Filed under: Convertibles, Coupes, Sports/GTs
Audi TT – first pics and deets on 2007 model
The
Autoblog
Spanish team has turned up a real treat for us over on this side of the pond – the first images and details on the
upcoming 2007 Audi TT set to debut in 2006. These images and more like them have surfaced on at least two German
websites, Auto T-online and
Autobild, and both sites seem to
corroborate that this indeed will be the next Audi TT. The rear of the new TT will be a familiar site, while the front
end borrows heavily from the Shooting Brake concept that
debuted at the Tokyo Motor Show.
More pics and details after the jump…
As has always been the case, we expect the new TT to be built using the VW Golf platform. There will be a total of
five engines available including three four cylinders rated at 170, 200 and 240 horsepower, respectively. The TT will
also get the corporate 3.2L V6 in 250-hp trim, as well as a 2.0L Biturbo producing no less than 350 hp in the RS model.
The TT roadster will also likely debut in 2007 in a 2+2 configuration.
Time will tell if the new TT evolves into a more aggressive sports car than the current model, which many pan as being
more a rolling work of art than a true performance car. While you can pretty far in this world on looks alone, Audis
second effort for the TT will need to perform on par with its peers if it hopes to retain and attract new customers for
the coupe.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
jimmy 11:07PM (12/18/2005)
Much more aggressive than the previous TT. Personally I liked the older more rounder style...
http://www.autofit-schlossgarage.ch/Audi_TT_Quattro_Destiny_1.jpg
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jimmy 11:07PM (12/18/2005)
I wonder what displacement the 170, 200 and 240 hp engines are. Would they be differently tuned versions of the 2.0T, or are they the twin-charger engines of 1.4, 1.6, and 2.0L?
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Mark 11:07PM (12/18/2005)
Interesting, looks like a like a late model Zagato bodied Alfa Romeo. You know,I was thinking moving on to a Z4 coupe once my 02' TT roadster lease runs out in about a year. But, I might just wait and see if this new TT coupe makes it to production in time..
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mike 11:07PM (12/18/2005)
I hope this really is the new TT because it looks so similar to the Scirroco mentioned on Nov 25. Maybe Scirroco will be VW's lower budget counterpart.
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SoloTwo 11:07PM (12/18/2005)
Clearly photoshop's, but of course everyone knew that.
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mike 11:07PM (12/18/2005)
yeah, most designs start in photoshop. the question is, "who's photoshop?"
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Finished.Law.School 11:07PM (12/18/2005)
The front looks a little better but not the rear. Needs more aggression for a sports car...
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Mike Rundle 11:07PM (12/18/2005)
Ohhhh my god. Freaking amazing.
I think the rear end is beautiful.... especially when it'll be paired up with the S4's new decklid spoiler that looks so hot in person.
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George Miner 11:07PM (12/18/2005)
Beautiful car...but I do hope Audi/VW has taken care of the electronic gremlins. My 2002 A4 was in the shop roughly every 6-8 weeks for over 2 years to fix something or another (sold it due a relocation). There are currently on my "never again list" which is realy a shame cause they are beautiful/fun to drive cars...
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Hobart 11:07PM (12/18/2005)
I think it looks too Japanese for my taste. I purchase German cars to be just that, German, not look like a Japanese car.
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Liran Okanon 11:07PM (12/18/2005)
I am so disappointed with this new model. It reminds me of a mix between an rx8 and the new eclipse. Its so unorignial. I think Audi took its current TT, made all the lines and edges sharp instead of round (which is what the bubley TT is famous for), stole design details from all the Japanese coupes, and slapped the new grill on it. Did Audi forget that it is supposed to be competing with the sexy slk, the beautiful boxster, and the sporty z4? What is Audi doing to thsi iconic car? I just cant see it being the successor to such a recognizable and desired car.
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Liran Okanon 11:07PM (12/18/2005)
I am so disappointed with this new model. It reminds me of a mix between an rx8 and the new eclipse. Its so unorignial. I think Audi took its current TT, made all the lines and edges sharp instead of round (which is what the bubley TT is famous for), stole design details from all the Japanese coupes, and slapped the new grill on it. Did Audi forget that it is supposed to be competing with the sexy slk, the beautiful boxster, and the sporty z4? What is Audi doing to thsi iconic car? I just cant see it being the successor to such a recognizable and desired car.
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mikko 11:07PM (12/18/2005)
Looks like A3 with some tuning parts.
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chriseh 11:07PM (12/18/2005)
Boring ! ! ! Notthing new here, please move along. It seems Audi took the TT down boredom lane crossing parts of a japanese car with german design. What was once a ground breaking piece of modern art is now another "me to" design. So uninspiring. Lets hope this is only a photoshop image without any basis of reality.
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Mo 11:07PM (12/18/2005)
Yuk.. Looks like a Civic coupe.
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Garris 11:07PM (12/18/2005)
I agree with Hobart and Finished Law School to a degree... It doesn't look aggressive enough, but I think the culprit is mostly the front, which looks like it could be on an A4... I think the rear is actually OK, but the whole thing falls flat for me... I didn't like the recent concept either... Either way, Audi's poor quality would keep me from considering it anyway...
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that'stheTT? 11:07PM (12/18/2005)
Hey look everyone! An Audi Focus coupe!
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Mike 11:07PM (12/18/2005)
I think the coupe looks awesome and is a definite improvement over the beautiful but dated current generation. Personally, I don't see the Japanese design influence, though I do see BMW 6 and porsche Cayman elements, especially in the side and rear. I disagree that the car needs more agression for a sports car... the original was never an agressive looking vehicle and these designs are certainly a step up in that area. I do hope they keep the interior elements from the previous generation as the dash and baseball-glove stitching in the TT remain among the best interior designs of all time in my opinion.
Im also glad that the VW Variant Scirocco will mirror this design. The current VW trend towards disproportionately small wheel wells has ruined several otherwise nice designs and it is good to see that isn't the case here. I am curious though as to how this will look with the smaller wheels requisite for production. Of course, I think we all need to see it live before any final opinions though...
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Mike 11:07PM (12/18/2005)
Forgot to add... I wish the coupe remained a standard 2 seater instead of the 2+2... the roll bars look wierd positioned at the car's midpoint. Could be an illusion though.
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El Norte 11:07PM (12/18/2005)
Yawn. The previous generation was iconic.
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