2012 Audi TTS Coupe

Basic Specs

Base Price $47,000
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive
Curb Weight (lbs) 3219
City (MPG) 23
Hwy (MPG) 31
Horsepower 265@6000
Torque (lb-ft) 258@2500
Wheelbase 97.2
Length (in.) 165.3
Width (in.) 72.5
Height (in.) 53.0

Now on its second generation -- which was first unveiled for the 2008 model year and since updated for the latest model year -- the TTS is a sporty luxury coupe that slots in between the standard TT and the hotter TT RS.

The TTS produces 265 horsepower at 6,000 rpm from a tuned version of VW's venerable 2.0 turbo inline-four with direct fuel injection. Torque plateaus at 258 lb-ft from 2,500 to 5,000 rpm, and the gains were attained thanks to a new engine block, cylinder head, pistons and connecting rods.

The engine handily out-muscles the standard turbo's 200 horsepower and 207 lb-ft numbers, and the previously optional 3.2-liter V6 TT's 250 horsepower and 236 lb-ft.

The exclusive dancing partners of that powerplant include Audi 's revised all-wheel drive system and a six-speed dual-clutch gearbox the automaker calls S-Tronic. Audi promises performance will be brisk, claiming sprint from a standstill to 60mph will take just 4.9 seconds. Top speed, as seems to be the common practice in German-made vehicles, is artificially limited to 155mph.
The coupe should tip the scales at somewhere near 3,150lbs.

The TTS Coupe can be ordered with optional heated front seats, Audi Navigation Plus - a DVD-based navigation system with a 6.5-inch LCD screen - or two possible variations of MMI Navigation.

A baseball optic leather package is another popular and unique choice, which adds the superior quality of Fine Nappa leather seating surfaces add to a sophisticated yet performance-oriented driving experience. The Baseball Optic-woven stitching evokes the original heritage of the TTS while adding an exclusive touch of distinction, and for the Roadster comes exclusively in Madras Brown.

Other features standard on the TTS include magnetic adaptive shocks along with 18-inch wheels.

Key Competitors
The TTS faces competition from performance-minded rivals like the Chevrolet Corvette as well as more laid-back machines like the BMW 3-Series Coupe and Mercedes C-Class Coupe.

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    • General
    • Body Style: Coupe
    • Size: Sub-Compact
    • Market Segment: Near-Luxury
    • Weight: 3219 lbs
    • Exterior
    • Length: 165.3 in.
    • Width: 72.5 in.
    • Height: 53.0 in.
    • Wheelbase: 97.2 in.
    • Ground Clearance: TBD
    • Front Track: 61.2 in.
    • Rear Track: 60.9 in.
    • Weight Distribution: TBD
    • Drag Coefficient: 0.31
    • Interior - General
    • Seats: 4
    • Passenger Volume: 47.7 cu. ft.
    • Cargo Volume: 13.1 cu. ft.
    • Cargo Volume (Seats Folded): 24.7 cu. ft.
    • Interior - Front Row
    • Volume: TBD
    • Leg Room: 41.1 in.
    • Head Room: 37.7 in.
    • Shoulder Room: 53.2 in.
    • Hip Room: TBD
    • Interior - Second Row
    • Volume: TBD
    • Leg Room: 29.2 in.
    • Head Room: 32.6 in.
    • Shoulder Room: 47.5 in.
    • Hip Room: TBD
    • Propulsion
    • Fuel Type: Gas
    • Engine Type: 2.0L I4
    • Power: 265 hp @ 6000 rpm
    • Torque: 258 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm
    • Transmission: 6-Speed Automated Manual
    • Highway Fuel Economy: 31 mpg
    • City Fuel Economy: 23 mpg
    • Forced Induction: Turbocharger
    • Direct Injection: Yes
    • Chassis
    • Layout: All Wheel Drive
    • Front Suspension: Strut-Type
    • Rear Suspension: Multi-Link
    • Wheels
    • Front: 19" Aluminum
    • Front Tires: 255/35
    • Rear: 19" Aluminum
    • Rear Tires: 255/35
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      Baseball Optic Fine Nappa Leather

      • The superior quality of Fine Nappa leatherseating surfaces adds to a sophisticated yet performance-oriented driving experience. The Baseball Optic-woven stitching evokes the original heritage of the TTS while adding an exclusive touch of distinction. [Black is available for Coupe]

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      Heated front seats

      • With a convenient touch of a button, the multilevel seat heating system warms the entire surface of the seat. [Premium Plus only]

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      MMI Navigation plus w/ real-time traffic & iPod integration

      • The DVD-based Audi Navigation plus features real-time trffic, a full-color 6.5" LCD screen and MMI®-inspired control logic for AM/FM and satellite radio functions. Also included are two SD card slots for your MP3 music and the option of a six-CD changer or iPod® interface. [Premium Plus only]

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      MMI Navigation plus w/ real-time traffic & six-disc CD changer

      • The DVD-based MMI® Navigation plus features a full-color 6.25" LCD screen and MMI®-inspired control logic for media, SIRIUS® Satellite Radio, navigation and telephone functions. The system also includes two SD card slots for your MP3 music and a six-CD changer.

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