Re: TT in AW

["Matt Rooke" <mrooke@fcpa.fujitsu.com>]

>> Everyone check out the current Autoweek for some beautiful
>> shots and praise
>> of the TT. The article confirms that the first run will be
>> FWD only, but
>> quattro should be around sometime in 2000.

>Not quite correct.  We WILL have quattro next year, but it will be on the >180hp platform.  From p.26:
>
>"Audi's plan to launch the TT in North America goes like this:  The >front-drive,
>180hp coupe arrives next May as a 2000 model.  Quattro will be available by >the end of summer, when the TT Coupe goes
on sale in Canada.  A TT Roadster >will be introduced about the same time.  The 225hp TT should be ready for U.S. >sale
in the spring of 2000."

Not a problem really.
We certainly know how to tune the 180hp turbo up a bit.  I suspect the
225hp version will also have sportier options such as wheels/tires, suspension, etc.  Thus the (cheaper) 180hp version
would be the platform of choice if you're the type to immediately remove and upgrade that stuff anyhow.  So only
those who insist on stock hp and perf. options will have to wait.

Matt Rooke
'91cq
'00 ttq???  silver with red interior, please.