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Old 10-14-2014, 09:30 PM
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I was going to argue that the TT is too expensive. Until I saw the Eos is $35k base. Which is fucking crazy. I'll take the TT.

I like the updates. I don't think I'd buy one as I'm not a two-seater convertible guy (unless it's a F-Type). But I am very interested in the new DIS they have and seeing that trickle into other models.
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I still don't understand the logic behind the 1 screen for the driver and the passenger gets to control what the driver gets to see.
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I still don't understand the logic behind the 1 screen for the driver and the passenger gets to control what the driver gets to see.
no logic, only beatiful tech fuss, and sport accent... like a 458: the navi system on the driver screen. All the needful info in one place and so on... The new VW Passat has got them both: on the driver screen and on the center console (as the Audi A6, A7 and so forth)...
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I still don't understand the logic behind the 1 screen for the driver and the passenger gets to control what the driver gets to see.
Passenger finds the address and directions and driver follows them and gets you there.
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Post 2015 Audi TT clubsport turbo concept

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Wide add-on parts, a powerful rear wing and a power output of 441 kW (600 hp) – the Audi TT clubsport turbo impresses with its power and design. From May 13 to 16, Audi will be showing its technology concept car on the Wörthersee Tour in the Austrian town of Reifnitz. The inspiration for the show car came from the successful Audi 90 IMSA GTO of the late 1980s. A new technology is making its debut under the hood. The car’s electric biturbo adds even more dynamism to the driving experience with its spontaneous response.

“The electric biturbo signifies a new dimension in driving enjoyment; it boosts sprinting ability and torque and enables high peak power,” explains Prof. Dr. Ulrich Hackenberg, Audi Board Member for Technical Development. “In our TDI engines, we are close to production readiness with this technology. We are now presenting it in a TFSI – here too, we are the first automaker in the world to do this. For our fans at Wörthersee, we have packaged the electric biturbo in a very sporty show car.”

The Audi TT clubsport turbo has a power-boosted 2.5 TFSI engine with very impressive performance data. From 2,480 cc of displacement, the five-cylinder engine produces 441 kW (600 hp) of power and 650 Nm (479.4 lb-ft) of torque, the latter from 3,000 to 7,000 rpm. This means that it produces 176 kW (240 hp) and 260 Nm (191.8 lb-ft) per liter of displacement. Power is transferred via a manual six-speed transmission.

Thanks to systematic lightweight design, the TT clubsport turbo show car has an unladen weight of just 1,396 kg (3,077.7 lb). The car completes the standard sprint from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 mph) in 3.6 seconds, and its top speed is 310 km/h (192.6 mph). The TT clubsport turbo plays out its big advantage over the first few meters of a sprint. Its electrically driven compressor lets it cover up to 16 meters (52.5 ft) within the first 2.5 seconds – which is six meters (19.7 ft) further than a comparable car without this innovation. That is a difference of around one and one-half car lengths.

Electric thrust: Additional compressor fills turbo hole

An electrically powered compressor offers significant advantages: It revs up to maximum rpm rapidly and without any perceptible delay, and it continues to boost charge pressure when too little drive energy is left in the exhaust gas for the conventional turbocharger. This operating principle makes it possible to design the conventional turbocharger more specifically for high charge pressures and consequently for high engine power – the e-turbo assures spontaneous response and powerful sprints from low engine speeds at all times.

The effect is impressive. The 2.5 TFSI engine builds up its tremendous power without any perceptible delay. This power is available in any situation – whenever the accelerator pedal is pressed. In an acceleration duel, the TT clubsport turbo effortlessly pulls away from a counterpart with an identically powered engine but no electric biturbo.

Energy storage: the 48-volt electrical system

However, it is not just the power of the five-cylinder engine that is fascinating – so is its unmistakable throaty sound. The exhaust system is designed for minimal back-pressure; a side pipe to the ambient air is located immediately after the racing-type muffler. The 2.5 TFSI engine is cooled by a racing-type radiator. In the lower engine speed range, the electrically driven compressor boosts torque by up to 200 Nm (147.5 lb-ft). A dedicated 48-volt electrical sub-system – another key future technology from Audi – supplies electrical energy to the turbocharger. A compact lithium-ion battery in the luggage compartment stores the energy that is generated by recuperation when coasting. A DC/DC converter provides the connection to the 12-volt electrical system.

