16 Jul 2018

Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler is Formula E Champion

[source: Audi Sport] Title victory in Audi’s premiere year Lucas di Grassi takes second in season finale and is championship runner-up Daniel Abt sets fastest race lap on the way to finishing third on the podium Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler secured the title in the teams’ classification with impressive comeback drives in the season finale. Four podium positons during the weekend, including a one-two finish and 78 of a maximum of 94 possible points, turned a near unassa...
Mon, Jul 16 , 2018 Bill
15 Jul 2018

DTM Zandvoort: René Rast Takes First Win of Season for Audi RS 5 DTM

[source: Audi Sport] Defending Champion wins Sunday’s race using risky strategy Tire change after only one lap The defending Champion is back: in the tenth race of the year, René Rast gave the Audi RS 5 DTM its first victory of the season in the sand dunes at Zandvoort (Netherlands). What a story! In 2016, René Rast made an unexpected debut quite literally overnight in the DTM at Zandvoort. At that time he replaced Adrien Tambay, who had been injured...
Sun, Jul 15 , 2018 Bill
15 Jul 2018

Audi Starts Formula E Finale Weekend With One-Two Finish

[source: Audi Sport]  Lucas di Grassi wins first race of the weekend in the US metropolis The second one-two finish of the season for Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler Points difference in the hunt for the teams’ title reduced from 33 to 5 points Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler put itself in a significantly better position in the battle for the title in the teams’ classification of the ABB FIA Formula E Championship with a commanding one-two finish. The championship will be deci...
Sun, Jul 15 , 2018 Bill
13 Jul 2018

Up and Away: All 50 ABT RS4-R with 530 HP Already Sold Out

[source: ABT Sportsline] With 530 HP (390 kW) and an impressive 690 Nm torque, the ABT RS4-R leaves almost everyone in its wake. And now this limited edition of 50 vehicles has also escaped the grasp of any further potential buyers, as CEO Hans-Jürgen Abt confirms: “The feedback on the car was simply amazing. Thus, the maximum number of production units was reached very quickly. I am very glad that our car struck the right note with our customers.” The potent stationwagon, whic...
Fri, Jul 13 , 2018 Bill
11 Jul 2018

Audi Club Wisconsin HPDE August 12-14, 2018 at Road America

AUDI CLUB WISCONSIN High Performance Driving School (HPDE) August 12-14, 2018 at the World Famous ROAD AMERICA in Elkhart Lake, WI **You Don’t Need an AUDI to Participate, All Brands are Welcome** Our Driver School and Safety Seminar begins on Sunday, afternoon August 12th at the Osthoff Resort in Elkhart Lake. We’ll have registration, car tech, a light buffet dinner, and driver meetings. You will also have the opportunity to meet the other drivers and your instructor. On...
Wed, Jul 11 , 2018 Bill
11 Jul 2018

Magnus Racing Lands Best Result for Audi in 2018

[source: Magnus Racing] Running their most competitive race of the 2018 IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship, Magnus Racing and Audi Sport customer racing would enjoy their best result of the year, taking third during yesterday’s Mobil 1 SportsCar Grand Prix at the historic Candian Tire Motorsport Park, formerly known as Mosport. Gaining eight positions in treacherous heat throughout the race, the two-hour, forty-five minute sprint race would generate the first podium for any Audi ve...
Wed, Jul 11 , 2018 Bill
11 Jul 2018

Audi RS Q8. It’s Been Spied. Now, It’s Been Rendered.

There's no question the market has embraced crossovers wholeheartedly. While more traditional car enthusiasts still prefer low-slung sedans, Avants and even sports cars, sales numbers simply don't lie. Such a transition of consumer tastes means crossovers like the new Audi Q8 are critical to the well-being of the four rings brand. Not surprisingly then, Audi Sport appears to be readying an RS variant. Spy photos suggest Audi's not just considering the model. If read correctly, a bonkers f...
11 Jul 2018

Number 55 extra-strong: ABT Audi A7 3.0 TFSI with 425 HP and 22 inch wheels

ABT Sportsline offers pure magic in numbers for the new Audi A7 (C8): On the production model, the designation "55" indicates the 3-liter six-cylinder TFSI with 340 HP (250 kW). But with the ABT Engine Control (AEC) unit developed in-house, the Bavarian tuner now draws a commanding 425 HP (313 kW) from the internal combustion engine. Which is a solid increase of 25 per cent. That this also produces a torque increase of 10 per cent is another positive side effect: The maximum is now 550 Nm...
Wed, Jul 11 , 2018 Bill
10 Jul 2018

Ultra-Limited Edition R8 for UK Forges Even Closer Motorsport Links

source: Audi UK Five unique Audi Sport Performance Parts R8 Editions bound for the UK Featuring three-way adjustable coilover suspension, downforce-enhancing CFRP aero kit and lightweight 20-inch fully milled wheels with cup tyres Naturally aspirated V10 with 610PS and 560Nm Each of the five examples will be finished exclusively in Misano red and priced at £176,560 OTR Devotees of the Audi R8 in the UK will have just five chances to secure a particularly special Audi Sport ...
10 Jul 2018

