| Audi broke the mold when its concept TT car was | | | | follow up TT is being readied and will go into |
| presented at auto shows around the globe during the | | | | production in 2007. The new TT will feature the |
| mid1990s. Named for the prestigious annual "Tourist | | | | following attributes: |
| Trophy" race held on the Isle of Man, the TT is based | | | | Longer and Wider: Slight changes in its width and |
| on the same platform which powers the Volkswagen | | | | length will be incorporated into the new model. Expect |
| Golf and the Skoda Octavia. Making use of anodized | | | | more cabin room for added interior comfort. |
| aluminum and a "bumper free" exterior, the TT coupe | | | | Aluminum and Steel: The new TT will be made up of |
| was unlike any car of its time when the first production | | | | aluminum in the front and steel in the rear to |
| model was released in 1998. Today, the TT continues | | | | encourage a better weight balance. |
| to garner awards and win praises from Audi | | | | More Power: The 1.8L I4 engine will be replaced with a |
| aficionados. If you like the current model, just wait one | | | | 2.0L I4 engine. The 3.2L V6 will still be offered, |
| year and you will witness the release of a TT that | | | | producing 250 horsepower. A six speed manual |
| goes well beyond the pale. | | | | transmission will be standard equipment. |
| When talking about the TT, there are actually two | | | | More Models: The coupe and roadster will be |
| models involved: one being a coupe, the other a | | | | introduced back to back with a third model, possibly a |
| roadster. Shortly after the coupe's introduction in 1998, | | | | wagon version, also being considered for production. |
| the roadster version was released the following | | | | Principal competitors for the Audi TT have been the |
| summer. Both models were originally powered by a 20 | | | | BMW Z4 and the Mercedes SLK. The TT's styling |
| valve inline 1.8L four cylinder engine, however in | | | | inspiration has found its way onto several other |
| subsequent years each model received a more | | | | models including the Saturn Sky, Mazda Miata, Nissan |
| powerful version of that engine while a 3.2L V6 was | | | | 350Z, and the Pontiac Solstice. In all, the Audi TT has |
| introduced as an option during 2003. The TT is | | | | reinvigorated the roadster market and it appears that |
| powered by its front wheels, but Quattro all wheel | | | | the upcoming TT will expand on that theme even |
| drive is available as well. | | | | further. This is great news for enthusiasts who want a |
| Audi's success with the TT has helped it to cautiously | | | | unique and well engineered 2+2 car as part of their |
| develop its second generation model. Nearly a full | | | | driving stable. |
| decade after the original model made its debut the | | | | |