There was a once a time when the Audi TT was in desperate need of a makeover after the previous generation model was running on fumes, having carried the name for Audi for eight years. Everything changed, though, when the third- and current-generation TT finally arrived in 2014. Not only did it bring some much-needed life back to the TT name, it also reinvigorated Audi’s entire sports car lineup. Fast forward to today and the TT remains a relevant force for Audi, so much so that it received the special edition treatment in the form of the TT Black Edition.

Before any of you get excited, it must be noted that the TT Black Edition, together with the other Audi models receiving similar treatment, is only available in the UK. I know, right? Is it too much to ask for American customers to get some special edition love too? Frustrations notwithstanding, the TT is joined in the Black Edition series by the A3 and S3, as well as the S6 and S7 Sportback models, the Q3 SUV, and of course, the TT Roadster.

Most of the upgrades in the TT Black Edition are of the cosmetic variety, but there are some upgrades that are exclusive to the coupe and roadster versions of the TT and TTS. There are no engine modifications, so prospective owners shouldn’t expect anything from the TT’s 2.0-liter turbo engine, which produces 230 horsepower and 273 pound-feet of torque in standard form. Come to grips with that and the TT Black Edition becomes a lot more desirable.

Continue after the jump to read more about the Audi TT Black Edition.

2016 Audi TT Black Edition

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What makes the Audi TT Black Edition special

A special edition model is inherently “special” because of its exclusivity relative to the standard model. That’s a good way of looking at the Audi TT Black Edition and all other Audi models bearing the same designation.

Like most of the models in the Black Edition range, the TT and TTS models get cosmetic upgrades in the form a unique black finish on various sections of the car, including the Single Frame grille, window capping, door mirrors, and air inlets. Whereas the body finish itself isn’t exclusively black, these exterior appointments are largely the reasons why the model is called the Black Edition.

It is a bit underwhelming but, fortunately, there are some exclusive additions to the TT and TTS Black Editions. The most notable of these “exclusive” additions is the new set of 19-inch, five-spoke, Blade-design alloy wheels. The design itself is different from other variants of the Black Edition. For example, the A3 Black Edition gets a set of 18-inch, 10-spoke, matt titanium finished alloy wheels while the S6 and S7 Black Edition models get 21-inch five-arm Rotor-design alloy wheels. So basically, one of the biggest differences among these Black Edition models are centered on the wheels, specifically their sizes and their designs.


If nothing else, the TT and TTS Black Edition models also get a Bang & Olufsen audio system, a big step up from the 10-speaker Audi Sound System that’s featured on the A3 Black Edition. The Roadster versions of the two models also gets an extra freebie in the form of a powered wind deflector.

All TT and TTS Black Edition models and their roadster counterparts will come with standard engines. That means that the TT Black Edition gets 230 horsepower and 273 pound-feet of twist from its 2.0-liter, turbochaeged engine while the TTS Black Edition gets a meatier 310 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque. If there are future owners out there with these models who are looking for bumps in power, the aftermarket tuning scene is the place to get that done.

The cost of owning an Audi TT Black Edition comes up to £31,735, which converts to just under $40,000, while the TTS Black Edition is understandably more expensive at £41,285, or around $52,000.