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Audi TT

Bauhaus for the street: three generations, 662,762 TTs.1

Researched October 25, 2026 from 35 sources

Also called

  • 225The 222-hp version takes its everyday name from its power rating in metric PS.2
  • TT QSShort form of TT quattro Sport, also named TT Club Sport in Europe.3

At a glance

0200400
148–400 hpPower
0510
3.5–8.6 s0–100 km/h
0150300
212–280 km/hTop speed
0250500
210–480 N·mTorque
01,0002,000
1,230–1,620 kgWeight

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.34689101112

Engine
1.8/2.0 L turbo I4; 2.0 L diesel I4; 3.2 L VR6; TT RS 2.5 L turbo I534
Layout
Transverse front engine; front-wheel drive or quattro AWD3
Gearbox
5/6-speed manual; 6-speed auto (Mk1); 6/7-speed dual-clutch by version367
Built at
Audi Hungaria plant, Győr, Hungary4
Units built
662,762 across three generations1

The story

Made to put emotion into Audi design, the TT carried its 1995 Bauhaus concept into production with few changes. From 1998 to 2023, three generations paired coupes with two-seat roadsters.134

1995: Frankfurt coupe, Tokyo roadster19951998: TT coupe reaches production19982000: Recall adds spoiler, suspension and ESP20002003: 3.2 quattro brings six-speed DSG20032006: Aluminum, steel and magnetic dampers20062008: First diesel production sports car20082014: Virtual Cockpit replaces the dials20142016: TT RS gets 394 hp and OLED lighting20162023: Last TT: a Chronos Gray TTS2023 Audi TT Coupé and TTS Roadster concepts: 1995Audi TT Mk1 (8N): 1998–20068NAudi TT Mk2 (8J): 2006–20148J 1995200020052010201520202025
GenerationsBefore and afterMilestones341420
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YearWhat happened
1995Audi TT Coupé and TTS Roadster concepts
1998–2006Audi TT Mk1 (8N)
2006–2014Audi TT Mk2 (8J)
1995Frankfurt coupe, Tokyo roadster
1998TT coupe reaches production
2000Recall adds spoiler, suspension and ESP
20033.2 quattro brings six-speed DSG
2006Aluminum, steel and magnetic dampers
2008First diesel production sports car
2014Virtual Cockpit replaces the dials
2016TT RS gets 394 hp and OLED lighting
2023Last TT: a Chronos Gray TTS
  1. 1995

    Frankfurt coupe, Tokyo roadster

    Frankfurt gets the coupe study; Tokyo gets the roadster. Their Bauhaus geometry survives the move to production with few changes.5

  2. 1998

    TT coupe reaches production

    The Golf IV-based coupe enters production; the roadster follows in 1999. Painted bodies ride overnight trains from Ingolstadt to Győr for final assembly.34

  3. 2000

    Recall adds spoiler, suspension and ESP

    Early coupes and roadsters get a rear spoiler, revised suspension and ESP after fatal high-speed accidents expose stability concerns.35

  4. 2003

    3.2 quattro brings six-speed DSG

    A 3.2 L VR6 joins with 247 hp and standard quattro; the six-speed DSG follows in July, cutting the pause between shifts.3

  5. 2006

    Aluminum, steel and magnetic dampers

    The second TT pairs aluminum-front, steel-rear Audi Space Frame construction with optional magnetic ride dampers.36

  6. 2008

    First diesel production sports car

    The TT 2.0 TDI quattro becomes the first diesel production sports car, delivering 168 hp and 350 Nm through a six-speed manual.34

  7. 2014

    Virtual Cockpit replaces the dials

    The third generation debuts Audi virtual cockpit; a manual 2.0 TFSI coupe weighs 1,230 kg, up to 50 kg less than before.4

  8. 2016

    TT RS gets 394 hp and OLED lighting

    The third-generation TT RS arrives with a 394-hp 2.5 L turbo five and Audi's first OLED lighting.4

  9. 2023

    Last TT: a Chronos Gray TTS

    Production ends in November 2023 at 662,762 cars; the final TTS heads for Audi's historic collection in Ingolstadt.13

Every generation

  • Audi TT Coupé and TTS Roadster concepts
    Audi TT Coupé and TTS Roadster concepts1995
  • Audi TT Mk1
    8N1998–2006
  • Audi TT Mk2
    8J2006–2014

Power over the years

From 178 hp to 400 hp in 20 years.

