Sitting quietly outside the event area at today’s launch of the third-generation Audi TT were a couple of its predecessors – a Mk1 and Mk2 coupe, both examples finished in silver. Too lovely to ignore, so here’s a brief gallery of both cars.
The first-generation TT (Typ 8N) seen here is a 1.8 T quattro, which is powered by a 1.8 litre four-pot turbo with 180 PS at 5,500 rpm and 235 Nm at 1,950-5,000 rpm.
Paired with a five-speed manual transmission, performance figures include a 0-100 km/h time of 7.3 seconds and a 225 km/h top speed, which may not be blistering by today’s standards, but it’s still nothing to sneeze at. The Mk1’s lines remain wonderfully eye-catching and evocative, and to this writer’s eyes at least, is very much the definitive TT.
The second-gen Typ 8J, which is underpinned by the VW PQ35 platform, is powered by a 2.0 TFSI mill with 200 PS at 5,100-6,000 rpm and 280 Nm at 1,800-5,000 rpm. Transmission is a six-speed S ironic, and performance numbers include a 6.4 second 0-100 km/h time and a 240 km/h top speed. Nothing like paying homage to heritage, and that’s what the simple display is all about.
Audi TT Mk1 (Typ 8N)
Audi TT Mk2 (Typ 8J)
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For me the Mk2 has always been my preferred TT, the 3rd gen is a bit… off for me.
It’s cheap though, but unlike the 220i, it’s FWD. Not even quattro.
I am still a big fan of the original first Audi TT, looks great even today.
i am big fan of 2nd gen TT especially mid-range hot coupe TTS and top range TT RS coupe
old audi TT rocks…cos manual
The classic still stands out. TT (Mk1) rocks!
This is a sign.
U can hardly feel any changes if u see an audi on the road..
They must show u the generations..
to make sure u see they put effort.
They always maintaining the same styling..
Only die hard fans will buy it..
Audi A1,2,3,4,5,6,7 all looks the same, even TT
Errr…Why should you expect a radical change in design especialy if you have a winning design? Look at the Mini Cooper, VW GTI, Beetle, Porsche 911, Ford Mustang etc.
You don’t mess with an iconic design esp one that have sold millions of units across the many models…having said that its not an Audi unless its Quattro. 180ps and 235nm torque??? Man…puny and pussy TT.
I’ve ‘driven a TT before. With tall wing, JDM wheel, underglow neon, widebody, ridiculous vinyl and insane speed. Its totally riced out. In NFSU2 of course. That gila-gila ah-beng thought.