Audi Sport GmbH (formerly quattro GmbH)

Audi Sport GmbH

Audi Sport GmbH – formerly quattro GmbH – is headed by Rolf Michl and shapes the sporty, exclusive image of the brand with the four rings. Only the sportiest models are permitted to use the abbreviations R and RS. In addition to the dynamic models, the company handles customizations through the Audi exclusive program, and Audi Sport Performance Projects provides services for customer racing and the Racing Legends project. Audi AG entered Formula 1 for the first time in 2026. Operational responsibility for the project lies with Audi Motorsport AG in Hinwil, Switzerland.

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Audi RS 3 Sedan competition limited - Daytona gray pearl effect, indoor static photo, exterior, three-quarter front view

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Models

03/10/2026

Glorious five: Audi RS 3 competition limited

To celebrate the 50-year anniversary of the legendary five cylinder engine, Audi Sport is unveiling an exclusive special-edition model: the RS 3 competition limited. With 750 examples to be built, it stands for a five-decade-long success story from the brand with four rings. Its inline five makes the brawny compact unique in its segment, combining extraordinary performance with an unmistakable sound. When driven, the RS 3 competition limited lives up to its sporting pedigree thanks to a coilover suspension and a stiffer rear stabilizer. Visually, extra carbon elements leave no doubt about its credentials. Combined with the exclusive interior, the special edition evokes pure emotion.

Audi RS 5 Sedan / Audi RS 5 Avant - Bedfordgreen metallic, Progressiv red metallic, outdoor static photo, exterior, three-quarter rear and three-quarter front view

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03/03/2026

The new Audi RS 5 is put to the test in Morocco

Following a successful world premiere, the Audi RS 5 has now shown off its dynamic driving in real-world conditions during its first drive in Morocco. On the Circuit de Marrakech and the winding roads of the Atlas Mountains, the first high-performance plug-in hybrid from Audi Sport showed what it’s made of: uncompromising performance, precision, and electrified athleticism that breaks the mold.

Audi RS 5 Avant - Rolf Michl (left), Managing Director of Audi Sport GmbH, and Audi CEO Gernot Döllner in front of the new Audi RS 5 Avant at the first drive in Morocco.

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Models

03/03/2026

First drive in Morocco: Statements from Gernot Döllner and Rolf Michl on the new Audi RS 5

The new Audi RS 5 is Audi Sport’s first high-performance plug-in hybrid (PHEV) – with real RS DNA and the highly tuned hybrid technology to match. This sports car marks a bold new direction for Audi, pairing maximum performance with remarkable efficiency. For the first time at Audi Sport, the powertrain pairs a 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6 outputting 375 kW (510 PS) and a 130-kW electric motor. Global media gathered in Morocco to experience the A5 series’ flagship model in action for the first time. As well as bespoke RS sport suspension with twin-valve shock absorbers, the guests put the brand-new quattro drivetrain with Dynamic Torque Control – enabling electromechanical torque vectoring at the rear axle – through its paces in a first drive. Here are some of the key takeaways from Audi CEO Gernot Döllner, Product Line Manager Horst Hanschur, Audi Sport GmbH Managing Director Rolf Michl, and Steffen Bamberger, Head of Technical Development at Audi Sport GmbH.

Audi RS 5 Sedan / Audi RS 5 Avant - Bedfordgreen metallic, Progressiv red metallic, outdoor static photo, exterior, three-quarter front and three-quarter rear view

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Models

02/19/2026

The new Audi RS 5: high performance in a hybrid

The new Audi RS 5 is Audi Sport’s first high-performance plug-in hybrid (PHEV) – with real RS DNA and the highly-tuned hybrid-technology to match. Whether carving canyons, running highway marathons, or gliding through town on electric power – the RS 5 masters any situation with agility and impressive precision. It covers an extremely wide spread of driving dynamics – from comfortable every-day companion to potent performer. For the first time at Audi Sport, the powertrain pairs a 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6 outputting 375 kW (510 PS) and a 130 kW electric motor. They are joined by bespoke RS sport suspension with twin-valve shock absorbers and a completely new quattro drivetrain with Dynamic Torque Control, enabling electromechanical torque vectoring at the rear as a world first. The new center differential has a preload to always remain partially locked, managing longitudinal torque distribution. Transverse torque distribution at the rear is provided by a new differential that can shift torque between the wheels in milliseconds. The result: exceptionally agile, composed, and effortless driving.

Audi RS 3 Sportback - Dynamic photo,
Colour: Python yellow

Models

06/06/2025

A winning formula: emotional driving in the Audi RS 3

One year ago, Audi set a lap record on the Nürburgring Nordschleife with the RS 3, making it the fastest compact car on the 20.832-kilometer racetrack in the Eifel to date. With an optimized chassis setup, semi-slick tires, and 400 PS from the legendary five-cylinder engine, the updated RS 3 was more than seven seconds faster than the pre-facelift version.

