Chapter 1
The birth of a design icon
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Chapter 2
Engineering and the high-speed controversy
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Chapter 3
Evolution and technical milestones
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Chapter 4
Cultural legacy and the final lap
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YOUR GOAL
Master of The Audi TT story
Ch 2 · Engineering and the high-speed controversy
gus Audi TT
Sleek and round but the tail would rise (so high!) / Add a spoiler to stay alive (that's right!)
gus Discover how a rear spoiler saved the iconic Audi TT. Learn about the car's design history and high-speed stability fixes in this visual infographic.
gus Explore the dangerous high-speed aerodynamic instability crisis of the early Audi TT with this detailed educational diagram.
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gus Explore the engineering behind the famous Audi TT high-speed stability controversy and wind tunnel testing in this interactive aerodynamics game.
Fun Fact
The aerodynamic lift: Early Audi TT models experienced so much lift at high speeds that the rear wheels could lift off the ground.
Glossary
spoiler (noun)
An aerodynamic device attached to a vehicle to reduce lift and improve stability. Audi retrofitted this component in late 1999 to stabilize the original coupe after fatal Autobahn crashes.
An aerodynamic device attached to a vehicle to reduce lift and improve stability. Audi retrofitted this component in late 1999 to stabilize the original coupe after fatal Autobahn crashes.
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In what country were the early high-speed Audi TT crashes most famously reported on the Autobahn?
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What electronic safety feature did Audi retrofit to early TT models during the safety recall?
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What did Audi add to the rear of the early TT models during the year 2000 recall to fix stability?
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Which popular family hatchback shared its chassis platform with the first-generation Audi TT?
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Why couldn't the first-generation Audi TT use Audi's traditional Torsen-based quattro system?
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At what speed range did early Audi TT models experience dangerous aerodynamic lift issues?