March 3, 2005
Audi TT
quattro Sport
Source: Audi AG
Dynamic and light
At Audi, TT stands for undiluted driving pleasure. The Coupe
captivates the driver with its agility and revolutionary
design. Audi now offers something special for this sports
car's large band of aficionados: TT quattro sport is the
name of the new model in this successful car line. A car
that embodies a purist approach to driving enjoyment
combined with stunning looks.
More output and less weight - coupled with the superior
qualities of quattro permanent four-wheel drive - are the
key ingredients of undiluted driving pleasure and perfect
handling. The Audi TT quattro sport is an authentic sports
car that focuses even more strongly on sportiness and
driving fun than the regular TT. It both demonstrates this
through its performance and illustrates it through its
exclusive two-colour look.
More output and torque
The engine and transmission have undergone extensive
changes. The 1.8-litre turbo unit now delivers 240 bhp (176
kW). The torque has been increased to 320 Newton-metres. The
Coupe's road performance is very impressive: the TT quattro
sport accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds and
achieves a top speed of 250 km/h. Extensive technical
measures have been taken in response to the engine's gain in
output. The transmission casing for the four-cylinder engine
houses the ring gear of the six-speed gearbox adopted from
the top-of-the-range TT 3.2. The bodyshell is the same as
that of the 1.8T except for the rear floor, which has
likewise been adopted from the TT 3.2. This has made it
possible to switch the battery to the rear and thereby
optimise the weight distribution.
Powerful motor, powerful propulsion: the TT quattro sport
has quattro permanent four-wheel drive as standard,
delivering substantially more traction and safety than its
competitors. The sports coupe is in addition equipped with S
line sports suspension.
Less weight
Making light work: the Audi TT quattro sport keeps a very
close eye on weight - conspicuously so, in fact, and in
detail too. A mere glance inside the Coupe is sufficient to
confirm that its weight has been reduced. The rear bench
seat has been removed, instead of which there are now a
transverse brace and a net partition for securing items of
luggage. Audi has replaced the sports seats with superb
Recaro bucket seats that afford maximum lateral support. The
TT quattro sport has shed its automatic air conditioning for
the sake of weight reduction, and instead has a heating
system that weighs twelve kilograms less. Customers who
would like to have the air conditioning system can order it
at no extra charge.
Compared with a normal TT 1.8T (165 kW), the TT quattro
sport has shed 75 kilograms, as a result of which it is even
more agile and fun to drive. The sports car's unladen weight
is 1,390 kilograms and the power-to-weight ratio is 5.8
kg/bhp.
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Two-colour theme provides visual highlight
The Audi TT quattro sport is identifiable at first glance as a
very special TT. The striking two-colour finish is the most
immediate evidence that it is different. The roof is painted in
Phantom Black pearl effect, and the body is available in the
pearl effect colours Avus Silver, Misano Red, Mauritius Blue,
Silver or Phantom Black. The colours of the vehicle body are
also echoed by the backs of the bucket seats. The two-colour
paint finish is the most striking visual change, but many other
details distinguish the TT quattro sport from other TT models.
The S line exterior package with its special bumpers and
modified side sills accentuates its sports appeal. At the rear,
the diffusor trim with its two black tailpipes is a particularly
noticeable feature. In keeping with the two-colour theme, the
air inlets at the front, the exterior mirror housings and the
rear spoiler and diffusor are in a contrasting colour.
The TT comes with large 18-inch wheels. The newly designed cast
aluminium wheels of 15-spoke design provide a glimpse of the red
brake calipers. The wheels are fitted with 235/40 R 18 tyres.
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Exclusive materials for the interior
Exclusive materials dominate the interior. The steering wheel,
handbrake and gear lever knob are trimmed in Alcantara, to match
the Alcantara/leather seat upholstery. There are provisions for
retrofitting harness belts both on the seats and on the vehicle
body. The exclusive engraving on the glove box handle is another
utterly distinctive touch that makes the TT quattro sport
different.
The standard equipment includes xenon headlights and the luggage
net. The TT quattro sport's specification can of course be
extended by such items as automatic air conditioning, available
at no extra charge, or an exclusive radio or the navigation
system.
The TT quattro sport is the most systematic interpretation yet
of a purist sports car philosophy in the Audi TT. It represents
a perfect blend of pioneering technology, exemplified by quattro
permanent four-wheel drive, and purist driving enjoyment.
The TT family
The successful TT car line comprises two body versions: the
Coupe and the Roadster. As well as the 240 bhp engine for the
quattro sport, which is available exclusively as a Coupe, there
are three other engine versions for the entire car line. The
high-torque 3.2-litre, six-cylinder engine developing 184 kW
(250 bhp) is available with a choice of 6-speed gearbox or the
Direct Shift Gearbox DSG. Then there are three four-cylinder
versions with outputs of 150, 180 and 225 bhp. Finally, Audi
supplies a version of the TT with front-wheel drive as an
alternative to quattro permanent four-wheel drive.
The Audi TT quattro sport, which is built by quattro GmbH.
