23 May 2023

1-2-4-5-3: The Return of a Unique Concept

[gallery columns="1" size="full" ids="86463"] “At the time we said to ourselves: the TT is a real sports car, and a high-performance version of it simply belongs on the road.” -- Stephan Reil, former Head of Technical Development at quattro GmbH [source: Audi AG] After two RS 4 and RS 6 models, each in the mid-range, quattro GmbH presented its first compact class vehicle in 2009: the Audi TT RS. “We said to ourselves at the time: The TT is a real sports car, and a high-performance ...
16 Feb 2023

quattro Magazine Feature: An Enthusiasts Conversation

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="83257"] words: Dan Klaudt, photos: Tanner Gjersvig Editor’s Note: This article originally ran in the Q2_2022 issue of quattro Magazine. If you would like to subscribe to quattro Magazine, please join Audi Club here. When you speak with Ben Castle, you can tell by his voice that he is passionate about his cars and has a few cars to be passionate about. He’s had many cars over the years, and numerous Audi models, including a...
23 Dec 2022

AWE Exhaust Suite for the Audi 8Y RS 3

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="81066"] source: AWE Tuning Firing on all five. Presenting the AWE Exhaust Suite for the Audi 8Y RS 3 Available as valved SwitchPath™ or more unleashed Track Edition 50-state emissions-compliant catback exhausts Proudly designed, engineered, and manufactured in-house at AWE Max gains of 9 hp and 11 lb-ft of torque at the wheels Available as valved SwitchPath™ or more unleashed Track Edition SwitchPath™ retains factory valve behavior and c...
13 Dec 2022

Donkervoort F22 – Shaping The Future and Carrying The Legacy

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="80524"] source: Donkervoort All-new Donkervoort F22 supercar to weigh 750kg, with 500hp The F22 is larger than its predecessor, with a bigger cabin and removable carbon-fibre Twin Targa roof The Donkervoort F22 corners with 2.15G of lateral acceleration, with a 30% improvement in braking power First all-new Donkervoort since Denis Donkervoort took over as Managing Director in January 2021 and will mark the end of the D8 GTO era Designed en...
15 Nov 2022

Find of the Day: 1998 Audi A4 quattro STW Conversion

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="79151"] words: Bill, photos: leant via eBay.de When I 1st saw this car, I immediately flashed back to playing Gran Turismo. Those rings graphics sweeping up the side of the car is just so nostalgic. The Audi A4 quattro Super Tourer dominated in the short time it ran. It was so successful that ballast was added and added and added. The 4-cylinder wasn't as powerful as its rivals but the all-wheel drive powered the Audi A4 to victory after victo...
13 Oct 2022

Exclusive Anniversary Package: The Audi RS Q3 edition 10 years

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="77523"] source: Audi AG Limited to 555 cars worldwide Exclusive equipment with sporty details on the exterior and interior Powerful 2.5 liter five-cylinder engine with 294 kW (400 PS) and 480 Nm of torque for outstanding performance Audi is celebrating the tenth anniversary of the Audi RS Q3 with a sporty special edition: the RS Q3 edition 10 years. This car is limited to 555 units worldwide and is available for the RS Q3 and RS Q3 Sportback...
30 Aug 2022

Video of the Day: Audi quattro 20V vs Audi quattro S1 E2 vs Audi Sport quattro vs Audi RS2 Avant vs Audi S2 coupe

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="75528"] words: Bill, photo: carwow I'm voting this as the Video of the Year. What a lineup! Mat Watson and carwow are celebrating 45 years of the Audi 5-cylinder by lining up legends for a drag race: Audi quattro vs Audi S1 E2 vs Audi Sport quattro vs Audi RS2 Avant vs Audi S2 coupe. Be sure to turn up the volume to 11 when the cars race because the sound is phenomenal. So is this worthy of Video of the Year? Check it out below and make the dec...
24 Aug 2022

Spy Photo: KTM X-Bow GT-XR on the Nürburging

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="75186"] The X-Bow GT-XR takes on the Nürburgring! Remember the shot from the last winter test season when we shot the KTM X-Bow GT-XR while playing on an ice track? Well now it's back and this time on the Nürburgring. But with a wet Nürburgring, the feeling could be the same. The GT-XR is the road going version of the GT2 and is most likely set for a debut soon. The road going version will also run the Audi five-cylinder engine known from th...
19 Aug 2022

