In 1998, Audi produced the Audi TT 2-door sports car. Audi Hungaria Motor Kft. Hungary assembled the first two generations. The Audi TT comes in three generations and all are available in 2+2 coupe and as a two-seat roadster using succeeding generations of the Volkswagen Group A platform. The vehicle comes with a front-wheel-drive layout and a front-mounted transversely oriented engine. It first came out at the 1995 Frankfurt Motor Show as a concept car. J Mays and Freeman Thomas are responsible for the design. The interior design is credited to Peter Schreyer, Romulus Rost, Hartmut Warkuss, and Martin Smith. There was no automatic transmission vehicle by Audi for the TT but in 2003 a dual-clutch, six-speed DSG (Direct Shift Gearbox) was made available for the United Kingdom market.
Launch
The Audi TT was made by Audi in 1998 as a 2-door sports car. It is in its fourth generation. Audi Hungary Kft. assembled the first two generations.
On its 20th anniversary, the latest model showcases a mild redesign with a sturdier engine. It comes as a coupe and roadster during its launch. The Audi TT got a three-dimension, single-frame radiator grille with the latest air inlets found at the front. The latest LED lights are now present while the rear lamps use an OLED which is an option. The latest alloy wheel design goes well with the three new colors which are Pulse Orange, Turbo Blue, and Cosmos Blue.
Exterior
Audi TT is known for its classic, unique, and handsome design. It has been modified and improved over time. Part of its improvements and modification is the headlights and taillights as it comes in LED. It has a big single-frame grille and prominent wheel arches. At the rear, you can find a full-length brake light with an artificial diffuser, casing a pair of single exit exhaust crowns on both ends.
Interior
The Audi TT can accommodate four people. For the upholstery, Alcantara and leather are used. Front seats are heated and are power-adjustable. The Audi TT has a cargo room that measures up to 12 cubic feet. It is considered a good amount of space for a sports car. The back seats can be folded in a 50/50 split that can contain longer items.
Technology & Safety Features
One unique feature of the Audi TT is the Multi-Media Interface which was developed by Audi. It also has wireless charging, satellite and HD radio, 2 SD card readers, and a 9-speaker stereo. Two USB ports, Bluetooth connectivity, and a virtual cockpit which is uniquely found in an Audi.
The Audi TT also has a keyless entry, a push-button start, an automatic climate control, front and back parking sensors with a back-view camera.
Platform & Chassis
The Audi TT is considered lighter than its forerunner because of its ASF or the Audi Space Frame hybrid chassis concept. The TTs base is a 4-cylinder turbo engine. Its manual gearbox weighs 1,260 kg. ASF chassis has more advantages aside from being lightweight. The upper portion of the car is lighter because of its aluminum panels. Its torsion strength is 50% higher compared to the old TT.
For the suspension, the latest Audi TT has a standard multi-link rear suspension.
Engine & Drivetrain
It first came with a 1.8-liter inline four-cylinder turbo engine that generates 178 hp.