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Old 11-28-2000, 07:53 AM
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Default Why 150bhp TT

I have a question about the TT. I just read on this website that Audi will add a 150bhp version of the 1.8turbo engine. Why would Audi do that when they already have a 180bhp version of the 1.8turbo engine? Are they primarily adding the 150bhp engine to the TT lineup to lower the base price?
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Default I think this topic has been beat to a pulp. :)

Audi is most likely trying to get the TT closer to the A-lineup(engine options). What I mean by that is.....

A4- 1.8, 2.8, 2.7t

A6- 2.8, 2.7t, 4.2

A8- 4.2, 4.2L, S8(not sure the engine size, is it 3.8?), Isn't the W12 going to be offer for the A8?

TT- 150hp, 225hp, 300+hp???(TTS)

My prediction is that they will drop the 180 engine and replace it with the 150 but also add in a TTS.
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You basically answered your own question
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The marketing genius that proposed the 150 should be beaten.
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I'm with you, where's my bat?
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I disagree, it will then make all the 180's that much more rare.
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Can anyone direct me to an official Audi statement or release on the 150..haven't been able to find.
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Are they dropping the 180? Great Sig, BTW.
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Default Thanks, but why did you click on my post if it was only (nt)? Just Wondering.

I think that is just Jason's hypothesis...
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Default Any bets on whether the 150 will have an automatic? ;-)

I can see it now... :-(


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