headquarters as part of the centenial celebrations of the automaker. The sculpture has been placed in the center of a roundabout in Ingolstadt where it should pose absolutely no issues with driver distraction... right, guys? Check out the high-res gallery of images below, as well as the press release and a video of the sculpture being trucked in <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/07/13/audi-gifts-home-town-with-10-ton-tt-upon-its-centennial-w-video/">after the jump</a>.<br /><br /><br /><div class="postgallery"><p><strong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/audi-tt-sculpture/low/">Audi TT Sculpture</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/audi-tt-sculpture/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/07/0713_audi_tt_skulptur_einweihung_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/audi-tt-sculpture/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/07/au090500_medium-1280_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/audi-tt-sculpture/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/07/au090501_medium-1280_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/audi-tt-sculpture/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/07/au090502_medium-1280_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/audi-tt-sculpture/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/07/au090504_medium-1280_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><br />[Source: Audi]<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/07/13/audi-gifts-home-town-with-10-ton-tt-upon-its-centennial-w-video/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Audi gifts hometown with 10-ton TT as part of centennial celebration [w/VIDEO]</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/07/13/audi-gifts-home-town-with-10-ton-tt-upon-its-centennial-w-video/">Audi gifts hometown with 10-ton TT as part of centennial celebration [w/VIDEO]</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Mon, 13 Jul 2009 11:30:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/07/13/audi-gifts-home-town-with-10-ton-tt-upon-its-centennial-w-video/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19095913/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/07/13/audi-gifts-home-town-with-10-ton-tt-upon-its-centennial-w-video/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>audi</category><category>audi centenary celebration</category><category>audi centennial</category><category>audi TT</category><category>Audi TT Coupe</category><category>audi tt sculpture</category><category>Audi TTS</category><category>AudiCentenaryCelebration</category><category>AudiCentennial</category><category>AudiTt</category><category>AudiTtCoupe</category><category>AudiTts</category><category>AudiTtSculpture</category><category>community art</category><category>CommunityArt</category><category>ingolstadt</category><category>public art</category><category>PublicArt</category><category>sculpture</category><category>TT Coupe</category><category>TtCoupe</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sam Abuelsamid]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2009 11:30:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Porsche considering Audi TTS engine for cheaper Boxster?]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2009/06/17/porsche-considering-audi-tts-engine-for-cheaper-boxster/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2009/06/17/porsche-considering-audi-tts-engine-for-cheaper-boxster/</guid><comments>http://www.autoblog.com/2009/06/17/porsche-considering-audi-tts-engine-for-cheaper-boxster/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/convertibles/" rel="tag">Convertible</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/sports/" rel="tag">Performance</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/audi/" rel="tag">Audi</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/porsche/" rel="tag">Porsche</a></p><em><strong><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/first-drive-2009-porsche-boxster-s-pdk/1320955/"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="1" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/06/boxsters_1280_03_opt.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></strong></em>
<div align="center"><em><strong><small>2010 Porsche Boxster - </small></strong></em><em><strong><small>Click above for high-res image gallery</small></strong></em><br /></div>
<br />With sales slumping and money suddenly <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/06/16/report-porsche-nearing-sale-of-25-stake-to-qatar/">pretty tight</a>, Porsche would no-doubt love to move more metal. Sure, the Stuttgart, Germany sports car maker has assured us that it will make money <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/06/02/report-porsche-expects-to-book-979-5-million-in-profits-for-fi/">this year and next</a>, but it wouldn't hurt to have a little insurance. According to <em>Auto Motor &amp; Sport</em>, more sales could come from a cheaper yet more powerful <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/01/30/first-drive-2009-porsche-boxster-s-with-pdk/">Boxster</a>. The site is reporting that Porsche is looking into the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/29/audi-gets-official-with-tts-and-tt-tdi/">Audi TTS</a> engine. At 272 hp and 258 lb-ft, the turbocharged 2.0-liter engine would eclipse Porsche's standard issue boxer engine by a useful 17 hp and 45 lb-ft of torque.