It’s been a few hours since Audi has officially
revealed the updated TT Coupe and Roadster but now the German car maker
detailed the revisions that include a new special edition and the new
powertrains.
The 180 PS 1.8 TFSI engine previously offered in entry-level models
was dropped in favor of a 2.0-liter TFSI with 197 PS. In fact, the
turbocharged 2.0-liter TFSI unit will be the only engine available, offered in
three different power guises. Mid-spec models that previously came with 230 PS are boosted to 245 PS.
Audi will apply its latest naming convention to the
aforementioned models, meaning that the 197PS version is badged 40 TFSI and the
245PS 45 TFSI. The third version is of course the TT S model, which sees its output
slightly dropping to 306 PS (from 310 PS) due to the latest WLTP regulations.
Despite the drop in power, Audi claims that the 2019 TT S is fractionally
faster in both Coupe and Roadster forms in the 0-100 km/h procedure, scoring 4.5
and 4.8 seconds respectively.
As for the facelifted TT RS, it will continue using
the 2.5-liter five-cylinder turbo engine but Audi hasn’t released any figures
yet. It’s expected to join the range from next year.
In addition and in order to celebrate the model’s 20th
anniversary, Audi will offer a new special edition, the “TT 20 Years” model.
The new anniversary edition features Nappa leather seats in moccasin brown and
specific Panuka contrasting stitching that harks back to the early cars with
their ‘Baseball Leather’ upholstery.
Other features include special badging on the
steering wheel and gear lever, as well as stainless steel tailpipes, Matrix
OLED taillights and matt-finished Audi rings on the side sills. Customers will
be given the choice of either Arrow grey or Nano grey paint finishes.
Production of the new special edition TT will be capped to 999 examples.
