Super TT, possibly an S. In the new AutoWeek there's an
12-06-2001, 09:19 AM
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Super TT, possibly an S. In the new AutoWeek there's an
article about the upcoming "Super TT."
I will copy it for everybody but you'll have to be patient- I type with two fingers (on seperate hands ;o) ):
"Now that Audi has cured the TT's high-speed handling quirks (via a rear spoiler, modified suspension, and elec. skid control), engineers are prepping the already hot coupes and roadsters for the kind of horsepower envisioned when the original TTS ("S" is for "Sport") concept wqas unveiled in 1996.
While a prototype spotted in Germany shows only stylistiuc changes likely to appear on 2002 models- a modified front skirt, spe3cial wheels, a new exhuast outlet and extended front wheel arches- the real news is under the hood. Anticipated for the 2002 model year is a beefed-up version of the current 1.8 liter turbo four-cyclinder that is expected to produce 265 hp (up from 225). Then in the fall 2002, look for V6 TT models to debut, most likely using the a4'S FIVE VALVE PER CYLINDER 3.0 LITER, ALSO CAPABLE OF 265 hp.
The crowning touch may come in 2003 if Audi gos ahead with plans to fit the TT with the 300hp twin-turbocharged V6 from the upcoming Audi S4- a configuration truly deserving of the "TTS" label."
There- I finished and it only took me a day and a half.
A 300 hp V6? That's all well and good, but will AoA address the REAL concern we have for the TT roadster? A lock for that door we always open with our elbows when we use the cupholderb.
I will copy it for everybody but you'll have to be patient- I type with two fingers (on seperate hands ;o) ):
"Now that Audi has cured the TT's high-speed handling quirks (via a rear spoiler, modified suspension, and elec. skid control), engineers are prepping the already hot coupes and roadsters for the kind of horsepower envisioned when the original TTS ("S" is for "Sport") concept wqas unveiled in 1996.
While a prototype spotted in Germany shows only stylistiuc changes likely to appear on 2002 models- a modified front skirt, spe3cial wheels, a new exhuast outlet and extended front wheel arches- the real news is under the hood. Anticipated for the 2002 model year is a beefed-up version of the current 1.8 liter turbo four-cyclinder that is expected to produce 265 hp (up from 225). Then in the fall 2002, look for V6 TT models to debut, most likely using the a4'S FIVE VALVE PER CYLINDER 3.0 LITER, ALSO CAPABLE OF 265 hp.
The crowning touch may come in 2003 if Audi gos ahead with plans to fit the TT with the 300hp twin-turbocharged V6 from the upcoming Audi S4- a configuration truly deserving of the "TTS" label."
There- I finished and it only took me a day and a half.
A 300 hp V6? That's all well and good, but will AoA address the REAL concern we have for the TT roadster? A lock for that door we always open with our elbows when we use the cupholderb.
12-06-2001, 09:23 AM
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Ooops. The capital letters in the sentence about the five valve
per cylinder are due to my hitting the "caps lock" key by mistake. I always do that. Rats!
Also, that motor size should read "3.0," not 3.9."
Also, that motor size should read "3.0," not 3.9."
