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New car lines
publication date: Apr 12, 2010
Audi designers and engineers have risen to the unenviable
challenge of enhancing the celebrated TT for the 2011 Model Year.
The new generation model combines measured yet distinct
styling refinements with efficiency boosting technology, including a
newly adopted 2.0-litre TFSI engine, which improves fuel economy by up
to 14 per cent. |  |
The upgraded 2.0-litre Turbo FSI petrol engine is the
technological highlight in the latest range, employing Audi valvelift
technology to effect improvements in power, torque and overall
efficiency compared with the 200PS version it replaces. Delivering 211PS
between 4,300rpm and 6,000rpm and a 350Nm torque peak between 1,600rpm
and 4,200rpm, it enables the TT 2.0 TFSI with six-speed manual
transmission to reach 62mph from rest in 6.1 seconds - 0.5 seconds more
rapidly than its predecessor - and raises its top speed from 149mph to
152mph. Even more impressively, it boosts economy potential from 36.7mpg
in the combined cycle test to 42.8mpg, and pares back CO2 output from
183g/km to 154g/km.
The Audi valvelift system adjusts the lift of the exhaust valves in two
stages depending on need. This reduces flushing losses in the combustion
chamber and also ensures that the optimal flow of the exhaust gas is
directed to the turbocharger, which in turn ensures that torque is
developed quickly. The combination of turbocharging and direct fuel
injection also reduces the combustion chamber temperatures and the
resulting tendency to knock. This allows a high compression ratio of
9.6:1, which improves efficiency.
The gains made possible by this new technology are augmented by a
recuperation system which recovers energy during braking and coasting
phases in this latest generation TT, and which also extends to the 160PS
1.8-litre TFSI petrol engine that continues to power the TT Roadster
and the 170PS 2.0-litre TDI unit used by the TT Coupé and Roadster. | | | The new Touran has been unveiled at the Leipzig Motor
Show.
Featuring
fresh styling, pioneering technology and a range of efficient new
petrol and diesel engines, the new Touran features styling that takes inspiration
from the design direction established by the Polo, Golf and new
Touareg.
The new grille features strong horizontal lines that are
replicated in the new front bumper while at the rear, revised
tail-lights featuring intricate LED bulbs are fitted along with a new
tailgate and bumper. Completing the revisions are a set of new alloy
wheels and chrome-edged rubbing strips running down the side of the
vehicle. |  |
Inside the Touran, fresh new trim finishes are joined by a
three-spoke steering wheel ahead of a new set of dials featuring subtle
white backlighting and a large electronic display to relay information
on the vehicle’s systems. A revised centre console with chrome
highlights houses new controls for the ventilation system.
The
entry-level petrol engine is a new 1.2-litre TSI unit delivering 105 PS.
It’s joined by a 1.4-litre TSI engine developing 140 PS. The diesel
range comprises two engines with four different power outputs. A
1.6-litreTDI engine is available with a choice of 90 or 105 PS outputs
while the 2.0-litreTDI engine offers 140 or 170 PS. In addition, the
1.2 TSI 105 PS petrol and 1.6-litre 105 PS diesel engines can be
specified in BlueMotion Technology trim complete with Start/Stop. |
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