Audi TT TT Mk2 (Type 8J, 2006–2014)
In August 2004, Audi announced that the next generation TT would be manufactured using
aluminium, and would go into production in 2007.[19] A preview of the second-generation TT
was provided in the form of the Audi Shooting Brake concept car, shown at the Tokyo Motor
Show in 2005. This concept was an insight into the new TT, but featured angular styling, and a
"shooting-brake" two-door hatchback body style.[20]
Audi debuted the second-generation TT, internal designation Type 8J, on 6 April 2006, using the
Volkswagen Group A5 (PQ35) platform with aluminium front bodypanels, and steel in the rear,
to enhance its near-neutral front-to-rear weight distribution. Available in front-wheel drive or
'quattro' four-wheel drive layout, the TT is again offered as a 2+2 Coupé, and as a two-seater
Roadster. The second generation is five inches longer and three inches wider than its
predecessor.[21] Factory production commenced during August 2006.[22]
8J powertrain
The powertrain options initially only included petrol engines, which consist of either one of two
inline four-cylinder engines – the all-new 1.8-litre EA888 Turbocharged Fuel Stratified Injection
(TFSI) (available initially only in Germany, later elsewhere from mid 2009),[23] or the more
common and established EA113-variant 2.0-litre TFSI. The Fuel Stratified Injection (FSI)
technology was derived from the Audi Le Mans endurance race cars, and offers improved fuel
efficiency as well as an increased power output and cleaner emissions. The 3.2-litre 'V6' badged
VR6 engine is carried over from the previous generation, and this engine was also available in
the Canadian model.[24] 2.0 TFSI quattro models, with the latest EA888 engine, became available
in 2009 model year.[25]
A six-speed manual transmission is standard, with the six-speed Direct-Shift Gearbox (now
called "S-TRONIC" on all Audi models) as an option for all engines. Quattro on-demand four-
wheel drive, again using the Haldex Traction clutch is available – standard on V6 models, but
not available on the 1.8 TFSI.
8J suspension and other features
Like all its PQ35 platform-mates, the new 8J TT now has a multi-link fully independent rear
suspension to complement the front independent suspension. The entire suspension system can
be enhanced with Audi's new active suspension, "Audi Magnetic Ride", available as an option.
This is based on BWI Group's MagneRide, which uses magneto rheological dampers (this means
that an electronic control unit for the suspension will automatically adjust its damping properties
depending on the current road conditions and driving manner).
The new TT also features a revised rear spoiler which preserves the clean aesthetics of the TT
when not raised. The spoiler automatically deploys at speeds greater than 78 mph (125 km/h) to
increase down-force, and retracts again below 50 mph (80 km/h). The spoiler can also be
manually controlled by the driver via a switch on the lower centre console. Manual operation by
the switch reverts to automatic operation (i.e.: manual mode is cancelled) if the vehicle speed
rises above the stated limit.[21]
2.0 TDI quattro
Launched at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show,[26] Audi offered the first diesel engined version of
the Audi TT in the European market, the Audi TT 2.0 TDI quattro.[26][27][28] As its name
indicates, it is only available with quattro, and is also available in Coupé and Roadster
versions.[27] Power comes from the new 2.0-litre Turbocharged Direct Injection (TDI) engine,
now with 16 valves, double overhead camshaft (DOHC), 1,800-bar (26,110 psi) common rail
fuel delivery and eight-hole piezo fuel injectors,[26][27] which produces a DIN-rated output of
125 kW (170 PS; 168 bhp) at 4,200 rpm and torque of 350 N⋅m (258 lbf⋅ft) at 1,750 to
2,500 rpm.[26][27] It includes a six-speed manual transmission.[27]
Acceleration from standstill to 100 km/h (62.1 mph) on the Coupé is achieved in 7.5 seconds,
and it will go on to reach a top speed of 226 km/h (140.4 mph).[27] The slightly less
aerodynamically efficient[citation needed] Roadster reaches 100 km/h (62 mph) in 7.7 seconds, with a
top speed of 223 km/h (138.6 mph).[27]
Audi claim average fuel consumption for the Coupé variant with this 2.0 TDI engine is 5.3 litres
per 100 kilometres (53.3 mpg-imp; 44.4 mpg-US), which achieves a CO2 emissions rating of
139 gram/km.[27][28] The Roadster TDI achieves an average 5.5 litres per 100 kilometres
(51.4 mpg-imp; 42.8 mpg-US) and CO2 of 144 gram/km.[27]
TT S-Line
As an additional package a standard Audi TT can be bought from factory with a special body kit
upgrade to make it look like the Audi TT-RS version. The upgrade includes a fixed rear spoiler,
and Alcantara/leather sports seats (Silk Nappa, Fine Nappa leather optional).
