Monterey Car Week Archives - Audi Club North America

3 Jul 2024

Italdesign Confirms both Asso di Picche Concepts for Pebble Beach Concours’ Wedge Class

[gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="100329"] If you're headed to Monterey Car Week this year and assembling a must-see list, you'll definitely want to include the Pebble Beach Concours where Audi-owned Italdesign has confirmed its own presence. And while the focus will be two concept cars the design firm has revealed this year, it also includes the 1973 Audi Asso di Picche that is largely attributed to ushering in the wedged and boxy design of Audi's 80s design language. [gal...

20 Jun 2024

Join Audi Club North America at Legends of the Autobahn 2024: Celebrating German Automotive Excellence

[gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="102899"] Get ready for an unforgettable celebration of German automotive mastery at Legends of the Autobahn, returning on Thursday, August 15, 2024. Nestled along the scenic shores of Seaside, California, this prestigious Concours D'Elegance is a cornerstone of Monterey Car Week, drawing enthusiasts from around the globe to indulge in a showcase of precision engineering and timeless design. Hosted by BMW Car Club of America, Mercedes-Benz Club o...

22 Apr 2024

Pebble Beach Announces Concours Classes & We Make Wish List

[gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="98917"] As one of the premiere automotive concours in the world, Pebble Beach is always a fascinating event to attend. Set on the fairway of one of the most beautiful and iconic golf courses going, it's mix of highly creative classes always make for an unforgettable final day of Monterey Car Week. For 2024, event organizers have revealed their list of feature classes, so we've taken the liberty to create a wish list of the cars we'd love to se...

21 Aug 2023

Lamborghini Unveils All-Electric 4th Model Concept During The Quail, a Motorsports Gathering

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="88868"] source: Automobili Lamborghini The historic marque celebrates its 60th Anniversary with the global debut of Lamborghini Lanzador, a vision for the company’s fourth model introducing the Ultra GT segment Automobili Lamborghini unveiled the company’s first pure-electric fourth-model concept, the Lanzador, a high-ground-clearance Gran Turismo with 2+2 seats, yesterday at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering. The all-electric concept c...

16 Aug 2023

The First ABT RS 6 Legacy Edition in North America on Display at Exotics on Broadway August 19th

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="88705"] source: ABT America Only recently, ABT Sportsline, leading tuner for Audi and VW Group vehicles, presented the special models ABT RS 7 Legacy Edition (LE) and ABT RS 6-LE. The latter is a culmination of two decades of Audi RS 6 history from ABT Sportsline, limited to 200 units worldwide. The very first finished ABT RS 6-LE here in North America, built by partner LCE Performance USA from Phoenix, Arizona, will make its first pu...

9 Aug 2023

Driver Tom Kristensen, Designer Frank Lamberty & Audi, Special Guests at Legends of the Autobahn, Monterey Car Week

[gallery columns="1" link="file" size="full" ids="88600"] Once again, Legends of the Autobahn will be a can’t miss event for Audi enthusiasts during the bucket-list Monterey Car Week. As usual, Legends is a gathering of Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz owners. This year, the Audi focus will be augmented further with the participation of Audi of America who will be bringing a mix of new Audi models and special guests including Le Mans legend Tom Kristensen and Audi designer Frank Lamberty. Tom Krist...

8 Aug 2023

Audi Celebrates Motorsports Heritage and Readies for Future with R8 Taking Final Lap at Monterey Car Week

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="88476"] source: Audi of America The Audi R8 will take its final lap around the storied Laguna Seca raceway during the annual Monterey Car Week Audi enthusiasts invited to see final model year R8 and full Audi e-tron model line at Legends of the Autobahn Concours Brand will continue motorsports legacy with 2026 Formula 1 entry Audi of America says farewell to the Audi R8 at the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion hosted at Laguna Seca during this...

26 Apr 2023

Legends of the Autobahn West – Registration Open Now!

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="71864"] The Legends of the Autobahn West returns for its thirteenth year running and second time at the Pacific Grove Links in Pacific Grove, CA this August 17, 2023. This year the event will feature the Audi R8 for it's final model year. Registration is now open for all those looking to display their vehicles! Legends of the Autobahn press release: Legends Of The Autobahn® is an all-German marque Concours d’Elegance held in Pacific Gro...

11 Aug 2022

Audi Enthusiast’s Guide to Monterey Car Week

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="34108"] “Monterey Car Week”, “Monterey”, “Pebble Beach Automobile Week”… whatever you call it, there is no doubt that it should be part of any car enthusiast’s bucket list. From phenomenal gatherings, incredible vintage or the most cutting-edge and exotic concepts, this week stacked with automotive events is a must for anyone. And, with so much going on, it is very likely you can’t see it all and will miss something. Gi...

