Subtle alterations in the car’s appearance – it presently has an egg-box grille, for example -conceal a major under body alternation in the high-series variant which now runs on the 3.2 litre V6 providing more power and torque than its turbocharged predecessor.

A 170bhp version continues to be offered, and also the original Quattro-driveline designs include also been accompanied by a front-wheel drive variation.

Offered in coupe and convertible (Roadster) body styles, Audi TT is constantly on the lead the sector it created, for sporty cars which attract a broad cross section of the car-buying public.

Audi has set itself a difficult task with regards to replacing this phenomenal – and elegant – package.