By the mid-1990s, Audi had solidified its naming methodology to a structure it uses to this day—"A" for cars, "Q" for SUVs, "S" for sport, and "RS" for high-performance variants. The automaker has followed this consistent and structured system to the letter ever since. Except for one model.
The Audi TT, named after the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy race, was originally conceptualized by American designer Freeman Thomas, who endeavored to create a puristic sports coupe. Inspired by the circle—the perfect graphic shape, as Audi exterior designer Torsten Wenzel put it—each line of the TT was created with a purpose, which helped establish the coupe's unique character while reducing it to the essentials. The TT's deliberate departure from Audi's standard nomenclature further underscores its novelty.
The Audi TT was, and is, a pure driver's car, one designed for enthusiasts who maintain that spirited handling dynamics are as important, if not more than what's under the hood. While it has seen numerous powertrain enhancements throughout its run, including higher-performance TTS and TT RS variants, its pure sports car ethos endures unchanged.
Today the Audi TT continues to deliver an endlessly satisfying driving experience, with precisely balanced handling, responsive performance, and an unmistakable aesthetic that has stood the test of time. Audi is celebrating the 25 years of the TT with a special low-volume Audi TT RS Coupe—sporting Audi's award-winning five-cylinder engine—in Nardo Gray, with production limited to 100 units.
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