The power of the Audi TT clubsport turbo reaches the road impressively via a quattro permanent all-wheel drive system whose multi-plate clutch is mounted on the rear axle for better weight distribution. A coilover suspension system enables highly precise adjustment of the body’s ride height and the compression and rebound of the shock absorbers. An electric lifting function protects the equipment from damage by street curbs. Electronic stabilization control (ESC) and torque vectoring round out the dynamic qualities of the suspension ideally.

The show car’s wheels are size 9.5 J x 20. Their six twin-spoke design is finished in a bi-color look – both gloss turn finished and matt black – and the tires are size 275/30. Carbon-fiber ceramic brake discs are mounted behind all four wheels; they are very lightweight and wear-resistant. The front brake discs measure 370 mm (14.6 in) in diameter.

Widened 14 cm (5.5 in): spectacular add-on parts

The compact sports car takes a full stance on the road with track widths of 1,736 mm (68.3 in) in front and 1,729 mm (68.1 in) at the rear. The car is 4.33 meters (14.2 ft) long and 1.97 meters (6.5 ft) wide, including the side mirrors – 14 cm (5.5 in) wider than the technical platform upon which it was based. Its angular fenders contribute a separate additive shape to the car body. They take the characteristic design motif of the Audi TT* to an extreme and accentuate the distribution of engine power to all four wheels – the quattro drive. The fenders of the show car – painted in the exterior color Ferro Titanium – are open at the front and rear. Air from the car’s slipstream flows through them to cool the brakes. The Singleframe grille and large air inlets – whose vertical fins form a continuation to the light signature of the Matrix LED headlights – are also optimized for maximum air throughput.

The manually adjustable rear wing is an advanced development of the Audi Sport TT Cup with which the brand very recently launched a dedicated race series. It is now 20 cm (7.9 in) wider, and the side flaps, which feature the four rings, were given a new geometry. The wing consists of carbon-fiber reinforced polymer (CFRF) as do all other add-on parts: the air inlets and the large splitter at the front, the side panels and side sill trims as well as the voluminous diffuser at the rear whose lateral segments reference the motif of the air inlets.

The interior: fully focused on sporty drivers

A protective “cage” of ultra-high-strength titanium tubes makes the rear zone of the interior even more rigid and safe. In front, there are lightweight race car bucket seats with four-point harnesses. The display and operating concept with the digital Audi virtual cockpit focuses on the driver, who can control all key driving parameters via four satellite buttons on the multifunction steering wheel.

Sporty materials such as CFRP and black Alcantara define the interior of the Audi TT clubsport turbo. The race seats are upholstered in coral orange Alcantara and feature contrasting stitching and piping. In the doors and on the center console, CFRP parts with their large surfaces create sporty accents, and the doors are closed by pulling on a tube-shaped grip with an Alcantara inlay. The air vents and gear shifter also have coral orange accents – the aluminum gear shift lever travels in an open shift gate.

Fuel consumption of the models named above:

Audi TT:
Combined fuel consumption in l/100 km: 7.5 – 4.2** (31.4 – 56.0 US mpg);
Combined CO2 emissions in g/km: 174 – 110** (280.0 – 177.0 g/mi)
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Looks good in profile, not feeling the widebody from the front/rear.
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I think it looks 10x better than the regular TT... less round and girly.
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thats a fucking bad ass car!!! I LOVE IT!
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I think that looks great! I really like that sand/light gray color.

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https://www.topgear.com/car-news/che...editions-seats

Remember the original TT's 'baseball leather'? It's back!

The Audi TT is 20. If you’re anything like us, that’ll make you feel old. Perhaps sad and wistful about the speed at which life flies by.

