TT's increased performance makes R5 redundant.
Sportier than a Porsche Boxster, not much more expensive than a Volkswagen Scirocco: Audi readies the third-generation TT. Due in 2014 as a 2015 model, the next TT will be even more dynamic and performance-focused than the model it replaces. Although the MkIII version won't close the gap to the R8 supercar, it does move further up-market, thereby reducing the terrain for the proposed -- and now almost definitely canceled -- mid-engined R5 developed by Porsche. The sports car maker, which may become part of the VW family before the year ends, has always kept a close eye on the iconic TT that rivals the Boxster/Cayman twins. Although the next TT will increase the pressure by offering a fresh look along with an even wider range of equipment and drivetrain options, Porsche has already threatened to strike back with entry-level models powered by an all-new four-cylinder boxer engine.
Photo Gallery: Deep Dive: 2015 Audi TT Squeezes out R5 - Automobile Magazine
Photo Gallery: Deep Dive: 2015 Audi TT Squeezes out R5 - Automobile Magazine
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