TTS news.

[Iceman]

The first TTS info is surfacing.

270 hp 2.0T FSI,
Quattro,
Manual and S-tronic, ???
Bi-Xenon,
LED-lamps,
Carbon fibre options, ???
modified front bumper with additional air intakes at the sides,
platinum-grey radiator grill,
S-specific 18" wheels, (S3-S8 wheel.)
S-typical chrome/silver side-mirrors,
platinum-grey rear diffusor,
quad pipe exhaust,

No special cost colors: Sprint blue and glow orange.
A few things are in the line of the S3.

Hans.

[Leadfoot]

Hans,

Thanks for this great info, is there any idea on a release date?

[Leadfoot]

I take it that because of the A5/S5 launch window being around July the new TT/S will have to wait until Sept~Oct before we will see it on the roads.

[Iceman]

Hans,

Thanks for this great info, is there any idea on a release date?

2th quater 2008.

Hans.

[Leadfoot]

I lot later than I thought, is there any reason for this?

[Iceman]

I lot later than I thought, is there any reason for this?

I've know idea why it need to take till the second quater of 2008.

Hans.

[Leadfoot]

I have one thing bugging me with the spec of this TT/S. If the car is a whole 9+ months away, how can they set the spec so early on ?

We are only really knowing the spec of the RS6 now and it's only a few months away, this does sound surprisingly early for a finished spec don't you think.

And by the way, I wouldn't be disappointed if this was it.

[Iceman]

German Audi dealers can order there showroom cars already.
The info comes partly from that.

Hans.

[Leadfoot]

I see that you are unsure as to whether the TT/S will be offered with S-Tronic. Is this because of the fact that the option isn't available on the S3 ?

[Iceman]

I see that you are unsure as to whether the TT/S will be offered with S-Tronic. Is this because of the fact that the option isn't available on the S3 ?

No because the info is not availeble to confirm it.
But Audi have tested the combination during the 24h @ the nordschleife in a S3.

Hans.

[Leadfoot]

No because the info is not availeble to confirm it.
But Audi have tested the combination during the 24h @ the nordschleife in a S3.

Hans.

That's interesting, how did it perform in the race and did the gearbox stand up to such a demanding race ?

P.S.

Does this mean the S3 will be getting the S-Tronic some time soon ?

[Iceman]

I'm not sure, but Audi made a street version of it and showed it on Wörtensee.
With 270 hp by 6500 rpm and 340 Nm of torque by 2500 rpm.
This is the same engine that will go in to the TTS.

Hans.

[Leadfoot]

Well Hans are you still disappointed with this new TT/S ?

I know, we all would have preferred something with a more musical note but the engine have great potential, much more than a N/A 3.2 or 3.6 unless you include the mega bucks that adding turbos will give these two. Like I have said and you already know this engine can gain 50hp for well under £1K and the turbo lag still won't be cause for concern and keep the principle of the car alive, which is the provide a stylist coupe with bags of performance for little more money than well specced small executive saloon.

I think the looks are right on the money, the alloys are great and hopefully will stand out of the options list of the standard model plus the addition of four pipes will give the rear of the a mean purposeful looks and also provide your defeated rivals something to look at while you drift off in to the distance.

[Iceman]

In the looks department there will be nothing wrong with the TTS.
But engine wise i'm still disapointed and have still my doubts.
Maybe the new quad valve exhaust will give it a dignified sound.
And i have to test drive it first to have a final opinion.

Hans.

[Leadfoot]

In the looks department there will be nothing wrong with the TTS.
But engine wise i'm still disapointed and have still my doubts.
Maybe the new quad valve exhaust will give it a dignified sound.
And i have to test drive it first to have a final opinion.

Hans.

Well what is your opinions on the current versions of the TT, with and without MagneticRide ?

Personally I like the 2.0TT fwd or found the 3.2TT Quattro not an willing to change directions like the 2.0 and found that the quattro drive did little to improve the movement of the rear. Though I haven't sampled the S3, from those I have spoke to find it a much more playful things and say that extreme speeds are needed to make it understeer and the tail is much more willing to be controlled by the throttle.

Hopefully the same and more will be said about the TT/S.

[Iceman]

Magnetic Ride is a must on a TT, the normal suspension is awefull.
And i'm not happy with the two present TT models.
I don't like the 2.0T fwd at all, to much wheelspin if you push it.
The 3.2 Quattro is the better option IMHO.
But it's not that sharp in conners due to the heavy VR6.
The TTS look like a bliss, light, 4WD, lots of power with great tuning options.
But the down point will most likely be the engine sound.
But the rumour is that it will have a valve exhaust system developed with the help of Lamborghini.

Hans.

[Leadfoot]

Magnetic Ride is a must on a TT, the normal suspension is awefull.
And i'm not happy with the two present TT models.
I don't like the 2.0T fwd at all, to much wheelspin if you push it.
The 3.2 Quattro is the better option IMHO.
But it's not that sharp in conners due to the heavy VR6.
The TTS look like a bliss, light, 4WD, lots of power with great tuning options.
But the down point will most likely be the engine sound.
But the rumour is that it will have a valve exhaust system developed with the help of Lamborghini.

Hans.

Agreed about the wheelspin as the wife drives a Mk5 GTi which also suffers the same problem. Though it does feel more live in the corners than the 3.2v6, that heavy engine would always cause handling problems regardless of the power it was given.

If Lamborghini is involved in tuning the exhaust note then I'm a happy bunny. Like when was the last time you heard a bad sounding Lambo .

[Iceman]

If the new TTS after some engine tuning sound like this i think i will be happy.

TT Quattro on Dyno

Hans.