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For some years that was the slogan of Poole Tourism and while I always remember seeing the tag-line displayed on everything from bus backs to wheelie-bins across the town, the message never really got drummed in. You get used to the scenery, the colourful history evades you and the natural beauty blends into daily life. Until recently that is, when I attended the Harry Paye and Poole Afloat event on Poole Quay. Aimed at getting families interested in life near and indeed on the water. This fantastic event and the beauty of Poole Quay reminds us all why
Poole Quay is also the setting for another fantastic event this summer. On Friday 30th July, the roads around the quay will be closed to all traffic (TTs exempt of course) for the 9th Annual TT on the Quay event. The event has grown in popularity over the years and in some years has seen over 70 Audi TTs parked up on the quayside. This year will continue in the same format with a free BBQ provided for TT owners and as usual, we will be hiring the Brownsea Island Ferry provide a unique vantage point and seating.
There will be a display from the TT Owners Club, demonstrating a range of one-of-a-kind cars and examples of several specifications from throughout the years. We will also be putting on an impressive display, including our unique Audi R8 Spyder, the all-new Audi A8 and the Audi TT 2011 facelift.
The 2011 model year TT, has been fully revamped and while the styling changes are subtle and understated, the technical advancements are huge. All cars will now benefit from brake energy recuperation and the new driver efficiency programme which gives tips to improve fuel economy. General Fuel economy has been improved by up to 14%, while CO2 emissions have been cut by a further 30g/km in the 2.0 TFSI manual. Performance has also been enhanced with the 2.0 TFSI 200PS engine being replaced by the award winning 211PS engine from the A5 Coupe. This will now send a TT coupe quattro S-tronic from 0-60 in only 5.6 seconds and yet still returns 39.2mpg combined, reinforcing the TT as the best in its class. The new model opened for ordering back in April and we expect to see the first customer deliveries arriving very soon.
The event takes place between 6-9PM on the 30th July. For the TT owners among you, please arrive from 6PM and our marshals will be on hand to position your car in the largest display of TTs in the south. Those not lucky enough to drive an Audi TT, parking is available just a few minutes away and with so many vehicles on display, with the water as the backdrop, it is well worth the journey.
For more information on the 2010 TT on the Quay event, please call 01202 775050 or e-mail chris.ryu@oceanautomotive.co.uk
