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Following its recent mid-lifecycle refresh, Porsche is expanding its Taycan lineup with a GT and GT Weissach package offering that is not only a higher performance Taycan, but the most powerful series production Porsche of all time. And, in order to kick off the launch they've gone and set the EV track record at Laguna Seca and the Nürburgring.
Why is this important to Audi owners? As some can already tell you, the Taycan shares th...
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With its J1 platform-mate Porsche Taycan now having just released a mid-lifecycle freshening, it's only natural that the same sort of updating is now due for the Audi e-tron GT and RS e-tron GT. Not suprisingly then, our spy photographers are seeing test mules of these cars more and more. This week, an e-tron GT was caught doing cold weather testing in Sweden while an RS e-tron GT popped up in Germany.
Most notable on the e-tron GT ...
Ed Bolian, of VinWiki Youtube channel fame, will be the first to tell you he doesn't buy new cars. Well... he didn't before, but he just broke that pattern by leasing a new RS e-tron GT. As it turns out, Audi's rebates and promotions on the RS e-tron GT are so good right now, that it presents an excellent opportunity to own an expensive car at a reasonable price.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mumDYSmIY8
In the video, Bolian says he got the lease for about $250 per month, "plus the fees an...
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Audi Italia chooses Cortina again for an Italian preview: the special edition Audi RS e-tron GT ice race edition exhibited in the central Piazza Roma
The Granturismo an electron, made with a limited edition of 99 copies, is the ultimate expression of the Audi exclusive customization program
Audi present in the territory as a local partner since 2017: with FISI and Audi FIS Ski World Cup to combine performance and sustainability
T...
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2024 has just barely begun, and Audi Tradition has begun the year strong with participation in the F.A.T. International Ice Race (formerly GP Ice Race) in Zell Am See, the spiritual hometown of the Porsche family.
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Given the event is a Porsche family affair, its reintroduction a few years ago by Ferdi Porsche, the Volkswagen Group brands are ty...
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We’d heard a credible rumor once that an Avant version of the e-tron GT / RS e-tron GT had been in the initial planning. Porsche certainly got there with the platform-sharing Taycan Sport Turismo, but thus far Audi hasn’t shown any in kind addition. And given we’re nearly at the mid-lifecycle refreshening of the Taycan and e-tron GT, it’s probably safe to assume an e-tron GT Avant isn’t coming… and that’s a shame.
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words: Denis Podmarkov, photos: Akiko Liu
Editor’s Note: We would like to congratulate Denis and Nancy. Denis is a longtime photographer/contributer to quattro Magazine and a friend to all of us. Much love to your future, Denis and Nancy!
This article originally ran in the Q4_2023 issue of quattro Magazine. If you would like to subscribe to quattro Magazine, please join Audi Club here.
Planning an engageme...
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Some of our favorite social media posts from Audi Deutschland tend to emphasize Audi exclusive. Audi’s German home market website has some basic Audi exclusive configurator functionality, and Audi Deutschland on platforms like Facebook tends to like to highlight that with interesting photos of even more interesting builds. Take for example this RS e-tron GT.
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The color you see ...
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There’s a base of Audi clientele out there who prefer a unique experience over a commodity. They prefer a tailored build over run-of-the-mill dealer inventory. And while we know dealer inventory is often forgettable grey, even amongst the greys you can have standout unique possibilities. Take for example this RS e-tron GT posted recently by Audi AG.
This particular shade is called Magnetic Grey, appearing to be a medium grey not far o...
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It appears that a test mule of the e-tron GT was spied cruising around in Ingolstadt traffic this week. The GT’s J1-chassis mate Porsche Taycan has already been seen testing a facelifted version, so it was probably only a matter of time before the GT followed suit.
As you can see, the car’s got cladding in all the typical “soft” areas. While stampings for body panels tend not to change in mid-lifecycle updates, components such a...
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source: Audi AG
Audi S6 plus marked the start of vehicle development at what is today Audi Sport GmbH
The DNA of the RS models: maximum driving dynamics, unrestricted everyday utility, and highest differentiation
Steffen Bamberger, Head of Technical Development at Audi Sport GmbH: “RS models will still offer drivers great fun behind the wheel when electrified.”
plus! At the former quattro GmbH, these four letters represented...
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Words: Steve Johnson
Guten Tag Audi enthusiasts! Searching through the internet’s multiple car auction sites for a specific model, while fun, can take up your valuable time. So let us do some of the daily grind for you. Auction Watch monitors auction sites for Audi models worthy of your bids. Here in weekly Auction Watch, we post a short report with key data, a few pictures, and a link to the listing. Our goal is to help...
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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...
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Audi has revealed images of what they're calling the RS e-tron GT ice race concept. Said to be "influenced by the legendary GP Ice Race and inspired by the quattro", this design study appears to be primarily a cosmetic upgrade for a production RS e-tron GT.
We're now decidedly past the era of big international auto shows where concepts such as this would typically make their mark. In more recent years, Audi has taken to showing off ...
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The RS e-tron GT is new enough in Audi of America's lineup that tailored Audi exclusive versions are still relatively rare. So, when they do pop up, we definitely take notice... especially if it's an iconic and sought-after color like Nogaro Blue.
This particular version is especially interesting, because it's both highly desirable and new inventory (so available). It's currently sitting in inventory at Audi Lancaster in central Pennsylvania. Yes, ...
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Words: Steve Johnson
Fellow Audi enthusiasts, do you lose track of time searching the internet’s multiple car auction sites for a specific model? If so, please let us do some of the work for you. Auction Watch is monitoring numerous auction sites for Audi models worthy of bidding on. Then, weekly in Auction Watch, we’ll post a short description with key data, a few pictures, and a link to the listing. We hope to help you...
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words/photos: George Achorn
Editor’s Note: This article originally ran in the Q1_2023 issue of quattro Magazine. If you would like to subscribe to quattro Magazine, please join Audi Club here.
Instagram link: @goodvibesbreakfastclub
Los Angeles is a mecca of car culture for so many reasons. Look past the bumper-to-bumper snarl of its freeways and you’ll find a city steeped in automotive history, culture and in...
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source: Audi AG
Audi Pavilion in the Autostadt is the first permanent Audi House of Progress
Exhibition concept brings digitalization, design, performance, and sustainability to life for visitors
With temporary Audi House of Progress locations in urban hot spots, Audi meets its customers on their home ground
Audi has completely redesigned its pavilion in the Autostadt Wolfsburg and converted it into the only permanent location for th...
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Audi’s first camouflage graphics–skinned vehicle from the factory with original RS e-tron GT prototype designUnique interior and exterior e-tron camouflage design elements complete the packageLimited to 75 units and only available in the U.S.
HERNDON, Va., March 15, 2023 – Today, Audi of America announced a limited offering of just 75 units of the 2023 Audi RS e-tron GT project_513/2. Developed in collaboration between Audi of America and ...
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words: Bill, photo: carwow
Today, we are witnessing the quietest drag race I've ever seen. Mat and crew have gathered 5 EVs: 3 heavyweights and 2 others - Tesla Model X Performance (778hp/841ft-lb, BMW iX M60 (619hp/811ft-lb, Audi RS e-tron GT (646hp/451ft-lb), Kia EV6 GT (585hp/546ft-lb), and Tesla Model 3 Performance (460hp/487ft-lb). Now we've all seen the videos of Teslas mopping the floor with its competition so how will the Audi f...