2009 Audi TTS

2009 Audi TTS Quick Reference: USA Data (Coupe and Roadster)

Summary:
-TTS is genuine sports car, with a sporty driving experience and enhanced design elements, TTS embodies passion through innovation
-Building on the innovations of the TT, TTS is the top model in the TT family, delivering performance through the most powerful engine in the line-up and superior traction through standard quattro all wheel drive.
-Ultra efficient direct injected, turbocharged 2.0TFSI engine w/133hp per liter: both class leading acceleration and fuel economy, capitalizing on Audi’s turbo heritage
-Acceleration for the TTS: comparable to SLK55 AMG and BMW Z4 M; superior to Boxster S and Cayman S
-TTS will be offered in Coupe and Roadster body styles, both launching simultaneously in the USA in late 2008.

2009 Audi TTS Roadster

Market

-Key competitors are BMW Z4 3.0si, Mercedes-Benz SLK350, Porsche Cayman and Porsche Boxster.
-Positioning: Between BMW Z4 3.0si and BMW Z4 M

Design

-Bi-xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights
-Unique body treatment: grille, bumpers, rocker panels
-Unique 18” wheels
-Unique quattro GmbH 19” wheels available
-Brakes with black painted TTS calipers
-Available Nappa leather seats
-TTS badges on grille, rear deck, steering wheel
-Dual chrome exhaust pipes left and right

Dynamics

-Audi magnetic ride with 10mm lowered chassis – Continuously adjustable damping with Sport and Standard modes
-Audi Space Frame – Coupe: 69% aluminum and 31% steel (48% lighter than equivalent steel frame), Roadster: 58% aluminum and 42% steel (45% lighter than equivalent steel frame)

Powertrain

-Ultra efficient, direct injected, turbocharged 2.0TFSI engine
-quattro® all-wheel drive: customized for TTS with faster response times
-S tronic dual-clutch transmission with 0.2 second shift times
-2.0TFSI specifications:
-TFSI turbocharged with direct injection
-80% of torque between 2,000 – 8,000 rpm
-265 HP, 258 lb-ft of torque
-133hp per liter
-0-60 mph 4.9 seconds (USA estimated)
-Top speed (electronically governed) 155 mph
-Base 2.0TFSI modifications: engine block, cylinder heads, rods, pistons, turbocharger, injection system, engine management, intercooler, air path, exhaust system*

Launch Timing and Pricing

-USA TTS goes on sale late 2008 as a 2009 model year vehicle
-Pricing to be released at a later date

*European specification TTS

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VERSION DATE: April 30, 2008

INFO IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Source: Audi

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