Video of the Day: Audi RS 3 vs Audi S8

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="75068"] words: Bill, photo: carwow The Executive Muscle Car versus the Scrappy Kid...biturbo V8 versus turbo 5-cylinder...571hp vs 400hp. If you just look at the numbers, the S8 is the clear winner but what about real world? Bonus is watching the huge S8 doing donuts; it's fantastic. Oh and by the way, Audi Club is giving away a 2023 Audi RS 3 in the Audi Club Fall Sweepstakes! Buy your entries HERE and watch the video below. Who will win?...
18 Jul 2022

Donkervoort to America

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="73984"] source: Donkervoort Dutch supercar maker Donkervoort finally arrives in the United States. American supercar enthusiasts have asked and pleaded for years to be able to buy a Donkervoort and now, finally, they can! Relentless demands from supercar fans convinced Donkervoort to find a way to bring its ultra-lightweight supercars to the US in a precursor to far bigger things to come with future models. While Donkervoort has a two-year wait...
8 Jul 2022

Find of the Day: 1991 Audi 200 Avant 20V quattro

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="73804"] words: Bill, photos: Coventry Motorcar Audi rolled out the C3 in 1982 and with it, the true Audi Avant was born. Audi had called a C2 model an Avant but in actuality, it was a 5-door hatchback. Avants have since captured the fancy of enthusiasts and Avants like this 1991 200 Avant 20v quattro set the stage. Here's the ad: [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="73800"] YEAR: 1991 MAKE: Audi MODEL: 200 Wagon TRIM LEVEL: ...
15 Jun 2022

How Legends Sound: The Revolution of the Audi Five-Cylinder Engine

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="72898"] source: Audi of America Editor's note: We will have a review and driving impressions in the upcoming Q3_2022 issue of quattro Magazine. Keep an eye on your mailboxes! Legendary engine proves successful concept from racing to series production Five-cylinder engine returns with legendary performance in 2022 Audi RS 3 Since 2010, 2.5-liter TFSI five cylinder engine voted “Engine of the Year” nine consecutive times Awaiting the arrival ...
8 Oct 2021

Powerhouses: Five-Cylinder Engines at Audi

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="64693"] source: Audi AG Five-cylinder engine delivering 136 hp presented for the first time in 1976 in the Audi 100 Successful engine concept for series production and rallying Audi RS 3: modified five-cylinder engine with more torque Audi presented the first five-cylinder gasoline engine 45 years ago in the second-generation Audi 100. Enhancements and new developments followed with turbocharging, exhaust gas purification and four-valve tec...
30 Sep 2021

2.5 TFSI: Audi’s Most Powerful Series Five-Cylinder

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="64466"] source: Audi AG The legend lives: the five-cylinder engine is an expression of Audi’s DNA Stronger character: the robust sound and characteristic firing order will give you goosebumps Audi RS 3: new setup for unmatched acceleration and top speed The five-cylinder engine has been an important component of Audi’s brand DNA ever since the first one was introduced in 1976. Even today, its characteristic firing order and unique sound ...
26 Nov 2020

Find of the Day: 1991 Audi 200 20v Sedan

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="55718"] words: Bill, photos: Rick Farnsworth While on my daily hunt for a Find of the Day, I ran across this on our Audi Club North America - Classifieds Facebook page. I love finding an Audi that is pretty rare and/or well taken care of and this big sedan is both. I reached out to the owner, Rick, and he was kind enough to send me some photos and a little history on the car. Here's the ad: Selling my 1991 Audi 200 20v. One of 976 sedans imported...
6 Nov 2020

Official World Premiere of the KTM X-Bow GTX: First Glance of the Brand-New Carbon Racing Car

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="55020"] source: KTM Unique, spectacular design meets the most modern technological solutions Ground-breaking safety thanks to the combination of carbon monocoque and GT roll cage Sensational power to weight ratio of 1.98 kg through 1,048 kilograms and 530 hp Legendary Audi five-cylinder combines maximum performance and attractive downsizing The new KTM X-BOW GTX is officially unveiled. The full carbon fibre racing car from KTM...
17 Jun 2020

Donkervoort D8 GTO-JD70: The First 2G Super Sports Car

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="48441"] source: Donkervoort Dutch sportscar maker Donkervoort has paid tribute to its founder’s 70th birthday with the world’s first 2G production car. The Donkervoort D8 GTO-JD70 has been tested beyond 2G of lateral acceleration (cornering performance) on its standard road tyres. Only 70 JD70s will be built – one for each year of founder Joop Donkervoort’s life, so far – and more than half have already been sold. Donkervoort has...