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Audi is sharpening up the fashion-conscious TT coupe/roadster with a new "S" version. Revisions to the 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine that already powers the TT have boosted torque from 280Nm to 350Nm.
Linked to a six-speed, close-ratio manual transmission, the uprated engine shoots the TTS coupe from rest to 100km/h in 5.2 seconds. With the optional S tronic dual-clutch automatic transmission, acceleration times are reduced by a further two-tenths of a second.
The TTS wears newly designed bi-xenon headlamps with LED-strip daytime running lights, a redesigned front apron incorporating larger air intakes and aluminium-look door mirror housings. There are special alloy wheels and at the rear a revised rear bumper with - for the first time in a TT - four tailpipes protruding from its extended diffuser subtly conveys the newcomer's extra performance potential.
Inside, there are deep-set Alcantara and leather combination sports seats, "S" instruments with white needles, metal pedals and special aluminium trim elements.
