The 2005 TT is an important vehicle to Audi for the coupe market segment. The Base is a member of a series of one trim levels for the TT which include Base. The two-door car with its front-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Audi. There is strong competition from vehicles from Infiniti.

2005 Audi TT Base Specs

The TT Base is equipped with a Volkswagen 1.8 liter four-cylinder engine that utilizes 20 valves. The engine is mated to a Volkswagen 6-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Audi.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The TT comes equipped with power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.

The 2005 TT's standard fuel system runs on gas. The fuel is regulated electronically, with a fuel-injected MFI style of design. The fuel capacity of the car is 16.30 gallons.

Statistics

The dimensions of the TT Base are 73.10 inches wide by 159.10 inches long. It sits 53.00 inches off the ground. It seats a standard four passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 95.60 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

There is a 50,000 mile, 48 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000/48 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

The listed retail price in 2005 (MSRP) was $33,500, with a dealer invoice cost of $30,910. This price is in line with the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.

MPG Ratings

The TT Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of twenty one in-city driving and twenty nine when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was within normal parameters.

The vehicle is available in Brilliant Black, Brilliant Red, Cambridge Green Pearl Effect, Dolomite Gray Pearl Effect, Imola Yellow, Light Silver Metallic, Moro Blue Pearl Effect, Ocean Blue Pearl Effect, and Papaya Orange.

Parting Shots

The 2005 model year was very successful for the Audi TT. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.

Tags: 2-Door, Audi TT, Base, Coupe, United States market

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