Audi TT Coupé

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Nistl explained that Audi's accident researchers had been investigating incidents involving the TT right from the very start. According to their findings, it was not possible to establish a pattern of accidents typical for the TT.

As Audi spokesman Rainer Nistl stressed: "For Audi, customer satisfaction also means settling the matter for TT drivers in conjunction with the dealer organisation in a suitable manner that is acceptable to all parties." In individual instances it is also conceivable that the Audi dealer may buy back a car.

As Audi's company spokesman confirmed: "The Audi TT does not have any design defects." Many specialist publications have described it as particularly agile and as having excellent cornering ability, and it has been praised in countless articles and test reports. In the most recent issue of the well-known British automotive magazine "Car", the TT was once again described as the "best-handling 'affordable' car of the year".

However, the Audi TT came in for criticism last autumn for its stability limit which, as is typical for sports cars, is "narrower" than for saloons. "Audi responded extremely quickly and comprehensively," declared Nistl. Various changes to the suspension and a spoiler have modified the car's handling so as to render the limits of handling noticeable earlier on and make the vehicle easier to control. As the specialist press has reported: "This finally puts the Audi sports car on the safe side..." (auto motor und sport, 12.01. 2000).

Since the beginning of this week, the TT has been manufactured exclusively with the modified suspension, the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) and spoiler.

see also: Automotive Intelligence Special NAIAS 2000
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