Audi TTS Drive Test Drive since 2007
Red bullet
When we again rested on the tail of a sluggish stream, my friend, catching his breath, said: this is what really amazes me with the opportunity to go on this cam car. And he is absolutely right. Audi TTS, it is worth it to squeeze at least once and to stop the accelerator pedal, as if planting on an adrenaline needle. This car is able to accelerate so much, to be rearranged, and in addition, to publish such an impudent sound cotton when changing gears that it is not easy to be a grain-boy on the road. I would say almost impossible. What did they do with TT
If my will, I would have pulled on Audi TTS somewhere on Nurgurgring, and not crawled in a traffic jam along the Leningradskoye Shosse. But what is it? The curtain, it turns out, was assembled by the builders, and ahead is a long straight with fresh and, therefore, even even asphalt. At this lumen, a dozen cars on my right hand is ready to rush at this moment. Will not work! The pedal to the floor, and after a couple of moments, they can only see the red stern that disappears in water dust (again rain, damn it!). For these very moments, S Tronic, realizing what was required of it, fell down in two gear, and imprinted me in a chair, as if a two -pound weight had fallen on my chest. The roar of a sports exhaust system, which at the same time, erupted from four pipe, set an end to all attempts not to let it go or overtake this red bullet.
And what sound accompanied the transition from the second to the third gear!? This is a boorish cotton, a shot as a sentence doubting in the possibilities of this version of Audi. But 180 on a tachometer in the middle of the bridge near Voikovskaya is already too much. In addition, it is time to bind the 272-horsepower herd in front of it again. The brake pads dug into 17-inch wheels so that the ABS mechanism barely noticeably flared up, and the system of distribution of brake forces contributed to the fact that the machine did not even move to the side, and after a few seconds smoothly and with dignity rolled to the tail of the flow.
Yes, Quattro GmbH engineers who work on creating cars with Litera S, approached TT thoughtfully. Having taken as the basis a 2.0-liter 200-horsepower gasoline engine, they turned it into a real beast, simultaneously put a lot of alterations into the design. In the cylinder block, racks and lids of indigenous bearings were strengthened. The fingers and rings of the pistons and connecting rods were also modified. Cars and rings of the saddles of valves were subjected to improvement. Moreover, the head of the cylinder block is made of a new aluminum and silicon alloy. In the intake tract, the masters integrated shutters that ensure the turbulence of the incoming air. Fuel into the cylinders is now injected under a pressure of 110 bar created by a modified pump. In order for a new turbine to download more air, an increased wheel was inserted into it. The supercharger forming an integrated module with a exhaust manifold is now cast from steel, which is able to withstand high thermal loads. And, as a result, the maximum boost pressure jumped to 1.2 bar. The intercooler is fully made of aluminum, which can improve its effectiveness compared to traditional coolers with plastic tanks. That is, in TTS, the entire intake path is optimized to ensure the minimum possible pressure loss. It is also noteworthy that the powerful 2.0 TFSI weighs only 153 kg, that the total TTS mass is reduced by the way, the hanging along the axes and, therefore, the handling of the car, improves. Moreover, in this particular case, the model was equipped with a gearbox S Tronic with two clutch, combining the advantages of automatic transmission and a mechanical gearbox. The transition from one step to another is carried out for hundredths of a second, and without interrupting the stream of power. The technical principle of operation S Tronic is perfectly simple: in one case there are two blocks of KP, each of which is equipped with its own multi -disc clutch. The first clutch serves odd programs and reverse, the second even transmissions. Both entrance shafts are located on the common axis inside the hollow shaft rotate the whole shaft. Both KP blocks work constantly, but only one of them has a closure with the engine. When the transmission is turned on in one KP block, in another is already being prepared, that is, the following gear has been selected; Switching occurs due to a change in clutch.
You can control S Tronic with the help of steering wheel petals, or the handle of the Communist Party. During the movement of complaints to the box, I did not have, but at the start of the place, she still slows down. The reason, in my opinion, is that the peak of the moment is reached at 2500 rpm, that is, the motor needs promotion. Therefore, let's say, competitions at starting from a traffic light can cause your opponent to have a thought of sophisticated mockery: in the first instant, you will certainly lose a half -corps on TTS. As if on purpose, because in the second moment (the turbine is just turned on), with a roar, take ahead. And there is no chance to catch up with you. Almost no, because the cars on our roads are different. I’m not hiding, once I lost. Although a worthy opponent BMW M3. The same pause affected at starting from a place, which, in my opinion, TTS does not paint at all. There would be a test machine is equipped with a mechanical gearbox, such is installed in the standard, then there would be no problems with the start. But with the realization of the power potential, TTS has no problems, there is a constant full-full drive, quattro. It is based on a multi -disc hydraulic friction clutch with electronic control. It is located at the end of the cardan shaft, in front of the rear differential. Such a layout again improves the load distribution along the axes. The differential control unit constantly analyzes road conditions on the basis of many data. If necessary, almost 100% torque can be directed to the front or rear wheels. Thanks to the receiver, this process takes place twice as soon as it is before a few milliseconds. All the most important sections of the transmission is strengthened by the cardan shaft, differentials and drive shafts.
