- Audi could revive the TT that went out of production in 2023 as an electric sports car.
- This new model could share its powertrain with the electric Porsche Boxster and Cayman.
- Despite interest for an electric sports car, Audi still think ICEs are better for track models.
Not long after reports surfaced that the Audi R8 could return as a plug-in hybrid supercar powered by the same engine as the Lamborghini Temerario, it’s now emerged that the TT might also make a comeback. However, while the future R8 is expected to retain a traditional combustion engine, the next-generation TT will likely go fully electric. It could even become Audi’s affordable alternative to the Porsche Boxster and Cayman EVs.
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Audi, like many Western automakers, is leaning heavily on its rich heritage. The original TT remains a key source of inspiration for the company’s new chief creative officer, Massimo Frascella. When asked about the possibility of resurrecting the ‘TT’ name, Audi CEO Gernot Döllner told Auto Express that it’s “thinkable,” adding, “but we have a broad view on what’s possible.”
New Sports Cars on the Horizon
Döllner confirmed that new sports cars are indeed part of Audi’s future plans. “I believe Audi should have a sports car, for sure,” he said. “That’s part of the brand DNA, and we have to find the right way, timing-wise, to integrate it into our portfolio.”
While the carmaker’s CEO didn’t confirm whether the TT would return as an EV, he did mention that an electric sports car for everyday driving would align with the brand. However, he pointed out that track-focused performance models will likely remain combustion-powered—for now.
“If you’re talking about real racing cars for the track, to me the only way until now is combustion engine or hybrid,” he noted. “But if it’s more for everyday use on normal roads, I would definitely see a transition to the electric era. Long term there will be a place for fully electric sports cars, not for the track but for crossing the Alps or having fun on a country road.”
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If Audi does indeed decide to bring back the TT and launch it as an EV, it’s likely that many of the components being developed for Porsche’s all-electric Cayman and Boxster could be shared. However, Porsche is apparently encountering issues in ensuring its electric sports cars live up to the legendary status of their ICE predecessors.
Still, if any brand can pull off a compelling electric sports car, it’s Porsche—and Audi would be wise to tap into that expertise.
