The Audi TT 2.0 TDI is now available with quattro drive. Coupe and Roadster versions of the new TT 2.0 TDI quattro will be available for UK ordering early in 2017 and will reach their first customers here next spring.

The new all-wheel drive quattro-equipped cars will complement the existing front-wheel-driven TT 2.0 TDI ultra models, which will continue alongside them. Where these are equipped exclusively with six-speed manual transmission, the new 2.0 TDI quattro variants all use a six-speed S tronic twin-clutch transmission.

The quattro drive uses an electro-hydraulic multi-plate clutch to distribute the torque to both axles. In many everyday driving situations, it will direct the engine’s power predominantly to the front wheels. Should traction decrease there, the clutch continuously redirects the torque to the rear within a few milliseconds.

At the limit, the quattro system operates in tandem with wheel-selective torque control, an intelligent software feature of the Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC). This makes handling more fluid and stable thanks to targeted, accurately metered brake applications to the wheels on the inside of the bend. Audi says that on low-friction surfaces, the permanent all-wheel drive system even allows safe, controlled drifts.

The clutch management is integrated into the Audi drive select dynamic handling system which is a standard feature of all UK specification TT models. This allows the driver to select Comfort, Auto, Dynamic, Efficiency and Individual modes which modify the character of their TT. As well as governing the all-wheel-drive system, Audi drive select influences throttle response, steering assistance and S tronic transmission shift points. It also integrates several optional modules such as the Audi magnetic ride adaptive damper control and the deluxe automatic air conditioning.

The TT Coupé 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic accelerates from 0 to 62mph in 6.7 seconds and goes on to clock up a top speed of 145mph.The Roadster accomplishes the standard sprint in 7.0 seconds and continues to a top speed of 142mph. In the Coupé, the 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic achieves fuel consumption of 54.3mpg according to the NEDC measuring method, which equates to 137 grams of CO2 per kilometre. For the TT Roadster, the figures are 52.3mpg and 142 g CO2 per kilometre.

Audi says the quattro all-wheel drive system is already the choice of one in every two Audi customers worldwide. The quattro drivetrain is already available on the petrol TT 2.0 TFSI 252PS and 310PS TTS models.