And, of course, car suspensions have changed significantly. Due to sports springs, the road clearance is reduced by 10 mm. And the standard -installed Audi Magnetic Ride system electronic system for regulating the degree of stiffness of shock absorbers monitors the condition of the road surface and driving style, appropriately adjusting the rigidity of the suspensions. By pressing the button, the driver can choose a normal or sports damping mode. But even in normal mode, no matter what the manufacturer claims, TTS is a very hard machine. In the sporting mode, the suspensions become completely dentist. But in this mode, the maximum information content is ensured, and the cranes of the body on the bends, which were practically no in normal mode, disappear altogether at all. Thanks to this, there is a feeling of unity with the machine, when with your hands, with your whole body you feel the slightest nuances of its behavior. In the same way, by the way, transparent steering also contributes to. Moreover, at first it seems easy, but, it is worth starting to move like a steering wheel instantly heavy.
It is impossible not to note the traditional neutral settings for Audi. So, at the entrance to the TTS turn, the nose will first turn a little from him, but exactly when it begins to seem that demolition is about to come, the coupling sends back more than the moment, and the body obediently dies the turn. If the speed is too high, then the car will begin to slide in all four wheels out of turn, and in response to the margin of the steering wheel or an increase in the supply of gas tts will smoothly go into the skid. But it is smoothly, what is the charm. No sharp breakdowns predicted, reliable reactions.
In other words, the Audi TTS is an excellent tower for fast driving. If it weren’t for a pause at starting, the car could be called perfect, almost racing. External accents
However, it would be unfair to say nothing about the appearance and decoration of the TTS salon.
The compact muscular case seems directed forward, even when the car is standing. Expressive front and powerful back of the distinctive features of the compartment design. The dominant element of the front of the body is a large radiator grille of Singleframe platinum-gray color, with a silver-red emblem of TTS. The designers changed the geometry of the front spoiler, increased air intakes, a continuous line passing throughout the width of the bumper, and gave a new shape to the headlights. In TTS, these are bixenon lamps and LEDs that burn in the daytime. This solution significantly increases the safety of the car. Twelve white LEDs are located on one straight line passing along the lower edge of the headlight body. Together with plastic elements in the shape of a wing, they give brand cars an easily recognizable look.
When looking at the profile, the large 18-inch wheels and the line of advanced thresholds are attention. The housings of external mirrors sparkle with aluminum trim. A powerful rear bumper, the same platinum-gray diffuser lining and TTS emblem placed final accents. And the two doubles of the exhaust system seemed to signal the potential of the Audi powerful 4-cylinder engine.
It is also worth noting that, as in the TT model, the TTS spoiler is automatically advanced at a speed of 120 km/h, and is removed at a speed of 80 km/h. With a frontal area, a compartment of 2.09 square meters. meters of the aerodynamic resistance coefficient is 0.31.
In the cockpit
The driver in Audi TTS as in a good tracksuit. The central console has a small slope in its direction, all switches and regulators are conveniently located. Here, for a second, you have no doubt in the sports disposition of the car, and the excellent quality of finishing materials and the accuracy of their fitting bring a feeling of luxury into the interior. Moreover, in TTS, designers set up additional accents. The scale of the devices are painted in gray, the white arrows of the speedometer and tachometer when the ignition is turned on quickly deviate to the stop and return to zero. The information system with a new white resolution display displays all important information. A timer is integrated into it, which allows to record the results of the race. Low -installed sports seats are regulated in height, heat up and provide excellent support. Standards they are upholstered with a combination of leather/alcantara of one or two colors. For my taste, a two -tone combination is especially pleasant.
The standard TTS package includes decorative inserts made of matted aluminum; The support for the legs and pedals are made of high -quality steel. The threshold lining, a multifunctional sports steering wheel, trimmed with a powerful rim, flattened below and the handle of the gearbox lever are decorated with TTS logos.
At the same time, the car is not devoid of functionality. Yes, it is impossible to sit behind, only a child can fit there. But the backs of the rear seats are thrown separately, which allows you to increase the luggage compartment from 290 to 700 liters. In addition, there are cup holders and various niches for small luggage.
Hot is more expensive
It remains for me to say that the price of TTS Coupe 2 112 000 rubles with a 6-speed manual transmission, and 2 182,000 with S Tronic. Of course, not cheap, but competitors, like the same BMW M3, are not too accessible. And TTS has not only a bright appearance, but also a full -wheel drive transmission, which actually allows you to use it all year round.
One thing will say in the end: although the car is designed for hot heads, it is worth managing it with a cold mind.
Andrey Osipov
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