My GT7 Log: The Audi TT - Then and Now

The Audi TT is now 25 years old and as the sleek and stylish sports car is in its death throes, it's time to take a trip back memory lane in Gran Turismo 7, showcasing the making of the Audi TT with the first one and the last one.

Here they are, the first and the last generation Audi TT getting along as the nameplate recently celebrated its 25th anniversary since its 1998 launch. As the world bids goodbye to the Audi TT, let's get to know more about the car that changed Audi's designs forever from the first chapter to the final chapter.

Launched in 1998, the first-generation Audi TT stays faithful to the concept car as seen at the 1995 IAA Frankfurt Motor Show. Named after the Tourist Trophy on the Isle of Man, the TT has set the template for Audi's designs and innovations. The choice of engines ranges from the ones used by the fourth-generation Volkswagen Golf as well as the 3.2L V6 petrol engine, seen here, that produces 239HP of power, while mated to a twin-clutch DSG gearbox, an Audi first. Early models featured a spoiler-free rear view, which caused a lot of highway crashes, forcing Audi to recall the first batch to attach a rear spoiler for added downforce.

Launched in 2014, the third and final generation Audi TT borrows styling from its big brother, the Audi R8 while utilizing the MQB platform from every VW Group vehicle of today, and because of the next-generation Audi Space Frame, it's surprisingly lighter than the second-generation model, and with Audi's signature quattro permanent all-wheel drive, it's capable through different road conditions, be it rain or shine. 

Seen here is the TT S, the one that served as the starter in GT SPORT. The TT S is powered by a 2.0L TFSi petrol engine that produces 310PS of power output while mated with a choice of either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed flappy paddle that can do 0-100kph in 4.6 seconds and a top speed limited to 250kph.

With the first and the final chapter got their first impressions, it's time to give the Audi TT story the proper send-off it deserves and with that, I'm off to the Nurburgring GP circuit to witness its evolution.

So, how much progress did the Audi TT make starting from the first one to the last one? Let's roll the tape and find out.

And now the results...

Audi TT Coupe 3.2 quattro '03 - 2m37.497s

Audi TTS Coupe '14 - 2m26.833s

25 years on the road and the Audi TT has grown to the fit of peak from its not-so-humble beginnings to its glorious final form the world has ever witnessed.

Technology and Tradition, this is what the Audi TT showcased, earning the "Driven by instinct" tagline since its 1998 debut. 25 years later, the TT is forever a staple to Audi's progressive values. Although sad to see it go away, its game-changing legacy will be remembered for many generations to come.

Auf Wiedersehen, Audi TT...