Thursday 5th July 2007

520hp in a TT...?

Nothelle releases modded TTs

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Twin turbo power for TT

What is it with tuners and white Audi TT roadsters at the moment?

No sooner has Abt released its take on the German sportscar (see PH earlier this week), then domestic rivals Nothelle show this – their take on what a TT could, or should, be.

Available for both Roadster and coupe TTs, the Nothelle kit comprises the expected bodystyling and exhaust options. It also includes suspension ‘upgrades’ including a fully adjustable coil-over kit.

Available for Coupe and Roadster

But the interesting bit lies under the bonnet. Firstly, the 2.0 litre turbo can be boosted in increments up to 330hp.

But if that’s not enough, Nothelle will rebuild a 3.2 V6 TT with the addition of twin turbochargers to produce 520hp and 635nm of torque.

That should kill any hairdresser jokes for good…

[Windymiller]

That shot with the 2 white cars is the worst bit of Photoshopping I've seen in a while!

[sprinter885]

Windymiller said:

That shot with the 2 white cars is the worst bit of Photoshopping I've seen in a while!

Makes the rag top jobby resemble one of them 'orrible PT Cruiser things.

[Road_Terrorist]

article said:

That should kill any hairdresser jokes for good…

I can't see how adding a couple of hairdryers will stop the hairdresser jokes

[A S P]

"Firstly, the 2.0 litre turbo can be boosted in increments up to 330hp." - That'll be through a FWD chassis then won't it? Nice...

[kingb]

y not just get the R8

[EDLT]

A S P said:

"Firstly, the 2.0 litre turbo can be boosted in increments up to 330hp." - That'll be through a FWD chassis then won't it? Nice...

When has that ever bothered tuners? There was a FWD V6 golf with over 400hp around somewhere.

[RobCrezz]

kingb said:

y not just get the R8

why not just get the Veyron

[dinkel]

It still looks like a TT.

[sad61t]

RobCrezz said:

kingb said:

y not just get the R8

why not just get the Veyron

Well, a Veyron is a few pennies outside a TT owner's demographic, plus the TT route has the benefit of being able to pick and choose your desired performance options. The new TT is more attractive & purposeful than the previous one (and from what I've read has a better ride), the R8 is a bit too obviously a fast car (LEDs in the engine bay !).

Here's the link to Nothelle's original press release (scroll down past the German version) http://www.nothelle.com/show_cars_1_3.htm

[Spearmint]

Road_Terrorist said:

article said:

That should kill any hairdresser jokes for good…

I can't see how adding a couple of hairdryers will stop the hairdresser jokes

Ba-boom boom tish!

[Toshiba]

Awesome car, and this time the chassis can handle the power! I bet MR will make this car simply biblical to drive too.

What more could you want a V engine, fantastic handling, fantastic performance and 520bhp

[johnnywb]

Nice. Prices...?