Frank Martin or the Transporter as he is fondly called would surely be in ecstasy when he gets his hands on the upcoming and much anticipated third generation Audi TT. Though it’s set to be introduced by late 2014 as a 2015 model, we couldn’t be excited with what the automobile has to offer.

The original TT concept was first unveiled in the 1995 Frankfurt auto show and this is what made Audi a force to be reckoned with in terms of automobile design. For the third generation TT, word is out that Audi is giving focus on the car’s physical attributes or aesthetics so to speak because the company wants to adhere or stick to what the original TT concept was.

With Audi, one is to expect that performance as well as quality is tucked in. The basic variant or TT will be sporting a 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder base engine that has direct injection on it. It is said to have at least 220 horsepower (hp) on it which is nine (9) hp higher compared to the current. The TTS or the midlevel model would have more power on it as it will have 300 hp, a jump from 265 on the current one. Moreover, the TT RS will still have its 2.5-liter five cylinder base engine but it has even more power as it will have 380 hp (compared to the current 360 hp).

As to the interior, it is said that it will be undoubtedly simple which has a touch of the future on it or more like having a futuristic feeling on it. This futuristic look is provided by the TFT screen instrumentation to be incorporated on the automobile.

In addition, the 2015 Audi TT is said to ride on Volkswagen’s MQB platform which was first used in the A3. With the MQB adoption, the car has achieved 20 percent cost and space efficiency and this translated to a reduction of almost 132 pounds (lbs) because of the simpler MQB architecture. Apart from the platform, other efficiency considerations include improved aerodynamics, low-friction all wheel drivetrain and more economical engines.

Lastly, a year after the coupes are released, Audi will be follow it up with the release of the TT Roadster.

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Frank Martin or the Transporter as he is fondly called would surely be in ecstasy when he gets his hands on the upcoming and much anticipated third generation Audi TT. Though it’s set to be introduced by late 2014 as a 2015 model, we couldn’t be excited with what the automobile has to offer.

The original TT concept was first unveiled in the 1995 Frankfurt auto show and this is what made Audi a force to be reckoned with in terms of automobile design. For the third generation TT, word is out that Audi is giving focus on the car’s physical attributes or aesthetics so to speak because the company wants to adhere or stick to what the original TT concept was.

With Audi, one is to expect that performance as well as quality is tucked in. The basic variant or TT will be sporting a 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder base engine that has direct injection on it. It is said to have at least 220 horsepower (hp) on it which is nine (9) hp higher compared to the current. The TTS or the midlevel model would have more power on it as it will have 300 hp, a jump from 265 on the current one. Moreover, the TT RS will still have its 2.5-liter five cylinder base engine but it has even more power as it will have 380 hp (compared to the current 360 hp).

As to the interior, it is said that it will be undoubtedly simple which has a touch of the future on it or more like having a futuristic feeling on it. This futuristic look is provided by the TFT screen instrumentation to be incorporated on the automobile.

In addition, the 2015 Audi TT is said to ride on Volkswagen’s MQB platform which was first used in the A3. With the MQB adoption, the car has achieved 20 percent cost and space efficiency and this translated to a reduction of almost 132 pounds (lbs) because of the simpler MQB architecture. Apart from the platform, other efficiency considerations include improved aerodynamics, low-friction all wheel drivetrain and more economical engines.

Lastly, a year after the coupes are released, Audi will be follow it up with the release of the TT Roadster.

(source)