Audi has sold the entire UK 2002 allocation of its new soft-top model in advance of its planned launch in the spring.

The car, which costs from £24,620, arrives almost exactly a decade after the debut of the original in 1992.

The new Audi Cabriolet will initially be powered by two V6 petrol engines shared by the A4 saloon and Avant -- a 2.4-litre with 170 horsepower and a 3.0-litre with 220 horsepower. Both these engines will be available allied to standard or Sport trim, with on the road prices ranging from £24,620 for the Cabriolet 2.4 to £28,170 for the Cabriolet 3.0 Sport.

Standard equipment includes 16-inch alloy wheels, remote control central locking activating an alarm with interior microwave protection, electronic climate control, a leather-trimmed four-spoke multi-function steering wheel and a stereo with single CD player. An automatic roll-over protection system also adds to the list of safety features already fitted to A4 saloon and Avant models.

Meanwhile, the first special edition of the unique four-wheel-drive Audi TT sports car is now available in Britain, offering individuality and style to just 200 customers. Based on the original 225 horsepower Coup, the new Audi TT quattro S-Line is marked out externally by two exclusive paint colours and larger 18-inch, nine-spoke alloy wheels.