Audi released a variety of eye - catching models beginning in 2006, including the Q7, Audi's first
luxury sport / utility vehicle; the gorgeous R8 mid-engine sports car featuring quattro permanent four - wheel drive and an aluminum space - frame body; and the
iconic 2008 Audi TT coupe and
roadster powered by transversely mounted four - cylinder turbo and a V - 6 engines.