26 Feb 2024

Shattering the Glass Ceiling at 14,119 Feet: Michèle Mouton & Her Record Run at Pike’s Peak 35 Years On

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="50923"] words: George Achorn, photos: Audi AG, Volkswagen AG, Audi of America, Audi Tradition, Getty Images Editor’s note: This article originally ran in the Q3_2020 issue of quattro Magazine. If you would like to subscribe to quattro Magazine, join Audi Club here. When Michèle Mouton returned to Colorado in the summer of 1985, it’s safe to assume she had some unfinished business there. Audi Sport’s high-profile French driver had taken...
Mon, Feb 26 , 2024 Bill
1 Feb 2024

Michèle Mouton’s ’85 Pike’s Peak Sport quattro and ’89 90 IMSA GTO Headed to America!

[gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="93606"] We have it on good word that some very special Audi Tradition fleet cars will be visiting America for two events that will be happening very soon. That's exciting news for enthusiasts who have an appreciation for iconic Audi racecars or the incredible Michèle Mouton. We expect official word to drop imminently, but until then we're happy to share what we know. FIRST. THE CARS. [gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="967...
12 Jan 2024

Audi Tradition to Celebrate Multiple Anniversaries in 2024

[gallery columns="1" link="file" size="full" ids="95615"] As a service for the media and fans, the “Anniversary Dates 2024” booklet details over 30 anniversaries across Audi’s history It highlights various aspects of Audi’s history, including products, the company, and motorsports [source: Audi AG] The most notable anniversaries at a glance: In the “Anniversary Dates 2024” digital booklet Audi Tradition details this year’s anniversary highlights and summarizes over 3...
12 Dec 2023

Find of the Day: Audi Sport quattro S1 Pikes Peak Replica

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="94173"] photos: Bettels Performance via autoscout24.com Last week, we featured a 1981 Audi quattro Group 4 replica. This week? Well we've progressed to an Audi Sport quattro S1 Pikes Peak replica. Here's the ad (translated from German): [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="94175"] You have the unique opportunity to purchase an Audi S1 ​​Pikes Peak replica. With the legendary Audi S1 ​​Pikes Peak, Walter Röhrl broke the recor...
Tue, Dec 12 , 2023 Bill
26 Oct 2023

Concept Corner: Autonomous Audi TTS Pikes Peak

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="92138"] source: Audi AG Editor’s note: Occasionally, we feature a concept vehicle on the site. Most don’t make it into production but sometimes we wish they did.  With the 25th birthday of the Audi TT and its final run, we decided to have this and the next few Concept Corners focused on this design icon. Originally published on July 14, 2010 Autonomous Audi TTS with new exterior design on Pikes Peak Audi is launching a new design for the Au...
Thu, Oct 26 , 2023 Bill
26 Sep 2023

Stay the Course: Lia and Lucy Block Press on as Fierce Competitors in American Rally

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="90445"] by: Mina Achorn, photos: Justic Goble Editor’s Note: This article originally ran in the Q3_2023 issue of quattro Magazine. If you would like to subscribe to quattro Magazine, please join Audi Club here. To say the Block family - yes, that Block family - has a busy schedule these days would be a massive understatement. Forget school sports or final exams for Lia, much less anyone else, because that’s just the start of it. Lia and...
Tue, Sep 26 , 2023 Bill
18 Sep 2023

Audi B10 Test Mules Spied at Pike’s Peak

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="90101"] photos: Devehn Spitzer Less than 24 hours after the Q6 e-tron was spied in Burbank, CA, another Audi enthusiast Devehn Spitzer caught a trio of B10 test mules on Pike’s Peak (of all places). It seems Audi engineers (and possibly PR staff) are definitely concentrating on logging miles in America. [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="90100"] Though disguised in the usual camouflage, these definitely appear to be B10 mules… ...
Mon, Sep 18 , 2023 Bill
29 Mar 2023

In Safe Hands: Mattias Ekström x Audi S1 Hoonitron

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="84614"] source: Audi Australia A multi-discipline motorsport champion, Mattias Ekström is the perfect person to put the Audi S1 Hoonitron through its paces as a tribute to his friend who was tragically killed at the start of the year. One of the great racing drivers of the modern era, Mattias Ekström is constantly on the lookout for his next motorsport challenge. From winning the DTM Championship twice, to claiming the World Rallycross Champi...
Wed, Mar 29 , 2023 Bill
7 Oct 2022

Win Leen Customs quattro Pin Set in Audi Club RS 3 Sweepstakes Promo!

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="77360"] Jamie Orr is best known for his YouTube channel, European car importation, and the L'OE Show. Leen Customs has a cult following with their whimsical take on automotive icons. Combine these two with Audi Tradition and magic happens. What you see here is the highly anticipated official Audi quattro collection by Leen Customs. Only 500 individually numbered sets were produced and you can only find them on Jamie's Orchid Euro site...or here ...
Fri, Oct 07 , 2022 Bill
21 Sep 2022

Find of the Day: Audi S1 E2 Pikes Peak

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="76385"] words: Bill, photos: racecardirect.com Ok...if you want to make an impression at the next Cars & Coffee or Audi Club HPDE event, I don't think you could go wrong with this. This is an Audi S1 E2 Pikes Peak replica. It has raced all over the UK, Europe, and yes, even Pikes Peak. Here's the ad: [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="76384"] Audi Quattro S1 Built by Keith Edwards using only the best of the best parts. Over 800...
Wed, Sep 21 , 2022 Bill
12 Aug 2022