0100200300400 20002005201020152020 hp 1998 · 178 hp · 1.8 T (180 PS)1998 · 222 hp · 1.8 T quattro (225 PS)2002 · 148 hp · 1.8 T (150 PS)2003 · 247 hp · 3.2 VR6 quattro2005 · 237 hp · quattro Sport2008 · 268 hp · TTS 2.0 turbo2009 · 335 hp · TT RS 2.5 turbo2012 · 355 hp · RS Plus2014 · 306 hp · TTS (310 PS)2016 · 394 hp · TT RS (400 PS)2018 · 400 hp · TT RS (2018 comparison test)2019 · 302 hp · TTS (Germany, 225 kW) 400 hp TT RS (2018 comparison test) 178 hp 1.8 T (180 PS)
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YearHorsepowerModel
19981781.8 T (180 PS)
19982221.8 T quattro (225 PS)
20021481.8 T (150 PS)
20032473.2 VR6 quattro
2005237quattro Sport
2008268TTS 2.0 turbo
2009335TT RS 2.5 turbo
2012355RS Plus
2014306TTS (310 PS)
2016394TT RS (400 PS)
2018400TT RS (2018 comparison test)
2019302TTS (Germany, 225 kW)

Versions

11 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • TT 1.8 T (first generation)

    Standard

    TT 1.8 T (first generation)

    1998–2006

  • TT Sport / S line / Black Edition (second generation)

    Standard

    TT Sport / S line / Black Edition (second generation)

  • TTS

    Performance

    TTS

  • TT RS / RS plus (second generation)

    Performance

    TT RS / RS plus (second generation)

    2009–2014

  • TT RS (third generation)

    Performance

    TT RS (third generation)

    2016–2023

    394 hp

  • Special

    TT and TTS Final Edition (UK)

    2023

  • TT quattro Sport (first generation)

    Limited

    TT quattro Sport (first generation)

    2005–2006

    237 hp

  • Limited

    TT 20 years

    2019

    241 hp

  • Limited

    TTS Competition (second generation)

    2013

    268 hp

  • Limited

    TT RS Iconic Edition (Europe)

    2023

    394 hp

  • Limited

    TT Final Edition Roadster (US)

    2023

How to spot one

Look for

  • A round aluminum fuel flap with TT lettering links the generations.1
  • First generation: flush bumpers and bulging wheel arches that break into the hood line.2
  • Updated third generation: Singleframe grille flanked by large side air inlets.14
  • Second generation: TTS has four oval exhaust tips; TT RS has two large oval tips.6

Year by year

  1. 1999–2000

    Originally spoilerless, the first generation gained a rear spoiler, ESP and revised suspension; early cars were retrofitted too.3

  2. 2006

    The second generation grows longer and wider; its rear spoiler extends at speed and retracts again.3

  3. 2010

    Second-generation facelift: lightly revised front and rear styling, plus reworked headlights.6

  4. 2014

    The third generation uses sharper body lines; Virtual Cockpit replaces analog gauges and the separate MMI screen.118

  5. 2019

    Restyled grille and bumpers; US-market cars retain the pre-update grille, so this front-end clue varies by market.1420

