Audi TT Roadster: In detail!

Here's an en detail view on the new Audi TT Roadster which is shown at the LA Auto Show. A must read! Very nice.

Sheer sportiness, high power reserves plus a stirring driving experience – cue the new TT Roadster from Audi. The open-top two-seater, available in two engine versions, has retained all the strengths of its successful predecessor and added even more emotion, performance and dynamism. It is a sports car built to appeal to all the senses.

AT A GLANCE

- New dynamic, striking exterior and interior design
- Body using innovative ASF principle incorporating aluminium and steel, with roadster-specific reinforcements
- Dimensions: L 4.18 m, W 1.84 m, H 1.36 m, wheelbase 2.47 m
- Light fabric top, optionally with fully automatic control and soundproofed (standard on 3.2 quattro)
- Electrically operated wind deflector (standard for 3.2 quattro)
- Load-through hatch for two pairs of skis up to 1.90 m long
- Powerful petrol engines:
- New: 2.0 TFSI developing 147 kW (200 bhp), 280 Nm
- 3.2 V6 developing 184 kW (250 bhp), 320 Nm
- Manual six-speed gearbox and six-speed S tronic
- quattro permanent four-wheel drive for the V6 version
- Audi dynamic suspension with transverse-link front suspension and four-link rear suspension
- Speed-dependent power steering as standard
- High-performance brake system with ESP with sports settings
- Innovative Audi magnetic ride damping system as option
- New generation of steering wheels: leather sports steering wheel as standard
- Leather/Alcantara upholstery on 3.2 quattro
- Audio system and (on 3.2 quattro) automatic air conditioning as standard
- Optional: DVD-based navigation system
- Optional: adaptive light cornering light with xenon plus
- The equipment, data and prices stated here refer to the model range offered for sale in Germany. Subject to amendment; errors and omissions excepted.