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Words: Tim Enders, Photos: Fiskens and Petrolicious
In the world of endurance racing, Audi has reigned as king for most of the past few decades. For those not familiar with the sport, endurance racing involves taking a race car and not only making it incredibly fast, but making it be able to go that fast for up to 24 hours with the only stops being for more fuel and tires. While Formula 1 cars might have an outright speed advantage, ...
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source: Audi Sport
Charity racing series with the Audi e-tron Vision Gran Turismo
Initiative by Audi factory driver Mike Rockenfeller
Audi factory driver Mike Rockenfeller has initiated a virtual racing series under the motto #RaceHome, which will be held on the PlayStation 4 with the fully-electric Audi e-tron Vision Gran Turismo. The proceeds will be used for a good cause. Once a week, fans of the Audi brand and SimRacing profe...
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source: Audi AG
Many design details and a new operating concept: The updated RS 5 models**, Sportback and Coupé, incorporate the new RS design language of their big brothers, the RS 6 Avant** and RS 7 Sportback**. They are operated via the new 10.1-inch central MMI touchscreen. The V6 twin-turbo with 331 kW (450 PS) (combined fuel consumption in l/100 km*: 9.2 – 9.1; combined CO2 emissions in g/km*: 209 – 208), the quattro ...
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source: Audi of America
Editor’s Note: We are in some extraordinary times now. COVID-19 has caused many disruptions (to say the very least) and in terms of the automotive world, all industry and enthusiast events are on hold…but that doesn’t mean we have to stop learning. In quattro magazine, we have a column by James Benoit called Tech Talk where James talks about…well…the tech of Audi. Audi of America is releasing a serie...
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source: ABT Sportsline
Once again, Audi have created the perfect synergy of the sports car and touring estate with the latest RS 6. Each new RS generation is accompanied by new developments. The latest edition is the first to feature optional all-wheel steering. This reduces the turning circle and at speeds above 100 km/h, the rear wheels steer to aid stability. ABT Sportsline is delighted to work with this excellent foundation and is tr...
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source: Audi Sport
Team principal talks about his life in Formula E
McNish was appointed two and a half years ago
Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler most successful team with 41 podiums
Two and a half years ago, Audi announced its factory involvement in Formula E and Allan McNish as team boss. In an interview, the 50-year-old Scot talks about his first touches with electric motorsport, the special challenges, his future wishes, what he misses...
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words: Denis Podmarkov, Photos: Denis Podmarkov and Colin McCarty
Editor’s note: This article originally ran in the q1_2020 issue of quattro Magazine. If you would like to subscribe to quattro Magazine, join Audi Club here.
Pinch me, I must be dreaming…the day is here. The day we dreamt about. Begged Audi of America for. The day we all thought was impossible.
Today is the day the United States of America gets their first RS Avant...
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words: Bill, photos: ABT Sportsline
Editor's Note: Let me start out with my disclaimer for the normal questions I get:
Yes, I know that the RS 4 Avant isn't sold in the States
Yes, I post articles on Audi models that we don't get because we're all Audi fans, right?
No...this isn't clickbait
With all of us practicing #socialdistancing, we turn to the web to keep us entertained and what is more entertaining than gazing at an Audi RS 4 Ava...
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source: Audi Sport
Audi RS 5 DTM the car to beat in the DTM 2020
Fresh look for the six factory-entered Class 1 race cars
New partners for Audi Sport
In 2019, the Audi RS 5 DTM was the car to beat in the DTM. For the project “title defense”, the championship-winning car was optimized in details. At the same time, Audi Design gave the six factory-entered cars a fresh look.
On Saturday, Audi presented the RS 5 DTM of title de...
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source: Audi of America, photo: Audi AG, Denis Podmarkov
All-new RS Q8 first RS-SUV from Audi in America
Dominating performance of an RS, everyday functionality of an SUV, and dynamic silhouette of the Audi Ur quattro
Audi RS Q8 fastest production SUV to lap Nürburgring racetrack with official time of 7 minutes and 42.2 seconds
Audi RS Q8 combines the genes of a high-performance RS model with the practicality of an SUV and the dynamic ...