<br /><br />If the story from <em>Auto Motor &amp; Sport</em> is to believed, the Audi-fied Boxster would be cheaper, too. The site is quoting a price that drops from &euro;46,500 ($64,000 in US funds) down to &euro;40,000 ($55,000). The only problem for Porsche purists is that the TTS engine isn't exactly a boxer engine. But the faithful got over the Cayenne (maybe), so we're sure an affordable Boxster that is lighter (we're guessing), more powerful, and cheaper will put their minds at ease. <br /><br />Interestingly, the article also mentions anew a lower-priced roadster that would sit at the bottom of the Porsche food chain. The sub-Boxster Porsche would have to start somewhere around $40,000, and while it would almost surely boost Porsche sales, it could also cut into the brand's prestige if it isn't properly executed. <br /><br /><br /><div class="postgallery"><p><strong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/first-drive-2009-porsche-boxster-s-pdk/low/">First Drive: 2009 Porsche Boxster S PDK</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/first-drive-2009-porsche-boxster-s-pdk/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/01/boxsters_1280_43_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/first-drive-2009-porsche-boxster-s-pdk/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/01/boxsters_1280_40_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/first-drive-2009-porsche-boxster-s-pdk/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/01/boxsters_1280_41_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/first-drive-2009-porsche-boxster-s-pdk/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/01/boxsters_1280_38_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/first-drive-2009-porsche-boxster-s-pdk/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/01/boxsters_1280_42_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><br />[Source: <a href="http://www.automotorsport.se/news/18400/porsche-planerar-ny-mindre-modell/">Auto Motor &amp; Sport</a> via <a href="http:// http://www.motorauthority.com/porsche-considering-audi-tts-engine-for-cheaper-boxster.html">Motor Authority</a>]<p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/06/17/porsche-considering-audi-tts-engine-for-cheaper-boxster/">Porsche considering Audi TTS engine for cheaper Boxster?</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Wed, 17 Jun 2009 17:26:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://www.automotorsport.se/news/18400/porsche-planerar-ny-mindre-modell/>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/06/17/porsche-considering-audi-tts-engine-for-cheaper-boxster/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19068673/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/06/17/porsche-considering-audi-tts-engine-for-cheaper-boxster/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>2.0T</category><category>audi</category><category>Audi TT</category><category>audi tts</category><category>AudiTt</category><category>AudiTts</category><category>boxster</category><category>porsche boxster</category><category>PorscheBoxster</category><category>tts</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Chris Shunk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 17:26:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[MTM tunes up the KTM X-Bow and Audi TTS]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2009/04/03/mtm-tunes-up-the-ktm-x-bow-and-audi-tts/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2009/04/03/mtm-tunes-up-the-ktm-x-bow-and-audi-tts/</guid><comments>http://www.autoblog.com/2009/04/03/mtm-tunes-up-the-ktm-x-bow-and-audi-tts/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/aftermarket/" rel="tag">Aftermarket</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/tunertuesdays/" rel="tag">Tuners</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/convertibles/" rel="tag">Convertible</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/coupes/" rel="tag">Coupe</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/euro/" rel="tag">Europe</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/audi/" rel="tag">Audi</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/special-limited-editions/" rel="tag">Specialty</a></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/ktm-xbow-by-mtm/1470447/"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="1" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/04/05-mtm-ktm-xbow_580op.jpg" alt="" /></a><br />
<div align="center"><em><strong><small>Click either image for a high-res gallery of MTM's creations</small></strong></em><br /></div>
<br />MTM tunes all things Audi, so it didn't take long for the firm to tweak the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/KTMXBow/">KTM X-Bow</a> (with its VAG-sourced inline-four) and the all-new <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/AudiTTS/">Audi TTS</a>. Of the two, the X-Bow gets the milder tuning (if that's possible), with the 2.0-liter TFSI four-pot getting a boost in output from 240 to 318 horsepower. Torque rises accordingly, with 310 lb-ft on tap, sent through a modified six-speed manual transmission to the rear wheels. Four-piston Brembos with 305 mm discs are nestled within 18-inch wheels coated in Nokain Hakkapeliita-4 rubber sized 245/40. Although MTM doesn't cite a revised 0-60 mph time, it claims a top speed of 156 mph (one mph more than stock).<br /><br /><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/audi-tt-s-by-mtm/1470353/"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="1" align="right" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/04/02-mtm-audi-tt-s_250op.jpg" alt="" /></a>For those who are looking for a more friendly daily driver but aren't willing to wait around for the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/TTRS/">TTRS</a>, the MTM-tuned TTS boasts 380 hp and 364 lb-ft of torque from an upgraded turbocharger that huffs 22.5 psi of boost into the 2.0-liter's four cylinders. A new intake and exhaust manifold is fitted, along with eight-piston Brembos clamping onto 380mm discs, with 20-inch wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 (245/30) tires. A 330 hp version is also available, starting at &euro;63,103 ($85k USD), while the full-bore 380 hp package will set you back &euro;73,715 (a cool $99k USD).