Several books about the TT have been published over the years with background information of the TT. From a look at the design process and production or why the TT is a success. Other books again focused more on buying tips. The first appeared in 1999. The most recent book is from 2020. Below is an overview of the best-known books on the TT 8N with sometimes a look at the new generations.
Das TT Buch
Summary
Judging by the acceptance, enthusiasm and praise with which the Audi TT Coupé and TT Roadster were received in autumn 1995, the idea behind these two design studies seems to have been pretty genius. This was clearly the birth of one of those mega-ideas that rarely see the light of day, even in the big houses. A few years later, these two study models were turned into two remarkable production vehicles. This book meticulously traces the development history of the TT in its two variants - from the first drawing to the production version. Enriched with unusual episodes (who knows that the TT was almost called Audi Edelweiss) and extraordinary photos of the two variants. Models on the lava ridges of Iceland mark the development of an exciting sports car, from a model that is already a classic today.
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This book has also been published in English under the title ‘The Audi TT book’
German | Hardcover | 136 pages | 30.6 x 24.4 x 1.8 cm
Authors: Jürgen Lewandowski, David Staretz, Herbert Völker
Publication by Delius Klasing, 1999
ISBN 13: 978 3 76881 117 0
TT Design Auf Rädern
A first look behind the colises from design to production version.
German | Paperback | 24 pages | 30.2 x 24 x 0.2 cm
Auteurs: unknown
Publication by Audi Public Relations, 1999
ISBN 13: N/A
Audi TT
Summary
All about today's cult car Audi TT Coupé and Roadster:
Tradition: the history of Audi from August Horch to the TT
Technology: Development stages, quattro drive, turbo engine, etc.
Design: How the Coupé and Roadster took their shape
Includes poster with exploded view of the Audi TT Coupé.
German | Paperback | 80 pages | 21 x 23 x 0.8 cm
Author: Folker Kraus-Weysser
Publication by Steiger Verlag, 1999
ISBN 13: 978 3 89652 189 7
Audi TT – The complete story
Summary
This is the story of the Audi TT - one of the greatest automotive sensations of the 1990s. Audi's most exciting car since the original Quattro won breaks from the moment of its launch and has remained popular despite question marks over the safety of early versions. James Ruppert tells the complete story of the TT Roadster and Coupé, in all their versions, and discovers where the design came from, where it is going and what impact this little big car has had on the automotive world.
English | Hardcover | 158 pages | 24.6 x 18.9 x 1.9 cm
Author: James Ruppert
Publication by The Crowood Press, 2003
ISBN 13: 978 1 86126 585 2
You & your Audi TT - buying, enjoying, maintaining, modifying
Summary
The Audi TT is one of the few cars that transcends the automotive world and is praised for its design per se. Since its launch in early 1999, the TT has been a spectacular sales success, especially in the UK and the US. Quattro all-wheel drive makes the TT unique among today's Coupés and Roadsters. Almost six years after it was first unveiled to the press, the car is still attracting attention and has inspired a growing aftermarket of accessories and tuning. This colour book will fascinate all owners of an Audi TT and sports car enthusiasts in general.
English | Hardcover | 160 pages | 27.6 x 21.2 x 1.5 cm
Editor: Ian Shaw
Publication by Haynes, 2004
ISBN 13: 978 1 84425 102 5
Audi TT
A simple booklet with up to 50 words per 2 pages, describing details of the Audi TT Coupé and Roadsters, illustrated with black-and-white photos showing the details mentioned.
English | Paperback | 40 pages | 16.4 x 21.7 x 0.4 cm
Author: Julie Wilson
Publication by Axis Education, 2005
ISBN 10: 1846 18009 0
Audi TT – Performance Portfolio 1998 - 2006
Summary
The cars were first shown as the TT Coupé concept at the 1995 Frankfurt Motor Show and shortly afterwards as the TT Roadster at the Tokyo Motor Show. The cars ushered in a new design language from Audi - the 1930s Bauhaus style that looked a bit cheeky at first, but proved to have a long and successful production life.
It finally entered the European market for the 1999 model year, and America followed a little later. In the older Audi models, the A4, A6 and A8, the engine and transmission were placed longitudinally, but the TT was based on the smaller A3 platform, so the mechanical components were placed transversely.
After a slow start, sales picked up and have remained strong ever since. The media loved the Audi TT and continued to write rave reviews about it, even though it had been on the market for six years and was well ahead of the Mercedes-Benz SLK, BMW Z3 and Porsche Boxster.
English | Paperback | 120 pages | 26.9 x 20.3 x 0.7 cm
Editor: R. M. Clarke
Publication by Brooklands Books Ltd, 2006
ISBN 13: 978 18552 0732 5
Essential Buyer's Guide - Audi TT
Summary
This essential buyers' guide will take you through the process of buying an Audi TT, from whether this is the right car for you, what it is like to live with it and what it will cost you to use it, to which version and engine suits you best and what you should pay for it. After helping you determine these factors, this guide takes you through the buying process. It explains what equipment you will need, including diagnostic software, and how to quickly determine whether you should take a closer look at a particular car or just walk away. A comprehensive and thorough evaluation section, with a points system, allows you to fully assess a potential purchase, and detailed illustrations show exactly what to look out for. With advice on paperwork and buying at auctions, every aspect of finding your car is covered. After helping you find your dream car, the guide gives you all the contact information you need to get involved in the TT owners community and make the most of your new pride and joy!
Book is aimed at the English market and is also available as an e-book.
English | Paperback | 64 pages | 14 x 19.5 x 0.5 cm
Author: Mark Davies
Publication by Veloce Publishing, 2014
ISBN 13: 978 1 84584 614 5
Audi TT Ultimate guide
Summary
When the TT concept car was first shown to the public in 1995, it was met with great enthusiasm - it was sleek, stunning and super futuristic. The first Audi TT Coupé was launched in 1998 and the first TT Roadster a year later, with the road-going TT 8N series differing only slightly from the concept - every car enthusiast's dream. It quickly became one of the most popular sports cars in its class and a true icon of car design. In 2006, the second-generation TT 8J entered the market. Thanks to Audi Space Frame technology, it was 90 kg lighter than the first-generation model, which translated into improved handling. Audi expanded the line-up with the S model and the now legendary TT RS. In 2014, the third-generation TT 8S was launched. Unique, distinctive and unmistakably Audi, as it continued to define the notion of what a modern sports car should be. A few characteristic features remained throughout all generations: the famous TT shape and the round fuel filler cap with the TT logo. Since the original, the Audi TT has stood for three core values. Maximum driving pleasure, revolutionary design and attention to detail. For more than 20 years, the TT has dominated the roads and is undisputedly the best in its class. So sit back, fasten your seat belts and come celebrate the Audi TT with us.
English | Paperback | 92 pages | 29.5 x 21 x 0.6 cm
Editor: Glenn Rowswell
Publication by Kelsey Media, 2020
ISBN 13: N/A
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