Next-gen Audi TT to become a four-door coupe?
11-15-18, 10:52 AM
#1
Next-gen Audi TT to become a four-door coupe?
TT Sportback concept would enter production to combat falling sales
Four years ago, Audi showed the TT Sportback concept at the Paris Motor Show, the third TT-based fancy revealed in 2014 after the two-door Allroad Shooting Brake and four-door TT Offroad concepts. At the time, former Audi R&D head Ulrich Hackenberg suggested "a possible TT family." A few years of pandemonium delayed whatever plans Audi had at the time, but it appears the Ingolstadt carmaker will move ahead with a production version of the TT Sportback concept. Both Auto Express and Auto Bild report that the next generation will become a four-door coupe, replacing the two-door coupe and roadster on sale now.
The two publications say Audi bosses have already approved the four-door's final design. We can't know the final dimensions of the production four-door, but the Mars Red TT Sportback concept was a touch more than 11 inches longer and two inches wider than the current third-generation production TT. The concept's roof sat an inch lower, and the wheelbase stretched almost five inches longer than the span on the TT.
If there's anything a sporty buyer would want from the concept, it's the engine. The 2.0-liter TSFI turbocharged four-cylinder EA888 received heavy mods, putting out 400 horsepower at 6,400 rpm
and 331 pound-feet of torque, good for a 0-62 mph dash in 3.9 seconds. The same engine in the TTS produces 292 hp and 280 lb-ft, taking 4.6 seconds to get to 60 mph. You have to climb up to the 2.5-liter five-cylinder in the TT RSto reach the 400-hp mark.
That flavor of madness isn't likely, but the engine range is expected to expand. On top of standard gasoline engines with mild hybrid help, there could be a plug-in hybrid, "a new generation of electrified diesel engines," and a fully electric version.
When the TT Sportback appears "in showrooms in less than two years" on a version of the TT's MQB platform, it will compete with the anticipated BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe and Mercedes-Benz CLA.
The two publications say Audi bosses have already approved the four-door's final design. We can't know the final dimensions of the production four-door, but the Mars Red TT Sportback concept was a touch more than 11 inches longer and two inches wider than the current third-generation production TT. The concept's roof sat an inch lower, and the wheelbase stretched almost five inches longer than the span on the TT.
If there's anything a sporty buyer would want from the concept, it's the engine. The 2.0-liter TSFI turbocharged four-cylinder EA888 received heavy mods, putting out 400 horsepower at 6,400 rpm
and 331 pound-feet of torque, good for a 0-62 mph dash in 3.9 seconds. The same engine in the TTS produces 292 hp and 280 lb-ft, taking 4.6 seconds to get to 60 mph. You have to climb up to the 2.5-liter five-cylinder in the TT RSto reach the 400-hp mark.
That flavor of madness isn't likely, but the engine range is expected to expand. On top of standard gasoline engines with mild hybrid help, there could be a plug-in hybrid, "a new generation of electrified diesel engines," and a fully electric version.
When the TT Sportback appears "in showrooms in less than two years" on a version of the TT's MQB platform, it will compete with the anticipated BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe and Mercedes-Benz CLA.
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11-16-18, 08:38 AM
#5
drives cars
But yeah I was wondering the same thing. Seems like we have quite the influx of four-door coupes these days, in no small part thanks to Audi's own A5 Sportback. Though to be honest, a small part of me like the idea of a 4-door TT. It's kinda in the same realm as a four-door BMW 2-series (Gran Coupe??) would be.
11-16-18, 10:11 AM
#7
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But yeah I was wondering the same thing. Seems like we have quite the influx of four-door coupes these days, in no small part thanks to Audi's own A5 Sportback. Though to be honest, a small part of me like the idea of a 4-door TT. It's kinda in the same realm as a four-door BMW 2-series (Gran Coupe??) would be.
But yeah I was wondering the same thing. Seems like we have quite the influx of four-door coupes these days, in no small part thanks to Audi's own A5 Sportback. Though to be honest, a small part of me like the idea of a 4-door TT. It's kinda in the same realm as a four-door BMW 2-series (Gran Coupe??) would be.
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11-16-18, 02:19 PM
#8
drives cars
I would imagine it's not that hard to take a current car and morph it into a four-door coupe. Just stretch it out and lower the roofline. Most interiors are identical to their 4-door sedan and 2-door coupe siblings. I do love the S5 Sportback (more so than the A7), better proportions IMO. But yeah part of me also likes the idea of a 4-door TT. Benz has the A-Class, CLA, CLS, and AMG GT 4-door. I just wish Lexus would jump on the bandwagon of sloping/rakish 4-door coupes. I want the GS back
11-17-18, 10:23 PM
#9
Lexus Test Driver
The poor TT. It is very much suffering the same problem the New Beetle suffered. First gen hit the nail on the head and had a purpose. Everything since then has been a steak from Sizzler. Really can't update or fix a one-time filler.
11-18-18, 02:18 PM
#10
Lexus Champion
sales have been slow IMO because I don't think they changed/updated the Mk3 body style nearly enough, looks 99% like a Mk2 (I owned a Mk2 btw).
11-18-18, 11:06 PM
#11
Lexus Test Driver
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