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Audi Deletes V-6 From 2010 TT, Focuses on Turbo Fours

 
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2010 Audi TT

2010 Audi TT

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As fuel economy rules tighten, sales stagnate or grow slowly and carmakers seeks ways to deliver more for less, some re-shuffling of products is inevitable. At Audi, that means cutting V-6 engines and (mostly) replacing them with turbo four-cylinders, including in the 2010 Audi TT.

The 3.2-liter V-6 is completely gone from the TT range, in S tronic and manual quattro trims, Coupe and Roadster alike. Instead, the 2010 TT offers only a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder rated at 200 horsepower and 207 pound-feet of torque, sent through a dual-clutch transmission. Those with a hankering for more power in a TT package can upgrade to the TTS Coupe or Roadster which retains its turbo four-cylinder engine rated at 265 horsepower.

Other Audi cars also see the V-6 removed from some trim levels, including the now-defunct A4 3.2 quattro Tiptronic and A5 3.2 quattro manual. The A5 Coupe gains the 2.0T quattro trim we brought you word of back in July. The Audi A3 TDI joins the range this November, while the A3 3.2 S tronic quattro says goodbye for 2010.

For the TT, that's about the sum total of changes, since the exterior and interior stay largely the same, and with the 2.0T engine the only option, fuel economy of 21 mpg in town and 29 mpg on the highway is near-brilliant, even considering its slightly slow (compared to the competition) 5.9-second (Coupe) and 6.2-second (Roadster) 0-60 mph times.

Catch up on the pricing and other changes in the Audi lineup with our rundown of the 2010 A4, A5 and Q5 or check out the hot, new and more affordable supercharged V-6 2010 Audi S4 here.


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  1. By AU353S Posted: 9/24/2009 2:52pm PDT

    This is old news that was known from last Spring when the 2010 order guides were released
     
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  2. fb_630621307 avatar Michael Descul Posted: 9/25/2009 3:52am PDT

    To what I understand, that aging, narrow-angle (15º) 3.2L V6 cannot be engineered to accept D.I., that's why it's going by the wayside. At least the TTS has the Turbo-boosted 5-cylinder with more power than the outgoing 3.2L V6.
    Also with other Audi offerings, I understand that the A4, even though the A4 sedan only has the Turbo 2.0L four available, I understand that it's gaining a Diesel V6 option in the USDM, and that mill, I hear, is rather impressive. Of course, the S4 has the new supercharged V6. The A4 coupe still retains a version with the V6, but with automatic only, I believe, and a previous report regarding the S5 is that it will retain the V8 through 2011 and likely beyond for the popularity and demand of this powerplant in this model, while the S5 convertible will have the supercharged V6. The RS versions of the 4 & 5 will have a more powerful V8 of some 450HP, according to some reports.
    Back to the TT - I hope they decide to bring the TTRS to the USDM!!!
     
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  3. By jim Posted: 9/25/2009 6:14am PDT

    Come on, Motor Authority, do a little proofreading with your articles. The TTS comes with a turbo four, not a turbo five. (The TTRS has the 340 HP turbo five). And the base TT coupe is rated 31 miles per gallon highway by the EPA, not 39.
     
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  4. By Barry Posted: 9/25/2009 8:02am PDT

    I was thinking the EXACT same thing Jim^^LOL. 39mpg?!?! I almost spit out my coffee.
     
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  5. fb_630621307 avatar Michael Descul Posted: 9/25/2009 9:29am PDT

    I stand corrected - the TTS has a turbo-four, and with a nice output.
     
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  6. By NoNameDenton Posted: 9/25/2009 5:32pm PDT

    What would be great would be the diesel version for America with all that low end torque combined with good milage, would be fun, oh well.
     
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