<br /><br /><br /><div class="postgallery"><p><strong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/ktm-xbow-by-mtm/low/">KTM XBow by MTM</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/ktm-xbow-by-mtm/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/04/05-mtm-ktm-xbow_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/ktm-xbow-by-mtm/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/04/06-mtm-ktm-xbow_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/ktm-xbow-by-mtm/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/04/07-mtm-ktm-xbow_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/ktm-xbow-by-mtm/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/04/08-mtm-ktm-xbow_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><br /><div class="postgallery"><p><strong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/audi-tt-s-by-mtm/low/">Audi TT-S by MTM</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/audi-tt-s-by-mtm/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/04/01-mtm-audi-tt-s_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/audi-tt-s-by-mtm/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/04/02-mtm-audi-tt-s_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/audi-tt-s-by-mtm/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/04/03-mtm-audi-tt-s_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/audi-tt-s-by-mtm/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/04/04-mtm-audi-tt-s_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/audi-tt-s-by-mtm/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/04/05-mtm-audi-tt-s_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/04/03/mtm-tunes-up-the-ktm-x-bow-and-audi-tts/">MTM tunes up the KTM X-Bow and Audi TTS</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Fri, 03 Apr 2009 19:56:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/04/03/mtm-tunes-up-the-ktm-x-bow-and-audi-tts/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/1506305/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/04/03/mtm-tunes-up-the-ktm-x-bow-and-audi-tts/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>Audi TT</category><category>audi tt s</category><category>audi tts</category><category>AudiTt</category><category>AudiTtS</category><category>ktm</category><category>KTM X-Bow</category><category>KtmX-bow</category><category>mtm</category><category>mtm audi tts</category><category>mtm ktm x-bow</category><category>mtm ktm xbow</category><category>MtmAudiTts</category><category>MtmKtmX-bow</category><category>MtmKtmXbow</category><category>TT</category><category>x-bow</category><category>xbow</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Damon Lavrinc]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 19:56:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Audi gets official with TTS and TT TDI]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/29/audi-gets-official-with-tts-and-tt-tdi/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/29/audi-gets-official-with-tts-and-tt-tdi/</guid><comments>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/29/audi-gets-official-with-tts-and-tt-tdi/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/convertibles/" rel="tag">Convertible</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/coupes/" rel="tag">Coupe</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/sports/" rel="tag">Performance</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/euro/" rel="tag">Europe</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/audi/" rel="tag">Audi</a></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/audi-tt-s-leaked-photos/778732/"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="1" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/04/03_ttsaudi_opt.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Click either image for high-res galleries of Audi's two new TTs</span><br /><br />Audi has gone ahead and released all it knows about the two newest versions of the TT. The first is the TTS, the most hotted-up version of Audi's sports car brandishing a 2.0L TFSI (turbo, direct-inject) four-cylinder that produces 272 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. It features a magnetic ride adaptive damping system on its suspension, and 0-62 mph takes 5.2 seconds in the just-over 3,000 lbs. coupe thanks to a structure made predominantly from aluminum. An S tronic dual-clutch transmission is optional for snicking through gears quickly without the aid of your left foot, and quattro all-wheel-drive is, of course, standard. For those in Europe, the TTS Coupe starts at &euro;44,900 and the Roadster version will go for &euro;47,750. For us in the U.S., November 2008 is the ETA. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/audi-tt-2-0-tdi-1/778755/"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="1" align="right" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/04/00_tttdi_opt.jpg" alt="" /></a>The second iteration of the TT may not be as quick as the TTS, but it's just as exciting. The TT TDI comes with the first application of a diesel engine in Audi's attractive sportster. Said engine is Audi's 2.0L four-cylinder diesel producing 170 hp that's backed by 258 pound-feet of torque. That makes the oil burning Audi good for a 7.5-second run to 62 mph while returning 44.38 mpg on the combined European cycle. Both Coupe and Roadster versions are available, though the Roadster is heavier and less frugal with the fuel as a result. They are much cheaper than the TTS, however, with prices starting at &euro;34,850 for the Coupe and &euro;35,900 for the drop top. There are no official plans to bring the TT TDI to the U.S. yet, but man do we wish there were. <br /><br />Check out a couple new press releases from Audi after the break, as well as new high-res photography of both cars in the galleries below.