When the Audi TT first appeared as a show car at the 1995 Frankfurt Motor Show, it was a slick slice of retro-futurism brought to you by two American designers. This was around the time the redesigned Audi A4 hit the streets, catching the industry’s eye for its attention to detail that raised the bar among upscale brands and beyond. Being based on the Group A platform (shared with the Volkswagen Golf and Audi A3, among others) made production of the show car a great possibility, with the production TT Coupe appearing in the fall of 1998 and the Roadster following almost a year later. This Ocean Blue Pearl Effect 2003 Audi TT Roadster quattro listed for sale on AutoHunter nicely flaunts its Bauhaus-esque style, but with the added feature of a top that drops. It comes with original window sticker, dealer-stamped service book, service and maintenance records, clean CARFAX report, and clear title.
The Ocean Blue Pearl Effect hue is an attractive alternative to the silver color often found on TTs. Other features include black convertible top with glass rear window, rear spoiler, color-matched side mirrors, xenon headlights, twin exhaust tips, and silver roll hoops. A set of 17-inch forged alloy wheels is wrapped in 225/45 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S radials.
The Aviator Gray cabin features leather front bucket seats (heated, no less!). Other interior features include center console with manual shifter, tilt and telescopic steering column, cruise control, power steering, power windows, electronic climate control, and Bose Audio Package, which includes an AM/FM stereo with six-disc CD player.
Gauges include a 160-horsepower speedometer, 7000-rpm tachometer, and gauges for the coolant temperature and fuel. The odometer currently shows 99,486 miles, which is in line with the most recent CARFAX from December 2024.
Powering this TT is a 1.8-liter DOHC turbocharger four-cylinder, which was rated at 225 horsepower. It is shifted by a six-speed manual transmission.
Of course, being a quattro, this Audi features permanent all-wheel drive with electronic differential lock. Other features include ESP (Electronic Stabilization Program), anti-lock disc brakes, and more. The brake system has recently been flushed, and the front axles and outer tie rods have been replaced.
The Audi TT has what’s arguably one of the best designs from the past 30 years, and this 2003 Audi TT Roadster quattro is a droptop and six-speed to boot. Bidding for this AutoHunter auction ends on Friday, April 4, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. (PDT).
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