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2008 Audi TT Review
All-new coupe and roadster are bigger, better sports cars.
2008 TT Review Summary & Specifications
The Audi TT has been re-engineered for 2008 and Audi has done a fine job of updating it. The 2008 model is dynamically superior to it predecessor and its edgier looks are already making the last model seem old. Midwestern buyers can use the car all year thanks to available all-wheel drive. The hatchback coupe offers cargo versatility while the roadster offers top-down fun. If you're looking for a sporty weekend toy, or even a year round sports car, make sure the 2008 TT is on your shopping list. Be careful about how you outfit your TT, though, because prices rise quickly with options.NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Kirk Bell filed this report from Chicago.
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| Vehicle Category | Sports Cars |
| Editor | Kirk Bell |
| Model Lineup | Audi TT 2.0T coupe ($34,800); 2.0T roadster ($36,800); 3.2 quattro coupe ($42,900); 3.2 quattro roadster ($46,000) |
| Engines (standard) | 2.0-liter dohc turbocharged 16-valve four cylinder |
| Engines (optional) | 200-hp 2.0-liter turbocharged four cylinder: 250-hp 3.2-liter V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 6-speed direct shift gearbox |
| Transmissions (optional) | 6-speed manual; 6-speed direct shift gearbox |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | front airbags, seat-mounted front side airbags that protect the head and thorax, front knee airbags, ABS with electronic brake force distribution and brake assist, traction control, antiskid control, tire-pressure monitor, rollover bars mounted behind the seats (roadster) |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | rear obstacle detection |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Gyor, Hungary |
| Manufacturer Phone | 800-307-2834 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.audiusa.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 36800 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Audi TT 2.0T roadster ($36,800) |
| Standard Equipment | leather/alcantara upholstery, six-way manually adjustable front seats, automatic climate control, tilt-telescope leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, cruise control, center console, aluminum interior trim, heated power mirrors, power windows, power locks, remote keyless entry, AM/FM/CD, digital clock, trip computer, variable intermittent wipers, rear defogger, theft deterrent system, rear spoiler, fog lights, 225/50R17 tires, alloy wheels, limited-slip differential |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Premium package ($3050) includes heated 10-way power adjustable front seats, steering wheel shift paddles, AM/FM radio with six-disc CD changer, auto-dimming rearview mirror, compass, HomeLink Universal garage door opener, rain-sensing wipers, power convertible top; Enhanced Interior package ($1250) with Nappa leather upholstery, underseat storage bins, trunk pass-through with ski sack, interior and cargo nets |
| Destination Charge | 720 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Price as Tested | 41820 |
| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 200 @ 5100-6000 |
| Torque | 207 @ 1800-5000 |
| Fuel Economy | 21/29 |
| Wheelbase | 97.2 |
| Length/Width/Height | 164.5/72.5/53.5 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 36.0 |
| Seating Capacity | 2 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 37.7/NA/41.1 |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Trunk Volume | 9.1 |
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| Front Suspension | MacPherson struts with three-point lower control arms, aluminum subframe, tubular antiroll bar |
| Rear Suspension | four-link with separate coil springs and shock arrangement, tubular antiroll bar |
| Ground Clearance | |
| Curb Weight | 3130 |
| Stock Tires | P225/50R17 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 |
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