Test drive Audi TT compartment since 2006 compartment

Earth, wind, fire

The legendary Italian cars Alfa Romeo again came to Russia to squeeze the recognized authorities of the world of sports cars. The most powerful Brera throws a glove! In the role of the second, Mikhail Gzovsky.
 
Alfa Romeo Brera
The concept of the same name made his debut at the Motor Show in Geneva in 2002. He was accepted by the public with such enthusiasm that three years later Brera went into the series.
Engines: gasoline, 2.2 and 3.2 liters (185 and 260 hp); turbodiesel 2.4 liters (200 hp). In Russia, only gasoline.
Gearboxes: 6-speed mechanical and automatic. Front or complete drive.
Configurations: individual.
Price: є41 60052 600 ($ 55 80070 600).
Audi TT
The first -generation compartment and the classroom debuted in 19981999. A new generation on sale since the end of 2006.
Engines: gasoline, 2.0 and 3.2 liters (200 and 250 hp).
Gearboxes: 6-speed mechanical and automatic. Front or complete drive.
Configurations: individual.
Price: $ 57 56373 039.
BMW 335i
In the summer of 2006, a compartment of the third series was published, a convertible with a hard roof was introduced at the 2007 Detroit car dealership.
Engines: gasoline, 2.03.0 l (156306 hp).
Gearboxes: 6-speed mechanical and automatic. The rear drive.
Configurations: individual.
Price: є41 30059 400 ($ 55 40079 700).
Those who are older remember the American rock band Earth, wind, fire. She became famous in the 1970s and continues to play so far. Probably, in the three fundamental elements, ruling the world, lies the secret of endless success. What does cars have to do with it? Now we will find out!
GRAVITY
Magnet! You can argue about appearance for a long time, but the attention of Alfa-Romeo Brera is provided. Roll up the embankment people turn after. The views of the beauties from neighboring cars were stuck in traffic. It is worth going faster, and the magnet changes the pole from the positive to the negative headlights lined up in the ruler, ruthlessly pushing the driving in front.
Brera absolutely does not try to seem a goddess, but adheres to traditions. Deliberately simple panel, generously trimmed with aluminum; deep wells of auxiliary devices, among which the oil temperature indicator lurked; A line of seats, as if from a catalog of automobile fashion thirty years ago. No attempts to look into the cosmic future. You are on earth.
Starting the engine accompanies such a bass as if under the hood not six, but a mighty eight, or even a 12-cylinder engine. This is especially noticeable in warming up: at times it seems that he is about to lay his ears. A promising grumbling accompanies before leaving the kingdom of traffic jams. Finally, the tentacles of traffic flows release Italian, the leg presses the pedal into the floor, and ... Brera rather lazily gains speed. Such an appearance, such a voice, such a price ... And where is acceleration?! That is exactly what, with the title, as befits a sports car. Alas, he is not. The engine would fit a powerful family sedan: good, smoothly and impassively pulling from 2000 rpm to the limiter. On the dynamometric road, the numbers reinforced the numbers: 8.4 s to hundreds ... Muchno!
Now we try the car in terms of controllability. Even the third -party observers quickly became noticeable by the waywardness of Brera. The car does not provoke a high -speed turn to the limit, if only because you fall out of the seat with a flat back. Kopema deeper: the nuances of controllability are associated with the design and configuration of all -wheel drive. The center differential of Torsen at Brera works in a pair with front interventure. With good adhesion to the road to 57% of the moment, it goes to the rear wheels. If there is a slip on one of the axes, up to 78% of Newtonians go forward or backward. Given that the front differential is partially blocked, it becomes clear where Brera has a capricious disposition. It is only worth a little change in the trajectory or speed, from the familiar turn, completely different impressions: Brera then strives to tear the rear wheels into the skid, then rides the face of the turn. In addition, the machine tries to jump to increased gear at the most inopportune moment.
Probably, the alpha can be traveled and understood by spending not one or two days with her. In the meantime, I want to slowly roll around the city, enjoying the phlegmatic-calm steering wheel, the juicy sound of the motor and the awareness that you are in the car that won the title of the most beautiful car of 2005 at the XXI International Auttrah in Paris.
THE WIND OF CHANGE
In 1998, the sports audi caused mainly enthusiastic responses thanks to a non-standard design. At first, the TT was presented as a budget compartment with sled capabilities slightly higher than average (a car with a 1.8 l engine debuted). A few years later, the reputation of the TT was soaked. The European press fanned the scandal, having learned about cases of departure from the road at maximum speeds. The company in a short time finalized the suspension and installed the rear spoiler. What has changed since then? All!
Modernizing the first-generation TT, installed a 3.2-liter motor and a DSG gearbox with two clutches. The suspension also faded. And then the turn of the second -generation car came.
There was no trace of a puppy facial expression. The new TT seems to have squinted unkindly: well, I will show you!. And shows! The voice of the motor, which seems after Brera, is confusing in the first seconds in the first seconds. But the renunciation with which the TT breaks off, instantly dispels doubts. You sit in the car as a glove, it is difficult to complain about ergonomics. At first, only the steering wheel in the bottom causes some inconvenience: getting at the time of interception on a flat part, you involuntarily get down from the rhythm of rotation. Fortunately, there are only a little more than two turns.
The enemy TT is transverse irregularities. The suspension does not have time to react and throws sidelines under the ceiling. You perceive Audi at all like Brera. After an hour of active driving, there is no desire to take a deep breath and drink water. A familiar bundle of turns with rude, gravel-sand dust coverage tests for strength. It’s nice to fly a turn, clearly feeling the line between permitted and forbidden! But even if you cross it, there will be no disasters: the TT will slide with all the wheels, and when it considers that the situation is complicated, the stabilization system will enter into work. A short soft jerk of electronics will pull the driver.
Audi clearly goes in a straight line, obediently changes the trajectory, following the driver's teams. The rolls are minimal, there is no delay in steering. The car is calm at high speeds and does not respond to the side gusts of wind. It seems that the designers decided aerodynamic problems: TT and wind are now at the same time ...
 
