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Special exhibition in the Audi museum mobile from April 4 to May 24 Eleven favourites chosen by more than 15,000 “Likes” The fans have delivered their verdict, and the winner is – the Audi quattro. With more than fifteen thousand “Likes”, Facebook users chose eleven cars for display in the new special exhibition “I like it” to be held in the Audi museum mobile. Most votes went to the 1984 Audi quattro with four-wheel steering, with the A1 clubsport quattro and Audi TT clubsport quattro joining the winner on the podium in second and third places. “The Audi quattro has a lot of friends all over the world!” says Thomas Frank, Head of Audi Tradition. “The fans have confirmed our experience over a number of years. No other car represents our ‘Vorsprung durch Technik’ claim more effectively than the Audi quattro. It’s no surprise to find that the Facebook community has awarded its gold medal to the Audi quattro.” Audi’s Technical Development department used this quattro with four-wheel steering for experimental work. The fans’ silver medal went to the A1 clubsport quattro. Audi first displayed this unique car on the 2011 Wörthersee Tour. Its “older brother”, the Audi TT clubsport quattro, was developed from the 2007 show car, and as bronze medallist has also been selected for the exhibition. The remaining cars in this “hit parade”: the Audi A1 Hot Rod, the Q5 Custom Concept, the Audi Fox Wagon, the DKW Meisterklasse Universal Type F 89 S, the Audi Front 225 roadster, the Audi RS2 Avant, the R8 Spyder “Iron Man 2” and the Q7 Pickup.

Audi TT for club sport Demo laps by Frank Biela at the DTM in Shanghai Asia is an important market On the occasion of the DTM race in Shanghai, Audi presented the concept of a GT4 car based on the Audi TT. The TT, developed by the Technical Development and the Production divisions plus quattro GmbH, is intended to extend Audi’s new modular customer sport program from 2012 forward. With the production-based TT GT4, Audi wants to offer potential customers a base option for affordable motorsport. The vehicle’s platform is a motorsport body with a roll-over cage, a safety-optimized fuel tank box and further modifications which will be identical for all future customer sport versions. The Audi TT is equipped with a TFSI engine delivering about 250 kW (340 hp). The front apron, rear apron and the rear wing stem from the production Audi TT RS. The hood, doors and trunk lid are made of CFRP and the windows of plastic. The TT is fitted with a S-tronic transmission with a differential lock, a modified production suspension with adjustable dampers, plus 9.5 x 18 inch light alloy wheels. The Audi TT GT4 is planned to sell for about 120,000 euros. Audi is not only targeting Europe but also the Asian market. On the occasion of the DTM race in Shanghai the Audi TT is being launched in the Chinese market as well. The five-time Le Mans winner Frank Biela did some demo laps in the new Audi TT on the street circuit in Shanghai. Other cars that could be seen in action in Shanghai as well were the SP4T version of the TT RS and the Audi R8 LMS.

Six models for top-class customer motorsport More than 50 championship titles worldwide Numerous synergies due to close affiliation within the Group Audi Sport customer racing is celebrating its tenth anniversary. Following the presentation of the first generation of the Audi R8 LMS in 2008, the first customers relied on the GT3 sports car the following season – and immediately clinched three driver championship titles. To date, the number of these successes has increased to 52 around the world, plus other class titles have been won and victories scored in 12-, 24- and even 25-hour races. Audi Sport customer racing has by now built 531 race cars for international customers.  “Audi Sport customer racing today is experiencing the largest model offensive in its history,” says Michael-Julius Renz, Managing Director of Audi Sport GmbH. “In 2018 we’re aiming for our fifth overall victory in the world’s biggest endurance race, the 24 Hours of Nürburgring. The race is under the banner of our anniversary which we’re celebrating with the customers, fans and friends of our company.” 33 race cars from the current model range are deployed to three classes at the Nürburgring. While the GT3 version of the Audi R8 LMS is battling for overall victory, the Audi R8 LMS GT4 and the Audi RS 3 LMS are competing for class wins. At the same time, the Audi Sport R8 LMS Cup entrants are relying on both versions of the Audi R8 LMS, whereas seven Audi RS 3 LMS cars will be on the WTCR – FIA World Touring Car Cup grid. The first two overall victories in the iconic endurance race at the Nürburgring in 2012 and 2014 were achieved by the first generation of the Audi R8 LMS that won the 24-hour race at Spa in 2011, 2012 and 2014 as well. During its seven-year model cycle, 137 race cars were built for the Asian, Australian, European, North and South American markets. The race car is still popular and successful in classes for cars of older generations such as those in Australian club sport.

