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Noying me most about TT is that it allways looks great, but with its transversal engine layout and "family car" DNA doesn't me mekes me to fell about it like a I schould feel about sports car...
Thing that am
Noying me most about TT is that it allways looks great, but with its transversal engine layout and "family car" DNA doesn't me mekes me to fell about it like a I schould feel about sports car...
Yes, same here.
I always said that the TT would be better off with a longitudinal engine layout.
I think the TT RS would be a faster car if it had the 3.0TFSI V6 quattro drive line of the S4 with sport diff in the rear axle.
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Not entirely sure if the MQB platform which I think the TT will be using is capable of supporting a longitudinal engine layout.Originally Posted by The Pretender
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Nope, MQB will not support a longitudinal engine layout, the next TT will get a transverse engine layout again.
The latest black testmule proof that, with less front overhang, with a longitudinal engine layout the overhang could not get shorter, on the contrary even.
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I wish the introduction will be sooner then later.
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I believe this is from Audi UK, so maybe the new TT will be appearing sooner than first thought.I wish the introduction will be sooner then later.
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A simple cover but hides so much.I wish the introduction will be sooner then later.
I have big doubts about future Audi design with "Wolfgang Egger" in charge.
IMHO, Egger is Audi's "Chris Bangle" with this CrossLane Concept design.
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Boxster, Z4 even the SLK all have more sport feeling about them...
It has been quiet for a while around the new TT.
Last test mule pictures are from the 12th of july 2012.
Audi TT Mule - 12-07-2012 - Autogespot
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Update.
These pictures are from 17 Oktober 2012. (10 days ago)
Meaning they still testing with the old body on the MQB floorplan, meaning the new TT is at leased 1 year or more away from introduction.
Audi TT Mule - 17-10-2012 - Autogespot
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I have thinking about a way for Audi to improve the next TT and one of the things that would help the weight balance is to go the Lexus LFA way with the water coolers in the back.
That way you take a lot of weight out the front and separate the water and turbo air cooling from each other.
In this case you can install a full intercooler up front and two water cooler in the rear, left and right.
Further there would be less heat in the engine bay coming from the watercooler, it also give space for a much better airflow to the brakes.
And by putting the coolers in the back left and right, the exhaust tips can move further to the middle like it should be, TT Mk1 retro style.
Audi need to separate the next TT more from the other MQB siblings performance wise IMHO.
Another advantage with this is that the TT could look more in line with the R8 because of the need for side and rear vents to accommodate air flow to the water coolers.
Last edited by The Pretender; October 28th, 2012 at 14:23.
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The only issue is Lexus wasn't concerned with luggage space whereas the typical TT buyer wants at least some...
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Can't see this happening in the TT price class either. Adds overall weight as well.
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All this would make MUCH more sense only if this car got longitudal engine... MQB isn't for car that has to compete with Boxster, Z4 and others...
My thoughts exactly.
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Is those Autocar's words or Audi's because its a mighty claim to compare yourself with a Boxster, I doubt this is possible unless this new platform has something unique up its sleeve.
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