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3.2 TFSI V6 S Tronic Quattro 3Dr
Luckily, it’s one of those cars that is more attractive in the metal. This TT is our own long-term test model (as is the Golf GTI Edition 30), and has lost none of its ability to turn heads, even though it’s been with us for nearly a year. Up close, the lines are taut and lean, suggesting that the TT has been on a diet – which it has.
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Back on the surface, the detailing is superb. The metal fuel cap, 3D tail-light clusters, perfectly integrated pop-up spoiler and 18-inch Turbine alloy wheels all add to the sense of occasion. And with a large rear hatch and maximum boot capacity of 700 litres, it’s more practical than you might imagine. Provided, that is, you want to carry luggage, rather than people. So cramped are the back seats that they will barely cope with small children. And they won’t enjoy the claustrophobic rear cabin – or the ferocious acceleration the TT is capable of.
The 3.2-litre V6 doesn’t match the firepower of the 135i – it delivers 247bhp and 320Nm of torque, and so trails its rival by 55bhp and 80Nm respectively. But it has less weight to shift, while the quattro 4WD delivers exceptional traction and the S tronic double clutch gearbox provides instantaneous shifts. As a result, the TT sprinted from 0-60mph in only 5.7 seconds. The trouble is, there is no turbo to beef up mid-range torque, so its in-gear times weren’t as good as the Golf’s.
What lets it down is the transmission, which doesn’t like low speeds. It’s jerky, then surges forward suddenly as the clutch bites. The system isn’t as mechanically involving as a manual box, either. Yet once up and running, the S tronic is magnificent – as a passenger, the only way to detect shifts is to watch the driver’s fingers pull the paddles or listen to the powerplant.
It’s sharp and inspires confidence. The steering is better than the BMW’s, and helped by the fact it’s lower to the ground. The Audi feels more planted and secure on the road. It turns in hard, grips well and is more informative than the 135i and Golf. We’d specify the £1,150 optional Magnetic Dampers, though. They work brilliantly, not only making the TT even more dynamic to drive, but boosting absorbency in the softer setting. Without them, the ride is not as relaxing as it could be.
The 2008 Audi TT 3.2 Quattro is extraordinarily fun to drive, with unbeatable cornering from its all-wheel-drive system. The 12-speaker Bose audio system option produces pin-drop clarity.
Ben Döring
Usually, roadsters imply compromise, but the 2008 Audi TT 3.2 Quattro skimps on neither performance nor cabin gadgets. The convertible version of Audi's unique little coupe gets a remake for 2008, with some minor exterior updates and a full range of interior tech. But along with this incredible performance comes a high price, suggesting the TT is a rich person's toy.
Ben Döring
The new TT roadster deemphasizes the curviness of its predecessor's body and breaks up the smooth sides with a more distinct beltline. It looks like a slab on wheels, but Audi proves that a slab can be sculpted. The headlights and grille give the front end a distinct face, while the curved trunk lip has a retractable spoiler. The convertible top works effortlessly, lowering and raising at the push of a button, and latching itself down without driver intervention.
Ben Döring
The 2008 Audi TT 3.2 Quattro is a unique sports car that can be pushed hard with little effort. It doesn't neglect the tech side of things, however, offering premium audio, navigation, and hands-free phone support.
Ben Döring
Being a roadster, the Audi TT has a small cabin with little storage space. But we had plenty of legroom and found the seats' long range of vertical power adjustment useful for centering our view through the windshield, no matter how tall the driver. None of our drivers had to sit with the top of the windshield frame blocking their view of the road.
Ben Döring
The 2008 Audi TT 3.2 Quattro is extraordinarily fun to drive, with unbeatable cornering from its all-wheel-drive system. The 12-speaker Bose audio system option produces pin-drop clarity.
Ben Döring
Usually, roadsters imply compromise, but the 2008 Audi TT 3.2 Quattro skimps on neither performance nor cabin gadgets. The convertible version of Audi's unique little coupe gets a remake for 2008, with some minor exterior updates and a full range of interior tech. But along with this incredible performance comes a high price, suggesting the TT is a rich person's toy.
Ben Döring
The new TT roadster deemphasizes the curviness of its predecessor's body and breaks up the smooth sides with a more distinct beltline. It looks like a slab on wheels, but Audi proves that a slab can be sculpted. The headlights and grille give the front end a distinct face, while the curved trunk lip has a retractable spoiler. The convertible top works effortlessly, lowering and raising at the push of a button, and latching itself down without driver intervention.
Ben Döring
The 2008 Audi TT 3.2 Quattro is a unique sports car that can be pushed hard with little effort. It doesn't neglect the tech side of things, however, offering premium audio, navigation, and hands-free phone support.
Ben Döring