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Audi TT First Generation 1999-2006

Production of the Audi TT started inThe car was initially obtainable with an
1999, and the car was only knownengine with capacity of "1.8 litre Turbo
internally within Audi by the name "TypI4" which consists of a "Turbo-charged
8N", but it later became known as theinline four cylinder, 20 valve" motor
First Generation TT, as a second,that overturned either "180PS (178hp or
improved model of the car was produced132kW) or 225PS (222hp or 165kW)". The
and developed from 2006 to present. The225PS engine owns a bigger
TT name came from the famous "NSU TT"turbo-charger, an extra intercooler
small rear engine of the 1960's, andlocated on the driver's side, fabricated
does not mean "Twin Turbo" for theconnecting rods, and other mechanically
record. The Audi TT was the firstinternal modifications, all proposed to
presented in a concept car design at theincrease turbo boost from about 10 psi
1995 Frankfurt Motor Show but it wasto peak at 15 psi. In 2003, the original
then decided that it should belayout of the four cylinder range was
established within the coupe class ingiven a boost with the 3.2 litre VR6
1998. J Mays and Freeman Thomasengine, which outputs 250PS (247hp or
originally designed the car, both of184kW). The First Generation TT engines
Volkswagen's California design workshop,were mounted crosswise, with optional
with Martin Smith designing the bold andfront or "quattro" all wheel drive with
innovative interior. And it originatedthe smaller engine, but came standard in
in the class of the 2 door roadster, andthe 3.2 litre version. The TT
the 2 door luxury sportscar, with eithertransmission came with 4 different
a front wheel drive or four wheel drive,formats; a 5 speed manual; a 6 speed
and a front positioned engine.manual; a 6 speed automatic; and the
The first thing people noticed about thelater enhanced 6 speed DSG.
car was that it obtained a couple ofIn late 1999, early 2000 the First
design patterns from earlier vehicles,Generation TT had its load of problems
the complete appearance was thought tobecause eyebrows raised as questions
be definite and unique. The designgrew about the car's poor handling as
appeal of the First Generation TTthe tally of fatal accidents piled up.
consisted of a its smooth-curved body,The car was deemed unstable when
rounded bodywork, the distinctive usecornering at high speeds, due to
bare "anodized aluminum", and no"throttle lift-off oversteering". It was
definite show of bumpers, the car wasimperative that Audi rectify the
light-years away from the currentsituation as quickly as possible by
styling trends that beseeched the marketaltering the problem by changing the
at that time. Despite all of the car'ssuspension settings to increase
curvaceous outlines, it does not improveunder-steer, and adding a rear wing
the aerodynamics of the vehicle; in factspoiler to lower lift. These changes
the "drag coefficient" is actually veryhelped the problem, and gave the car
high at 0.35. A small number of changesback its reputation.
were performed to the TT apperance wise,Sales-wise the First Gen was a huge
so it didn't vary much from thesuccess, both in commercial and private
showcased concept car, except themarkets, as the car reached a public,
addition of finely re-profiled bumpers,which had not been considered
and "back quarter-light windows locatedbeforehand. The customers that filled
behind the doors".the market were mostly, young people and
The Audi TT foundations were basedwomen in particular that bought Audi
intensely on the "Volkswagen A4TTs. There was even a long waiting list
platform", which came from the "Afor it both in the US and the UK, where
platform", which was also used in theit was something of a fashion item. The
Volkswagen New Beetle, Audi A3,car was distinguished for it elegant
Volkswagen Golf/ Rabbit, SEAT Leon, andflair and improved offering, as the
the Skoda Octavia. The proportionalacclaim were stacked on it as the car
blueprint of the TT is made up of awas highlighted in the sought after "Car
width of 1764mm (69.4in); a length ofand Driver" magazine's distinguished
4041mm (159.1in); wheel-base of 2422mm"Ten Best List" for both 2000 and 2001.
(95.4in); and a height of 1346mm (53in).In addition, it was also nominated for
The car also possessed a fuel capacitythe "North American Car of the Year".
of 55 litres (14.5 US gal/12.1 imp gal).



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