The Very Last Audi TT Has Been Built, Marking the End of an Era

After more than a quarter-century and 600k units built, the very last Audi TT has officially rolled off the assembly line.

As we’ve known for some time (but are still too sad to admit), the Audi TT has long been destined for the chopping block, a move that comes as that particular brand continues its march toward an all-electric future. It seems almost like yesterday when the Audi TT debuted with concept car-like styling that’s among the most iconic in the history of the automobile, in general, which was so good that it almost became a Porsche and ultimately inspired a whole generation of designers. Audi recently hosted a bit of a going away party for the TT, and now, the very last example has rolled off the assembly line in Germany, the company announced via Instagram.

It was way back in 1995 that the Audi TTS Concept debuted at the Frankfurt Auto Show in Germany, stunning crowds with its radical Bauhaus design, and shockingly enough, the production version didn’t look much different when it debuted a few years later. The TT went on to enjoy a quarter-century of success, with a grand total of 662,762 units being built over that time span – a rather impressive number for a sporty coupe of any kind.

As for the last Audi TT built, it’s a TTS Coupe equipped with the turbocharged 2.0-liter powerplant and the same Quattro all-wheel drive system as the S3. It received a proper send-off, as it was flanked by the original TTS Concept and a first-generation roadster as it prepares to leave the factory. It’s unclear whether the very last Audi TT built will remain in the possession of the automaker as a museum piece, or if it’ll be delivered to a customer, but in either case, it’s a special machine, for sure.

 

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As for the future of the TT nameplate in general, well, that’s about as murky as they get. Audi has previously hinted that it could one day return as an all-electric model of some sort, much the same way the also-discontinued R8 might resurface. Regardless of what happens, we can at least say that the TT had one heck of a good run, and it’ll forever hold a place in everyone’s minds (and hearts) as one of the most beautiful automotive designs ever conceived.

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Brett Foote

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