Fourtitude Tests the 2008 TT 2.0T

Nearly ten years ago the TT sent shockwaves through the automotive industry, instantly becoming an icon. The ground-breaking shape, geometric shape of the roof, front, and rear made the car instantly recognizable. The geometric theme followed through to the interior with circular styling of most interior components, and a multitude of aluminum trim pieces that made many other competitor interiors look cheap in comparison. Today’s second-generation TT is true to its roots, but it is also a significantly more mature automobile. Gone are the cute looks, replaced by a powerful looking single frame front grille, large air inlets, sharply curved head lights, convex and concave body surfaces, wide wheel arches, an integrated electronic spoiler, and a wide rear diffuser with a center mounted rear fog light. The new TT looks the part of a true sports car, but does it deliver? That’s just what we aimed to find out when the brief opportunity to sample a 2.0T FrontTrak version with the S tronic transmission, the only gearbox choice on this engine for the USA, was made available.
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gsh23 - 3/27/2007 12:25:22 PM

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audis V6 engines are terrible. saw the new TT when i went to wacker, not impressed at all. oh well!

BMW995 - 3/27/2007 1:38:49 PM

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I have not driven the 2.0T TT, but I did extensively test drive the A3 s-Line 2.0T w/ DSG trans (same mechanicals as the TT, 200 lb heavier). Very impressive sports car. And I do mean sports car; it cornered flat as a board, very responsive to the throttle, and the DSG w/ paddle shifters is flat out amazing. You feel like you're Schumacher, except don't go into that 50 mph curve at 90 or you'll find out you're not! I imagine the TT is a notch better than the A3 due to the lower weight. It is probably one of the most entertaining cars to drive out there.

Loki123 - 3/27/2007 2:10:35 PM

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Does anyone know if you can fit an infant/child rear facing car seat in the back of the TT? I take it not with the seat all the way back...

EvoAudi - 3/27/2007 6:02:11 PM

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such a shame the 2.0T doesn't come with quattro.

Anthony - 3/28/2007 12:28:30 AM

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The 2.0T is front-wheel drive then?

Shame.