All New Audi TT Roadster Looks the Part

The new Audi TT seems to be ticking all the 'superlative' boxes. Power, economy, increased practicality, high tech engines, a new progressive steering system. It looks to be an excellent package and I'll be looking forward to hopefully taking one for a spin when the weather warms up a bit next spring. In advance of its Paris Motor Show World Debut

Here's some facts from the press release about the Audi TT Roadster:

• All-new TT Roadster and TTS Roadster models to make their World debut at the Mondial de l'Automobile in Paris (October 4 to 14)

• TT Roadster models available to order in the UK from mid-November priced from £31,955 OTR to £37,555 OTR - first deliveries in March 2015

• 310PS TTS Roadster available to order from early 2015 - first deliveries in second quarter

• Sport and S line specification options - both include fully automatic fabric hood, digital Audi virtual cockpit, MMI touch, xenon or LED headlights, Audi Music Interface, Audi drive select, Alcantara/leather sports seats, keyless go.

• Engines at launch - 2.0 TFSI 230PS in conjunction with front-wheel-drive and quattro all-wheel-drive, 2.0 TDI 184PS exclusively with front-wheel-drive.

• Further improved aluminium and steel hybrid construction processes help to keep entry level 2.0 TFSI kerb weight down to 1,320kg

• TT Roadster 2.0 TDI ultra capable of in excess of 65mpg with CO2 output of just 114g/km, 0-62mph in 7.3 seconds, top speed 147mph

All impressive figures, as you'd expect from a press release, but I'd really expect Audi to pull it out the bag with this one. The TT is arguably a bit of an ailing brand, but the format is spot on, so I'm looking forward to seeing what this one can give us.