Critical Facts:

• Significant refresh for 2011
• New front and rear fascia
• New taillights
• New 2.0-liter, TFSI 4-cylinder engine
• Standard quattro all-wheel drive
• Standard S tronic dual-clutch transmission
• TT RS model may arrive in the States

Fast Facts:

• TTS with turbo 4-cylinder and 265 horsepower and 258 lb.-ft. oftorque
• Europe-only (for now) TT RS with turbo 5-cylinder:340 horsepower and 332 lb.-ft. of torque
• Base TT moves to 60 mph in just over 6 seconds

Introduction
The Audi TTfirst appeared as a concept car at the Frankfurt Motor Showin 1995. The exterior and interior design was unique compared to theother "2+2" coupes on the market. Audiofficially unveiled theproduction model in late 1998. In 1999, the coupe was joined by adrop-top convertible with minor styling changes. The new "Roadster"gave up the rear seats in exchange for a power-operated softconvertible top. In addition, the Roadster's windshield frame andaluminum side sills were reinforced for greater rigidity.

An all-new TT and Roadster debuted in 2008. The new car utilizedAudiSpace Frame (ASF) technology (also featured in the automaker's flagshipA8 luxury liner; in the A2, aEuropean model that ended production in2005; and in the R8)that combined aluminum and steel in the chassis toimprove weight distribution, thus improving handling, according toAudi. The new TT was offered with 4- and 6-cylinder powerplants, and achoice between front- and all-wheel drive (Audi's "quattro" permanentall-wheel-drive system). The 2011 model year marks a refresh for theAudi TT as it receives a new front and rear fascia, new tail lamps, newexhaust trim, plus an upgraded 4-cylinder engine (taking the place ofthe outgoing 6-cylinder offering).

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