But like Three Lions, its appeal is just as strong as in 1998, it’d seem. Albeit for different reasons. The Audi TT range has just enjoyed a big update, and with it comes this TT 20 Years edition.

Just 999 will be made (just like the R8 RWS), all finished in grey paint with brown leather, whose colour and contrast stitching ape the ‘baseball leather’ seats first seen on the original Audi TT Roadster concept.

Alright, it’s a bit tarty, but we think it looks quite cool. You can compare and contrast both in the pictures above, but we reckon the new car doesn’t do too shabby a job of aping its ancestor.

The TT 20 Years comes as both a coupe and roadster, but if you want to show off those seats, you probably need the soft top. Prices are yet to be announced, but it’s probably best expect a reasonable premium over the TT’s circa-£30k entry price. This one’s pretty limited, after all…
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https://www.carscoops.com/2018/11/au...ur-door-coupe/

Rumors about a four-door Audi TT have been swirling ever since the company unveiled the TT Sportback concept at the 2014 Paris Motor Show. While we still haven’t seen the long-rumored production model, Auto Express reports it will arrive within the next two years.

According to the publication, the production version of the TT Sportback concept fell victim to Volkswagen’s cost cutting moves in the wake of the Dieselgate scandal. Now that the company has successfully weathered the storm, it appears the car has finally been given the green light.

While the concept was originally envisioned as a four-door version of the TT, the report suggests this is no longer the case. Instead, it appears Audi will now drop the coupe and convertible variants and only offer the TT as a four-door coupe.

This would be a big change, but TT sales have taken a nosedive over the course of the past decade. Carsalesbase data shows the company only sold 2,294 units in the United States last year, while European sales totaled 16,281. Ten years earlier, Audi sold 4,355 TTs in America and 38,335 in Europe.

An unnamed Audi Board Member wasn’t coy about the company’s reason for dropping the coupe and convertible. As they explained “If you set falling demand against rising costs, it’s obvious Audi cannot sustain its present course in the medium term.”

While everything should be taken with a grain of salt, the publication says the next-generation TT will likely ride on an updated version of the MQB platform. The model is also expected to be about the same size as the TT Sportback concept, but it will feature new styling that echoes the rest of Audi’s lineup.

Engine options remain unconfirmed, but the model will reportedly be offered with an assortment of petrol engines featuring a 48 volt mild-hybrid system. Later down the road, there could be plug-in hybrid variants as well as an electric model.
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https://www.motor1.com/news/308814/a...lks-tt-future/

As much as car enthusiasts love the TT, the fact of the matter is crossovers and SUVs have taken over. That’s why Audi’s high-riding portfolio is bigger than ever, with room to grow considering there’s a Q4 on the horizon and maybe a Q9 further down the line. As for the sleek Tourist Trophy, its future doesn’t look too bright, at least not using the current two-door formula with barely useable rear seats.

In an interview with Autocar, the CEO of Ingolstadt’s premium marque, Bram Schot, dropped a not-so-subtle hint about the demise of the TT sports car in its current form. When asked about whether the model would continue as is beyond its current third generation, Audi’s head honcho replied with:

“I think there’s a future for an [Audi] icon but I don’t know if it’s a TT. My heart bleeds when you ask that question! I’ve got some things cooking which could replace TT, though not necessarily directly.”
The main reason why Audi is revaluating the model is that the German automaker is in the midst of a lineup optimization to cut costs and use the saved money to finance the development of EVs and other technologies. Schot has already managed to save the company a lot of money by reducing complexity in the lineup by 27 percent after discontinuing some of the engine and variant combinations.

Since the TT is not exactly a strong seller, it’s vulnerable to the company’s proverbial axe. That being said, you’ll still be able to buy one for a while since the current generation won’t be discontinued until 2022.

