The third generation Audi TT and TTS (above) celebrated their world premieres at the ongoing Geneva Motor Show. As always, the sports coupe are captivating, with its emotional design and dynamic qualities.
The front is dominated by horizontal lines. The Singleframe grille is much broader and flatter than that of the previous model, with a powerful line dividing it into two zones while air intakes feature struts that direct part of the flow away from the front to the flanks.
The Matrix LED headlights consist of 12 LEDs while the dynamic turn signals that light up sequentially in the direction in which the driver is steering. The predictive cornering light uses navigation data to move the cone of light into the curve before the steering wheel is turned.
At the rump, the lights also have dynamic turn signals. The third brake light is an extremely narrow strip positioned under the edge of the rear spoiler, which extends at a speed of 120km/h to improve both air resistance and downforce. All models have two large round exhaust tailpipes - excluding the TTS which have quadruple oval tailpipes.
The optional S line exterior package makes the design of the bumpers, air intakes, Singleframe grille, sills and the rear diffuser even sharper and sportier. And handling is even more dynamic, with 18-inch wheels and a body that rests 10mm closer to the tarmac.
The standard, now lighter, sports seats, have integrated head restraints and are positioned lower than in the preceeding model.
Audi offers the new TT and TTS with three different four-cylinder engines with turbocharging and direct injection with power outputs ranging from 184bhp to 310bhp. The two TFSI gasoline engines and the TDI combine athletic power with trailblazing efficiency.
For the launch of the TT, the 2.0-litre TDI will be available with manual shift and front-wheel drive. It delivers 184bhp and torque of 380Nm to throw the coupe to 100km/h in 7.2 seconds and reach a top speed of 235km/h. The lump returns 23.8km/L and emits 110g/km of CO2.
The 2.0-litre TFSI is available in two versions - a 230bhp, 370Nm for the base TT and a 310bhp, 380Nm of torque for the TTS. Linked to a six-speed manual transmission driving the front wheels, the car hits century mark in 6.0 seconds. When equipped with the six-speed S tronic and quattro all-wheel drive, the figure drops to 5.3 seconds.
The Audi TTS is a peak performer. It covers the standard sprint in 4.7 seconds and like the TT has a governed top speed of 250km/h - linked to a standard manual transmission. The S tronic option includes launch control, while the new third generation adaptive damper control system, Audi magnetic ride, can be adjusted to three settings - comfort, auto, dynamic. Audi magnetic ride is standard on the Audi TTS and is available as an option for all other TT versions.
