15 Facts About Audi TT

Audi TT is a 2-door production sports car made by Audi since 1998, and currently in its third generation.

Styling of the Audi TT began in the spring of 1994 at the Volkswagen Group Design Center in California.

Audi TT did not initially offer any type of automatic transmission option for the TT.

Audi TT takes its name from the successful motor racing tradition of NSU in the British Isle of Man TT motorcycle race.

The Audi TT follows the NSU 1000TT, 1200TT and TTS cars of the 1960s in taking their names from the race.

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Audi TT was nominated for the North American Car of the Year award for 2000.

In 2005, Audi TT released the Coupe-only limited edition to 1,165 pieces.

Audi TT debuted the second-generation TT, internal designation Type 8J, on 6 April 2006, using the Volkswagen Group A5 platform with aluminium front bodypanels, and steel in the rear, to enhance its near-neutral front-to-rear weight distribution.

Audi TT UK offered eight TTS cars for official use by the race organisers at the 2008 Isle of Man TT motorcycle races.

Interior of the third generation Audi TT is notable for its HVAC design, featuring temperature and airflow controls that are embedded in the air-vents themselves, hence improving ergonomics.

Audi TT's all-wheel drive quattro system is the standard layout and the only transmission option is the 7-speed S tronic automatic transmission.

Audi TT discontinued the TT RS in the United States after the 2022 model year, so they released the TT RS Heritage Edition, a special edition available in five colors and produced in just 50 units.

In October 2022, Audi TT launched the TT RS Coupe Iconic Edition, available only in Europe and produced in just 100 units, of which only 11 are right-hand drive for the UK market.

An Audi TT RS was used at the 2009 24 Hours of Le Mans race as the safety car.

An Audi TT Cup competing in the 2015 TCR International series in 2015.