What will happen beyond that? Audi has already dismissed those rumors about a TT Sportback four-door coupe like the concept unveiled at the 2014 Paris Motor Show. However, some parts of the media insist the swoopy sedan is on the agenda. Such a niche model would make sense since Audi currently doesn’t have a rival for the Mercedes CLA and the forthcoming BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe.
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I actually like the TT, damn shame about crossovers. Even sedans are getting phased out, coupes don't stand a chance.
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NECKARSULM, Germany -- Audi will kill its iconic TT sports car and replace it with an electric vehicle as part of a plan to emerge as a premium electric-car maker.

When it launched in 1998, the two-seat TT won numerous fans but more importantly, it established Audi as a design leader. This helped differentiate it from the more handling-oriented BMW and comfort-driven Mercedes, paving the way for an eight-year streak of volume records that only ended last year.

Audi outlined a strategy focused on sustainability that includes 20 battery-powered models at its annual meeting here on Thursday. By 2025, its portfolio will include more than 30 models with electrified drivetrains, of which 20 will be full-electric, Audi said.

"In the medium term we want to have the strongest range of electric models among premium competitors," CEO Bram Schot said.

Schot said a strategy focused so heavily on sustainability meant that the brand would have to cut a number of models that no longer made economic sense. This included the compact TT. In a few years, Audi will replace it with a new "emotive" electric vehicle in the same price range, he said.




Audi also plans other changes in its lineup.

"The next generation of the Audi A8 might well be all-electric. Nothing has been decided yet, but I can well imagine it," Schot said, adding the successor of the 2017-launched flagship might be a "completely new concept."

R8 questions

Schot also questioned whether its R8 sports car, which is powered by a combustion engine, still corresponded with its vision.

By the middle of the next decade, Audi aims to sell one million electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids. As a result, the brand now expects 40 percent of its volume to comprise electrified vehicles, up from a third previously.

Audi took a first tentative start when it delivered the first units of its new e-tron electric crossover in Europe in March.

Chief Financial Officer Alexander Seitz backed the new plans, refuting the assumption that financial controllers dislike EVs because they generate lower contribution margins and dilute profitability.

Seitz argued that every EV sold could potentially generate valuable benefits, such as credits that count against the number of combustion engine cars sold in certain markets like California and China.

'Hard cash'

"CO2 credits are hard cash in today's world," he told shareholders. "As finance chief, I am already looking forward to every electric car sold, even if their profitability cannot yet achieve that of conventional vehicles."

Audi also wants to reduce, reuse and recycle its resources. The brand's manufacturing plants in Germany, Hungary and Mexico are now expected to operate CO2-neutral in 2025, five years earlier than forecast in March.

This also means its entire value chain will have to be more sustainable in the process.

"A better CO2 footprint starts with our suppliers. We are making this into the key element of supplier agreements," Schot said.

Audi is the latest German automaker to elect sustainability as an anchor in its strategy all the way through down to the individual components. Volkswagenand Mercedes recently said they would make this a defining criterion going forward.

Audi has been trying to free itself from the constant stream of negative headlines since revelations that it played a key role in parent Volkswagen Group's diesel emissions-cheating scandal. Veteran CEO Rupert Stadler was forced to resign last year after he was arrested by German authorities on suspicion of destroying evidence.

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Gotta admit the TT has come a long way as far as looks. The original one was a hideous jelly bean. The newest versions look great.
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Sad day. Pour one out for one's homies...

The TT looks pretty menacing in the modern styling and in TT-RS trim.
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Audi celebrates 40 years of quattro and presents a special edition of its top-of-the-line model in the TT model line. The Audi TT RS 40 years of quattro is celebrating the success story of quattro drive in impressive style.

"For 40 years, quattro has been one of the main technology pillars of the brand with the four rings," says Julius Seebach, Managing Director of Audi Sport GmbH. "Our RS models have always transferred their power onto the road via four wheels as standard. With the special edition of the TT RS limited to 40 units we intend to present our fans in Germany with a really special anniversary gift."