Goodwood Festival of Speed: Who’s Driving What

This weekend is the Goodwood Festival of Speed is just days away, and final details of what's to be expected in its incredible lineup are now becoming finalized. To that end, Goodwood has released a comprehensive list of celebrity drivers and the cars they'll be piloting to the top of the hill. Here it is in its entirety, with Audi drivers or former Audi drivers highlighted in bold. Giacomo Agostini 15-time Motorcycle Grand Prix World Champion MV Agusta Jack Aitken Form...
10 Jul 2018

Audi Sport performance parts on R8 and R8 RWS

Audi Sport performance parts may not yet be available in the USA, but these upgrades from the four rings' performance division are showing up more and more in Europe. Take for example these three different R8s that have circulated through the Audi Forum Neckarsulm. Audi announced several months ago that it was launching this line of customer racing inspired performance parts. For now, they're geared toward R8 and TT RS models, likely with more to come in the future. The line is comprised ...
10 Jul 2018

Audi Sales Grow By 4.5 Percent in the First Half of the Year

[source: Audi AG] Worldwide around 949,300 deliveries since January June demand down 3.8 percent Interim CEO and Sales chief Bram Schot: “Performed well despite the difficult environment” AUDI AG delivered around 164,000 premium automobiles to customers in June. As such, sales were down 3.8 percent on the strong result of the same period last year. In the United States, sales of the Four Rings were up 0.3 percent, on a par with the prior-year level. As a result, Aud...
Tue, Jul 10 , 2018 Bill
9 Jul 2018

Resounding Success in China for Audi Customer Teams

[source: Audi Sport] Four overall victories in two series for Audi customers in China Second victory of the Audi R8 LMS GT4 in 24H TCE Series Victories for the Audi RS 3 LMS in China and in Canada The Audi R8 LMS in its GT3 version is currently the measure of all things in Chinese GT racing while the GT4 version clinched its next 24-hour class win and the Audi RS 3 LMS was at the very front in China and Canada. Audi R8 LMS GT3 Two victories to kick o...
Mon, Jul 09 , 2018 Bill
9 Jul 2018

Audi Q8 in Real Life and Galaxy Blue

Audi AG revealed that Q8 ordering is now open this morning... at least for Germany and Europe, and that brings with it some new online content for those eagerly anticipating this crossover Q-ship. For starters, the Audi.de Q8 configurator is operational (German language only). Also, fully consumer spec Q8s are now being spotted. The Q8 you see here is on display at the Audi Forum Neckarsulm. One of Audi's two main delivery centers, Neckarsulm is both a regular stopping point for some very...
9 Jul 2018

DTM at Zandvoort: Demanding Track Popular with Audi Drivers

[source: Audi Sport] Race track in the dutch dunes one of the most challenging of the season Roller coaster track puts particular demands on the tires When asking DTM drivers about their favorite track, the answer is almost always the same: Zandvoort. The roller coaster track on the Dutch North Sea coast hosts DTM races nine and ten this weekend (July 14/15).   Local hero Robin Frijns can hardly wait to tackle the 4.307-kilometer race track in the dune...
Mon, Jul 09 , 2018 Bill
9 Jul 2018

Audi Q8 Now Available for Order in Europe

source: Audi AG The Audi Q8 combines the best of two worlds – the elegance of a four-door luxury coupe and the convenient versatility of a large SUV. The generously dimensioned interior with variable luggage compartment, state-of-the-art operating and suspension technologies as well as intelligent assistance systems make the Audi Q8 a convincing companion for business and leisure. With the permanent quattro all-wheel drive and a ground clearance of up to 254 millimeters (10.0 in...
6 Jul 2018

Volkswagen Shares Footage From I.D. R Pikes Peak Record-Breaking Run

[source: Volkswagen Motorsports] Volkswagen just released video shot from a helicopter of the record breaking run by the I.D. R Pikes Peak and Romain Dumas. The sound seems to be coming from in-car footage so maybe Volkswagen will be releasing that soon. Until then, enjoy the video of the incredible 7m 57.148s run - Editor Herndon, VA — On June 24th, Volkswagen made motorsports history at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. Today, video of the entire record-breaking run is ava...
Fri, Jul 06 , 2018 Bill
6 Jul 2018

The Hoonigan Coupe quattro Lives!

When last we left Brian Scotto and his ten years dead Coupe quattro, he'd pulled it out of its dusty resting place in the back of the Hoonigan Donut Garage and had begun to work on it. An intervention by his fellow team of Hoonigan on-air YouTube mates had reminded him the car wasn't getting any younger.... and Scotto got the message. It seems the overall plans for the car are a bit grand. Think high horsepower, a cage, and basically some sort of rally weapon... which certainly grabs our ...
6 Jul 2018

Audi Comes To Formula E Finale With Clear Goals

[source: Audi Sport] All titles will be decided at the finale in New York Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler sets sights on teams’ championship Daniel Abt: “Still have a score to settle with New York” A small tradition continues: This year, like all previous Formula E seasons, the champions will be decided in the final race weekend of the season. On July 14 and 15, Daniel Abt, Lucas di Grassi and Audi fight for the prestigious teams’ title: 33 points must be made up in t...
Fri, Jul 06 , 2018 Bill