<br /><br /><div class="postgallery"><p><strong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/audi-tt-s-leaked-photos/low/">Audi TT-S</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/audi-tt-s-leaked-photos/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/04/00_ttsaudi_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/audi-tt-s-leaked-photos/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/04/01_ttsaudi_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/audi-tt-s-leaked-photos/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/04/02_ttsaudi_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/audi-tt-s-leaked-photos/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/04/03_ttsaudi_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/audi-tt-s-leaked-photos/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/01/tts080001_large_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><br /><div class="postgallery"><p><strong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/audi-tt-2-0-tdi-1/low/">Audi TT 2.0 TDI</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/audi-tt-2-0-tdi-1/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/04/00_tttdi_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/audi-tt-2-0-tdi-1/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/04/01_tttdi_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/audi-tt-2-0-tdi-1/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/04/02_tttdi_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/audi-tt-2-0-tdi-1/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/04/03_tttdi_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/audi-tt-2-0-tdi-1/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/04/04_tttdi_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><br />[Source: Audi]<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/29/audi-gets-official-with-tts-and-tt-tdi/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Audi gets official with TTS and TT TDI</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/29/audi-gets-official-with-tts-and-tt-tdi/">Audi gets official with TTS and TT TDI</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:58:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/29/audi-gets-official-with-tts-and-tt-tdi/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/1180756/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/29/audi-gets-official-with-tts-and-tt-tdi/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>audi</category><category>audi tt tdi</category><category>audi tt-s</category><category>audi tts</category><category>AudiTt-s</category><category>AudiTts</category><category>AudiTtTdi</category><category>tt tdi</category><category>tt-s</category><category>tts</category><category>TtTdi</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[John Neff]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:58:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit 2008: Audi TT-S makes 265 hp look so good]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/14/detroit-2008-audi-tt-s-makes-265-hp-look-so-good/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/14/detroit-2008-audi-tt-s-makes-265-hp-look-so-good/</guid><comments>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/14/detroit-2008-audi-tt-s-makes-265-hp-look-so-good/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/detroit-auto-show/" rel="tag">Detroit Auto Show</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/convertibles/" rel="tag">Convertible</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/coupes/" rel="tag">Coupe</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/sports/" rel="tag">Performance</a></p><p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/audi-tt-s-leaked-photos/582498/"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="1" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/01/ttsdetroitlivelead.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /><em>click above for more high-res live shots of the Audi TT-S<br /></em></p>
<p>It's hard to imagine the Audi TT has been around for ten years, but the coupe has definitely come a long way. The TT-S is the first TT to be a part of Audi's 'S' series and will hopefully live up to the name with 265 horsepower and 258 lb-ft torque in U.S.-trim. Additional features include a slightly revised front fascia with larger intakes, quad tailpipes, an S-spec interior with Alcantara and leather sport seats, and upgraded brakes to handle the extra power. Buyers can opt for either 18-inch or 19-inch wheels, as well as a 6-speed manual or the S tronic dual-clutch automatic that reduces the 0-60 mph sprint from 5.4 to 5.2 seconds.</p>
<p>You can view new <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/audi-tt-s-leaked-photos/">live shots in the gallery</a> from the show floor in Detroit in addition to the press shots added earlier, or you can follow the jump for the official press release from Audi.</p>
<p><div class="postgallery"><p><strong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/audi-tt-s-leaked-photos/low/">Audi TT-S</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/audi-tt-s-leaked-photos/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/04/00_ttsaudi_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/audi-tt-s-leaked-photos/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/04/01_ttsaudi_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/audi-tt-s-leaked-photos/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/04/02_ttsaudi_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/audi-tt-s-leaked-photos/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/04/03_ttsaudi_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/audi-tt-s-leaked-photos/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/01/tts080001_large_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div></p><p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/14/detroit-2008-audi-tt-s-makes-265-hp-look-so-good/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Detroit 