The TT RS 40 years of quattro draws on the power of the 2.5 TFSI engine from Audi Sport. The five-cylinder engine, which has won the "International Engine of the Year Award" nine years running, produces 294 kW (400 PS) and develops maximum torque of 480 Nm (354.0 lb-ft). The quattro permanent all-wheel drive distributes the power as required between the front and rear axles using a multi-plate clutch. Wheel-selective torque control makes handling even more agile and safer. It gently brakes the wheels on the inside of the curve when cornering at speed while increasing the drive torque to the wheels on the outside of the curve. The driver can influence the quattro drive and other components such as steering, seven-speed S tronic, exhaust flaps and engine characteristics using the Audi drive select dynamic handling system.

The top speed of the TT RS 40 years of quattro is raised to 280 km/h (174.0 mph) as standard. The sport compact sprints from 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62.1 mph) in only 3.7 seconds.

The beat of the background music is set by the characteristic five-cylinder firing sequence: 1-2-4-5-3. Firing alternates between directly adjacent cylinders and those far apart from one another.

The Audi TT RS 40 years of quattro painted in Alpine white self-confidently shows off its motorsport heritage. The decals on the hood, shoulders, roof and rear is reminiscent of the livery of the specially modified Audi Sport quattro S1 that Walter Röhrl drove to victory in 1987 in the legendary Pikes Peak race in the United States.

The hood with central air vent in gloss carbon adds another visual highlight while facilitating engine compartment ventilation - the opening allows the accumulated heat to escape even faster. The Aero kit developed in the wind tunnel enhances performance and handling on fast bends and significantly improves the compact sports car's aerodynamics. The kit consists of side flics in gloss black on the front apron and a front splitter. The side sill trims transition to the striking rear with its fixed wing, spoiler side sections and diffuser. The aerodynamic measures result in a perfectly balanced complete package with only around nine kilograms (19.8 lb) of uplift at the front axle and around five kilograms (11.0 lb) of downforce at the rear axle at maximum speed. The relationship between aerodynamic drag and uplift is ideally balanced. This interaction was explicitly considered during development in the wind tunnel.

Large quattro letters on the doors make the essence of the special model abundantly clear. The partially matt rear quarter windows also feature the "40 years of quattro" logo. The side sills are painted black, the side sill inserts and the housings of the exterior mirrors, the blade and the Audi rings are finished in gloss black. At the front axle, ventilated and perforated steel discs with red-painted brake calipers are in action behind the white-painted 20-inch alloy wheels.

The interior of the new TT RS 40 years of quattro with its cockpit focused squarely on the driver features numerous upgrades. The sporty character of the 2+2-seater comes across even more clearly as a result. As an option, the customer can replace the rear bench with a strut cross brace made of carbon - reducing weight by around 16 kilograms (35.3 lb) and improving torsional rigidity. All of which brings the special model even closer to motorsport - with an even more intense driving sound.

Black Alcantara is used on the door trims and on the RS sport leather steering wheel with 12 o'clock marker in white. Black leather with white contrasting stitching adorns the center armrest, the door armrests and the center console. Heritage stripes on the Alpine white inlay tie in with the decals on the exterior. The floor mats in black with white piping and contrasting stitching are finished off with an embroidered RS. The RS sport seats in black fine Nappa leather with a seat center panel in black Alcantara and honeycomb pattern in white feature an exclusive embroidered "40 years of quattro" at shoulder level. A consecutively numbered badge on the S tronic selector lever makes each of the 40 units unique.

The Audi TT RS 40 years of quattro will go on sale in Germany in October 2020. There it will cost 114,040 euros or 111,165.04 euros with the reduced rate of value-added tax.




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Exclusive and performance-focused: the market launch of the Audi TT RS Coupé iconic edition, limited to 100 units in Europe with 11 examples bound for the UK, will celebrate the success story of a quarter-century for the Audi TT Coupé. This iconic sports car has been an inspiration the world over since its premiere in 1998 due to its pure driving dynamics and timeless design. The limited-edition Audi TT RS Coupé iconic edition stands out with its legendary five-cylinder performance combined with sporty design elements, both in the exterior and interior. In the UK, the Audi TT RS Coupé iconic edition will be priced from £87,650 (OTR), with customer deliveries beginning in the first quarter of 2023.

