Audi TT 45 TFSI S line competition plus takes on dark and menacing look

By CARSIFU | 7 October 2020


INGOLSTADT: Audi is introducing the TT 45 TFSI, the new S line competition plus to the range.

It is characterised by gloss black attachments, large wheels and a fixed rear wing.

The interior is dominated by Alcantara, leather and contrasting stitching.

The sporty heart of the TT 45 TSFI satisfies the latest level of the Euro 6 emission standard and delivers 242hp and 370Nm of torque.

A bit of historical context.

The TT has been demonstrating its special character ever since its series debut in 1998. In its third generation, which has been on the market since 2014, the compact sports car embodies emotion and dynamism in their pure form.

The new “S line competition plus” line now takes this one step further. It is available as a TT 45 TSFI with 180 kW (242hp) and a seven-speed S tronic for both the Coupé and the Roadster. The revised engine meets the latest level of the Euro 6 emissions standard. The variants with quattro drive will be available to order in the first quarter of 2021.

Audi TT competition plus


The combination of two equipment packages provides the ingredients for the sporty appearance of the “competition plus” models: The S line exterior package draws attention to the bumpers, the radiator protective grille, the side air inlets, the sill trims and the diffuser insert at the rear with a distinctive style.

The black styling package adds to the appearance with attachments in high-gloss black: The Singleframe, air inlets, exterior mirrors, sill trim strips, diffuser insert and a fixed rear wing all look particularly sporty with their dark finish.

The Audi rings and the exhaust tailpipes also have a black painted finish. With the Roadster, a black hood and a high-gloss black roll-over bar cover complete the look, while dark privacy glazing in the rear is available for the Coupé.

The standard 19-inch wheels in the five-arm polygon design are likewise styled in gloss black, with 20-inch wheels in the 10-Y spoke design available as an option.

Behind them, the red-painted brake calipers catch the eye and provide a harmonious contrast. The standard S line sport suspension with dynamic damper tuning lowers the body by 10mm and underscores the sporty appearance.

On request, LED headlights illuminate the road. In addition to the turbo blue solid paint finish, the customer can choose from the metallic colours tango red, glacier white and chronos gray, which is available for the TT for the first time. Regardless of the paint finish, the Audi rings behind the door are presented in black foil.

The interior of the TT 45 TFSI S line competition plus is based on the S line sport package, in which dark tones predominate. The sports seats plus are upholstered with leather and Alcantara in black – or entirely in fine Nappa leather as an option.

Audi TT competition plus


Embossed S logos in the integrated head restraints and contrasting stitching in express red or ara blue add accents. Elements such as the rings inside the air vents or the trim on the center tunnel are available in tango red (exclusively for the Coupé), turbo blue or slate gray.

The lower part of the tunnel and parts of the door trims are upholstered in leather with contrasting stitching. The flat-bottomed steering wheel gets a combination of leather and Alcantara. Contrasting stitching and a centre mark of contrasting colour create additional visual highlights in the driver-oriented cockpit.

The driver looks at the standard 12.3-inch Audi virtual cockpit with variably adjustable display modes for driving and infotainment content. The instrument panel boasts an engineered grain that was previously reserved for the TTS. The inlays are made of matt brushed aluminum or alternatively of carbon. The gear lever knob gets an Alcantara cover with S rhombus, while the gear gaiter is made from leather.

The TT S line competition plus will be available to order from this month in Germany, with deliveries starting in December. Prices will start at €47,316.30 (Coupé, RM232,000) or €49,655.80 (Roadster, RM243,000).

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