The big #'s are actually attainable, the transmission is better and holds more power, the chassy is improved, they are faster, torquier, trap higher, they were more competitive in autocross stock class, they run consistantly faster lap times on any track around the south and the 3.2 was the only TT that was actually comparible to the competition. Its a better car. Hence why the motor went unchanged in the new body style and why it was the flagship TT until the new model. 1.8t's have no potential short of a single GT28 and 350whp maxxed out. They are awful performance cars if you want to go fast. They were awesome for Audi but not so great when you look around at alternatives. The new 2.0t is leaps and bounds better in every way to the lackluster 1.8. In such a way that it's almost worth getting and saving over the carry over 3.2 motor if you can deal with FF. I help out at an Audi repair/tuning shop so I've seen/driven/tracked almost everything Audi has spit out including the two back at home. The 3.2 is the best TT to daily drive, track and to make huge numbers out of. The only problem is its 2 clutches instead of 3 peddles but DSG is lots of fun compared to other systems.Originally Posted by Julio