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WORLD'S FIRST: Edmunds.com Drives the New Audi TT-S
Not so long ago, Audi was happy to pose as the style leader. What the cars lacked in driving finesse, they made up for in haute couture. They were the automotive equivalent of Paris Hilton's dog — a neat accessory, but not much good at walking.

And no car epitomized this image more than the original 1998 Audi TT. It looked iconic, but its Bauhaus-inspired looks wrote a check that its VW Golf-derived chassis couldn't cash.

But in recent years, Audi has sought to change this image with the second-generation TT that was launched two years ago, a more focused driver's tool. Now this car has become the first TT to wear Audi's "S" badge. On sale here this November as both a coupe and a roadster, the 2009 Audi TTS is powered by a 265-horsepower turbocharged 2.0-liter engine and it's meant to go toe-to-toe with the BMW Z4 3.0, Mercedes SLK350 and even (whisper it) the Porsche Cayman and Boxster. Read Article



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S4cabriofoxoneS4cabriofoxone - 5/1/2008 9:21:32 PMView My AgentSpace
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Before anyone asks, the TT-S accelerated from 0-60mph in 4.9 seconds.

Keep in mind that this is from Edmunds, notorious for their slow 0-60 times.

I knew this would happen all along, but people were doubtful because of its relatively low power rating.

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1evlaudi1evlaudi - 5/1/2008 10:11:13 PMView My AgentSpace
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actually C&D also had a first drive, by reading both articles, I am not convinced that they really drove the car. It seems they have been "driven" in it and then given a bunch of press material.
Anybody else gets that feeling?


S4cabriofoxoneS4cabriofoxone - 5/1/2008 11:31:18 PMView My AgentSpace
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Perhaps.


S4cabriofoxoneS4cabriofoxone - 5/1/2008 11:33:48 PMView My AgentSpace
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Now that I look at it again, you're right, it seems like they don't say much about how the car actually drives. They just kind of give us the numbers and then say it isn't a Cayman; there's nothing specific about the handling or road feel.

BTW I got my C&D... there's no TT-S article?


1evlaudi1evlaudi - 5/1/2008 11:52:29 PMView My AgentSpace
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try this link to fourtitude

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1evlaudi1evlaudi - 5/1/2008 11:52:52 PMView My AgentSpace
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http://forums.fourtitude.com/zerothread?id=3819048

sorry stupid computer...

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chewychewy - 5/2/2008 12:14:16 AMView My AgentSpace
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Yep, both sound quite generic with little deep insight. Should have very nice performance and fuel economy.

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CLK63BlackSeriesCLK63BlackSeries - 5/2/2008 12:41:34 AMView My AgentSpace
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This car is gorgeous.

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EL44EL44 - 5/2/2008 4:37:09 AMView My AgentSpace
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MadibaPMadibaP - 5/2/2008 5:21:05 AM
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This is what BMW DON"T have! Style and pace!

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M53RM53R - 5/2/2008 9:56:12 AMView My AgentSpace
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If it wasn't for BMW, we would be driving shoe boxes.


M53RM53R - 5/2/2008 9:58:02 AMView My AgentSpace
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I'm not a fan of the front bodykit. Other than that, the car looks really good.

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Batman219Batman219 - 5/2/2008 10:07:32 AM
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Looks a lot better than the last TT

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KingerKinger - 5/2/2008 10:46:16 AM
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If the Camry had the same style, quality interior, handling, feel and emotional appeal of the TT then you might be on to something.

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ThierryHenry14ThierryHenry14 - 5/2/2008 11:07:16 AM
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Good one... I guess its not as good as a Camry because its less HP. I guess a Lotus Exige is not as good either, because its got less HP.

Hell, following your logic, I guess A Nissan GT-R can't match up to a Mack Titan, because it only has 480hp, compared to a Mack's 605hp rating...

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MookGmbHMookGmbH - 5/2/2008 3:26:39 PMView My AgentSpace
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***TheBoss***

You... can't... be... serious. A Camry. Did you just audition for the NBC pilot for "Top Gear"? Wow.

There are enthusiasts and people.. you'd think so...

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answeranswer - 5/2/2008 11:13:17 AMView My AgentSpace
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I really like it.

And when it comes to performance, not every sports car needs to be the fastest thing around for it to be successful.

Mazda's Miata is not going to beat out a Ferrari, but you can't say the Miata is not a true sports car.

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S4cabriofoxoneS4cabriofoxone - 5/2/2008 11:54:35 AMView My AgentSpace
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I wonder why everyone here was de-boosted? Especially me, what did I say that was offensive? -4? LOL.

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1evlaudi1evlaudi - 5/2/2008 3:00:17 PMView My AgentSpace
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there you go S4, gave a little boost

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big_rimsbig_rims - 6/25/2008 2:46:01 AM
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the new TTS looks and sounds great! the 5 sec. 0-60 time is the best thing

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