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VersionsAudi TT Mk1 (1998 - 2006) The first version of the Audi TT was launched to critical acclaim in 1998, although initially only available as a coupe. The roadster vehicle followed a year later and construction was relatively quick thanks to it sharing a common platform with with VW Golf, Audi A3, Skoda Octavia and a number of other vehicles. Many were surprised at how similar the production Audi TT was compared to the original concept vehicle, aside from a number of small changes around the bumpers and rear windows they were identical. Sadly the Audi TT suffered a number of teething problems in its Mk1 form, most notably when it was recalled in 2000 in order to make some changes to allow for more stable handling at high speeds. A new Electronic Stability Programme and a new rear spoiler were added to the design and this fixed any high speed issues that the Audi TT was suffering from. Originally the Mk1 Audi TT was offered with a choice of front wheel drive or four wheel drive, and the 1.8 litre engine that the vehicle was launched with was soon offered alongside a variety of options right up to a 3.2 litre V6 that was launched in 2003 and featured the quattro for wheel drive system as standard. In order to improve gear shifts with these larger engines some changes were made to the transmission and a dual clutch version was offered from 2004, this had the effect of reducing shift times by a tremendous amount and when coupled with stiffer suspension made the more sporty models of the Audi TT very popular with those who desired more power from their coupe and roadster type vehicles. It created a real buzz, popular before it even really hit the market. Car lovers, Aviva car insurance experts, salespeople-- everyone interested in great cars were eager to give the Audi TT a spin. Powerful, graceful-- those who could afford it jumped at the chance to own one. The Audi TT went from strength to strength and in order to celebrate its success a 2005 limited edition model was launched and just 800 units were available in the UK. This was known as the Audi TT quattro Sport and featured a 1.8 litre engine complete with turbocharger and a drastic 75 kilogram weight reduction. This version of the car proved so fast that it was electronically limited to 155.3 mph, and the only luxury things that were lost were air conditioning, rear seats, the spare wheel and the parcel shelf. The two tone paint scheme separated this unique Audi TT from other versions along with the V6 style brakes and wider wheels at the rear and it was launched with great fanfare. Audi TT Mk2 (2006 - Present) The second generation Audi TT was originally previewed as a unique concept car/shooting brake that was demonstrated in 2005 at the Tokyo Motor Show. Some changes were made to the concept and the second generation of the famous Audi TT was launched in April, 2006, and it utilised a new updated platform (the VW Group A5 platform) and as a result of this it featured aluminium body panels near the front of the vehicle in order to enhance weight distribution and make the vehicle have a more neutral centre of gravity. From launch the second generation Audi TT was available as both a front and four wheel drive car, and both coupe and roadster options were offered for sale. The new M2 Audi TT is actually longer and slightly wider than the MK1, and a brand new 1.8 litre turbocharged engine was offered as a option. This new powerplant featured better fuel economy as well as cleaner emissions and even more power, the technology that accomplishes this was also applied to the 2.0 litre engine and this was offered for sale from 2009. The six speed manual gearbox comes as standard, however the 1.8 litre model features a direct shift gearbox as an optional extra. The suspension of the Mk2 Audi TT was upgraded with the rear suspension now being fully independent to match the front set, and new software allows for a much smoother and more comfortable ride. The new automatic spoiler also sets the Mk2 Audi TT apart from the Mk1, it automatically extends at more than 75 mph and retracts beneath 50 mph, or can be manually selected by the driver during travel. In a major first for the Audi TT it was offered for a diesel engine, this Audi TT 2.0 TDI quattro was available as both a coupe and roadster and the engine has set a new standard for sporty diesel vehicles. As you may imagine fuel economy is improved considerably with the diesel version and performance is still sprightly and swift. Throughout the life of the Mk2 Audi TT various performance models have been introduced, most notably the Audi TTS quattro. This features a new, refined and improved 2.0 litre engine that produces more power, and it comes with a variety of transmission options. As you may expect from a sports version the suspension has been lowered and stiffened and the software has been updated with a variety of new sports packages in order to improve performance. The Audi TT RS was launched in 2009 and was redesigned slightly in order to reference the classic 1980's Audi Quattro's. The TT RS features a 2.5 litre turbocharged engine that produces a massive 335 bhp and it is set to be the highest performing version of the Audi TT yet. |
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