Against its rivals

  • TT vs Honda Prelude SH

    Quarter-mile lower is better

    TT15.6 s
    Honda Prelude SH15.4 s
    12
  • Porsche 718 Cayman S

    TT vs Porsche 718 Cayman S

    0–97 km/h lower is better

    TT3.2 s
    Porsche 718 Cayman S4.1 s
    8

Prices

Value today $9.0K–$37.3K2728

Price when newAuction saleValue today
$0$50K$100K$150K 200020052010201520202025 Value today: $9,000–$37,250 2000 · $31,000 · US TT Coupe, base2000 · $32,900 · US TT Coupe, as tested2016 · $41,000 · US TT Coupe, estimated base2022 · $73,200 · US TT RS, excl. destination2022 · $81,450 · US TT RS Heritage, excl. destination2023 · $120,000 · Germany TT RS Iconic, approx. base 2000 · $31,000 · US Coupe base price, 2000 model year 2025 · $9,600 · 2003 TT Roadster 225 Quattro 6-speed, 54k miles, Bring a Trailer2025 · $11,250 · 2008 TT Roadster, 52k miles, Bring a Trailer2025 · $15,273 · 2009 TTS Premium Plus Coupe, 80k miles, Bring a Trailer2025 · $22,000 · 2017 TTS, 58k miles, Bring a Trailer2025 · $24,000 · 2014 TTS Roadster Quattro, 35k miles, Bring a Trailer2026 · $9,000 · 2003 TT Roadster, 54k miles, BaT2026 · $37,250 · 2023 TT Coupe, 14k miles, BaT2026 · $42,777 · 2018 TT RS, 58k miles, Bring a Trailer2026 · $60,000 · 2023 TT Final Edition Roadster, 1,200 miles, Bring a Trailer $60.0K Bring a Trailer, 2026
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YearPriceAmountDetail
2000Launch price$31,000US Coupe base price, 2000 model year
2000Price when new$31,000US TT Coupe, base
2000Price when new$32,900US TT Coupe, as tested
2016Price when new$41,000US TT Coupe, estimated base
2022Price when new$73,200US TT RS, excl. destination
2022Price when new$81,450US TT RS Heritage, excl. destination
2023Price when new$120,000Germany TT RS Iconic, approx. base
2025Auction sale$9,6002003 TT Roadster 225 Quattro 6-speed, 54k miles, Bring a Trailer
2025Auction sale$11,2502008 TT Roadster, 52k miles, Bring a Trailer
2025Auction sale$15,2732009 TTS Premium Plus Coupe, 80k miles, Bring a Trailer
2025Auction sale$22,0002017 TTS, 58k miles, Bring a Trailer
2025Auction sale$24,0002014 TTS Roadster Quattro, 35k miles, Bring a Trailer
2026Auction sale$9,0002003 TT Roadster, 54k miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$37,2502023 TT Coupe, 14k miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$42,7772018 TT RS, 58k miles, Bring a Trailer
2026Auction sale$60,0002023 TT Final Edition Roadster, 1,200 miles, Bring a Trailer
2026Value today$9,000–$37,250

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 11 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 14 stories from its legend
    • “Aïello's 2002 DTM crown in a privateer TT-R”
    • “Hugh Grant's silver London TT”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 3 generations

  • Market

    • 6 things to check before buying one
    • Where prices are heading, and why
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Sources

Every fact on this page links to the source it rests on.

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  26. Audi TT Designer Recalls Collaboration with Engineers designnews.com
  27. No Reserve: 2003 Audi TT Roadster for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $9,000 on October 7, 2026 (Lot #267,104) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  28. 2023 Audi TT Coupe for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $37,250 on October 13, 2026 (Lot #268,226) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  29. No Reserve: Original-Owner 2003 Audi TT Roadster 225 Quattro 6-Speed for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $9,600 on December 10, 2025 (Lot #222,762) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  30. 1,200-Mile 2023 Audi TT Final Edition Roadster for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $58,500 on April 6, 2026 (Lot #236,667) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  31. 2018 Audi TT RS for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $42,777 on June 30, 2026 (Lot #250,210) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  32. No Reserve: 2008 Audi TT Roadster for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $11,250 on June 13, 2025 (Lot #195,916) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  33. No Reserve: 2009 Audi TTS Quattro Premium Plus Coupe for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $15,273 on June 11, 2025 (Lot #195,662) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  34. No Reserve: 2017 Audi TTS for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $22,000 on April 26, 2025 (Lot #189,161) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  35. 35k-Mile 2014 Audi TTS Roadster Quattro for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $24,000 on April 18, 2025 (Lot #188,170) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
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