[ad_1]
This is certainly not a decisive model for Audi's sales volumes, but in Ingolstadt, they take particular care of the TT (basically explaining why): in a timely manner so 4 years after the launch of the third the restyling arrives. A barely noticeable update, which affects more the substance of the image and that it is still unclear how much this will affect prices; in Germany, the car is proposed to start from 35 000 euros, 37 500 for the Roadster 54 500 and 57 000 TTS and TTS Roadsters.
Differences in detail
Aesthetically, one must be honest, find the differences things by the experts : the most obvious change affects the unique setting, now of greater thickness, three-dimensional. Other adjustments affect the air intakes in the lower part of the bumper and other details here and there. As for the interior, the setting of the TT is still "badog" ; which is not necessarily a bad thing, being a sportswoman. The knurled and metal knobs combine perfectly with the aeronautical nozzles, inside which the air conditioning controls are located. As for safety, the TT remains a bit late compared to the latest four-ring models like Q8, A7 Sportback and A8. There is active lane badistance, which acts on the steering wheel to bring you back to the center of the lane, when you are about to change lanes without entering the direction indicator. There is also automatic emergency braking, recognition of road signs and parking badistance. On the other hand, adaptive cruise control is lacking.
See also:
Revised engines to comply with the new rules
40 TFSI, 45 TFSI and TTS: these are three versions available at the launch of the restyling TT . The basic engine is still the same and it is the gasoline turbo 4 cylinder with direct injection (TFSI), but declined in 3 power levels: 197, 245 and 306 hp (-4) CV compared at the beginning, but 20 Nm more torque, 400 against 380). The S tronic dual clutch and 7-speed automatic transmission is standard on the TTS, while on the 40 and 45 the 6-speed manual is standard; As for all wheel drive, you can have it on the 45, it is included in the price on the TTS. All engines, now approved EU 6d_TEMP, adopt the particulate filter . Compared to the pre-restyling version, the Audi Drive Select is standard on the TTS (optional on the others), like the magnetological suspensions. Another novelty is the Virtual Cockpit now standard over the entire range and, only on the TTS, sports display is now available, which provides information on the instantaneous power delivered by the engine, the torque and accelerations developed from the car.
TT, a symbolic model
But because at Audi they care so much about this car, like this was said in opening? Let's take a step back. Year 1995 : Audi produces excellent, solid and reliable cars, technologically advanced and enjoyable in design. Market figures, however, still relegate it to a marginal role compared to BMW and Mercedes baderted much longer. There is therefore a need for a change of pace. What to do? A small roadster design is the solution, it is called TT concept and 3 years later, in 1998, it goes into production retaining just about everything that has been proposed on the prototype. The response from the audience exceeds expectations – even if the period is much more favorable, this type of car, compared to what we live – and the TT is elected among the ten best and most desired cars in United States in 2000 and 2001 by the magazine Car and Driver. So it should not be surprising that Audi not only continues to invest in this model, but it also dedicates a festive version, the TT 20 years produced in 999 copies and characterized by different references to the original concept.
Source link
