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The TT is a premium coupe that has proven successful beyond initial expectations. Even though it was launched at a time when Japanese rear-drive coupes dominated the market, Audi build quality and cleverly targeted looks allowed it to thrive and sell in over half a million examples, also outliving some of its competitors, like the S2000 and RX-8.
The all-new third-generation model was revealed earlier this year and is now on sale in Europe, with two different engines being offered. However, the TT Roadster is not yet offered and will likely debut in early 2015 with minimal changes over the coupe. Our spies stationed at the Nurburgring have just scooped this camouflaged prototype previewing its design.
The major differences over the coupe can be seen in the shorter roofline and he fact that its liftback boot is gone. The prototype offers up 17-inch wheels and doesn't come with the S line body kit, making it look quite boring. However, it has been fitted with optional LED headlights. Somehow, it doesn't quite look as sporty as the all-new coupe, but then neither did the old models.
At the moment, two engines have been engineered to fit under the TT's aluminum bonnet, both costing about the same in the coupe, but offer totally different things. the 2.0 TDI makes 184 PS and delivers great economy, while the 2.0 TFSI makes 231 PS and pushes the coupe from 0 to 100 km/h in only 5.3 seconds (with quattro and twin-clutch).
Since the smallest Audi sportscar is based on the same platform as the Golf and A3, we expect more engines to carry over in 2015 and be offered on the TT Roadster as well. These should include a 150 PS 2-liter diesel and maybe even a 1.8 TFSI, the first engine ever offered in this model, way back in 1998.
Those seeking a performance TT Roadster will have not one but two choices, the TTS coming out next year with a 310 PS 2-liter turbo and the TT RS Roadster, which hasn't even begun testing yet. This should get a 2.5-liter turbo delivering a reported 367 PS.
The major differences over the coupe can be seen in the shorter roofline and he fact that its liftback boot is gone. The prototype offers up 17-inch wheels and doesn't come with the S line body kit, making it look quite boring. However, it has been fitted with optional LED headlights. Somehow, it doesn't quite look as sporty as the all-new coupe, but then neither did the old models.
At the moment, two engines have been engineered to fit under the TT's aluminum bonnet, both costing about the same in the coupe, but offer totally different things. the 2.0 TDI makes 184 PS and delivers great economy, while the 2.0 TFSI makes 231 PS and pushes the coupe from 0 to 100 km/h in only 5.3 seconds (with quattro and twin-clutch).
Since the smallest Audi sportscar is based on the same platform as the Golf and A3, we expect more engines to carry over in 2015 and be offered on the TT Roadster as well. These should include a 150 PS 2-liter diesel and maybe even a 1.8 TFSI, the first engine ever offered in this model, way back in 1998.
Those seeking a performance TT Roadster will have not one but two choices, the TTS coming out next year with a 310 PS 2-liter turbo and the TT RS Roadster, which hasn't even begun testing yet. This should get a 2.5-liter turbo delivering a reported 367 PS.
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