First introduced as a concept car at the 1995 Frankfurt Motor Show, the first production Audi TT models rolled off the assembly line in 1998. The car was an instant success and quickly became one of Audi’s best-selling models. Over the years, the TT has been updated and revised a number of times, but it has always retained its iconic design.
In addition to its commercial success, the Audi TT has also had a significant impact on the automotive world. The TT was one of the first sports cars to feature a modern, minimalist design. The car’s interior was also ahead of its time, focusing on clean lines and simplicity. The car will also be remembered for being the first vehicle to introduce features like electronically deployable rear spoilers, Audi virtual cockpit, and OLED taillights.
Most notably, the Audi TT also played a vital role in popularizing the use of all-wheel drive in sports cars. The TT’s Quattro all-wheel drive system gave the car excellent traction and handling in all weather conditions.
With the Audi TT Final Edition, Audi is trying to give the car a fitting, well-deserved farewell and has all the hallmarks to become a collector’s item. It remains to be seen as to how quickly these 50 units of the final Audi TT’s are snapped up by TT fanboys in the U.S. and whether there is any chance of the car making a comeback in the form of an EV.
