After the ‘limited’ Audi TT Coupe S line (Europe) in September 2001, the S line sports package became a fantastic option from November 2002!
for the Audi TT 8N.
The S line sports package
The S line sports package, designed for ultimate optical and driving dynamics, included:
- Optical: Unmistakable due to the cool xenon headlights with titanium-coloured inlay, available in the striking colours Misanorot-Perleffekt (LZ3M) and Avussilber-Perleffekt (LY7J).
- Interior: A steering wheel and gear knob in luxurious perforated leather (optional aluminium gear knob), stylish seats upholstered in S line fabric ‘speed’ and leather side cheeks. Optional: chic Soul black or silver leather seat covers. The perforated steering wheel was fitted with an S line logo from May 2004.
- Suspension: Lowered suspension (20 mm) by quattro GmbH and impressive 18-inch alloy wheels with 9 spokes that guarantee a sporty look.
S line exterior package
In the second half of 2003, an S line exterior package was made available with the introduction of the Audi TT V6 3.2. This package brought out a stunning optical difference for the S line versions. The S line exterior package included:
- Front bumper with additional air intakes on the sides
- Middle air intake with the coarser louvres and the air intakes on the left and right with a honeycomb design
- Imposing rear spoiler with additional add-on piece (the part it self is one piece 8N7 827 933 E GRU)
- Sporty diffuser in honeycomb design
- S line badges on left and right flanks and door sill panels
The front bumper and rear spoiler of the S line exterior package are sought-after modifications for standard Audi TT 8Ns
The price in the Netherlands
Both S line packages were not real price picks in The Netherlands. Early 2005 option prices were:
- S line sports package cost extra from €4,183 (Germany €2,400*) for the 225 hp to €5,927 (Germany €3,400*) for the 150 hp
- S line exterior package cost extra € 2,267 (Germany € 1,300*)
If you combined both you got a discount of €349 but the total receipt was just a minimum of €6,101.
For the 3.2, the S line package was not available, it already came with the exterior package as standard.
Porsche 930 Turbo inspiration Whereas with the Porsche 930 Turbo it was often perceived as a bit over the top, we can say that the Audi designers kept it all more modest. |
* German prices were lower in those days due to the lack of 45% BPM (special Dutch tax for cars) and a lower German VAT rate (16% vs 19%)
** Source: Autovisie September 2023 and Sjoerd Weetjes with Peter Schreyer (then chief designer Audi)
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