1995 Frankfurt Auto Show pic #1

dhatton in TTexas · 04-20-2000, 10:29 AM

I was cleaning out my desk yesterday and stumbled across an article in my December 1995 Road & Track magazine.

It's amazing how closely the prototype matches the production car.

dhatton in TTexas · 04-20-2000, 10:32 AM

I sure am glad they changed the interior from the prototype to the production model. This interior is pretty strange. For reference sake, this article is on page 35 of the December 1995 issue of Road & Track magazine.

braTT Miller · 04-20-2000, 10:45 AM

I had forgotten all about that. I don't understand the move to suede interiors in concepts. The merc SLR was sueded all to hell as well, if I remember the pics correctly.

-Jeff

gdewiTT · 04-20-2000, 10:52 AM

strawtarget · 04-20-2000, 12:07 PM

...between the two rear seatbacks. I've always wondered why it was there. Perhaps it's a throwback to the concept car's interior? I think it's a nice touch, but I'm glad it's only an accent.

strawtarget · 04-20-2000, 12:10 PM

I'm glad they left the grille black on the production cars. I don't like color-matched grilles. I wonder what that little tiny light in the upper-outside corner of the headlight cluster is...

JustJeff · 04-20-2000, 12:24 PM

strawtarget · 04-20-2000, 12:38 PM

JustJeff · 04-20-2000, 01:49 PM

bfcain · 04-20-2000, 01:51 PM

I remember getting that issue of R&T and thinking that the TT looked really weird, but the kind of weird that you can't look away from -- "intriguing weird" I guess! Those big, spoked wheels in that low-slung coupe. Retro-chic!

Honestly (and how many cars can you say this about), I think the production box looks much better than the show car, especially the sweeping C-pillars.

What amazes me is the detail. When someone like GM flaunts a show car, the production body and maybe the proportions may end up somewhat like the show car, but the details (interior themes, trim, wheels & tires) never make it. Not even close. Often the show car hasn't a chance because of practicality (e.g. bumper height vs. federal regs).

I am amazed that the TT made the transition about 97% intact, and that, I think, is why it is so different, unique and desirable.

04-20-2000, 10:32 AM	#2
dhatton in TTexas New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2000 Posts: 206	1995 Frankfurt Auto Show pic #2 I sure am glad they changed the interior from the prototype to the production model. This interior is pretty strange. For reference sake, this article is on page 35 of the December 1995 issue of Road & Track magazine.

04-20-2000, 10:45 AM	#3
braTT Miller Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 1,195	Is that ultrasuede?!??! :) I had forgotten all about that. I don't understand the move to suede interiors in concepts. The merc SLR was sueded all to hell as well, if I remember the pics correctly. -Jeff __________________ <a href="http://registry.audiworld.com/audiworld/registry/details.asp?car=5099"> A4 1.8TQMS Ebony/Onyx</a> "Such a smart piece of equipment with a wreck like me running it"

04-20-2000, 10:52 AM	#4
gdewiTT Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 1,261	Especially since "The TT Story" says not a single panel remained unchanged for production! __________________ Gary DeWitt '01 225 TTR '99.5 A4 1.8TQMS '91 Porsche 911 Turbo

04-20-2000, 12:07 PM	#5
strawtarget Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 1,502	I totally agree, suede overkill. BUT, the production TT uses it sparingly (and tastefully)... ...between the two rear seatbacks. I've always wondered why it was there. Perhaps it's a throwback to the concept car's interior? I think it's a nice touch, but I'm glad it's only an accent.

04-20-2000, 12:10 PM	#6
strawtarget Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 1,502	Re: 1995 Frankfurt Auto Show pic #1 I'm glad they left the grille black on the production cars. I don't like color-matched grilles. I wonder what that little tiny light in the upper-outside corner of the headlight cluster is...

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04-20-2000, 12:24 PM	#7
JustJeff AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 21,760	Side marker Light? Note obvious absence on ft qtr panel __________________

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strawtarget Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 1,502	Wow! That's probably it. Good eye.

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JustJeff AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 21,760	Between the 2 rear seatbacks? Because it rubs together there? __________________

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bfcain New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 41	Re: 1995 Frankfurt Auto Show pic #1 I remember getting that issue of R&T and thinking that the TT looked really weird, but the kind of weird that you can't look away from -- "intriguing weird" I guess! Those big, spoked wheels in that low-slung coupe. Retro-chic! Honestly (and how many cars can you say this about), I think the production box looks much better than the show car, especially the sweeping C-pillars. What amazes me is the detail. When someone like GM flaunts a show car, the production body and maybe the proportions may end up somewhat like the show car, but the details (interior themes, trim, wheels & tires) never make it. Not even close. Often the show car hasn't a chance because of practicality (e.g. bumper height vs. federal regs). I am amazed that the TT made the transition about 97% intact, and that, I think, is why it is so different, unique and desirable.

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