| roduction of the TT in 1998 started a whole new | | | | Year in its class for the last two years delivers 147kW |
| generation of sports coupe models. The Audi TT | | | | and can accelerate to 100km/h in just 6.4 seconds. It is |
| certainly broke all the norms and became a huge | | | | available in both Manual and S-Tronic versions. The |
| success worldwide. The TT becomes a benchmark | | | | 2.0T is a remarkable car to drive with reasonable |
| for other automakers like Nissan and BMW. | | | | soundtrack from the exhaust and provides some |
| Last week Audi SA introduced the new TT which | | | | great thrills on the open road. |
| Walter da Silva, Head of Design at Audi AG describes | | | | The 2.0T is going to be available in showrooms for just |
| as "a thorough evolution of its predecessor." The new | | | | R352,000 which is a great price considering the fact |
| TT retains the lines which separates the original from | | | | that the outgoing model with only a 1.8T motor cost |
| its rivals. It also has a more refined and intense | | | | R370 grand and to think that it did not have the benefit |
| appearance. The front of the TT with its trapezoidal | | | | of the Quattro-all-wheel-drive system. |
| grille and prominent four rings reflect the latest | | | | There is also the 3.2 litre V6 Quattro which revs out |
| corporate image of the German premium brand. The | | | | 184 kW combined with an inspiring 320 Nm of torque |
| headlights have a more purposeful slant to them come | | | | that delivers 2500 rpm and provides some low speed |
| to think it the term purposeful perfectly describes the | | | | fun action. It creates the same exhaust sound found |
| TT. It has also more pronounced shoulders which are | | | | on most supercars. The power delivery is quick and |
| much better compared to what its predecessors have. | | | | unreserved plus it even has a launch control feature |
| The bonnet is also made sleeker and smoother | | | | found on the S-Tronic version. The price of the 3.2 liter |
| enhancing the overall aesthetic appeal of the sports | | | | is also quite reasonable at R440 grand although a |
| car. | | | | thousand grand higher than Roadster version of |
| The new Audi TT has slightly steeper A-pillars | | | | Nissan, the 350Z which is currently the world’s |
| compared to the old model and therefore provides | | | | best selling sports coupe derivative. But according to |
| better visibility plus, adds more space within the cabin | | | | Audi, the 350Z is not in the same premium segment as |
| making access to the vehicle easier. A new dramatic | | | | the TT. |
| light clusters that features a square LED setup at the | | | | Audi is among the major subsidiaries of Volkswagen |
| rear makes the car extremely visible at night and while | | | | along with Bentley, Skoda, Lamborghini and SEAT. The |
| braking. Unlike previous model, the new TT is provided | | | | acquisition and redevelopment of the aforementioned |
| with a rear spoiler that is discreetly fitted but designers | | | | famous brands have helped the German automaker |
| think that a retractable version is more appropriate so | | | | to become a global force in auto industry and to rank |
| as not to spoil the lines. | | | | fourth among largest automakers in the world along |
| Two models are available at this time although the | | | | with General Motors, Toyota and Ford. Volkswagen is |
| automaker has confirmed that more powerful versions | | | | renowned for its top-of-the-line vehicles and auto parts |
| are going to be introduced including the Roadster in | | | | like Volkswagen Engine Parts. |
| June. The 2.0T which was voted as Engine of the | | | | |