Entering the premium class: Audi e-tron GT quattro combines emotional design, performance, and comfort - The Audi e-tron GT quattro combines dynamic driving with a high degree of everyday practicality. The background shown is AI-generated.

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Models

05/13/2025

Entering the premium class: Audi e-tron GT quattro combines emotional design, performance, and comfort

Audi is expanding its Gran Turismo family. The Audi e-tron GT quattro makes entering the battery-electric premium segment even more attractive. The new model is available now.

Audi Sport racing legends - Audi Sport is breaking new ground: For the first time in history, chassis from the former factory racing programs in LMP and DTM are available for purchase as drivable cars

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04/02/2025

Young classics from Audi Sport racing legends for an exclusive clientele

Audi Sport is breaking new ground: for the first time in history, LMP and DTM prototypes from the former factory racing programs are available for purchase as exclusive objects in drivable condition. The newly created Audi Sport racing legends project team is building up these fascinating prototypes with manufacturer expertise for a select circle of collectors. Following the program presentation on April 2 in Neuburg an der Donau, Audi Sport will present itself at three international classic car events in Germany, France and Great Britain. The first example is to be handed over in the middle of the year.

Audi RS Q8 performance - Dynamic photo,
Colour: Satellite silver metallic

Models

11/04/2024

Experiencing the Audi RS Q8 performance in Spain

The sun is already hovering over the Mediterranean, the temperature is in double digits, and the conditions are almost ideal. We meet Roland Waschkau, responsible for the chassis development of the RS Q8 performance, in front of the hotel in Sitges. He points to the most powerful production vehicle with a combustion engine in Audi's history. His enthusiasm for the car is written all over his face. "The RS Q8 performance combines everyday practicality and sporty attributes like no other vehicle," enthuses the developer. The new performance version of the RS Q8 is the highest configuration level of its model series.

Illustration - Audi RS 3 Sportback / Audi RS 3 Sedan - The new RS 3 avoids understeer at the entrance to the bend, and turns in more willingly thanks to fine-tuning – including brake torque vectoring.

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Models

10/28/2024

Lateral dynamics in precision: the performance curve of the Audi RS 3

The Audi RS 3 is the most powerful model in its series and the gateway into the world of Audi Sport. With the upgrade of the current generation, it is even sportier, thanks in part to an optimized chassis setup. The increased agility ensures best times and immense driving pleasure on winding terrain – on the racetrack and in everyday use.

Audi RS e-tron GT performance - The RS e-tron GT performance is the first fully electric RS performance model from Audi and, with a maximum system output of up to 680 kW (925 hp), the most powerful production car from the Four Rings.
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09/17/2024

Audi’s most powerful production vehicle: The new RS e-tron GT performance

With the Audi RS e-tron GT performance, Audi is debuting its first fully electric RS performance model. The four-door coupé demonstrates bundled technical expertise – and Audi’s passion for details. Powerful, sporty, and confident, it reflects the brand’s high standards for developing and building cars. The RS e-tron GT performance is the dynamic flagship for electric mobility at Audi.

Audi RS e-tron GT performance - Audi exclusive offers almost endless possibilities for customizing the new Audi e-tron GT to perfectly suit the customers preferences.
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Colour: Arabica grey metallic, customized paint finish, Audi exclusive

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09/17/2024

299 times special: Audi exclusive makes the Audi e-tron GT more personal than ever

The car is an unmistakable expression of one´s own personality – that is the philosophy of Audi exclusive. Since 1995, the brand with the four rings has been setting standards in the personalization of premium vehicles in keeping with this motto. An early example of this pioneering spirit was the Office packages for the first-generation Audi A8, which included a refrigerator, bar compartment, VHS player and monitor, folding table, and power curtains.

Audi RS 6 Avant GT in California - Audi RS 6 Avant GT, Audi 90 quattro IMSA GTO,
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Colour: Nardo Grey

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Models

07/08/2024

The Audi RS 6 Avant GT makes its appearance on the West Coast of the USA

The limited-edition Audi RS 6 Avant GT represents the pinnacle of its model series. With its exclusive exterior and interior details, the special edition model pays homage to the legendary Audi 90 quattro IMSA GTO racing car from 1989. The RS 6 Avant GT in Nardo Grey appears in the impressive surroundings of the United States West Coast.

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Audi exclusive

Audi exclusive specializes in meeting customers' unique and individual requirements. From paintwork in any color of their choice, to luxurious interior options in high-quality leather with embroidered stitching and select woods, to limited special editions – the wide range of options leaves hardly any wish unfulfilled.

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