2008: Audi TT-S makes 265 hp look so good</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/14/detroit-2008-audi-tt-s-makes-265-hp-look-so-good/">Detroit 2008: Audi TT-S makes 265 hp look so good</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Mon, 14 Jan 2008 10:50:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/14/detroit-2008-audi-tt-s-makes-265-hp-look-so-good/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/1085525/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/14/detroit-2008-audi-tt-s-makes-265-hp-look-so-good/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>2009 Audi TTS</category><category>2009AudiTts</category><category>Audi TT-S</category><category>Audi TTS</category><category>Audi TTS Convertible</category><category>AudiTt-s</category><category>AudiTts</category><category>AudiTtsConvertible</category><category>Detroit</category><category>Detroit 2008</category><category>Detroit2008</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Drew Phillips]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2008 10:50:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[UPDATE: Audi TT-S images and official info]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/10/update-audi-tt-s-images-and-official-info/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/10/update-audi-tt-s-images-and-official-info/</guid><comments>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/10/update-audi-tt-s-images-and-official-info/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/detroit-auto-show/" rel="tag">Detroit Auto Show</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/convertibles/" rel="tag">Convertible</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/coupes/" rel="tag">Coupe</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/audi/" rel="tag">Audi</a></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/audi-tt-s-leaked-photos/572908/"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="1" alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/01/tts080001_highrescmyk1_opt.jpg" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Click above for high-res pics of the Audi TT-S coupe and cabrio.</span><br /><br />After a <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/08/leaked-audi-tts-breaks-cover/">series of leaks</a> over the last few days, Audi has finally seen fit to release a bevy of images and the official press release for its Detroit-bound TT-S coupe and convertible. As a refresher, the TT-S finds motivation through a 2.0-liter TFSI inline four producing 268 hp and 258 lb.-ft. of torque. The coupe can do the deed to 60 in 5.4 seconds, while the roadster takes an additional .2 seconds to make the sprint. If you upgrade to the S-tronic dual-clutch gearbox, you can hack off an additional .2 seconds from the 0-60 time with the help of Quattro. Naturally, Audi has tweaked the suspension and upgraded the brakes, while Alcantara and aluminum finds its way onto the pedals and trim.<br /><br />Live shots to follow in a few days. Stay tuned. Audi's full press release is posted after the jump.<br /><div class="postgallery"><p><strong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/audi-tt-s-leaked-photos/low/">Audi TT-S</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/audi-tt-s-leaked-photos/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/04/00_ttsaudi_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/audi-tt-s-leaked-photos/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/04/01_ttsaudi_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/audi-tt-s-leaked-photos/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/04/02_ttsaudi_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/audi-tt-s-leaked-photos/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/04/03_ttsaudi_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/audi-tt-s-leaked-photos/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/01/tts080001_large_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/10/update-audi-tt-s-images-and-official-info/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>UPDATE: Audi TT-S images and official info</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/10/update-audi-tt-s-images-and-official-info/">UPDATE: Audi TT-S images and official info</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Thu, 10 Jan 2008 16:43:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/10/update-audi-tt-s-images-and-official-info/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/1083735/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/10/update-audi-tt-s-images-and-official-info/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>audi</category><category>audi tt-s</category><category>audi tt-s detroit</category><category>audi tt-s naias</category><category>audi tts</category><category>audi tts detroit</category><category>audi tts naias</category><category>AudiTt-s</category><category>AudiTt-sDetroit</category><category>AudiTt-sNaias</category><category>AudiTts</category><category>AudiTtsDetroit</category><category>AudiTtsNaias</category><category>tts</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Damon Lavrinc]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2008 16:43:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[LEAKED! Audi TT-S breaks cover]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/08/leaked-audi-tts-breaks-cover/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/08/leaked-audi-tts-breaks-cover/</guid><comments>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/08/leaked-audi-tts-breaks-cover/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/detroit-auto-show/" rel="tag">Detroit Auto