Audi's half moon-shaped fashionista, the TT is getting a bit of a nip/tuck for 2011. Both the hardtop and roadster receive modestly refreshed exteriors and interiors, along with a new 2.0-liter TFSI four-cylinder model whose 211 horses gallop with an eye toward superior fuel economy (Audi claims fuel economy of nearly 36 miles-per-gallon on the combined European cycle). This is the same revamped four-banger that has been appearing in engine bays throughout the German automaker's lineup, and while its horsepower increase is modest over the 2010 model (+11), the use of Audi's Valvelift system helps the engine generate a big slug of torque 258 pound-feet of the stuff a healthy 51 lb-ft. more than its predecessor. Audi says that all-wheel drive equipped TT will hit 62 mph in 5.6 seconds, so performance hasn't suffered, either. For the US market, there's still no sign of a manual gearbox, but we've professed our love for the company's six-speed S Tronic dual-clutch in the past and expect it to once again be an astute partner here. We didn't expect Audi to go crazy with the TT's mid-cycle refresh and true to form, they've exercised due restraint. The 2011 receives bigger air inlets up front, a shinier gloss black grille finish, and, of course, Audi's fast-becoming-compulsory LED daytime running lamps (as seen on the higher-performance TTS model). Inspect the car's rounded rump and you'll find a new flat black rear diffuser, (very) modestly retouched taillamps, and new exhaust ...
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