Audi TT MK1 - Concept car Roadster

The prototype that had to be presented before the Coupe

Tokyo Motor Show October 1995

Although the Coupe concept car had made an impression in Frankfurt, the Roadster remained essential in the genesis of the TT. First conceived by Freeman Thomas and his team, it reflected Audi’s initial desire to offer a compact convertible, with a pure and innovative design. However, the strategic choices of the Volkswagen Group shifted the focus to the Coupe, relegating the Roadster to a delayed presentation at the Tokyo Motor Show in October 1995.

Although his style remained generally faithful to the initial concept and the future production version, several adjustments were necessary. The retractable roof mechanism imposed structural modifications, while the front wings and some bodywork elements were redesigned to meet technical and regulatory constraints.