TT without compromise

Do not seek to distinguish udobstvSnaruzhi version of quattro sport from ordinary CT can except an expert: it is the same well-known model, not lost during the years of its existence (from 1998) is not a grain appeal. Not for nothing are big fans of these cars, the British, a few times TT appropriated the title of "most beautiful sports car." (Curiously, what is the next generation model, which, in my view, there should be just this year?) Well, certainly a connoisseur brand mark flared wheel arches, a massive front bumper air intake with large vents, a larger spoiler carbon fiber on the lid trunk and 18-inch alloy wheels with low profile tires. Pay attention to the black roof - whether carbon, or plastic, but it certainly made of durable and lightweight material. I should add: the body is a little closer to the ground at the expense of sports suspension with stiffer shocks and springs, shortened, and widened the arch is no accident: wide wheel track increased. Compartment as if lying on the road, as it should be a sports car type, we see immediately that remove it from the track will not be easy. You sit down inside, and instantly realize that you should forget about the comfort: seat Recaro (essentially, this is racing "bucket"), although covered with suede (and bagel), but not created in order to relax on the road. It is made of carbon fiber, hard, but perfectly profiled, and not something that has a lateral support - squeezes the body so that the most "no whirl." Staid man in him, most likely, will not be too comfortable, and fit a wide threshold requires some skill. It is clear that the seat can raise, lower or change the angle of inclination of the back - it only moves forward / backward. But to sit comfortably, and, most importantly, correctly without problems, because the steering wheel adjustable for height as well as on the flight. In short, everything is done in order to provide assurance that management and the maximum concentration at the wheel. Moreover, the salon has disappeared back seat, instead he has a crossbeam, to provide additional rigidity. "Superfluous" soundproof materials are also removed. All this has led to a decrease in vehicle weight - 120 kg compared to the version with the 3.2-liter engine, and 75 kg compared with a 1.8-liter four-wheel modification. The fact that provides comfort, only climate control, CD player Bose, front windows but powered mirrors. The roar of the exhaust system motoraNad job, it's immediately clear is to start the engine. His low rumble grew into an aggressive roar with heavy overclocking. I can not believe that this is the sound of the familiar four-cylinder powerplant with a capacity of 1.8 liters turbo. By the way, and why - can ask the reader - not the same V6, is issuing 250 forces? Because the V6 is too heavy, and for this sports coupe is important not only power, but and excellent handling, which can not be achieved without a good weight distribution on the axles. By the same features a 1.8-liter engine is not exhausted, and engineers have proven Audi, forced him to develop 240 hp and 320 Nm of torque. And the moment this is already available at 2300 r / min. As a result, the sprint to 100 km / h quattro sport is doing 0.5 seconds faster than the most powerful 6-cylinder versions, and under the right foot is always a necessary amount of traction. Incidentally, I was glad to be able to test the TT quattro sport is in winter, driving on snowy week and mostly slippery roads. First, in such conditions the car willingly disclose all of their "secrets", and secondly, it is quite suitable for use in the winter, unless, of course, do not climb in deep snow. The first dispersal enthralls. At low speed it seems that the car is not "pulling", but when the tachometer needle to cross the threshold at 2,300 rev / min as the back instantly sticks to the seat. On slippery roads CT can even start a "wag the stern," as all-wheel drive, we recall, is arranged not as in most other models of Audi. In the normal movement of most of the time and power is transmitted the front wheels. But should be making slips or demolition, as up to 95% thrust can be "airlifted" back, which is why there is a skid. The main thing is that in such an unusual algorithm of the system can quickly adapt quattro, and use its features. For example, a flat arch you can walk at a speed that will begin to ache side. If the entry speed into turn will be greater than it should, then at the slightest sign of drift the front axle, electronics will transfer most of the time back, causing the car to fail in the bank. The helm in the direction of drift and a stubborn reluctance to drop the gas will lead to a smooth body slipping out all four wheels turn. By manipulating the gas pedal and steering wheel can cause predictable reactions and take turns with or without slides - whatever you like. It is worth noting that the system is electronic stability control ESP is included in the management process rather late and can be shallow drifts. If you turn it off, it should be on the alert - TT error almost does not forgive, though, in my opinion, it is more friendly to the driver, rather than some other all-wheel drive model. In any event, after the first dozen miles realize how transparent the car's behavior. A huge thrust engine, the lever moves clear the 6-speed manual gearbox, four-wheel drive transmission can simply ignore the "rivals" for starts with a traffic light. The brakes, incidentally, are consistent with the dynamic potential, dose force on the pedal easily. Even ABS TT quattro sport is set to sport mode - it allows a small wheel lock. I would like to trassuOdno bad: the full potential of this car, as I said at the beginning, we have virtually nowhere. Another thing in Europe - went on a day off for the next track, paid the cashier quite sane amount, and race to your health! In Moscow, the TT seemed to provoke a conflict with the inspectors, traffic police ... Given these circumstances, unwittingly come to the conclusion that Russia is unlikely to find many who want to buy a coupe for $ 65 375. But still - how wonderful TT quattro sport rides! ..