The Audi TT is available in two car body styles, a 2+2 Coupe and two-seater Roadster which have been built on the Volkswagen Group A platform. The Audi TT has identical powertrain and suspension layouts as its related platform-mates which includes a front-mounted transversely orientated engine, front-wheel drive or quattro permanent four-wheel drive system, and fully independent front suspension using MacPherson struts.
In 2005, Audi released a Coupe-only limited edition Audi TT Quattro Sport. Built by a high performance specialist, it had increased power from its 1.8litre turbocharged engine and a reduction in weight of 75 kg (165lb) to 1,390kg (3,064 lb) which allowed for a 0 to 62.1 mph in 5.9seconds, and an electronically limited top speed of 155.3 mph.
The new Audi TT also features a revised rear spoiler which automatically extends at speeds greater than 120 kph (75mph), and retracts again below 80kph (50 mph). The spoiler can also be manually controlled using a switch on the dash.
The Audi TT was nominated and honoured with many awards, including:
Nominated Car of the Year Award 2000 in North American
Car and Driver magazine's Ten Best list for 2000 and 2001
Top Gear - Coup of the Year 2006
Fifth Gear - Car of the Year 2006
Autobild - Most Beautiful Car
World Design Car of the Year 2007
World Car of the Year finalist
Since 2010 the Audi TT-RS is available with the 7-speed DSG automatic transmission which is capable of handling the torque delivered by the engine. The 6-speed gearbox used in the Audi TT-S cannot cope with 450 newton metres (332ftlbf) which is why the TT-RS initially was offered only with a manual transmission.
