El Audi TTS It is a sports model of the German firm Audi, located in Ingolstadt. This vehicle, whose mechanics derive from the Audi A3, has two types of bodywork, the coupé, with a rigid roof, and the Cabrio, with a canvas roof.
We have tested this car:
Test Audi TTS Roadster, fun and sensations in the open skyThe TTS arrived in the Audi catalog in 1998, and became a revolutionary vehicle in its segment. The second generation, from 2007, had an aesthetic similar to another sports car from the firm, the Audi R8, and now this third generation, presented in 2014, is committed to sharp and sporty lines, distilling a more mature and sober design. Finally, in 2021, the model disappears from the market without leaving a natural successor.
Technical characteristics of the Audi TTS
The Audi TTS has two bodies: the Coupé and the Convertible. It uses the same platform as the Audi A3 or Volkswagen Golf, called MQB.
El TTS Coupe It has exterior dimensions of 4,19 meters long, 1,83 meters wide and 1,34 meters high, offering a wheelbase of 2,5 meters. Of course, we must take into account that its interior is of only 2 seats.
It has a trunk of 305 liters capacity. His weight is 1.440 kilograms. The TTS Convertible It has the same dimensions and dimensions as the Coupé model, except in height, where it gains just 2 millimeters. Its trunk, on the other hand, is reduced to 280 liters of capacity.
Mechanical range and Audi TTS gearboxes
The TTS has a 2 liter TFSI petrol engine 4-cylinder in-line capable of developing 310 horsepower and 380 Nm of maximum torque between 1.800 and 5.700 revolutions per minute.
It is accompanied by a 6-speed manual transmission or an automatic, called S Tronic, also 6-speed. Its traction is integral, and uses the Quattro system. These figures make it reach 250 km/h and accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4,9 seconds.
Equipment of the Audi TTS
Serial, the TTS incorporates elements such as 18-inch alloy wheels, headlights with Xenon technology, automatic climate control, sound system MMI with CD player, navigator, SD cards, auxiliary connection, Virtual Cockpit, three-spoke multifunction steering wheel...
Among the multiple Options that TTS left to the customer's choice are the Matrix LED headlights, the Bang & Olufsen sound system, the Audi Side Assist blind spot control system, active lane departure warning system and signal recognition, assisted parking system or rear parking assistance camera.
Audi TTS on video
Audi TTS according to EuroNCAP
The Audi TTS got 4 stars in the EuroNCAP crash tests, achieving a score of 81% for adult occupants, 68% in child protection, 82% in collisions and 64% in active safety. These results are shared with the Audi TT. In the video below we can see the security tests and the behavior of the TTS.
Audi TTS rivals
The Audi TT is a premium sports car with a fairly high price compared to models of general brands. The rival brands have been BMW and Mercedes, but currently they do not have any model that suits this segment.
Mercedes on the other hand, has the SLC 43, which, despite having a V6 engine, having more power and being heavier could enter the competition of the TTS.
Highlights
- Premium interior finishes
- Agility
- Very energetic engine
Improvable points
- habitability
- Price
- external noise
Audi TTS prices
The TTS is available in our country from $64.450 of the Coupé version with manual gearbox, up to the $68.220 of the Cabriolet version with automatic gearbox. These prices are the base prices, without adding the different options available and without dealer discounts.
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