FLINT
Ideally, the BMW-330i was supposed to be in its place, but there was no such car in the press park. And 335i could not refuse from the Cabiolet compartment. Although there were doubts: the ideology of the convertible implies more smeared reactions: a removable roof is less rigidity and large body weight. And here is the rear drive ...
In appearance, self -confidence without a hint of rudeness; Elegance without ostentatious luxury. It is interesting that by no means an elaborate BMW clicks his eyes hardly less than Brera (if you open a hard top, the whole street will freeze). BMW owners are especially attentive: they will overtake and slow down. Supply Podgazovka: drive? I had a chance to hear repeatedly. If you succumb to the temptation, the car is in earnest.
Pretense instantly displaces the demonic power. As if an avalanche roll up the engine speed, which seems to be ready to spin far beyond the maximum 5800 rpm. Switching that the blows of the whip. Third I want to drive more and more, reveling in the baritone of the in -line six. In terms of dynamics, BMW came out of the second passport place to the honorary first, setting all -wheel drive rivals!
Let's try a snake and a rearrangement? Let me remind you, at the BMW device Active Steering adjusts the steering in accordance with the situation. Brera demanded the steering wheel on the snake, Audi forced her to cross her hands, and BMW is content with the turn of the bagel at 90! The higher the speed of maneuver, the further the alpha lagged behind the BMW, and then the audi.
On the mountain road, the BMW landfill whistled past the photographer at such a speed that he puzzled began to rebuild the camera. The fears that the body of the convertible would not play in the hands of riding manners, did not materialize. With the BMW stabilization system turned on, it is absolutely reliable even in the hands of a not particularly experienced driver. If you turn it off, the car will turn into a real gourmet gift: instant adjustment of the trajectory, the ability to go under the gas, leaving on the asphalt an autograph of burned rubber: there was BMV-335i! ...
But indeed these cars, like the earth, wind and fire. Each element has its own strength. Which is closer to you?
Mikhail Gzovsky: Changeability is characteristic not only by some cars, but also to the weather. I quite admit that we will conduct this test on the ice, sensations and results could change. And in the summer, BMW leadership is indisputable.
Alfa Romeo Brera looks expensive, it sounds expensive, but in sled disciplines not ideal.
General assessment 7.1
+ Magnificent acoustic setting of the engine, a charming interior, recognizable appearance, a large trunk.
- insufficient acceleration, awesome nature of controllability, tendency to build up.
Audi TT is a real sports car with verified handling. More more emotions
General assessment 7.8
+ Good accelerated dynamics and reliable behavior in corners, comfortable seat, fast machine.
- A shaking suspension, a fairly high level of noise.
BMW 335i for a restrained appearance, amazing riding potential. An excellent car for good roads and good climate.
General assessment 8.3
+ Great dynamics, impeccable work of the box, a large range of adjustment of a convenient driver's seat, accurate brakes and steering wheel.
- The creaks in the cabin, a suspension prone to breakdown, a meager trunk, lack of a spare wheel.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
   
 
 
 
  
 

Source: The magazine "Driving"