Category: Affordable Sports 
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All the attributes of the standard TT; great S-tronic gearbox; civilised ride and road behaviour
Not enough of an advance over the other variants
A very fine sports car, but not quite as special-feeling as a Cayman, nor as full-on as a Z4 M Coupe
Audi's TT coupe and roadster are still stunning-looking cars; ten years on from the original's debut, the minimalist design has not dated, nor has its familiarity blunted its impact. The 2006 overhaul brought little by way of styling changes - why tamper with a classic? - but did bring marked improvements in handling, ride and interior comfort. Now here comes the long-awaited high-performance version: the TTS, with a 268bhp (272PS) version of the turbocharged, direct-injection 2.0 TFSI engine.
Not only is it the most powerful version of the TT yet, it's also intended to be the most sports-focused to drive. The power steering has been modified, the brakes uprated, and the two-mode magnetic-ride adaptive suspension system optional in other TTs is standard-fit, as is Audi's quattro four-wheel-drive.
To finish off the package, the TTS is kitted out with 18" aluminium wheels, bi-xenon headlights with LED daytime running lamps, a different front apron with larger air intakes, deeper side skirts, a fat rear bumper with four exhaust tailpipes, leather/alcantara sports seats, white-needled instruments, metal pedals and extra aluminium trim.
With improved cabin space, the TT Coupe does a better job of seating four than before, but it's still barely a 2+2. The split-folding rear seats and hatchback-type tailgate give a good degree of versatility, however.
Prices start from £33,390, with options including the S-tronic dual-clutch automatic gearbox and 19" wheels.
