Introduced to North America in 1999, as a 2000 {model|mannequin}, the Audi TT was a revelation of design. The Audi抯 rounded {shape|form} resembled that of the {ancient|historic|historical} Egyptian scarab, {while|whereas} its {interior|inside} was an amalgam of circles and aluminum trim deftly blended into an avant-garde design. Though it was {based|based mostly|primarily based} on theVolkswagen Golf抯 platform, the Audi {looked|appeared|regarded|seemed} nothing {like the|just like the} {car|automobile|automotive} from which it was derived. The TT was first {shown|proven} as {a concept|an idea} {car|automobile|automotive} {at the|on the} 1995 Frankfurt Auto Show. For {those|these} of you who {don't know|do not know}, Audi {does not|doesn't} use the {name|identify|title} of the {car|automobile|automotive} {to draw|to attract} {attention|consideration} to a {certain|sure} {aspect|facet|side} of the {female|feminine} anatomy. The initials TT stand for Tourist Trophy, {a very|a really} rigorous and {highly|extremely} technical {road|highway|street} race held on the Isle of Man. Difficult {to classify|to categorise}, the Audi TT梬hile {definitely|positively|undoubtedly} a two-seat {automobile|car|vehicle}, {isn't|is not} {really|actually} a {sports|sports activities} {car|automobile|automotive}. The Audi {is really|is absolutely|is actually|is admittedly|is basically|is de facto} {more|extra} of a {sports|sports activities} tourer. Yes, it {offers|affords|gives|presents|provides} commendable {handling|dealing with}, and {yes|sure} it {offers|affords|gives|presents|provides} {a distinctive|a particular} {style|fashion|model|type}.
However, with its {comfortable|comfy|snug} {ride|experience|journey|trip}, {high|excessive} {style|fashion|model|type}, and Quattro all-wheel-drive system, the Audi is {more|extra} about {comfortable|comfy|snug} {long|lengthy} distance {travel|journey} at {high|excessive} speeds than {it is|it's} out and out curve carving. Offered in {both|each} coupe and convertible {formats|codecs}, and with {either|both} {front|entrance}- or all-wheel drive, there have been two generations of the Audi TT {since it|because it} was {introduced|launched}. While the Audi TT {came|got here} to North America in 2000, the {model|mannequin} had been on sale in Europe since 1998. Shortly after it was {introduced|launched} to the US, the Audi was recalled {because of|due to} an aerodynamic {problem|downside|drawback}. During abrupt lane {changes|adjustments|modifications}, or {while|whereas} making sharp turns at very {high|excessive} speeds, it was reported the TT would {go out|exit} of {control|management}. To {correct|appropriate|right} this, {a fixed|a hard and fast|a set} rear spoiler was added to the {car|automobile|automotive}, its {electronic|digital} stability program was recalibrated, and the suspension system was modified. Available with {front|entrance}- or all-wheel drive, a 180-horsepower, turbocharged 1.{8|Eight} L in-line {four|4}-cylinder engine making 173 foot-pounds torque was {the only|the one} engine {offering|providing}. A {five|5}-{speed|pace|velocity} {manual|guide|handbook} transmission was {standard|commonplace|customary|normal} {equipment|gear|tools}.
{In fact|Actually|In actual fact|In reality|In truth|The truth is}, it was {the only|the one} {equipment|gear|tools}. At launch, there was no {automatic|automated|computerized} transmission {available|accessible|obtainable|out there}, it {would be|can be|could be} {another|one other} three {model|mannequin} years {before|earlier than} a self-shifting gearbox would {find|discover} its {way|approach|manner|means|method} into the Audi TT. For the 2000 {model|mannequin} {year|12 months|yr}, the Audi TT was {introduced|launched} in two states of trim, 揃ase?and 換uattro? {The first|The primary} {car|automobile|automotive} of its {type|kind|sort}, {absolutely|completely} nothing {before|earlier than} or since {looks|appears|appears to be like|seems|seems to be} like an Audi TT. Although, there have been some comparisons to the Volkswagen New Beetle, with some saying the Audi {looks|appears|appears to be like|seems|seems to be} like a squashed New Beetle. {The primary|The first} {difference|distinction} between {the base|the bottom} TT and the Quattro TT was the all-wheel drive system. Standard {equipment|gear|tools} for {the base|the bottom} {model|mannequin} included; a pair of bucket seats, a {center|heart|middle} console with storage, fog lights, a set of {power|energy} operated heated exterior mirrors, a keyless entry system, and {power|energy} brakes. Also included in {the base|the bottom} {price|value|worth} of the TT {were|had been|have been} a rear window defroster, tinted glass, 16-inch alloy wheels, a clock, a tachometer, traction {control|management}, {and four|and 4} disc brakes with ABS. An {automatic|automated|computerized} {climate|local weather} {control|management} system, intermittent windshield wipers, {power|energy} {windows|home windows} and door locks, and an AM/FM/cassette-{based|based mostly|primarily based} audio system rounded out {the standard|the usual} {features|options} {offerings|choices}.
Base {model|mannequin} {options|choices} included a compact disc changer, heated {front|entrance} seats, a {performance|efficiency}/{handling|dealing with} {package|bundle|package deal}, {a trip|a visit} {computer|laptop|pc}, cloth upholstery, xenon {high|excessive}-{intensity|depth} discharge headlights, a Bose audio system, and a cellular {phone|cellphone|telephone}. Standard {equipment|gear|tools} on the 2000 Audi TT Quattro included {all of the|all the|the entire} above plus; all-wheel drive, a lighted entry system, a locking differential, traction {control|management}, and rear-wheel ABS. The Quattro's {options|choices} {list|checklist|listing|record} was {identical|an identical|equivalent|similar} to {the base|the bottom} model抯. For the 2001 {model|mannequin} {year|12 months|yr}, Audi debuted the TT Roadster with an orange {leather|leather-based} upholstery {treatment|remedy|therapy} {featuring|that includes} baseball glove-{style|fashion|model|type} stitching. {The company|The corporate} {also|additionally} responded to {comments|feedback} the TT {could|may|might} use {more|extra} {power|energy} with a 225 horsepower {version|model} of the 1.{8|Eight} L turbocharged engine. This powerplant delivered 207 foot-pounds of torque and was {exclusively|completely|solely} paired with Quattro and a six-{speed|pace|velocity} {manual|guide|handbook} transmission. The 225 horsepower engine was {installed|put in} in {both|each} coupe and convertible {models|fashions}. With this {development|growth|improvement}, {there were|there have been} three coupe {models|fashions} for 2001; 揃ase? ?80hp Quattro? and ?25hp Quattro?
