Audi's new TT coupe with the familiar half-dome roofline, to launch in 2006, will be followed by a convertible. We're most intrigued with Audi's plan to offer a third iteration: something resembling this funky two-door hatchback concept shown in Tokyo. Current drivetrains will fall in place: The 2.0-liter, 200-horse turbo four will be standard, and a 3.2-liter, 250-horse V-6 will be optional, both with Audi's magic DSG double-clutch automated manual. High-output TTS and TTRS will follow in 2008, with the TTRS's turbo 3.2-liter V-6 making up to 350 horses.
Bottom line: With the Porsche Cayman S and BMW Z4 M-Coupe here one to two years ahead of the TTRS, will Americans yearn for yet another German hot-hatch?

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