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New Audi TT: Faster And Greener

BY Burnpavement

The coupe's latest incarnation boosts power, sips fuel.

To achieve these goals, Audi had tweaked its 2.0 TFSI engine and its energy recuperation system that delivers 211hp and 350 Nm of torque with a fuel consumption figure of just 14km/l if you're not in a hurry.

Mated to a six-speed S tronic dual clutch transmission, it maxes out at 245 km/h, with a 0-100km/h sprint achieved in six seconds. Other than more power, the further-lightened Audi Space Frame technology (ASF) body weighs 100kg less than the competition, tipping the scales at 1,240kg.

Inside, the interior gets updated with three colour choices and new trim pieces, with the leather seat covers treated to reduce solar heat by as much as 20 degrees Celsius. The new Audi TT also comes with an efficiency program built into its onboard computer, presenting all fuel consumption-relevant data on the central display and gives tips for efficient driving. It also shows consumption of the individual systems in the vehicle, and how they influence fuel consumption.

If you fancy wind in your hair, the TT roadster's cloth roof will come in both manual and automatic versions- the manual version features a central latch for opening and closing the top, while the electro-hydraulic drive opens the optional fully-automatic top in just 12 seconds, even at 50km/h. For the sporty drivers, the RS is set to arrive very soon. We can't wait!