What is better then blasting down the freeway at speed in a brand new Audi TT? The simple answer: a convertible. The long answer: a blood red Audi TT-S Roadster, top down and hair flailing.
In the competitive landscape of teeny, steroid-powered roadsters there is a lot of talent. With BMW's new Z4, and household names like Mercedes-Benz's SLK and Porsche's Boxster, the TT-S needs to be great. Good will not suffice. And, after becoming more acquainted with the 2009 TT-S Roadster, I am not quite sure it surpasses that mark.
There are several arguable aspects about the TT-S that cannot go overlooked. One is the power of it. Yes it produces over 250 horses but is that enough when the latest competition is putting out 300? It boasts a soft top design. In a day and age where hard top convertibles are becoming lighter and are able to remain just as rigid as their coupe siblings, it is a wonder why they continue to ignore the latest trend in auto technology. Finally, as we shall discuss later, the souped up TT does not run cheap.
But, let’s get down to brass tacks....
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