Timeless through time: the TT has been Audi's design icon for almost a quarter of a century. Now the Audi TT RS Coupé iconic edition is continuing the trend into the future - a sports car with new innovations whilst retaining the typical TT RS properties: design and dynamics.

"The name of the Audi TT RS Coupé iconic edition says it all," says Sebastian Grams, Managing Director of Audi Sport GmbH. "The edition model is reminiscent of the iconic TT design language, which at the same time stands for courage and elegance in uncompromising form. Thanks to the exclusive exterior and interior highlights, the much-loved performance of our ultimate sports coupé, with its multiple award-winning five-cylinder engine, is not only palpable, but also visible to fans."

Inspired by the Bauhaus: the TT Coupé

With a vision of 'a car for enthusiasts', Audi presented the Audi TT Coupé as a sports car study at the IAA in Frankfurt in the Autumn of 1995. Almost symmetrical, the Audi TT consistently followed a design principle based on geometric, circular shapes. Three years later, the coupé went into production almost unchanged. One year after the TT Coupé, Audi launched the TT Roadster. In its second model generation, the Coupé was enhanced with an S and RS variant.

"The TT was inspired by the Bauhaus and its universal design philosophy of 'less is more,'" says Head of Audi Design Marc Lichte. "The maximum reduction - the omission of everything unnecessary and insignificant - was so radical and so courageous that the TT, in its simplicity, quickly achieved the highest attribute of good design: to be timeless. Once you've achieved that, you're beyond trends and yet you're never out of fashion - simply because good style doesn't wear out."

This is why - three TT generations and a quarter of a century later - the typical lines of the 1998 coupé can still be found in the current TT RS Coupé iconic edition. The edition model also remains true to the idea of reduction to the essentials; the minimalist design extends from the clear exterior to the interior, which is still clearly and simply focused on the driver to this day. The typical tube and cylinder shapes, which blend into the interior of the instrument design, can also be found in the current Audi TT RS Coupé iconic edition - such as the standard fuel tank cap, round ventilation outlets, shift gate edging, and the striking gear knob. The enthusiasm that was declared back in 1995 continues to inspire the TT Coupé to this day.

Setting the Right Tone: Dark Elegance on the Exterior

The special edition Audi TT RS Coupé iconic edition confidently meets the high expectations set by its aesthetics. The RS-specific Nardo Grey finish sets the right tone for the exclusive and athletic demands of the special model. This elegant shade of grey was named after the legendary Italian race track, Pista di Nardó, where Audi RS models also rack up their first test kilometres. As one of the most popular individual finishes with customers, it ensures an optimal first impression.

The stylish feel is further enhanced by standard Matrix LED lights and the glossy black grille with a matte black single-frame, which clearly emphasizes the quattro lettering in a matte titanium look. The RS model also confidently wears side skirts in glossy black, along with the Audi rings, the TT RS model designation on the front and rear, as well as the casings of the exterior mirrors. The unique 20-inch glossy black alloy wheels with a seven-arm design and matching black brake calipers continue the design language down to the last detail. Partially frosted rear triangular windows with the exclusive "iconic edition" lettering complete the striking dark look of the coupé right down to the rear and the standard OLED rear lights.

Motorsports Genes: Aerokit Enhances Sporty Character

The Audi TT RS Coupé iconic edition also gains dynamic strength from the Aerokit, developed in a wind tunnel. Inspired by motorsports, the front apron features side flics, a front splitter, and blades in the side front air intakes.

At the rear, the fixed carbon rear wing, with its side winglets, ensures a sporty finish and, as part of the aerodynamic concept, supports both performance and efficiency.

There are vertical design elements on both sides above the RS-specific diffuser. The two striking, oval-shaped exhaust tailpipes remain the RS signature at the rear end.

The relationship between drag and lift was explicitly taken into account during the development of the Aerokit in the wind tunnel and is thus optimally balanced - improving both aerodynamics and driving performance. The increased contact pressure of the rear wing and rear diffuser places the sports car much more firmly on the road and significantly improves handling in fast corners.

