Audi engineers fight to save TT, R8 sports cars

The Audi TT became an icon after its 1998 introduction because of its styling inspired by the Bauhaus German design school.

March 15, 2019 02:04 PM

INGOLSTADT -- The future of Audi's TT and R8 sports cars is in doubt as the automaker launches new electric cars and reduces the number of internal combustion cars in its lineup.

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