Two turbos and 12 cylinders

Audi’s S-line performance pack has made its way to the iconic TT, boosting performance and power in both the coupe and cabriolet.

The TTS split the difference between the base and premium TT; combining the former’s 2.0-litre powerplant with the latter’s quattro AWD, a-la S3.

However, engineering and ECU tweaks have brought the power figure up to 200kW, which is another 12kW more than the S3, and avoids the S-line’s typically firm ride issues with a more forgiving – but no less sporting - adaptive suspension (Magnetic ride control).

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It is also the third Audi model to receive the R8 sports coupe’s distinctive feline LED headlights, which will become part of the marque’s corporate face in the next few years.

Speaking of which, the R8 V12 TDI Concept has finally thrown off its covers. The 6.0-litre V12 is closely related to that of the Audi R10 racecar, which claimed victory in both the 2006 and 2007 Le Mans 24 hour. It develops 368kW and a whopping 1000Nm, running to 100km/h in 4.2-secs. And it does it sipping 10.1L/100km (with a six speed manual).

We will see the TTS here in October, and hold our breath for the production R8 V10.