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Gross frontal area: 2,27 m 2 Weight: 1 323 kg Drag coefficient: 0,30 Seating: 4
AUDI TT COUPÉ
45 TFSI S TRONIC Headroom/kneeroom:
Headroom: 689/512 mm
764/822 mm
184/512 L
1 798 mm
1 380 mm
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01 61% 39% 818 mm
/100 n/a
02 2 510 mm
4 190 mm

Built in Hungary Width (excl. mirrors): 1 830 mm Track front/rear: 1 570/1 550 mm Tow rating (unbraked): 0 kg

SPECIFICATIONS POWER & TORQUE ENGINE SPEED

ENGINE
Cylinders: four, inline, transverse 200 450 280 5th
180 405 Max torque x
Fuel supply: electronic direct fuel 160 Torque 360 240 powe
01 The engine is almost identical to the injection, turbocharged, intercooled, petrol 140 315 200 4th
unit in the Volkswagen Golf GTI. 02 The Bore/stroke: 82,5/92,8 mm 120 Power 270 160
boot is quite usable for an everyday sports- Cubic capacity: 1 984 cm 3 100 225 120 3rd
180
80
car but the loading lip is high. 60 135 2nd
Compression ratio: 9,6 to 1 80
40 90 1st
Valvegear: d-o-h-c, four valves per 20 45 40
cylinder kW N.m km/h
never been viewed as a serious 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Revs per minute (x 1 000) Revs per minute (x 1 000)
sportscar, it is the honesty and
ENGINE OUTPUT
unpretentious performance of the Max power ISO: 169 kW Oil filter: R274,85 Air filter: R513,48 Left headlamp: R68 477,39
car that makes it so appealing. Power peak/Red line: PRICES* Left rear tyre: R3 614,00 Windscreen: R9 073,50 Brake pads (front
PARTS
The sparkly engine has to 4 500-6 200/6 000 r/min set): R2 564,50 Camchain (incl. tensioner): R1 952,56
Max torque: 370 N.m Total parts basket: R86 470,28
manage an impressively low
Torque peak: 1 600-4 300 r/min
overall mass of just 1 323 kg (fully
TEST RESULTS
fuelled) and you seldom yearn for TRANSMISSION
more performance. We achieved a Type: six-speed dual-clutch Test conditions**: Ambient temp/barometric press: 27 °C/1 015 hPa Test car’s odometer: 3 663 km
0-100 km/h time of 6,33 seconds, 1st gear/2nd gear: 2,92/1,79 to 1
3rd gear/4th gear: 1,19/0,83 to 1 TOP SPEED BRAKING TEST
although Audi claims a sub-six-
5th gear/Top gear: 0,86/0,69 to 1 Manufacturer’s figure: 250 km/h Best/worst stop: 2,72/2,96
second time. Reverse gear: 3,26 to 1 Average of 10 stops/rating: 2,84/excellent
Front-wheel driven, the engine Final drive (1/2): 4,77/3,44 to 1 SPEEDO CALIBRATION (true speed) Average stopping distance: 39,11 m
rarely overpowers the front tyres Drive wheels: front 60 80 100 120 10 stops from 100 km/h measured in seconds.
and it is only during slow, tight Driver aids: ESC (electronic stability 58 78 97 117
control), hill start FUEL CONSUMPTION
turns when you apply too much
Odometer error: 0,73% under Fuel tank: 50,0 L
throttle that you’re reminded of BRAKES Est. tank range (fuel index): 661 km
its FWD layout. There might be lit- Front: 312 mm ventilated discs ACCELERATION (sec) Taxable CO rating: 146 g/km
2
tle here for the enthusiastic driver Rear: 300 mm solid discs Manufacturer’s figure
but, as a classy daily runner, the Hydraulics: ABS with EBD and EBA 0-60 0-80 0-100 0-120 0-140 6,30
6,33
3,50
4,77
8,25
10,73
balance is perfect. L/100 km
WHEELS AND TYRES
Tyre make: Bridgestone Potenza S001
TEST SUMMARY Tyre size (f;r): 245/35 R19 OVERTAKING ACCELERATION (sec) CAR fuel index
Thanks to the fun attitude of the Spare – type and location: space-saver, AT 7,56
L/100 km
under boot board 40-60 1,34
TT – both in terms of design and
60-80 1,28
from behind the steering wheel 80-100 1,80 Fuel route
STEERING
– we found it dif cult to fault. Type: rack and pinion, 100-120 2,05 7,20

120-140
2,79
L/100 km
Add the high level of standard electro-hydraulic power assist
equipment to this impressive mix Lock to lock: 2,0 turns
Turning circle diameter: 11,0 m Power/mass: 128 W/kg Power/litre: 85 kW/litre
and R670 000 starts to sound re- PERFORMANCE
Torque/litre: 186 N.m/litre Cabin noise level at idle: 44 dBA
ally attractive. Hardcore sportscar SUSPENSION Engine speed (at true 120 km/h in top gear): 2 368 r/min FACTORS
enthusiasts might need to fork Front: independent, MacPherson
out more for the TTS or a compet- struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar Airbags: front/side/curtain Air-con: climate Audio system: radio/aux-
itor’s car, but for everyday driving, Rear: independent, multilink, FEATURES in/USB/Bluetooth/voice control/smartphone mirroring Cruise control:
coil springs, anti-roll bar
modest practicality, frugal con- CHECKLIST standard Sat-nav: standard Park assist: standard Windows: electric
sumption and the perfect blend Trip computer: standard Driver seat adjust: electric, incl. height
WARRANTY & SERVICE INTERVALS Folding rear seat: 50:50 split Upholstery: leather Isofix anchorages: outer rear Steering
of comfort and dynamism in a 1-year/unlimited km warranty adjust: rake + reach Steering audio controls: standard Tyre sensors: optional Wipers
performance car, the TT remains 5-year/100 000 km maintenance plan auto-on: standard Headlamps auto-on: standard Head-up display: optional
up there with the best. Services according to onboard computer
*Prices as recommended by manufacturer **All tests conducted at sea level

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