Audi TT quattro Sport Concept unveiled at 2014 Geneva show
Audi presented the TT quattro Sport Concept at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show, demonstrating the performance potential of its new-generation TT with a 420hp turbocharged engine and aggressive styling.
Audi took the wraps off the TT quattro Sport Concept at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show, showcasing a highly tuned version of its new-generation TT coupe. The concept is powered by a 2.0-litre TFSI engine producing 420hp, offering a glimpse at what a more extreme TT could deliver if it reached production.
Audi’s concept sits on the new third-generation TT platform, but the quattro Sport ramps up the performance well beyond the standard model. The 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine is claimed to deliver 420hp at 6,700rpm and 450Nm of torque between 2,400 and 6,300rpm. This puts it in the same power territory as some of Audi’s RS models, but using a much lighter four-cylinder unit.
Audi quotes a 0-62mph time of just 3.7 seconds for the TT quattro Sport Concept. Power is sent to all four wheels through quattro all-wheel drive, with a dual-clutch transmission handling the shifts. The car’s kerb weight is kept down to 1,344kg, thanks to lightweight construction techniques and stripped-back interior trim.
Design details and track focus
Visually, the TT quattro Sport Concept is distinguished by wider front and rear tracks, a deep front splitter, large air intakes and a fixed rear wing. The wheel arches are flared to accommodate 20-inch wheels. Inside, Audi has removed the rear seats and fitted racing-style bucket seats up front, underlining the car’s track-oriented intent.
The concept’s interior is pared back, with Alcantara trim and digital instruments, but little in the way of comfort features. The focus is firmly on performance and weight saving, rather than luxury.
Production prospects and context
Audi did not confirm any production plans for the TT quattro Sport Concept at Geneva. The concept’s extreme specification suggests it is a showcase for the performance potential of the new TT’s platform and engine. Previous high-performance TT variants, such as the TT RS, have used five-cylinder engines, but the quattro Sport’s four-cylinder approach points to future possibilities for lighter, more agile models.
For more on Audi’s concept and its future performance models, see Audi Q8 Sport Concept debuts at 2017 Geneva show with mild hybrid V6.
