RE: No auto/Tip on TT -- why?

["Dave Eaton" <Dave.Eaton@clear.net.nz>]

the a3/tt transaxle supports an auto box.  there is an a3 auto version.
however, i am unsure whether there is an a3 auto quattro.  can't see why
not, it's not nearly as difficult as the "normal" quattro to do, as all it
requires is the haldex on the rear axle, rather than anything on the
transaxle....

hth,
dave
'95 rs2
'90 ur-q
'61 mb fintail

-----Original Message-----

Date: Tue, 18 May 1999 13:18:26 -0700 (PDT)
From: ti@amb.org (Ti Kan)
Subject: Re: No auto/Tip on TT -- why?

Arun Rao writes:
> I heard only yesterday (never having been really interested in the TT)
> that the car was only available with a 5-speed. While that's fine for
> most on this list, I'm somewhat surprised that Audi chose not to offer
> at least the Tiptronic on a car that could well be quite a winner. Is
> there a technical constraint that precludes anything other than a
> manual?

I hear that an auto version is coming, just not yet.  It's probably
just a case of priorities and resource... most Euro TT buyers probably
want manual so that comes first.