World premiere: Audi TT Coupe
With much pomp and ceremony, Audi AG unveiled the new TT Coupe in Berlin, at the site of the famous Brandenburg Gate. In keeping with Germany's "Land of Ideas" national marketing campaign to the world ahead of the World Cup, Audi first opened the show with a 1938 Wanderer streamliner - an aluminum-bodied sports car presented as being far ahead of its time and emblematic of Germany's history of innovation. Finally, Dr. Martin Winterkorn, CEO of Audi AG, together with German football stars, unveiled a supersized TT sculpture, 10 meters long and weighing a svelte 10 tonnes. The sculpture is one of many that will symbolize milestones in German innovation in an outdoor sculpture display called "The Walk of Ideas." The TT Coupe was chosen to celebrate Germany as the birthplace of the automobile.
After unveiling the mega-Audi, two real-life TT Coupes drove into the display area through the Brandenburg Gate. Screencaps of the unveiling after the jump, and more pictures of the TT Coupe! Specs to follow!
[Source: Audi AG]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Kobla 1:56PM (4/06/2006)
Audi just won like 5 or 6 design awards for the year.
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Aki 2:00PM (4/06/2006)
Acerbic... I never use that word, but that's the first thing that comes to mind with the exterior of this car. For some reason I'm not very excited about the look. Maybe that Lemans exotic car spoiled me. Maybe it's the sharper contours.
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Axel 2:04PM (4/06/2006)
It's hot! Still a TT (I drove one 6 years ago), but bitter, better, more! The front is more aggressive :)
I would love to see Audi's 233hp diesel engine in that car! That would be an awesome combination!
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stan 2:07PM (4/06/2006)
It looks a lot better than the spy photos hinted at. I was worried the TT would loose most of its appeal after the redesign by having its looks watered down. Thankfully it still retains a distinct TT appearance. Also, the interior is amazing (duh for an Audi) and looks to be a welcoming and driver oriented environment.
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Finished.Law.School 2:12PM (4/06/2006)
Hot like fresh dog poop. It looks like they barely changed anything.
Damn, I used to like Audi...
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phil 2:12PM (4/06/2006)
Looks awesome. Good job Audi.
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Richard 2:12PM (4/06/2006)
Oh thank goodness they fixed the gas pedal! The top-hinged gas pedal on the current model is set so far back from the brake that heel-toe action is nearly impossible. Panic braking is difficult, too, I lost count of how many times my shoe got caught on the right side of the brake pedal when I went to brake. Even with the little plastic guide thing on the side.
And I agree with #1: that diesel would be pretty sweet! Torque without waiting for turbo spool-up!
I might have to trade in!
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chris 2:13PM (4/06/2006)
It's still a 'style over substance' product based on the humble VW Golf. The last generation TT was not an involving drive and mainly appealed to people who liked fancy coffee, iPods and glossy magazines. This model will probably be no different.
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BK 2:16PM (4/06/2006)
i think my pants are wet.
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Chimay 2:18PM (4/06/2006)
I really like the look. More of an Evolution than a Revolution, which is great by me. I just hope that this thing drives as well as it looks. The previous iteration was such a disappointment in that regard. Please, Audi, make this a REAL sports car!
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seb 2:20PM (4/06/2006)
anyone else think the sideview looks like a crossfire?
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m 2:20PM (4/06/2006)
I enjoy driving my TT and find it a very involving drive Chris, down be so negative
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zverg 2:21PM (4/06/2006)
It's so beautiful. I want. That front end looks so sweet.
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Chimay 2:22PM (4/06/2006)
I actually think it looks more 911-ish.
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joe 2:26PM (4/06/2006)
chris, that's a dumb conclusion to come up with. Why do you think it'll just be another VW Golf? Here's an excerpt from Fourtitude.com:
"The body is constructed in the ASF Space Frame design developed by Audi and consists of aluminium and steel. This is the first time that it has combined different materials alongside each other. 69 percent of the superstructure is made of aluminium. The steel components making up the remaining 31 percent are to be found at the rear end, so as to ensure balanced distribution of the axle loads."
Right, just another Golf...
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mr 2:29PM (4/06/2006)
Way too much front overhang.
Stupid pedestrians.
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Coasterjob 2:31PM (4/06/2006)
Chris, #5,
What's wrong with fancy coffee, ipods and glossy magazines? Apparantly thats what people want if that many people spend their money in it, and companies produce it...hmm....
I suppose you drive a Subaru, and eat tofu?
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Chimay 2:39PM (4/06/2006)
I think what he means is that it wasn't a serious sports car - just designed to look like one. But I race sports cars, and also like fancy coffee, ipods, and glossy magazines.
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UH2L 2:58PM (4/06/2006)
I agree that it's a little Crossfirish from the side, a little 911'ish from the back but it's a beautiful evolutionary design. I think the longer front overhang and rear overhang is a style thing, like the old TT and Ferraris. The pedestrian impact laws do make the hood a little bulbous but the overall design is well-balanced.
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UH2L 3:04PM (4/06/2006)
In #16 above, I meant to say...
"longer front overhang and SHORT rear overhang"
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