Audi TT ultra quattro concept

Audi has revealed the TT ultra quattro concept, which is due to debut at the forthcoming Wörthersee event in Germany.

Based on a regular TT 2.0 TFSI Coupé, its weight has been slashed by 300 kg (661 lbs) to just 1,111 kg (2,449 lbs). Power meanwhile is up to 305 bhp (228 kW / 310 PS).

Audi TT Ultra Quattro Concept (2013) Front Side

That diet was mainly achieved through changes to the bodyshell. Carbon fibre-reinforced polymer has been used for the transmission tunnel, roof panel, B-pillars and the rear end, plus magnesium features in the floor.

Further measures include the fitment of a titanium exhaust system, CFRP and aluminium wheels, ceramic front brake discs, fibreglass-reinforced polymer suspension springs and a small lithium-ion starter battery.

Audi TT Ultra Quattro Concept (2013) InteriorAudi TT Ultra Quattro Concept (2013) Rear Side

Given the vastly improved power to weight ratio, performance is naturally much more impressive than the standard car’s. Acceleration from rest to 62 mph (100 km/h) takes only 4.2 seconds, while the top speed rises to 173 mph (278 km/h).

The good news is that Audi is saying the TT ultra quattro concept could preview some similarly lightweight, low-volume production models.

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