The run on May 9, 2026, will bring together sports, health, and community Xavier Ros, Chief Human Resources Officer: “Ingolstadt is Audi’s home – and we feel a deep-seated sense of duty to the region.” With a charity run and volunteer opportunities for employees, Audi is more than just a sponsor The Ingolstadt Half Marathon is celebrating its 25th anniversary and will once again attract runners from across the region on May 9. Audi has been a trusted partner of the sporting event since its inception and is demonstrating its commitment to the region again this year – going far beyond financial sponsorship. Approximately 7,500 participants are expected, including around 500 Audi employees competing in the Audi championship. Many other Audi employees will volunteer along the route. “Ingolstadt is Audi’s home – and we are deeply connected to the region,” says Xavier Ros, Audi Chief Human Resources Officer. “The half marathon is a symbol of solidarity, health, and quality of life. Initiatives like these make our region a great place to live, which is something Audi actively supports.” This year, Audi is placing a special focus on a charity run. For every kilometer run by an Audi employee competing in the Audi championship, the company will donate to five regional organizations that promote inclusive sports. In addition, Audi volunteers will be helping out at a refreshment stand in Klenzepark, in the Audi Cheering Zone, and at the children’s race. Audi is also providing a lead vehicle. “We want to offer our employees specific opportunities to take responsibility for social cohesion,” says Ros. “It makes me proud to see how many Audi employees are participating in the half marathon – whether they’ll be running, cheering, or volunteering. They are stepping up and making a positive contribution to the region.” On May 10, the Trollinger Marathon will also be held near the Audi location in Neckarsulm, and Audi is also sponsoring this event.

With the new Audi RS 3 LMS Audi Sport customer racing has expanded its offering in customer sport starting in the 2017 season. The TCR race car puts customer sport at Audi on an even broader base. “Audi has been active in motorsport on the highest level for generations,” says Stephan Winkelmann, Managing Director at Audi Sport with responsibility for the Audi R and RS models which Audi sells under the “Audi Sport” label. “With the Audi R8 LMS, Audi, in a very short time, managed to build a successful customer racing program alongside the factory commitments. The Audi R8 LMS has since become the market leader in its segment. We have the same plans for the Audi RS 3 LMS, which offers customer teams an attractive opportunity to get started in fascinating Audi racing.” The Audi RS 3 LMS was developed by Audi Sport customer racing for the relatively new TCR category. In addition to an international TCR series, with some of its races being held as part of FIA Formula One World Championship supporting programs, more and more national racing series for TCR touring cars are being founded. Even major endurance events like the Nürburgring 24 Hours are now including TCR classes. “The potential of the TCR market is even larger than that of the GT3 category,” says Chris Reinke, Head of Audi Sport customer racing. “With the TCR version of the RS 3 we’re also reaching countries where no GT3 races are held.The costs for a TCR race car are very low. As a result, we’re going to win new customers for Audi Sport as well. In terms of support and parts supply, they’ll benefit from the experiences we’ve been gathering with the Audi R8 LMS since 2009, which our GT3 customers have already come to appreciate.” The Audi RS 3 LMS accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in about 4.5 seconds and achieves a top speed of about 240 km/h. In TCR trim, the proven four-cylinder two-liter TFSI engine delivers 243 kW (330 HP). In terms of safety, Audi Sport customer racing is not making any compromises.

