AUDI will launch a high performance version of its TT sports car next year which will feature a 3.2-litre six-cylinder engine and new transmission technology.

The 250bhp engine will be twinned with a direct shift gearbox (DSG) transmission combining the attributes of a conventional six-speed manual gearbox with the qualities an automatic. The Audi TT 3.2 accelerates from 0-62mph in 6.4 seconds with a top speed limited to 155mph.