Print This Article Post Comment Add To Favorites Email to Friends Ezine Ready

Audi Tt - An Interesting Mid Class Sport Car

By: Jeff Jarred Home | Automotive


Produced by Audi in 1998 the TT is a sports car that goes back all the way to 1994 when the main idea was developed at the Audi design Center in California. The name of a car came to be because of the successful of NSU and DKW in the British "tourist trophy" -- During that time the vehicle was introduced as a concept model because it had a futuristic design, uninterrupted lines and one simply not the car you would see on a daily basis.

Even though the concept for this vehicle was put together in the US it is currently being produced in Hungary and it is available as a 2+2 coupe or as they two-seater roadster. There have been two generations of this vehicle, the second was obviously an improvement from the previous one.

Audi TT first-generation

The first vehicle in this line was launched as a coupe in 1998 and one year later (1999) was launched as a roadster, the only difference between the actual version and the concept vehicle an improved bumper and an additional quarterlight window. This first-generation TT was based on the Volkswagen group A4 platform which featured a 1.8L turbo engine and a 3.2L for the VR6 version.

This first generation was available in four transmission speeds, a five and six speed manual, a six speed automatic and a six speed DSG. When it comes to the wheelbase it featured 95.4 inch wheels and the Quattro version had a slightly bigger size at 95.6 inches. When it comes to fuel capacity it was a will in 55L.

Audi TT second-generation

First shown in 2006 at the Tokyo motor show the second-generation TT featured a shooting brake two door hatchback body style, this design impressed many enthusiasts who desired a futuristic yet stylish sports vehicle. The second-generation TT was constructed of aluminum in the front and steel in the back in order to increase its stability.

This version was available in front or four-wheel drive, it is based on the Volkswagen group A5 platform and is also available as a 2.0L turbo and as a 3.2L for the VR6 version; it featured a six speed manual transmission and was also available as a six speed DSG. The wheelbase increased by a couple of inches from its predecessor (first generation), it went from a max of 95.6 inches all the way to 97.2 inches.

In addition, there have been other models for those who look for performance and also for those who prefer fuels such as diesel (European market) and pay attention to the mileage per gallon which is currently at 44.4 for the coupe variant according to Audi.



Article Source: http://www.eArticlesOnline.com

About the Author:
Go-audi.com offers more information about Audi concept cars and several other vehicles of interest. To learn more visit the Audi TT forum today!

Tags: , ,

Please Rate this Article

 

Not yet Rated

Click the XML Icon Above to Receive Automotive Articles Via RSS!

Recent Related Articles From Automotive

  • Speed Dating Can Help Find Love
    By: Michiel Van Kets | Dec 21st 2010
    If you have been searching for love for longer than you can remember then it might be time you try an organised event where people are skilled at giving you a good night out and you come into contact with lots of other singles. Speed dating events are held all over the country, check out one near to you today! Read

  • 3 Minute Speed Dating
    By: Michiel Van Kets | Jul 12th 2010
    3 minutes is just long enough to know if you are interested in someone. It's not always an instant attraction, you may enjoy talking, or like their sense of humour. With so many partners to meet, speed dating has a much higher rate of success than the traditional methods of dating. It's a great chance to meet a roomful of i ... Read

  • Speed Reading Training: How To Read Faster In 3 Easy Steps
    By: Mike Lee | Sep 2nd 2010
    It doesn't matter if your reading speed is at a snail's pace right now. With the right training, you’ll dramatically increase your reading rate and comprehension in no time! Just follow the 3 steps in this article. Read

  • Speed Reading Sweeping College Campuses
    By: Elija Warren | Mar 16th 2008
    How can students ever hope to deal with the growing flood of information? The pinch between time and the volume of information dumped on the heads of students has resulted in revived interest in Speed Reading on college campuses. Read

  • The Most Efficient Pool Pumps
    By: Craig Bellomy | Apr 5th 2010
    How a new pool pump can save money on your swimming pool operating cost and improve performance. We give you the information necessary to properly match a pool pump to your pool equipment. Read

  • 4 Easy Ways To Speed Up Your Directory Submissions

    Free web directories are crucial to any website's success, but manual submissions can take hours. This article gives you several tips on how to speed up this boring process. Read

  • Speed Sensors Then And Now
    By: Rosa Telipten | Oct 11th 2008
    Ever since people first climbed into a moving vehicle to carry them they have wanted to know the speed that they were moving at. The very first speed sensors that were used to calculate the speed of movement was a rope with a series of knots tied to it. It was tossed overboard on a moving ship in ancient times and then the ... Read

  • Speed Reading & Reading Comprehension - 4 Amazing Tips To Speed Read Faster Than Ever Before
    By: Mickael Kerenterff | Jan 14th 2006
    Article about Speed Reading. Read

  • Speed Your Metabolism And Burn Away Fat

    Increasing the speed of your metabolism is probably one of the easiest and best ways to lose fat naturally. Form many people this may sound easy but the only way to really do this successfully is to make some lifestyle changes that involve diet and activity levels. Read

  • Speed Reading Training - Is It Worth It ?
    By: MIKE SELVON | Feb 1st 2008
    Speed reading training is a beneficial endeavor for anyone to pursue. Read


Copyright © 2005-2011 eArticlesOnline, LLC - All Rights Reserved
Terms of Service | Privacy Policy