Around the globe, the Audi R8 LMS is first-class in GT3 racing. To ensure that it remains so in the future, Audi Sport has further refined the concept in a second evolution. The GT3 race car will thus be even more customer-friendly from the 2022 season. The sporting track record of the mid-engine coupe from Germany so far includes 83 drivers titles worldwide as well as 106 other championship successes, plus eight overall victories in 12-hour races and 13 in 24-hour races. Whether in club racing or with professionals – the Audi R8 LMS is one of the most popular and successful GT3 race cars worldwide. Audi Sport customer racing has optimized the R8 LMS for even better drivability in the five areas of aerodynamics, engine characteristics, climate control, chassis and traction control. “The opinion of our customers remains decisive. The new evolution stage meets their needs even more,” says Chris Reinke, Head of Audi Sport customer racing. The brand will finish testing the second evolution package before the end of the 2021 season so that customers can compete with it from 2022. Audi Sport is thus ideally equipped for the future in a competitive environment of up to ten brands in the multi-faceted GT3 starting fields. Racing series such as the GT World Challenge in America, Europe and Australia, the ADAC GT Masters, the DTM, but also endurance races such as the 24-hour races at Spa and the Nürburgring rely on the GT3 class. Audi Sport customer racing is offering the second evolution of the R8 LMS for the 2022 season at a price of 429,000 euros (plus VAT). Customers can rely on an international network for support, service and parts distribution. The branches in Japan, China, Australia, the USA and Canada look after the local markets. At major international events, Audi Sport customer racing is also present with customer sport advisors from Germany.

Audi RS 3 LMS new entry-level model for customer sport Touring car for worldwide TCR racing series Managing Director Stephan Winkelmann: “Attractive opportunity to get started in fascinating Audi racing” With a racing version of the new Audi RS 3 that made its world debut at the Paris Motor Show, Audi Sport customer racing will extend its offering in customer sport starting in the 2017 season. The TCR version of the Audi RS 3 sedan puts customer sport at Audi on an even broader base. “Audi has been active in motorsport on the highest level for generations,” says Stephan Winkelmann, Managing Director at Audi Sport with responsibility for the Audi R and RS models which Audi sells under the “Audi Sport” label. “With the Audi R8 LMS, Audi Sport customer racing, in a very short time, managed to build a successful customer sport program alongside the factory commitments in the WEC and the DTM. The Audi R8 LMS has since become the market leader in its segment. We have the same plans for the Audi RS 3 LMS, which offers customers an attractive opportunity to get started in fascinating Audi racing.” The Audi RS 3 LMS is being developed by Audi Sport customer racing for the TCR category which is still relatively new. In addition to an international TCR series, with some of its races being held as part of the FIA Formula One World Championship supporting program, more and more national racing series for TCR touring cars are being founded. Even major endurance events such as the 24 Hours of Nürburgring are now including TCR classes. “The TCR market has even larger potential than that of the GT3 category,” says Chris Reinke, Head of Audi Sport customer racing. “In 2016, there were ten TCR series with races in 18 countries, and more and more series are being added. With the TCR version of the RS 3 we’re also reaching countries where no GT3 races are held. The costs for a TCR race car are very low. As a result, we’re going to win new customers for Audi Sport as well.

GT3 success for the Audi R8 LMS in GT World Challenge Australia International podium places for Audi RS 3 LMS and Audi R8 LMS GT4 Numerous Audi customer teams ready for season starts in Asia and Europe The international programs of Audi’s customer teams began with a series of successes in Australia and Europe. In addition, many of the brand’s teams have announced their plans for Asian motorsport and European touring car racing in the 2024 season. Audi R8 LMS GT3 Successes in three countries: Audi Sport’s customer teams got off to a perfect start in the GT World Challenge Australia. Will Brown and Brad Schumacher drove the Audi R8 LMS fielded by the Melbourne Performance Centre (MPC) to third place in the first race at Phillip Island. Marcel Zalloua/Sergio Pires won the Am class for Valmont Racing in the same competition. The two New Zealanders Tim Miles/Brendon Leitch achieved overall victory for MPC in the second race with a lead of eleven seconds. This puts them level on points with two Ferrari drivers at the top of the Pro-Am standings. Brad Schumacher also had a chance of winning the second one-hour race in an Audi. However, he and fellow driver Will Brown dropped back to third position after a spin. Ash Samadi secured the amateur victory in another Audi from MPC. At the Nürburgring, Team Scherer Sport PHX finished on the podium for the second time within a week. After third place in the Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie opener, an Audi R8 LMS from the team was again third in the ADAC Nürburgring 24h Qualifiers. Ricardo Feller/Christopher Mies/Frank Stippler achieved the result in the first of two four-hour races. In British club racing, Peter Erceg/Marcus Clutton secured an overall victory. They won the second race of the British Endurance Championship at Snetterton in an Audi R8 LMS. Audi R8 LMS GT4 Class podiums in South Africa: Jimmy Giannoccaro took two second places on the third race weekend of the Extreme Supercars Driven by Dunlop in South Africa.