Audi introduces entry-level TT 1.8 TFSI with 180 hp

Audi TT 1.8 01

Audi has announced a new entry-level Audi TT 1.8 TFSI, available in both coupe and roadster forms. The 1.8 litre turbo four-cylinder engine makes 180 hp and 250 Nm of torque, the latter available in a broad 1,250 to 5,000 rpm range.

Entry-level it may be, but performance is very decent – the TT 1.8 TFSI Coupe goes from 0-100 km/h in just 6.9 seconds with a six-speed manual gearbox and 7.0 seconds for the six-speed S tronic dual-clutch automatic transmission. Top speed is 241 km/h.

Figures for the Roadster are 7.2 seconds (manual), 7.3 seconds (S tronic) and 237 km/h max. Claimed fuel consumption for the 1.8 TFSI range is from 7.0 to 7.7 litres per 100 km.

Audi TT Roadster

Audi says that at part loads, an additional manifold injection system supplements the FSI direct injection to cut emissions. The Audi valvelift system varies the stroke of the exhaust valves, improving the engine’s response. A compact rotary valve module for thermal management and the exhaust manifold integrated into the cylinder head both play a major part in the engine’s efficiency.

The 1.8 TFSI joins the current third-generation TT range which has a FWD-only 2.0 litre TDI with 184 hp and 380 Nm, and a 2.0 litre TFSI with 230 hp and 370 Nm, available in FWD or quattro. The top for now TTS quattro uses the same petrol engine, but tuned to produce 310 hp and 380 Nm. The 1.8 TFSI will be available in Europe from July.

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Despite his age, Jared David is an old soul in a young body. He eats, sleeps and breathes cars. When he is not attempting to finish his tertiary education, he can be found in workshops in Klang, tinkering with old school cars.

 

Comments

  • Areyousure on Apr 28, 2015 at 9:46 am

    If this comes to Malaysia, will definitely hurts the grey-market AP’s importers.

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    • Kancil Hybrid on Apr 28, 2015 at 10:12 am

      What hurt? They bring the same thing at lower price. PEKEMA and their Chinese sub dealer never lose.

      Anyway, this is a good entry level sports car.

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      • Areyousure on Apr 28, 2015 at 10:25 am

        For example.

        Before UMWT brings in the Estima, 4 years old Estima may easily cost you 190K.
        After UMWT brings in the Estima, 4 years old Estima is selling for only 160K

        This hurts the AP’s holder’s margin significantly.

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    • Semi-Value (Member) on Apr 28, 2015 at 12:27 pm

      where will lose…audi saleslady in glenmarie…on phone promise you get the car ready for u test drive…when reach there on the appointment time she went and eat lunch at the charsiu place at meng kee…what for i give sales to them…better give recon guy

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  • DSG/Stronic slower than manual 0.1s on Apr 28, 2015 at 10:49 am

    Hi david, can you pls elaborate why the manual tranny 0-100 is 0.1s faster than stronic/DSG?

    It’s unbelievable

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  • DSG/Stronic slower than manual 0.1s on Apr 28, 2015 at 10:51 am

    Hi David!
    DSG/Stronic slower 0.1s than manual tranny?
    Can you pls help to elaborate?

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  • albag on Apr 28, 2015 at 10:57 am

    RM200k – RM300k also entry level ptuihhhh!!!

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  • seancorr (Member) on Apr 28, 2015 at 3:09 pm

    The current TT sold here has a 2.0 TFSI and I think they will continue to bring in the 2.0 spec and price it way above RM300k.

    But since Audi Malaysia has since taken over the reigns here in Bolehland can we expect to see a entry level TT priced just under RM300k with this 1.8 TFSI to compete with the massive used market? BMW managed to do it with the 220i but failed at giving better spec but with Audi….

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  • Downgraded spec make Audi TT a boring car.

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  • blaster88 on Apr 28, 2015 at 4:02 pm

    180hp and only 250 torque for a TT…yawn. Wondering how much it would be priced?

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