Show</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/convertibles/" rel="tag">Convertible</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/coupes/" rel="tag">Coupe</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/sports/" rel="tag">Performance</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/audi/" rel="tag">Audi</a></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/audi-tt-s-leaked-photos/572908/"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="1" alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/01/tts080001_highrescmyk1_opt.jpg" /></a><br /> <em>click above for 20 more high-res images of the Audi TT-S</em><br /> <br /> <span style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-top: 7px;"> <script> var digg_url = 'http://digg.com/autos/Audi_TTS_photos_info_leaked_ahead_of_Detroit_unveiling'; </script> <script src="http://digg.com/api/diggthis.js"></script></span>Spanish website <a href="http://www.motorpasion.com/2008/01/08-exclusiva-tenemos-las-imagenes-del-audi-tts">Motorpasion</a> somehow got its hands on 20 official-looking images of the soon-to-be-debuted Audi TT-S that some are guessing will be revealed next week at the 2008 Detroit Auto Show. They say it will be sporting a 272-hp version of Audi's 2.0 TFSI engine and be available as both a coupe and convertible. Other features include LED daytime running lights and brushed nickel sideview mirrors like on other S models (the S5, S6, S8, etc.), quad exhaust tips and special TT-S badging. In these pictures (sorry about the obnoxious watermarks) we can clearly make out a revised front fascia with larger air inlets, a sharp chin spoiler and more polished accents on the vertical elements of the grille. The wheels, which must be at least 18-inches in diameter, fill out the wheel wells with little room to spare. <br /> <br /> Rumor has it that the TT-S will be the production car that <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2007/12/20/detroit-2008-something-stunning-coming-from-audi/">Audi has promised</a> to debut in Detroit next week, while the "something stunning" is pegged to be a version of the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/04/detroit-08-preview-v12-diesel-powered-audi-r8-tdi-to-be-unveil/">Audi R8 powered by V12 diesel TDI engine</a>. <br /><strong><br />UPDATE:</strong> <em>Official high-res images from Audi added to the gallery and press release after the jump.</em><br /> <br /> [Source: Motorpasion]<br /> <div class="postgallery"><p><strong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/audi-tt-s-leaked-photos/low/">Audi TT-S</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/audi-tt-s-leaked-photos/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/04/00_ttsaudi_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/audi-tt-s-leaked-photos/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/04/01_ttsaudi_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/audi-tt-s-leaked-photos/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/04/02_ttsaudi_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/audi-tt-s-leaked-photos/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/04/03_ttsaudi_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/audi-tt-s-leaked-photos/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/01/tts080001_large_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/08/leaked-audi-tts-breaks-cover/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>LEAKED! Audi TT-S breaks cover</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/08/leaked-audi-tts-breaks-cover/">LEAKED! Audi TT-S breaks cover</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Tue, 08 Jan 2008 12:40:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://www.motorpasion.com/2008/01/08-exclusiva-tenemos-las-imagenes-del-audi-tts>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/08/leaked-audi-tts-breaks-cover/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/1081182/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/08/leaked-audi-tts-breaks-cover/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>audi tt-s</category><category>audi tts</category><category>AudiTt-s</category><category>AudiTts</category><category>breaking</category><category>detroit</category><category>detroit 2008</category><category>Detroit2008</category><category>leaked</category><category>tt-s</category><category>tts</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[John Neff]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jan 2008 12:40:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spy shots: Audi TT-S]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2007/12/06/spy-shots-audi-tt-s/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2007/12/06/spy-shots-audi-tt-s/</guid><comments>http://www.autoblog.com/2007/12/06/spy-shots-audi-tt-s/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/spyphotos/" rel="tag">Spy Photos</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/convertibles/" rel="tag">Convertible</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/coupes/" rel="tag">Coupe</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/sports/" rel="tag">Performance</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/audi/" rel="tag">Audi</a></p><a href="http://www.motorauthority.com/cars/audi/preview-2009-audi-tt-s-roadster/"><img width="443" vspace="4" hspace="4" height="109" border="1" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2007/12/audi_tt-rs_spyshot.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /><br />The first generation TT offered two choices: coupe and convertible. And while that technically counts as two different versions, an enthusiast who actually plans on <em>driving</em> the car knows that that's really just one choice of car. Audi has loosed the variation machine on this second generation TT, however, doubling the possible selections, with coupe and convertible joined by TT-S and TT-RS flavors.