2003 Audi TT reviews and buying guide.
2003
Audi TT resources:
2003 Audi TT
Coupe and Roadster
Audi's trademark sports car is the TT. This year sees
the emergence of a 2003 TT Coupe and a 2003 TT Roadster,
both 2-door 2-seaters.
The TT is one of Audis most successful cars in the
North American market. Its distinctive styling makes
it instantly recognizable as a classic mover. The TT
is clearly useful whether you are looking for a zippy
commuter vehicle to brave the urban jungle or a racy
cruiser for comfortable highway driving. These two models
enable a choice between top-down or hardtop and on two
different drive configuration platforms; front-wheel
drive and all-wheel drive (AWD).
The TT has precision-tuned suspension, a rigid frame
and peak torque available at 2000 rpm. This means razor-sharp
response throughout the engine's range.
Under the Hood
The TT models both offer a choice of engines that you
can choose between depending on your appetite for excitement.
The first is a 1.8-liter turbocharged 4-cyl powerplant
capable of producing 180 hp at 5500 rpm or 173 lb-ft
of torque at 1950 rpm. This is coupled with a 6-speed
Tiptronic® automatic transmission and front-wheel
drive. As you may imagine, in a two-seater that weighs
less than 3000lbs, this makes for a fast moving little
rocket and it feeds a pretty serious appetite for adrenalin.
If, however, this isn't enough, you can take it up
a notch to the 225 hp 4-cylinder. This power level is
reached at 5900 rpm and it is matched by a beefy 207
lb-ft of torque achieved at 2200 rpm. This engine is
coupled with a 6-speed manual transmission and Audi's
Quattro all-wheel drive. It will do 0-60 mph in 6.3
seconds. The fuel economy estimates are pretty good
because of the TT's size and efficiency. It is rated
at 21/29 mpg (city/hwy).
Handling on the TT benefits from the Electronic Stabilization
Program (ESP), an antiskid system, traction control
and a limited slip differential. Safety systems include
dual front and front side airbags, and 4-wheel antilock
disc brakes.
Standard Features, Options Packages and Style
The TT is loaded with interior amenities whether you
choose the Roadster or the Coupe. Standard equipment
includes air conditioning with automatic climate control,
power everything, an AM/FM/CD player, leather steering
wheel and upholstery and a trip computer. The Roadster
has a power retractable windbreak and a power convertible
roof.
Options include major packages and stand-alone items
like heated seats and Navigation.
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