Engine: 2.0-liter dohc turbocharged 16-valve four cylinder

Engine Options: 200-hp 2.0-liter turbocharged four cylinder: 250-hp 3.2-liter V6

Transmission: 6-speed direct shift gearbox

Transmission Options: 6-speed manual; 6-speed direct shift gearbox

Standard Safety Equipment: front airbags, seat-mounted front side airbags that protect the head and thorax, front knee airbags, ABS with electronic brake force distribution and brake assist, traction control, antiskid control, tire-pressure monitor, rollover bars mounted behind the seats (roadster)

Optional Safety Equipment: rear obstacle detection

Basic Warranty: 4 years/50,000 miles

Assembled In: Gyor, Hungary

Model Tested: Audi TT 2.0T roadster ($36,800)

Standard Equipment: leather/alcantara upholstery, six-way manually adjustable front seats, automatic climate control, tilt-telescope leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, cruise control, center console, aluminum interior trim, heated power mirrors, power windows, power locks, remote keyless entry, AM/FM/CD, digital clock, trip computer, variable intermittent wipers, rear defogger, theft deterrent system, rear spoiler, fog lights, 225/50R17 tires, alloy wheels, limited-slip differential

Options as Tested: Premium package ($3050) includes heated 10-way power adjustable front seats, steering wheel shift paddles, AM/FM radio with six-disc CD changer, auto-dimming rearview mirror, compass, HomeLink Universal garage door opener, rain-sensing wipers, power convertible top; Enhanced Interior package ($1250) with Nappa leather upholstery, underseat storage bins, trunk pass-through with ski sack, interior and cargo nets

Destination Charge: 720

Gas Guzzler Tax:

Layout: front-wheel drive

Horsepower: 200 @ 5100-6000

Torque: 207 @ 1800-5000

Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway: 21/29

Wheelbase: 97.2 inches

Length/Width/Height in Inches: 164.5/72.5/53.5 inches

Track Front/Rear: 61.9/61.3 inches

Turning Cycle: 36.0 feet

Seating Capacity: 2 people

Head/Hip/Leg Room, f: 37.7/NA/41.1 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, m: inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, r: inches

Trunk Volume: 9.1 cubic feet

Payload:

Suspension, f: MacPherson struts with three-point lower control arms, aluminum subframe, tubular antiroll bar

Ground Clearance: inches

Curb Weight: 3130 pounds

Towing Capacity: pounds

Tires: P225/50R17

Brakes: disc/disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist

Fuel Capacity: 14.5 Gallons