Outside, the quattro sport's special designation is immediately recognizable by its two-tone paint scheme. The main body can be
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| Commissioned and built by Audi's in-house tuner, quattro GmBH, the new quattro sport is the purest interpretation of the TT to date. (Photo: Audi of America) |
Commissioned and built by Audi's in-house tuner, quattro GmBH (also responsible for the ultra-powerful RS4 and RS6), the new quattro sport is the purest interpretation of the TT to date. Its reduced weight and additional power should also make it the best driving variation yet. Audi has set a price tag for this special model at 41,600 euros, which is equivalent to $55,900 USD. Exact U.S. market pricing, which on average is less than Europeans are made to pay for the same specification vehicle, will be announced closer to its availability, that is if it actually does become available here. Currently it has been announced only for Germany, of course, and England. If it does arrive on this side of the Atlantic, expect something starting at about $38,000, or slightly under the top-line $40,150 TT 3.2.
Specifications:
- Price: (estimated base MSRP) $38,000
- Body Type: 2-door coupe
- Layout: front engine, AWD
- Engine: 240-hp, 236 lb-ft, 1.8L, 20-valve, DOHC, turbocharged I-4
- Transmission: 6-spd manual
- Performance (0-60 mph): 5.8 seconds
- Top Speed: 155 mph
- Brakes (front/rear): disc/disc, ABS
- Curb Weight: 3,064 lbs
- Direct Competitors: BMW Z4 3.0, Chevrolet Corvette, Chrysler Crossfire, Honda S2000, Infiniti G35 Coupe, Mazda RX-8, Mercedes-Benz SLK 350, Nissan 350 Z, Porsche Boxster
- Website: www.audiusa.com
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