11 of 100: Highly Exclusive Interior Design Accents

The interior of the Audi TT RS Coupé iconic edition is characterized by exclusivity and attention to detail. Here, too, the dark colour scheme of the exterior remains the central motif, which is further accentuated by the deliberate use of accents from Audi-exclusive components. The RS sports seats are two-tone with fine Nappa side panels in jet grey and centre panels in black Alcantara, along with honeycomb stitching in calendula yellow. Exclusive "iconic edition" embroidery is embedded in the black Alcantara at shoulder height. The black floor mats are finished with RS embroidery in calendula yellow, whilst the door armrest and centre console are also in jet grey and decorated with contrast stitching in calendula yellow - just like the black cowl of the Audi virtual cockpit.

Further enhancements include black Alcantara on the door panels, the RS sports Alcantara steering wheel with calendula yellow marking at 12 o'clock, and a numbered badge on the selector lever which marks each of the 100 vehicles.

While the moody ambient light creates an atmosphere in the interior, the Bang & Olufsen Premium Sound System with 3D sound, enables a rich sound audible experience. A rear-view camera and comfort key enhance the day-to-day experience.

Form Needs Function: Legendary Five-Cylinder Engine Brings Unparalleled Sound

The TT RS Coupé iconic edition relies on Audi Sport's proven 2.5 TFSI engine with 400PS and maximum torque of 480 Nm. Numerous successes in motorsports make it one of Audi's most compelling powertrains. Countless motorsports victories and strong day-to-day performance have earned the five-cylinder engine the "International Engine of the Year Award", nine consecutive times since 2010.

As is typical of the TT RS, its power goes via a seven-speed S tronic to the permanent all-wheel quattro drive. An electro-hydraulically controlled multi-plate clutch, which debuted in 1998 as part of the Audi TT, distributes all-wheel power freely between the front and rear axles. The Audi drive select driving dynamics system allows the driver to control the quattro drive system and other components, such as steering, seven-speed S tronic, exhaust flaps, and engine characteristics.

The top speed of the TT RS Coupé iconic edition is increased to 174mph. This compact sports car sprints from 0-62mph in just 3.7 seconds. The engine provides a highly emotional driving experience, with its typical 1-2-4-5-3 firing order and the accompanying throaty sound. Because of the firing order, adjacent and non-adjacent cylinders fire alternately, producing a very specific rhythm and character which is emphasized by the RS Sport Exhaust system.

In addition to the usual low weight (1,475kg TT RS Coupé), the RS sport suspension plus with adaptive dampers in the Audi magnetic ride technology, ensure excellent handling and stability. Steering feel can also be adjusted through the Audi drive select driving dynamics system.

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The Audi TT is being discontinued after a 25-year production run, and the German automaker is marking the occasion with the TT Final Edition (pictured below), though it's for the UK market only. There are no plans to bring it stateside.

The TT was first shown to the world at the 1995 Frankfurt Motor Show as a prototype study. Overwhelmingly positive reactions from the media and public resulted in the production-spec version that came with only minor cosmetic changes. The Peter Schreyer-penned Mk1 TT's design remains one of the most special and influential of all time.

"Few models have lasted the test of time as well as the Audi TT," said Andrew Doyle, director at Audi UK. "The crisp, Bauhaus-inspired lines of the sports coupe look as fresh today as they did back in 1998, and to mark the model's incredible success here in the UK, our Final Edition combines everything our customers love about this iconic model."

The Mk2 launched for the 2006 model year and the Mk3 arrived for 2014. The latter two generations have seen several special editions, along with the hardcore (and seriously pricey) TT RS, which was discontinued in 2021. All three generations also had a roadster body style variant. As for the TT Final Edition, it will be available as a coupe or roadster as well as the higher-performance TTS.

