Η Audi θέλοντας να γιορτάσει τα 16 χρόνια από τη παρουσίαση της πρώτης γενιάς του ΤΤ αλλά και τα αποκαλυπτήρια του τελευταίου μοντέλου, διοργανώνει τιμιτική έκθεση με ονομασία “State of the ArTT” στο μουσείο της εταιρίας.
Η έκθεση θα ανοίξει τις πύλες της στις 2 Απριλίου και θα διαρκέσει μέχρι τις 11 Μαΐου, όπου θα παρουσιαστούν αυτοκίνητα και πρωτότυπα που έπαιξαν σημαντικό ρόλο στο όνομα του ΤΤ.
Το πιο παλιό έκθεμα θα είναι το Quickly TT, ένα NSU του 1959, που είχε δημιουργηθεί “για νεαρούς σπορ ενθουσιώδης οδηγούς”. Έξι χρόνια αργότερα, η γερμανική εταιρία παρουσίασε το Prinz 1000 TT, που ήταν ένα compact αυτοκίνητο που κατασκευαζόταν στη γερμανική πόλη Neckarsulm.
Έπρεπε όμως να περάσουν σχεδόν τρεις δεκαετίες για να δούμε στην έκθεση της Φρανκφούρτης του 1995 το ΤΤ concept και κάποιους μήνες αργότερα της ίδιας χρονιάς το TT Roadster concept στην έκθεση του Τόκυο, για να ταράξει η Audi τα νερά στη κατηγορία των roadsters. Τα πρωτότυπα όμως πήραν σάρκα και οστά το 1998 και 1999, όταν κυκλοφόρησαν στους δρόμους τα TT Coupe και TT Roadster αντίστοιχα.
Μήπως τα απανταχού fanboys της εταιρίας με τα τέσσερα δαχτυλίδια να σκεφτούν μια επίσκεψη στο Ingolstadt;
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Special exhibition at the Audi museum mobile: history and stories about the Audi TT
- Three generations of the Audi TT in one exhibition for the first time
- TT as a production model, racing car, prototype and showcar
- “State of the ArTT” from April 2 to May 11, 2014
In 1995 Audi presented a pioneering study: the Audi TT. The third generation of the sports car celebrated its debut in early March 2014. The special exhibition, entitled “State of the ArTT,” presents the history of and stories about this design icon. Eight cars from production and motorsport can be viewed at the Audi museum mobile from April 2 to May 11.
Radical in design, but suitable for everyday use – that was the motto for the first Audi TT. “The requirement specifications laid down a sportscar concept with high practicality,” recalls Prof. Dr. Ulrich Hackenberg, Member of the Board of Management for Technical Development, AUDI AG, who at the time supervised the development of the Audi TT. Within a few weeks, a small team of designers and engineers drafted a 2+2-seater car with broad and high shoulders, extended wheel arches, overlapping engine hood and dominant headlights. The interior was governed by the principle of “as much as necessary and as little as possible.” The Coupé (IAA Frankfurt, 1995) and Roadster (Tokyo Motor Show, 1995) showcars were followed by the production versions of the Audi TT Coupé in 1998 and Audi TT Roadster in 1999.
Another exhibit in the special display is the second generation of the Audi TT from 2006, made even sportier by more powerful engines and compound composite construction. Awards like the “World Design Car of the Year” from 2007 document the Audi TT’s status as a design icon.
At the Geneva Motor Show in March 2014, Audi presented the third generation of the sports car. “More than ever, the new Audi TT is an ambassador of sportiness,” remarks Prof. Dr. Ulrich Hackenberg. “A completely new feature is the virtual cockpit, a digital instrument cluster replacing the classic circular dials in the driver’s field of vision.”
Now, for the first time, all three generations of the Audi TT are on display at the Audi museum mobile.
With the example of the Audi TT-R, Team Abt, “State of the ArTT” makes a pit stop at the subject of motorsport. From 2000 the TT began to prove its abilities as a racing car in the DTM (German Touring Car Masters), winning the title in 2003. As another highlight of motorsport, the Audi TT RS can be viewed as the customer racing version – a racing car specially designed by Audi engineers for the 2012 season of the popular VLN Endurance Championship (Veranstaltergemeinschaft Langstreckenmeisterschaft Nürburgring).
The Audi TTS “Pikes Peak” is considered a milestone in piloted driving. Exterior designers based it on the rally quattro racing car that had made motorsport history over 25 years ago in the legendary “Pikes Peak Hill Climb.” The exhibit recalls the original technology demonstrator from 2010.
A special highlight is the Audi TT ultra quattro concept. Engineers consistently further developed the Audi Space Frame (ASF) while relying on an intelligent combination of materials. The showcar from 2013 accelerates to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in 4.2 seconds. Its power-to-weight ratio of 3.6 kg/hp (7.94 lb/hp) is on par with that of supercars.
“State of the ArTT” follows the history of the TT as far back as its roots. The NSU Quickly TT, a moped designed for young sports enthusiasts, was launched under this acronym back in 1959. Six years later the NSU Prinz 1000 TT, a compact car built in Neckarsulm, entered the market. The model designation “TT” is reminiscent of the Tourist Trophy, one of the oldest and most difficult motorcycle races in the world. In 1953 and the following year the NSU team enjoyed great successes on the Isle of Man with the Rennmax and the Rennfox, even accomplishing a fourfold victory in the 250 category in 1954. NSU Rennfox, NSU Quickly TT and a model of the NSU Prinz 1000 TT are items featured in the special exhibition and round off the Audi TT show. “State of the ArTT” is open daily from April 2 to May 11, 2014, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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