Performance Review: Audi TT Roadster 2.0T FSI 200 - [2008]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Audi TT Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Audi TT Roadster 2.0T FSI 200 is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2008. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2008 Ariel Atom V8 500 and the 2008 SSC Ultimate Aero TT.This particular Audi TT has a 1984cc Turbo Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders in a St formation.

Alternative Petrol St4's includes the 2019 Ariel Atom 4 2.0 Turbo

The TT shares its Petrol St4 engine configuration with the likes of the 2019 Ariel Atom 4 2.0 Turbo and the 2013 Caterham 7 620 R 2.0 L Supercharged. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the TT's All Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the or the .

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1295 kgs (2854 lbs) this makes the Audi TT Roadster 2.0T FSI 200 in the same weight category as the 2023 Pagani Utopia 6.0 V12 Twin Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Audi TT shares the same bhp with the 2020 Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI S tronic S line (197 bhp)

In terms of power the 1984cc 16V St4 engine produces 197 bhp (146 kW) @ 5100 rpm similar to the 2020 Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI S tronic S line (197 bhp) or the 2020 Abarth 695 70th Anniversario 1.4 Turbo (177 bhp).

The Turbo St4 throws out 206 lb-ft (279.2 Nm) @ 1800 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2020 Audi A1 A1 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic S line (184 lb-ft) or the 2020 Abarth 695 70th Anniversario 1.4 Turbo (184 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Audi TT you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 1993 Mercedes C Class 36 AMG (176.9 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Audi TT.

The Audi TT has a Power to weight ratio of 152.1 bhp per ton and 159.0 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2008 TT competing with the 1993 Mercedes C Class 36 AMG (176.9 bhp per ton) or the 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom Series 2 (176.9 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Audi TT generating around 159.0 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2013 Volkswagen-VW Golf GTI Performance DSG 2.0 Turbo (184.0 lb-ft per ton) or the 1985 Mercedes SL Class 500SL V8 R107 (183.8 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 6.60 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 6.8 secs, this made the Audi TT Roadster 2.0T FSI 200 as fast as the 2018 Toyota Sequoia TRD Sport 5.7 V8 (6.60 secs) the 2016 Audi A3 2.0 TDI S-tronic Quattro Sportback (6.60 secs) the 2014 Audi A1 1.8 TFSI S-TRONIC (6.60 secs) the or the 2013 Peugeot 208 GTi 1.6 Turbo (6.60 secs). This Audi TT Roadster 2.0T FSI 200 is also faster than the 2020 Ford Puma ST 1.5 Turbo (6.70 secs) the 2017 Maserati Levante 3.0 V6 Diesel (6.70 secs) the 2012 Dodge Charger SXT Blacktop 3.6L V6 (6.70 secs) the and the 2012 Abarth 695 Edizione Maserati 1.4 Turbo (6.70 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the TT and the 2004 Honda S2000 2.2i

When talking about the performance of the Audi TT on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 14.79 secs @ 92.5 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2004 Honda S2000 2.2i (14.72 secs), the 1986 Ford Sierra RS Cosworth (14.74 secs), and the 2006 Porsche Cayman 2.7 (14.74 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2008 version of the Audi TT Roadster 2.0T FSI 200 has a maximum speed of 147mph.

Top Speed of the 2008 TT equals the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (158 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2008 Audi TT Roadster 2.0T FSI 200 then how about the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (158 mph), the 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (158 mph), or the 2020 Maserati Ghibli GranSport Petrol Hybrid (158 mph).

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