11 Aug 2022

Audi Brings Vision of Future Mobility to Monterey Car Week

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="74908"] source: Audi of America Audi sphere concept cars, the skysphere, grandsphere, and urbansphere, will showcase Audi’s vision of the future of premium electric mobility at the Quail North American debut of the all-electric, one-of-a-kind Audi S1 e-tron quattro Hoonitron, inspired by historic Audi Sport quattro S1 “Pikes Peak”, will electrify enthusiasts at the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion at Laguna Seca Audi grandsphere will be ...

8 Aug 2022

Audi S1 e-tron quattro Hoonitron to Make US Debut During Monterey Car Week

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="74782"] source: Audi of America Audi S1 e-tron quattro Hoonitron will make North American debut at Rolex Motorsport Reunion; perfect setting to electrify enthusiasts Audi S1 e-tron quattro Hoonitron to be featured in Ken Block’s first ‘Electrikhana’ film in coming months Design of all-electric one-of-a-kind vehicle inspired by historic Audi Sport quattro S1, also to be on display Modernized, electrified, and inspired by the iconic d...

1 Aug 2022

Three Audi Tradition Cars Confirmed for Legends of the Autobahn West in Monterey

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="74609"] Though Monterey Car Week should be on any self-respecting car enthusiast’s bucket list of events not to miss, this rings particularly true for 2022. We’re working on a guide to the entire week of things Audi enthusiasts specifically won’t want to miss, but one of the things we’re most excited about is Legends of the Autobahn where Audi Tradition will support Audi Club by bringing in the 1988 Audi 200 Trans-Am racecar, 1989 Audi I...

18 Jul 2022

Audi Corral at Rolex Motorsports Reunion Laguna Seca

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="73995"] Official Audi Corral at Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion over Monterey Car Week Celebrating the 100 year anniversary of 24 hours of Le Mans doesn't just start in 2023. Many places like Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca will be observing the centennial birthday over the course of the year leading up to the official 100th race in July of 2023. To commemorate this anniversary, the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion at Monterey Car Week this ...

17 May 2022

Legends of the Autobahn West – Registration Open

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="71864"] The Legends of the Autobahn West has a new day and a new setting. Held during the amazing Monterey Car Week, Legends of the Autobahn is celebrating its twelfth year at the Pacific Grove Links in Pacific Grove, CA. Legends of the Autobahn press release: Legends Of The Autobahn® is an all-German marque Concours d’Elegance held in Pacific Grove, California, and Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Legends is hosted by the BMW Car Club of A...

1 Mar 2022

Event: 2021 Monterey Car Week

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="73239"] words: George Achorn, photos: Denis Podmarkov and George Achorn Editor’s Note: This article originally ran in the Q4_2021 issue of quattro Magazine. If you would like to subscribe to quattro Magazine, please join Audi Club here. As summer heated up and the pandemic cooled, most any car enthusiast (at least those in the lower 48) was ecstatic to hear that Monterey Car Week was back on… COVID or not. If you had a roo...

27 Apr 2020

Monterey Car Week 2020?

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="34085"] words: Bill, photos: George Achorn, Denis Podmarkov For the past several years, a band of us would get together and flock to the town of Monterey in mid-August to indulge in our automotive fantasies. Actually, we were there to work but who can just work when you're surrounded by some of the most rare, old/new, gorgeous, and exotic metal around? [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="33927"] With events such as Leg...

20 Aug 2019

Three Audi Drivers Extend Lead of the Standings

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="32546"] source: Audi Sport Kelvin van der Linde/Patric Niederhauser with a 40-point advantage in ADAC GT Masters standings Antti Buri with Audi RS 3 LMS clearly in front in ADAC TCR Germany drivers’ classification American debut for Audi R8 LMS GT2 The drivers and teams from Audi Sport customer racing were happy not only in the ADAC GT Masters and the ADAC TCR Germany at the Nürburgring. A victory in Sweden and two podium finishes in Russ...

15 Aug 2019

Audi R8 LMS GT2 Makes US Debut During Monterey Car Week

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="29923"] source: Audi of America Editor's note: The quattro Magazine staff is in Monterey this week and we'll be posting pictures of the GT2 and Legends of the Autobahn show. Keep an eye on our Facebook & Instagram accounts for more. Fourth model from Audi Sport customer racing delivering 640 hp to be introduced at The Quail, a Motorsports Gathering R8 LMS GT2 joins Audi Sport customer racing lineup, which includes R8 LMS GT3, ...

1 Aug 2019

The Quail, a Motorsports Gathering at Monterey Car Week 2019

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="33920"] Named for the golf lodge on whose lush grounds it is held, “The Quail” may very well be the most exclusive car event of the weekend. Tickets are three figures and sell out quickly after becoming available. Security is tight, though incredible food and celebrities are plentiful once inside. All that said, it’s obvious that Quail is enthusiast produced. Fireside chats with racing legends, car and concept reveals, e...