Audi TT-S debuts at 2014 Geneva with 310hp and sharper styling
Audi has unveiled the third-generation TT-S at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show, featuring a 310hp 2.0 TFSI engine, sportier design cues and new digital instrumentation.
Audi has pulled the covers off the new TT-S at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show, marking the world premiere of its sportiest TT yet. The third-generation TT-S brings a sharper look, uprated performance and a raft of new technology to the compact coupé segment.
Sharper, more muscular design for TT-S
The new TT-S stands apart from the standard TT with a more aggressive front end, featuring larger air intakes, a chromed hexagonal grille and LED headlights. Muscular side skirts and a trunk lip spoiler reinforce its sporting credentials. At the rear, quad exhaust outlets and a silver-finished diffuser set the TT-S apart from lesser models. Audi has also added silver highlights to the fuel cap and other exterior details.
The car sits on the Volkswagen Group’s MQB modular platform, which underpins the latest TT range. The platform brings weight savings and improved rigidity over the previous generation, benefitting both handling and efficiency.
Performance and engine details
Under the bonnet, the TT-S uses a 2.0-litre TFSI four-cylinder engine producing 310hp (228kW) and 380Nm of torque. Audi claims a 0-100km/h time of 4.7 seconds, putting the TT-S firmly in hot hatch and compact coupé territory. Power is delivered through Audi’s quattro all-wheel drive system, providing traction and stability in all conditions.
The TT-S’s performance figures put it ahead of many rivals in the segment, and the use of the MQB platform helps keep weight in check. The combination of all-wheel drive and a quick-shifting transmission is aimed at buyers seeking both everyday usability and serious pace.
Interior and technology
Inside, the TT-S features standard sports seats and a 12.3-inch TFT digital instrument cluster, which replaces traditional dials with a configurable display. Leather upholstery and silver accents are standard, highlighting the car’s upmarket ambitions. The new digital cockpit is a key part of Audi’s push towards more integrated, driver-focused interiors across its range.
The TT-S’s cabin design and technology set the template for future Audi models, with a focus on minimalism and digital integration. Buyers can expect improved connectivity and infotainment options compared to the outgoing model.
Position within the Audi range
Audi’s decision to reveal the TT-S alongside the standard TT underlines the importance of performance variants in the compact coupé market. The TT-S is expected to reach showrooms later in 2014, with full pricing and final specifications to be confirmed closer to launch.
