June 30 2006
Audi's New TT Coupe Just Launched
Audi’s latest generation TT Coupe sportscar has just been launched in Europe. This brand new design and performance icon is expected to be launched in Australia in November 2006, priced from around $70,000.

Three variants will be available at launch in Australia including;

2.0 TFSI manual with 147kW and 280Nm
2.0 TFSI S-tronic with 147 kW and 280Nm
3.2 quattro S-tronic with 184 kW and 320Nm

The first generation of the TT was a milestone in automotive design, combining modern styling with Bauhaus cues in a spectacular sportscar package.

The new generation TT Coupe is now even more expressive in its appearance. Its defining element is the single frame grille, surrounded by a narrow chrome strip, immediately tying this new TT to the very latest generation of Audi design. Compared with the previous model, the roof has been repositioned further towards the rear and the tail extends further back and now boasts a speed-activated retractable spoiler.

While Australian specifications and pricing are yet to be confirmed, key new features such as Audi magnetic ride are expected to be standard for Australian vehicles.

The new TT is expected to outsell its predecessor in Australia says Audi's managing director, Joerg Hofmann.

"The new Audi TT will be a highly important model for Australia. The original Audi TT was very successful in Australia, and succeeded in boosting the image of the brand exponentially," Mr Hofmann said.

"This new model will add to Audi’s growing profile in Australia thanks to its evolutionary design which is bound to turn heads when the car arrives here late this year," he added.

The TT Roadster has been confirmed for start of production in 2007 and is likely to reach Australian shores the same year.

At a glance - The new Audi TT Coupe

New dynamic, striking exterior and interior design
Body using innovative ASF principle incorporating aluminium and steel
Dimensions: L 4.18m, W1.84 m, H 1.35m,wheelbase 2.47m
Electrically retractable rear spoiler (at 120kmh)
Powerful petrol engines
New 2.0 TFSI developing 147 kW (200 bhp), 280 Nm
3.2 V6 developing 184kW (250 bhp), 320 Nm
Manual six-speed gear box and six-speed S tronic available on the 2.0 T FSI engines
quattro permanent four-wheel drive for the 3.2 V6 version
Audi dynamic suspension with transverse-link front suspension and four-link rear suspension
Speed-dependent power steering
High-performance brake system with ESP and sports settings
Innovative Audi magnetic ride damping system
New generation of steering wheel; flat-bottomed leather sports steering wheel
Latest generation audio systems
Navigation system (option)
Adaptive light cornering lights with xenon plus and daytime running lights (option)
Full range of body colours