Tuesday 30th November 2010

'Clubsport' Audi TT Unveiled

2012 GT4 concept demo'd at Shanghai DTM event

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Audi has taken the wraps of a TT-based GT4 racer that will form the basis of its 'affordable motorsport' offer in 2012.

The production-based racer features motorsport-friendly upgrades like a roll-over cage and safety-optimised fuel tank and Audi says modifications will be identical for all future customer sport versions.

The car gets a TFSI engine delivering about 340 hp, and the front apron, rear apron and the rear wing have been developed from the production Audi TT RS. The hood, doors and boot lid are made of CFRP and the windows of plastic, and customers will get S-tronic transmission with a differential lock, modified production suspension with adjustable dampers, plus 9.5 x 18 inch light alloy wheels.

The Audi TT GT4 is planned to sell for about 120,000 euros, they tell us, and the car was launched in Shanghai because the regular TT has just gone on sale there.

Five-time Le Mans winner Frank Biela did some demo laps in the new Audi TT on the street circuit in Shanghai during the DTM weekend just gone, hence the window stickers.

[RudeDog]

Sounds like a lot of money for a TT based racer given what else is available in this price bracket.

I could be wrong though, I have never really paid more than a passing interest at this type of motor.

[RudeDog]

Terry Barr said:

yearoneracing said:

Assuming its RWD to run in GT4? Looks expensive next to a G50.

If its RWD then a road version would be a desirable TT.

You think? It would still have two major problems IMO.

1. It would still be an Audi
2. It would still be a TT

[RudeDog]

Simond S said:

RudeDog said:

Terry Barr said:

yearoneracing said:

Assuming its RWD to run in GT4? Looks expensive next to a G50.

If its RWD then a road version would be a desirable TT.

You think? It would still have two major problems IMO.

1. It would still be an Audi
2. It would still be a TT

So a perfectly stereotypical answer from someone who hasnt owned or currents owns an Audi. You go girl with your prejudices.

TT is a great car to drive. TTS is even better (and I had the flappy paddle box) and if anything to easy to drive fast. I've yet to drive the TT RS but with a 0-60 dash in under 4.5 seconds, magnetic dampers and 4wd is sounds more like a supercar than a mainstream car.

Of course they keys dont look as good as Porsche keys at the local wine bar.

You don't need to own one to know if its any good or not, a decent test drive will tell you enough and I have driven many.

You're also right about the badge snobbery, thats why I bought such a terrible drivers car, albeit with a respectable badge.