<br /><br />The TT-S is next on the catwalk, and shots have surfaced showing off the grille and goods, mainly in the form of a more brutish face boasting a serious chin spoiler, quad pipes out the rear, and the inclusion of LEDs under the headlamps. The 2-seater will get a 270-hp heart, with 258 lb-ft ready to churn. It will hold the road with -- and hopefully turn in better because of -- a stiffer suspension.<br /><br />The RS-badged TT is claimed to get a 5-cylinder turbo with 308 horsepower. Make no mistake, we are card carrying fans of souped up Audi. But the TT 3.2 quattro with S-tronic has a base MSRP of $42,900, with the Roadster another $3,000 skyward. By the time Audi adds the premiums for the S and RS, the car will be playing around in Boxster/Cayman territory. We just hope the driving experience proves that's where the car belongs.<br /><br />[Source: Motor Authority]<p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2007/12/06/spy-shots-audi-tt-s/">Spy shots: Audi TT-S</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Thu, 06 Dec 2007 18:57:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://www.motorauthority.com/cars/audi/preview-2009-audi-tt-s-roadster/>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2007/12/06/spy-shots-audi-tt-s/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/1055208/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2007/12/06/spy-shots-audi-tt-s/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>audi</category><category>audi tt</category><category>audi tt-rs</category><category>audi tt-s</category><category>audi ttrs</category><category>audi tts</category><category>AudiTt</category><category>AudiTt-rs</category><category>AudiTt-s</category><category>AudiTtrs</category><category>AudiTts</category><category>ttrs</category><category>tts</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jonathon Ramsey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 06 Dec 2007 18:57:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Preview: Audi has plans for big showing]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2007/11/27/detroit-preview-audi-has-plans-for-big-showing/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2007/11/27/detroit-preview-audi-has-plans-for-big-showing/</guid><comments>http://www.autoblog.com/2007/11/27/detroit-preview-audi-has-plans-for-big-showing/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/conceptcars/" rel="tag">Concept Cars</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/detroit-auto-show/" rel="tag">Detroit Auto Show</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/convertibles/" rel="tag">Convertible</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/coupes/" rel="tag">Coupe</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/supercars/" rel="tag">Supercars</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/audi/" rel="tag">Audi</a></p><a href="http://www.fourtitude.com/news/publish/Features/article_3601.shtml"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="1" alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2007/11/audi_r8_cabrio_render_450-o.jpg" /></a><br /><br />The quad-ring obsessives over at Fourtitude have the inside scoop on what Audi plans to unveil in Detroit this January, and enthusiasts stand to benefit from a duo of performance products in the form of an R8 concept and what's likely to be the production version of the TT-S.<br /><br />Audi's midship masterpiece has only been on the market a few months, but it's been all but confirmed that bigger things are on the way. The rendering above was supposedly released to a handful of lucky press outlets a few weeks back and it obviously foretells a future convertible variant of the R8. Rumors about a powerplant upgrade in the form of a V10 are also circulating, but we think its doubtful that Audi would blow it all on one show.<br /><br />While the R8 convertible is pure motoring pr0n, the TT-S is proof that Audi is taking its performance offerings seriously. The exterior benefits from a number of S-line goodies <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/17/spy-shots-audi-tt-s-coupe-and-cabrio/">originally spied</a> at the 'Ring, while power is expected to come courtesy of the European S3's 265 HP 2.0-liter turbocharged four. The combination of a more aggressive suspension, larger brakes and upgraded rolling stock is sure to capitalize on the TT's already nimble chassis.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.fourtitude.com/news/publish/Features/article_3601.shtml">Head on over to Fourtitude</a> for a rendering of the TT-S and to get an eyeful of the R8 cabrio concept.<br /><br />[Source: Fourtitude]<p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2007/11/27/detroit-preview-audi-has-plans-for-big-showing/">Detroit Preview: Audi has plans for big showing</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Tue, 27 Nov 2007 08:26:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://www.fourtitude.com/news/publish/Features/article_3601.shtml>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2007/11/27/detroit-preview-audi-has-plans-for-big-showing/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/1048707/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2007/11/27/detroit-preview-audi-has-plans-for-big-showing/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>audi</category><category>audi r8 cabrio</category><category>audi r8 convertible</category><category>audi tt-s</category><category>audi tts</category><category>AudiR8Cabrio</category><category>AudiR8Convertible</category><category>AudiTt-s</category><category>AudiTts</category><category>tt-s</category><category>tts</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Damon Lavrinc]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 27 Nov 2007 08:26:00 EST</pubDate></item></channel></rss>