2012 Audi TTS Roadster

Basic Specs

Base Price $50,000
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive
Curb Weight (lbs) 3395
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.) 53.1

Now on its second generation -- which was first unveiled for the 2008 model year and since updated for the latest model year -- the TTS Roadster is a sporty luxury convertible that is positioned above the standard TT Roadster in terms of power and price.

The TTS Roadster 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 optional 3.2-liter V6 TT's 250hp and 236lb-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 5.1 seconds. Top speed, as seems to be the common practice in German-made vehicles, is artificially limited to 155mph. The roadster should tip the scales at somewhere near 3,300lbs.

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

Key Competitors
Rivals to the TTS Roadster include the BMW Z4 , the Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class and the Porsche Boxster .

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    • General
    • Body Style: Convertible
    • Size: Compact
    • Market Segment: Near-Luxury
    • Weight: 3395 lbs
    • Exterior
    • Length: 165.3 in.
    • Width: 72.5 in.
    • Height: 53.1 in.
    • Wheelbase: 97.2 in.
    • Ground Clearance: TBD
    • Front Track: 61.2 in.
    • Rear Track: 60.9 in.
    • Weight Distribution: TBD
    • Drag Coefficient: 0.33
    • Interior - General
    • Seats: 2
    • Passenger Volume: TBD
    • Cargo Volume: 8.83 cu. ft.
    • Cargo Volume (Seats Folded): N/A
    • Interior - Front Row
    • Volume: TBD
    • Leg Room: 41.1 in.
    • Head Room: 37.6 in.
    • Shoulder Room: 53.2 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
    • Trailering & Hauling
    • Trailer Weight: N/A
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      Baseball Optic Leather Package

      • The superior quality of Fine Nappa leather seating 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. [Madras Brown is available for Roadster]

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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 traffic, 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 system plus features a full-color 6.5'' LCD screen and MMI®-inspired control logic for AM/FM and SIRIUS Radio® functions, real-time traffic, a six-CD changer in the glove box, and two SD® card slots for your MP3 music. Navigation information is given as audible route-guidance prompts and turn arrows via the color driver information system as well as a detailed color map on the main screen; five languages are available.

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