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2008 Audi TT - Ride and Handling

Handling
Quick in a straight line is good, but quick in the corners is great. The latter describes the redesigned, well-balanced all-wheel-drive TT Roadster, which tracks confidently through twisties and boasts responsive steering with plenty of feedback from the road. The car has a solid feel, a trait common to most German autos, but that doesn’t translate to a heavy feel on curvy stretches of asphalt. Much of the credit is attributable to 245/40R18 Bridgestone Potenzas and a taut suspension that pushes the ride to the stiff side and results in bumps being translated into the cabin.

Fun to Drive
With attributes including all-wheel drive (optional), decent horsepower connected to one of the best dual-clutch transmissions on the market, and a responsive chassis, there should be little doubt regarding the new TT’s grin-inducing capabilities. The $51,000 price tag might cause some chest pains, but bite the bullet on that front and you’ll be rewarded with a hot drop top equally adept at commuting and ripping up desolate country roads. But it’s the style and quality feel of the TT that makes it most appealing, as there are plenty of less expensive alternatives that will handily spank the TT when it comes to performance.