Performance Review: Audi TT 3.2 V6 Quattro - [2004]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Audi TT Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Audi TT 3.2 V6 Quattro is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2004. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2005 Bugatti Veyron 8.0 litre W16 and the 2005 SSC Aero SC 8T 6.3L.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 1520 kgs (3351 lbs) this makes the Audi TT 3.2 V6 Quattro in the same weight category as the 2022 Ferrari 296 GTS 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo Hybrid or 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 246 bhp (183 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) @ 6300 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 1994 Maserati Quattroporte AM337 2.0i V6 Bi Turbo (186.7 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Audi TT.

The Audi TT has a Power to weight ratio of 161.8 bhp per ton and 155.2 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2004 TT competing with the 1994 Maserati Quattroporte AM337 2.0i V6 Bi Turbo (186.7 bhp per ton) or the 2004 Honda S2000 2.2i (186.6 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 155.2 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 2007 Renault Megane Renaultsport 2.0 dCi 175 (180.2 lb-ft per ton) or the 2003 Lotus Elise 1.8 S2 Sport 190 (180.2 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 6.40 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 6.6 secs, this made the Audi TT 3.2 V6 Quattro as fast as the 2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo (6.40 secs) the 2016 Ford Fiesta ST 200 1.6 Turbo (6.40 secs) the 2012 Subaru Forester STi tS 2.5L Turbo (6.40 secs) the or the 2011 Honda Civic 2.0i 16v VTEC Type R - FN2 (6.40 secs). This Audi TT 3.2 V6 Quattro is also faster than the 2020 Abarth 695 70th Anniversario 1.4 Turbo (6.50 secs) the 2018 Abarth 595 Competizione 1.4 Turbo (6.50 secs) the 2016 Subaru Legacy 3.6 R (6.50 secs) the and the 2016 Abarth 124 Spider 1.4 Turbo (6.50 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the TT and the 2013 Ford Taurus SHO 3.5 V6 Performance Pack

When talking about the performance of the Audi TT on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 14.45 secs @ 94.7 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2013 Ford Taurus SHO 3.5 V6 Performance Pack (14.38 secs), the 2017 Bentley Bentayga 4.0 V8 Diesel (14.41 secs), and the 1972 Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 RS (14.42 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2004 version of the Audi TT 3.2 V6 Quattro has a maximum speed of 155mph.

Top Speed of the 2004 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 2004 Audi TT 3.2 V6 Quattro 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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