AUDI TT Roadster · photos, packages and modifications

All in all the TT Roadster is a beautiful car to own. Equipped with a splendid cabin and grippy chassis, it leads is class. Wearing the disguise of a Coupe, the Audi TT is among the few complete sports car available and removing the roof to bring the TT Roadster model is yet another step forward is increasing its appeal. With a wide choice of diesel and petrol engines, two different performance versions, two and all wheel drive transmission and the dubbed TT Rs and TT s version, there is something for everyone. The fast models offer a powerful performance whereas the entry level cars provide driving thrills.

The present Audi TT lacks the appeal in the design compared to its original however the simple and hard lines offer the TT roadster a more aggressive attitude. The fabric made top of the roadster rolls back neatly behind the back of the seat giving the car a still better look. All the Roadster models are available with alloy wheels of 17-inch and pop up back spoilers. The more sportier cars of the S line enjoy as standard the 18-inch alloys, xenon lights, sharper rear and front bumpers and twin exhausts. The inside build quality is superb built with materials of high quality providing a perfect fit and finish.

TT Roadster is available with four or front wheel transmissions and a manual six speed gearbox with the choice of S Tronic Automatic. Irrespective of what choice you make all Roadsters provide a wonderful driving experience The handling provides ample grip and ride is agile enough to provide a comfortable long journey cruise. The TT Roadster offers three engine choices with one diesel and two petrol options. The 1.8 litre entry level petrol gives 158 bhp is available with manual gearbox only. Next in line is the TFSI 2.0 litre engine with 208 bhp and a high speed of 151 mph while providing a sprint of 0-62 mph in only 6.2 seconds. The diesel TDI 2.0 litre choice is speedy too providing 168 bhp and Quattro 4X4.

The latest TT Roadster is not having the crash test but enough attempts have been made to ensure a safe Roadster like the Coupe. The frame of the windscreen has been made unbreakable to bear any crash damage, along with the side sills to prevent damage on a junction collision. The car on standard has four airbags, ESP traction control, Isofix child seat mounting points and roll over hoops behind the headrest.

Like other roadsters, the TT Roadster is also not the most practical form of transport available. The 250 liter boot space is acquired from the fabric roof top which is already lesser than the space of the rivals BMW Z4 and Porsche Boxster. The floor of the boot however is flat and opens wide to fit luggage comfortability. The rear seats too have enough space to fit in a bag between them and the front seats. The roof takes 12 seconds to stow and opens and closes automatically at 19mph which is useful hence you get stuck in a bad weather.