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"compact roadster" is a small and sporty car designed for driving on roads or highways. It usually has two seats and a convertible top, giving it a stylish and fun feel.
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Eventually, the
resulting compact roadster — which came in 1996 — was an instant hit due to its dynamic look, powerful four cylinder engines and very sharp handling.
Audi's
compact roadster comes with a 220 - horsepower, turbocharged four - cylinder engine, but more importantly the car is relatively light (3,200 lbs) and features standard all - wheel drive, improving the TT's handling while also giving it additional grip in slippery weather.
While the Mazda Miata has a reputation as attracting a certain type of non-enthusiast buyer,
the compact roadster has put smiles on drivers» faces for more than two decades.
A new name, new powerplants and revised styling for Mercedes»
compact roadster.
«The concept of designing
a compact roadster following clear geometrical rules formed the original idea for the Audi TT in autumn 1994,» says Prof. Dr. Ulrich Hackenberg, Board Member for Technical Development at AUDI AG: «From the first generation on, it has been a sports car for the senses — a driving machine with an authentic design.
The German magazine Auto Bild reports that Mercedes is considering four other new versions: a sporty coupe, a sporty Shooting Brake, a classic limousine different from the CLA four door coupe version, and
a compact roadster.