Lamborghini Takes SUV Record at Pikes Peak with the New Urus

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="74932"] source: Automobili Lamborghini The new Super SUV model covers 20 km and 156 turns in 10:32.064 Ahead of its premiere in mid-August, the yet-to-be-revealed new Urus model set a new record in the production SUV category on the track used for the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb: the famous uphill race that recently celebrated its 100th Running. Hillclimb champion and Pirelli test driver Simone Faggioli, holder of the rear-wheel dr...
Fri, Aug 12 , 2022 Bill
7 Jun 2022

Audi Club Sweepstakes: One Will Win Their Choice of Three 1:18 Scale Model But Everyone Gets a 3-Pack of Stickers

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="72555"] The final month for the Audi Club Sweepstakes is here and we are going to turn up the promotions to 11. What you see here are three 1:18 scale models: A C5 Audi allroad, a 1987 Walter Röhrl Audi S1 Pikes Peak Winner (we've already given away 2 of them), and a perennial favorite: a B5 Audi S4 in Nogaro Blue. So why are there three models? From June 6th to June 13th, any purchase of entries will be eligible for one of these models…y...
Tue, Jun 07 , 2022 Bill
18 Apr 2022

Audi Club Sweepstakes Giveaway: Garage Welt S1 E2 Skate Deck

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="70882"] Remember when the Audi S1 E2 Pikes Peak shredded the mountain known as Pikes Peak? Well, you can shred the local skatepark with this stylish Garage Welt S1E2 skate deck. This is the latest Audi Club Sweepstakes giveaway! Last week, we gave away a 1:18 scale 1987 Walter Röhrl Audi S1 Pikes Peak to a lucky participant and this week? This Garage Welt skate deck is made of a 7-ply American Maple construction so it's not just a wall art...
Mon, Apr 18 , 2022 Bill
23 Mar 2022

Audi Club Sweepstakes Giveaway: One Person Will Get a Formawerx Key but Everyone Will Get a Pikes Peak Sticker

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="69708"] As you may recall, we’d partnered up with Formawerx to create some special keys for our Audi quattro 20V sweepstakes car. This California design firm views something as simple as the keys to your vintage car with the same level of detail and material quality as a fine watch. The results, as you can see, are stunning. The keys for our quattro began by using their OpenSpec DTM design, complete with box-flare inspired hand grip. We also us...
Wed, Mar 23 , 2022 Bill
26 Jan 2022

Audi Club Sweepstakes Giveaway: 1:18 Scale 1987 Walter Röhrl Audi S1 Pikes Peak Winner

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="68136"] It's that time again...time for one lucky participant to win this 1:18 scale model from our 2022 Audi Club Spring Sweepstakes! In this sweepstakes, we are giving away a 1985 Audi ur-quattro Coupé...the model that started it all. [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="67876"] This 1:18 scale model is Walter Röhrl's 1987 Audi S1 Pikes Peak winner. Made by Classic Model Replicars, this S1 is festooned with flares and spoilers. E...
Wed, Jan 26 , 2022 Bill
4 Jun 2021

Continental GT3 Pikes Peak – Technical Details Revealed

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="61334"] source: Bentley Continental GT3 Pikes Peak powers through dynamic testing Race engine completes prove-out phase using renewable fuel More than 750 bhp in testing and 1000 Nm from reworked 4.0-litre V8 30 per cent more downforce than standard Continental GT3 Revised chassis, water-cooled brakes and 3D-printed parts Bentley bids for triple crown of Pikes Peak records Targeting Time Attack 1 record, to add to Production SUV and Production C...
Fri, Jun 04 , 2021 Bill
4 Dec 2020

Global Deliveries of Pikes Peak Continental GT Limited Edition

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="56099"] source: Bentley Customers from around the world start to receive their limited edition Pikes Peak Continental GT by Mulliner Five vehicles delivered into the USA, home to the world-renowned course in Colorado where the record was set Cars travel to all sides of world – the UK, USA, Europe, Qatar, UAE, Japan and New Zealand Just 15 examples hand-built at Bentley’s factory in Crewe, England W12-powered Continental GT race car smashed I...
Fri, Dec 04 , 2020 Bill
4 Dec 2019

Limited Edition Continental GT Celebrates Bentley’s Pikes Peak Record

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="39688"] source: Bentley Limited Edition Continental GT restricted to just 15 examples Celebrates Bentley’s record-breaking run up world-renowned course W12-powered Continental GT beat coveted International Hill Climb record by just over eight seconds in June Limited Edition model features exclusive Radium by Mulliner paintwork and carbon fibre body kit Optional ‘100’ grille honours record achievement during Bentley’s centenary year Alcan...
Wed, Dec 04 , 2019 Bill
10 Jul 2019

Autoweek: 2019 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb In The Rain: Reality Bites

source: Autoweek  Watch Robb Holland deal with rain during his run in a Bluewater Performance-modified Audi S3 The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is an anomaly. The one and only time you get a full run is on race day. During practice sessions, little chunks of the route are cut off to safely split the course into sectors. And on race day, it’s one and done. In 2019, the first motorcycle to compete made it up the mountain around 8 in the morning and stayed until late in the aft...
Wed, Jul 10 , 2019 Bill