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Editor’s note: This article was originally posted on our sister site, e-tron connect
As it goes with test mules and spy photos, once a car has been seen… it tends to be seen again and again. Such is the case with the upcoming e-tron GT. We saw our first images of a production e-tron GT testing just last week, and now we have our second sighting.
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What we know of e-tron GT has...
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source: Audi of America
High-performance RS 6 Avant delivers exhilarating driving dynamics with everyday functionality
Capable of 591 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque, a 4.0-liter TFSI® twin-turbo V8 propels the Avant from 0-60 mph in 3.5 seconds
Impressive wide-bodied, Avant silhouette with RS treatment
Once unobtainable in the U.S. market, the RS 6 Avant is now a reality for U.S. customers. The RS 6 Avant defies all expectations of...
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Who will win and what will you choose if you do? In the past we've given away two RS 3, S5 Sportback, S3...now? You have the chance to win your choice of either an RS 5 (Coupé or Sportback) or the new e-tron.
But you had better hurry...the sweepstake ends TOMORROW February 21st. There's still time to purchase your entries.
Will you be smiling like the LEGO figurines above?
Purchase your entries HERE
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source: Audi AG
Photo Gallery of the RS Q3 Sportback Photo Gallery of the RS Q3
Curtain up for the new RS Q3 (combined fuel consumption in l/100 km: 8.9–8.8 (26.4–26.7 mpg); combined CO2 emissions in g/km: 203–202 (326.7–325.1 g/mi)) and RS Q3 Sportback (combined fuel consumption in l/100 km: 8.9–8.8 (26.4–26.7 mpg); combined CO2 emissions in g/km: 204–202 (328.3–325.1 g/mi)): Both models combine a drive concept...
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Enjoy an exciting Italian journey in the Audi R8 Spyder V10 performance quattro!
Two Exclusive Audi Club North America R8 Tours – June 3-7 & October 7-11 (June trip cancelled)
Audi Club is pleased to offer two Audi R8 Dolce Vita tours in 2020. Sign up now! This tour sells out fast.
Experience sinuous mountain passes, stunning landscapes and famous wine routes in sporty fashion and flawless style. Marvel at how the unmistakable d...
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words: Bill, press & photos: Audi UK
Why do I keep torturing our North American fans with news of unobtainable Audi models? Maybe because at one point, I thought the US would never see a new RS 6 Avant yet here we are...
Audi UK has just revealed the RS 4 Avant Bronze Edition. This £82,395 ($107,145.22 USD) super Avant is painted in Vesuvius Grey with black details and of course, bronze wheels. The sliver lining? The UK will only ...
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words: Aaron Plante, photos: Denis Podmarkov, Colin McCarty, Audi AG
Rear Spoiler: Turbo Whine…I’m not talking forced induction
Stop Whining.
This is a request to us, the North American Audi enthusiast. Over the last decade we’ve complained about manual transmissions, a wagon-less west, lack of RS models, and the ubiquitous “North America doesn’t get the cool stuff.”
Most recently, we’ve replaced that discontent w...
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The finish line is in sight...and we ARE giving away an Audi!
Audi Club is getting closer to crossing the finish line on our very 1st sweepstakes and we ARE giving away an Audi!
Sales ends Friday February 21 at midnight CST and the drawing will be held on February 28th at 12pm CST.
Purchase 25 entries for $25, 55 entries for $50, or 120 entries for $100.
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source: ABT Sportsline
Nordschleife record-holder now even faster
ABT RS Q8 boasts 700 hp and lowering option
Even experienced auto-testers are amazed at the Audi RS Q8’s agility, despite its 2.4-tonne weight. But after all, the Audi engineers have brought a whole host of refined high-tech solutions to the table – such as steering rear wheels. The standard vehicle with 600 hp (441 kW) and 800 Nm could even claim the Nürburgring No...