Performance Review: Audi TT 3.2 V6 - [2006]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Audi TT Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Audi TT 3.2 V6 is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2006. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2007 Caparo T1 3.5l V8 and the 2006 Caparo T1 2.4 V8.This particular Audi TT has a 3189cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 6 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V6's includes the 2014 Radical RXC 3.5 V6 Twin Turbo

The TT shares its Petrol V6 engine configuration with the likes of the 2014 Radical RXC 3.5 V6 Twin Turbo and the 2015 Radical RXC Turbo 500 3.5 V6. 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 3189 kgs (7030 lbs) this makes the Audi TT 3.2 V6 in the same weight category as the give or take 50kg.

The Audi TT shares the same bhp with the 2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo (228 bhp)

In terms of power the 3189cc 24V V6 engine produces 247 bhp (184 kW) @ 6300 rpm similar to the 2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo (228 bhp) or the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E AWD (266 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V6 throws out 236 lb-ft (319.9 Nm) @ 2500 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo (236 lb-ft) or the 2020 Ford Puma ST 1.5 Turbo (236 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 2019 Ford Ranger Double Cab High Rider 3.2 TDCI (102.3 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Audi TT.

The Audi TT has a Power to weight ratio of 77.4 bhp per ton and 74.0 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2006 TT competing with the 2019 Ford Ranger Double Cab High Rider 3.2 TDCI (102.3 bhp per ton) or the 2000 Citroen C2 VTR (102.3 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 74.0 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 2011 Aston-Martin Cygnet 1.3L Launch Edition (98.9 lb-ft per ton) or the 1994 Peugeot 106 Rallye (98.7 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 5.70 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 5.9 secs, this made the Audi TT 3.2 V6 as fast as the 2022 Hyundai i30 N Performance 2.0 Turbo (5.70 secs) the 2019 Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Wagon (5.70 secs) the 2016 Volkswagen-VW Golf GTi 2.0 Turbo Clubsport (5.70 secs) the or the 2014 Seat Leon Cupra 280 (5.70 secs). This Audi TT 3.2 V6 is also faster than the 2021 KIA K5 GT 2.5 Turbo (5.80 secs) the 2020 Toyota Camry TRD 3.5 V6 (5.80 secs) the 2017 Seat Leon ST Cupra 300 DSG (5.80 secs) the and the 2017 Renault Megane RS 1.8 Turbo 280 (5.80 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the TT and the 2013 Land-Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0 SDV6

When talking about the performance of the Audi TT on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 18.31 secs @ 74.7 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2013 Land-Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0 SDV6 (18.23 secs), the 2016 Mini Cooper Clubman John Cooper Works 2.0 Turbo Auto (18.24 secs), and the 2010 Citroen DS4 200 1.6 Turbo (18.25 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2006 version of the Audi TT 3.2 V6 has a maximum speed of 155mph.

Top Speed of the 2006 TT equals the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2006 Audi TT 3.2 V6 then how about the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph), the 2022 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 (166 mph), or the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 5.0 V8 (166 mph).

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