Audi is expected to revive the TT in an electric version

We suspected that the farewell to the Audi TT was only a temporary goodbye. The coupe should soon return, still sporty but electric.

The sporty icon from Audi is transitioning to electric. Although the TT bid farewell last year with a final Roadster edition, it will make a comeback in a new fully electric form. This model will occupy a similar place in the Audi lineup. Daniel Shuster, Audi’s spokesperson, told Autocar: “We are starting from a blank sheet to define what the new ‘icon’ could be.”

This model, which will bear a new name, could be called Avus, in homage to the 1991 Avus Quattro Concept. This futuristic concept car, showcased at the Tokyo Motor Show, marked a key milestone in Audi’s history with its aluminum bodywork and W12 engine. The connection between Audi and the Avus circuit lies in the history of motorsport. In the 1930s, Auto Union, Audi’s ancestors, dominated this legendary Berlin race track with their revolutionary mid-engine cars.

Audi wants to keep the spirit of the Coupe alive

Rather than simply converting the current TT to electric, Audi aims to create a novel and distinctive model that goes beyond just replacing the internal combustion engine with an electric motor. The goal is to offer a car that is “different, but emotional”. The platform used might even give birth to the electric heir of the R8.

Unlike some competitors, Audi does not plan to incorporate artificial sounds to imitate the iconic five-cylinder engine of the TT RS. The electric successor to the TT will focus on driving dynamics for an even richer driving experience, while emphasizing that “the RS DNA will be very much present”.

Don’t rush to your dealer to place an order, as this model will not be available immediately. Its launch is scheduled within five to ten years.

ALSO READ: Is plug-in hybridization relevant for the Audi A5?