- New entry-level engine versions for Coupé and Roadster
- 132 kW, and 0 to 100 km/h in 6.9 seconds.
- New 1.8 TFSI engine under consideration for Australia
Ingolstadt, April 23, 2015 – Audi is extending the engine range for its new TT generation. From July, the compact sports cars will also be available in European markets with a 1.8 TFSI version, developing 132 kW.
The turbocharged 1.8 TFSI has a displacement of 1,798cc and achieves its peak torque of 250 Nm across the rev range of 1,250 to 5,000 rpm. At partial throttle loads, an additional manifold injection system supplements the FSI direct injection, to cut emissions. The Audi valvelift system varies the stroke of the exhaust valves, improving the engine's response. A compact rotary valve module for thermal management and the exhaust manifold integrated into the cylinder head both play a major part in the four-cylinder engine's efficiency.
The TT Coupé with six-speed manual transmission accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.9 seconds, or in 7.0 seconds with the optional six-speed S tronic, and continues right up to a top speed of 241 km/h. In the case of the Roadster, the corresponding figures for the standard sprint are 7.2 seconds with manual transmission and 7.3 seconds for the S tronic version. The top speed for both combinations is 237 km/h. The 1.8 TFSI Coupé version covers 100 kilometres on an average of only 5.7 to 6.0 litres of fuel (129 – 138 g CO2 per km); the TT Roadster 1.8 TFSI achieves this on 5.8 to 6.1 litres (132 – 142 g CO2 per km).
As well as the new entry-level engine version, Audi supplies the new TT generation with a choice of three two-litre engines: The TT 2.0 TDI ultra with 135 kW (184 hp) and 380 Nm of torque needs only 4.2 litres of fuel per 100 kilometres. That corresponds to CO2 emissions of 110 grams per kilometre and therefore represents new best-in-segment fuel economy. Then there are two versions of the 2.0 TFSI: In the TT, the supercharged petrol engine develops 169 kW and 370 Nm of torque; the power output of the TTS is 228 kW and 380 Nm. The Coupé sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds.
Even the basic version of the sports car comes equipped with all the strengths of the new model generation – a purist, sporty character, systematic lightweight construction, striking design and dynamic suspension. Nor are there any constraints on equipment: The sport seats with integral head restraints are fitted as standard, along with progressive steering and the Audi virtual cockpit.
Specifically the interior of the new TT generation has caused a major stir since its world debut at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas at the start of 2014. The compact sports car has already collected an assortment of awards – including "Design Innovation of the Year" and "connected car of the year". It has earned these accolades also thanks to optional high-end features such as Audi connect, for a high-speed Internet connection, the Audi drive select driving dynamics system, and assistance systems such as park assist with a reversing camera.
Kevin Goult, General Manager Marketing of Audi Australia, said the new 1.8 TFSI engine is under consideration for Australia.
"While there was a 1.8 TFSI engine in the former Audi TT line-up, the new 2.0 TFSI engine brought both power and efficiency gains when it arrived in the all-new third-generation TT.
"We are currently evaluating the new 1.8 TFSI engine's potential in the current range, but any introduction would not occur before the end of the year," said Mr Goult.
The Audi Group
The Audi Group delivered approximately 1,741,100 cars of the Audi brand to customers in 2014. As one of the most successful models, the Audi A3 has been awarded the title of "World Car of the Year 2014" by an international jury of journalists (combined fuel consumption in l/100 km: 8,3 – 3.2; combined CO2 emissions in g/km: 194 – 35). In 2013, the company reported revenue of €49.9 billion and an operating profit of €5.03 billion. The company operates globally in more than 100 markets and has production facilities in Ingolstadt and Neckarsulm (Germany), Gyor (Hungary), Brussels (Belgium), Bratislava (Slovakia), Martorell (Spain), Kaluga (Russia), Aurangabad (India), Changchun (China) and Jakarta (Indonesia). Since the end of 2013, the brand with the Four Rings has also been producing cars in Foshan (China). As of mid 2015, Audi will operate a production facility in São José dos Pinhais (Brazil), followed by San José Chiapa (Mexico) in 2016. Wholly owned subsidiaries of AUDI AG include Quattro GmbH (Neckarsulm), Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. (Sant'Agata Bolognese, Italy) and Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. (Bologna, Italy), the sports motorcycle manufacturer. The company currently employs approximately 80,000 people worldwide, thereof approximately 55,800 in Germany. Total investment of around €24 billion is planned from 2015 to 2019 – primarily in new products and sustainable technologies. Audi is committed to its corporate responsibility and has anchored the principle of sustainability for its products and processes in its strategy. The long term goal is CO2 neutral mobility.