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It was available with a choice of either a six-speed close-ratio [[manual transmission]],<ref name=TTS-intro/> or a six-speed '[[Direct-Shift Gearbox|S tronic]]' transmission.<ref name=TTS-intro/> In the United States, the S tronic gearbox was the only available transmission. Like all [[Audi S and RS models#S|Audi "S" models]], it was only available with four-wheel drive as standard.
The [[suspension (vehicle)|suspension]] was lowered by {{convert|10|mm|1}} over the standard models, and includes "Audi Magnetic Ride" as standard<ref name=TTS-intro/><ref>{{cite web|title=TTS Coupé – Handling – Audi Magnetic Ride, "S" version |url=http://www.audi.co.uk/new-cars/tt/tts-coupe/handling/audi-magnetic-ride-s-version.html |publisher=Audi UK |work=audi.co.uk |access-date=4 January 2010 |url-status = dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110221154233/http://www.audi.co.uk/new-cars/tt/tts-coupe/handling/audi-magnetic-ride-s-version.html |archive-date=21 February 2011 }}</ref> and a new two-stage sports-biased [[electronic stability control|Electronic Stability Programme]] (ESP).<ref>{{cite web|title=TTS Coupé – Handling – ESP with sport mode |url=http://www.audi.co.uk/new-cars/tt/tts-coupe/handling/esp-with-sports-mode.html |publisher=Audi UK |work=audi.co.uk |access-date=4 January 2010 |url-status = dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110221154123/http://www.audi.co.uk/new-cars/tt/tts-coupe/handling/esp-with-sports-mode.html |archive-date=21 February 2011 }}</ref> Radially ventilated front [[disc brake]]s are clamped by a single-piston gloss black caliper emblazoned with a bold ''TTS'' logo, and a lap timer is prominent in the centre of the instrument cluster.<ref>{{cite web|title=TTS Coupé – Handling – enhanced braking system |url=http://www.audi.co.uk/new-cars/tt/tts-coupe/handling/enhanced-braking-system.html |publisher=Audi UK |work=audi.co.uk |access-date=4 January 2010 |url-status = dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110221154249/http://www.audi.co.uk/new-cars/tt/tts-coupe/handling/enhanced-braking-system.html |archive-date=21 February 2011 }}</ref> 9Jx18" '5-parallel-spoke' design alloy wheels are standard,<ref name=TTS-intro/> with 245/40 ZR18 high-performance tyres. 19" '5-spoke star' wheels and tyres are optional.<ref name=TTS-intro/><ref>{{cite web|title=Pricing set for UK-bound Audi TTS Coupé and Roadster |url=http://www.audi.co.uk/about-audi/latest-news/pricing-set-for-uk-bound-audi-tts-coupe-and-roadster.html |publisher=Audi UK |work=audi.co.uk |date=14 February 2008 |access-date=25 December 2009 |url-status = dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110519133018/http://www.audi.co.uk/about-audi/latest-news/pricing-set-for-uk-bound-audi-tts-coupe-and-roadster.html |archive-date=19 May 2011 }}</ref> The exterior has some changes over the standard model – with a TTS body styling: with redesigned front, with larger air intakes, redesigned rear bumper, side sill extensions, and four exhaust tailpipes.<ref name=TTS-intro/
Official performance figures include a
Audi UK offered eight TTS cars for official use by the race organisers at the [[2008 Isle of Man TT]] motorcycle races.<ref name=TT-name/><ref>{{cite web|title=New Audi TT on course for spiritual Isle of Man homecoming |url=http://www.audi.co.uk/about-audi/latest-news/new-audi-tt-on-course-for-spiritual-isle-of-man-homecoming.html |publisher=Audi UK |work=audi.co.uk |date=25 April 2008 |access-date=25 December 2009 |url-status = dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110519132550/http://www.audi.co.uk/about-audi/latest-news/new-audi-tt-on-course-for-spiritual-isle-of-man-homecoming.html |archive-date=19 May 2011 }}</ref>
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