Immediately after the webcast of the TT’s unveiling in Berlin Thursday evening, Audi released a full press kit for
the new Coupe. Full press release after the jump. Highlights include:
- over 5 inches longer and 3
inches wider than the last TT - the body is a combination of steel in the rear and aluminum elsewhere to
help balance the car’s weight distribution - powered spoiler deploys at about 75 mph
- 2 2 coupe
is the only model for now, a roadster will follow later - choice of two drivetrains: FWD with a 2-liter, 200
hp, direct-injection turbo four-cylinder or Quattro AWD with a 3.2-liter naturally-aspirated V6 making 250 hp - standard 6-speed manual, optional S-tronic dual-clutch 6-speed
- best performance configuration:
3.2-liter Quattro with S-tronic transmission – 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 5.7 seconds (0.2 sec. quicker than the standard
transmission V6)
[Source: Audi]
Official Press Release:
Power born from passion
The new Audi TT Coupé
A cult car, an icon – the Audi TT,
launched in the autumn of 1998 – took the sports coupé segment by storm and sharpened the brand profile.
Now the second generation of this successful model is making its debut. The new
TT Coupé is even more
dynamic than its predecessor– in terms of its design, its drivetrain, and its running gear.
The very
architecture of the new Audi TT Coupé embodies the style, stability and power of a pure driving machine. The
bullish stance of the base body and the low, narrow styling of the greenhouse together form a sculpture of simple,
unfussy lines. The Audi design team has lovingly adopted and enhanced the visual code – the motif of circles and
domes – of the predecessor model. The new TT appears more stretched, and even at a standstill seems to be
striving to move forward; taut panels emphasise the impression of dynamic movement. The new TT is 137 mm longer than
its predecessor at 4,178 mm, and 78 mm wider at 1,842 mm.
The body is constructed in the ASF Space Frame
design developed by Audi and consists of aluminium and steel. This is the first time that it has combined different
materials alongside each other. 69 percent of the superstructure is made of aluminium. The steel components making up
the remaining 31 percent are to be found at the rear end, so as to ensure balanced distribution of the axle loads. To
improve downforce, a spoiler is extended from the tailgate when the vehicle reaches a speed of 120 km/h.
The new Audi TT, like its predecessor, is initially available as a 2 2-seater coupé; the separate roadster
model is scheduled for later launch. The basic luggage capacity of the easily accessible boot, under its large-format
lid, is
290 litres. This capacity can be increased to 700 litres by folding down the rear seat backs. The sports
seats provide outstanding side restraint. There is a choice of three different leathers for the covers.
The cockpit is oriented strictly to the driver and is perfectly ergonomic in design. It embodies the classic circles
motif of the TT in a number of ways, such as in the three centre air vents.
Two powerful petrol engines
are available to power the car. The 2.0l turbocharged four-cylinder TFSI unit featuring FSI direct injection develops
147 kW (200 bhp). With a six-speed manual gearbox, it accelerates the TT to 100 km/h in just
6.4 seconds,
reaching a top speed of 240 km/h. The sonorous-sounding, naturally aspirated 3.2-litre V6 engine develops 184 kW (250
bhp), accelerating from zero to 100 km/h in 5.7 seconds and reaching a top speed of 250 km/h (electronically
governed).
Both engines are equipped with a six-speed manual gearbox. On request they can be combined with
the dynamic S tronic dual-clutch gearbox. Whereas the four-cylinder engine comes with front-wheel drive, the V6
distributes its power across both axles by way of the quattro permanent four-wheel drive system – an exclusive
technology feature in the sports coupé segment.
The Audi dynamic suspension was newly developed and
tuned for the TT Coupé. One of its hallmarks is its self-steering behaviour right up to the handling limits,
which ranges from neutral to light understeer. This sporty orientation produces driving fun, agility and supreme
handling characteristics.
The track enlargement, with larger wheels ranging from 16 to 19 inches in size,
and extensive changes in the area of elastokinematics were key areas of the developers’ work. The new multi-link
rear suspension ensures optimum driving dynamics at a sports car level.
The high-tech Audi magnetic ride
damper system is available as an option. In this system, tiny magnetic particles circulate in the oil inside the shock
absorbers. When a voltage is applied to them, they alter the damping characteristics within milliseconds. This adaptive
system simultaneously ensures high levels of ride comfort and thoroughly sporty dynamism, according to the specific
driving scenario and the preferences of the driver.
The standard features of the new Audi TT include an
automatic air conditioning system and a flat-bottomed sports steering wheel. The latter is not only entirely suitable
for the sports car but also makes it easier to get in and out. The air vents, steering wheel spokes and many of the
controls are finished in an aluminium look.
With regard to options, customers can choose from a variety
of high-tech solutions, including the adaptive light dynamic cornering light system and the Audi parking system which
aids parking.
The new TT marks the premiere of a new generation of audio systems. It is characterised by
state-of-the-art reception and playback technology and intuitive user control. Six so-called softkeys control a variety
of functions depending on which menu is selected. The chorus radio system with single CD drive comes as standard. A
Bluetooth interface is available for mobile phones. The telephone function can be operated via the MMI, the
multifunction steering wheel and by speech control. The operator control for the optional navigation system takes its
cues from the exemplary MMI system familiar from the Audi A6, A8 and Q7 model series.