Audi gave some cool enhancements like the black styling pack, which includes lots of black trim found on the brand's four-ring emblem, door mirrors, tailpipes, and a fixed rear spoiler. The roadster receives black rollover bars and a wind diffuser. Coupe owners will get privacy glass. Other exterior bits include red brake calipers, 20-inch five-spoke Y-style wheels, and matte grey diamond cut alloys. The TTS is differentiated by an Audi Sport seven-spoke rotor and anthracite black alloys.

Exterior paint colors for all Final Editions are limited to Tango Red, Glacier White, and Chronos Grey metallic.

The interior is marked with leather-finished armrests, door pull handles, and center console trim. The Alcantara-wrapped steering wheel has red stitching and 12 o'clock marker. Drivers and passengers will enjoy additional Alcantara trim on the seats, also with red stitching, and tango red inserts for the seats, air vents, and the center console, though the latter is coupe-only.

The Audi Technology Pack, consisting of MMI Navigation Plus and MMI Touch, is also standard fare, as is a 36-month subscription to Audi Connect Infotainment Services. The TTS receives a Bang & Olufsen audio system and a suite of parking sensors.

Pricing begins £41,910 (around $55,335 at current exchange rates) for the TT Final Edition Coupe, while the TTS Final Edition costs £54,685 ($65,678) while the roadster versions can be had from £43,660 ($52,437) and £56,435 ($67,780), respectively. Sales will get underway next month, and deliveries will begin in April.
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For 25 years the iconic Audi TT has been a trailblazer in the sports car segment and to celebrate its success story Audi UK has launched a highly-specified Final Edition as production draws to a close. On sale in the UK from March 2023, priced from £41,910(RRP), the TT Final Edition is available as a coupé or roadster and also offered to customers as a high-performance TTS.

The TT was first introduced to the world at the 1995 Frankfurt Motor Show as the Audi TT prototype study. It wasn't until three years later that the iconic silhouette of the showcar made the transition into production with only minor cosmetic alterations. The Mk1 TT is considered one of the most influential car designs of all time and the original's elegant simplicity can still be seen in today's model 25 years later.

"Few models have lasted the test of time as well as the Audi TT," commented Andrew Doyle, Director Audi UK. "The crisp, Bauhaus-inspired lines of the sports coupé look as fresh today as they did back in 1998 and to mark the model's incredible success here in the UK our Final Edition combines everything our customers love about this iconic model."

TT & TTS Final Edition specification

Designed to sit towards the top of the TT's specification range, the Final Edition is highly-specified and features exclusive design touches and enhanced customer value thanks to the increased level of standard equipment.

The Final Edition is marked out by the black styling pack with black Audi rings and badging, black door mirrors, black tailpipes and a fixed rear spoiler also finished in black. Roadster models also benefit from rollover bars and wind diffuser finished in black. Privacy glass (coupé only) and red brake calipers housed behind 20-inch 5-spoke Y-style, matt grey diamond cut alloy wheels complete the exterior upgrade. TT S Final Editions ride on Audi Sport 7-spoke rotor, anthracite black alloys with gloss turned finish. Buyers have the choice between Tango Red, Glacier White and Chronos Grey metallic paint as standard.

Inside, a wealth of additional comfort and convenience features bring the driver-focussed cabin of the TT Final Edition to new levels. The armrests in the doors, door pull handles and trim on the centre console are all finished in leather as part of the extended leather pack. An Alcantara steering wheel with red stitching and 12 o'clock marker is unique to the Final Edition, along with the Tango red inserts on the seats, air vents and centre console (coupé only). Further enhancements include Alcantara-trimmed seats with decorative red stitching and red piping on the floor mats.

Audi's Technology Pack is fitted as standard on TT Final Editions, adding MMI Navigation Plus with MMI Touch and Audi Connect Infotainment Services (36-month subscription), which allows owners to access live information such as local fuel prices and the weather forecast via the MMI system's high-speed internet connection. The Comfort & Sound Pack (TTS only) is a further standard upgrade, bringing a Bang & Olufsen sound system, advanced key, reversing camera and a full suite of parking sensors.








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