Program for Germany, Status: 03/20/2024 1/2 Audi A8 50 TDIquattro tiptronic 210 kW MHEV Engine / electrics Engine type V6 engine Valve gear / number of valves per cylinder Roller cam follower, overhead camshafts, hydraulic valve-play compensation / 2/2 inlet/exhaust valves per cylinder Displacement in cc / bore x stroke in mm / compression 2967 / 83.0 x 91.4 / 16.3 Max. power output in kW (PS) / at rpm 210 (286) / 3500 - 4000 Max. torque in Nm (lb-ft) / at rpm 600 (442.5) / 1750 - 3250 Mixture preparation Common rail fuel injection system, intercooler Exhaust emission control NOx oxidizing catalytic converter, diesel particulate filter, exhaust gas recirculation, SCR catalytic converter Emission standard Euro 6e Max. electrical output at 12V in kW 3 On-board voltage 1 in volts 12 On-board voltage 2 in volts 48 Drivetrain / transmission Drive type quattro permanent all-wheel drive with self-locking center differential Type of rear axle differential Standard Clutch Hydraulic torque converter with lock-up clutch Transmission type 8-speed tiptronic Transmission ratio in 1st/2nd gear 5.000 / 3.200 Transmission ratio in 3rd/4th gear 2.143 / 1.720 Transmission ratio in 5th/6th gear 1.313 / 1.000 Transmission ratio in 7th/8th gear 0.823 / 0.640 Reverse gear ratio / final drive ratio 1-2 / 2-3 3.478 / 2.503 / 1.000 Suspension / steering / brakes Type and design of front-axle suspension 5-link front axle Type and design of rear-axle suspension 5-link rear axle Tires (basic) 235 / 55 R 18 Wheels (basic) Forged aluminum 8 J x 18 Steering Electromechanical progressive steering with speed-dependent power assistance Steering ratio 15.8 Turning circle in m (ft) 12.5 (41.0) Brake system Dual-circuit brake system with black/white split for front/rear axles; Front: aluminum fixed calipers; Rear: floating calipers with integrated electronic parking brake Brake disk diameter front / rear in mm (in) 350 (13.8) / 330 (13.0) Performance / fuel Top speed in km/h (mph) 250 (155.3) (governed)
Program for Germany, Status: 04/03/24 1/2 Audi Q6 SUV e-tronquattro 285 kW Drivetrain / transmission / battery Drive type All-wheel drive Number of electric motors front axle / rear axle 1 / 1 Electrical output in kW 285 Electrical torque output front / rear in Nm (lb-ft) 275 / 580 (202.8 / 427.8) Battery type / number of cells Lithium-Ion / 180 Gross / net battery capacity in kWh 100 / 94.9 Max. charging capacity AC / DC in kW 11 / 270 Charging time AC 0-100%, 3ph 16A@230V in min 600 On-board voltage 1 in volts 12 Voltage level of the HV battery in volts 800 Suspension / steering / brakes Type and design of front-axle suspension 5-link front axle Type and design of rear-axle suspension 5-link rear axle Tires (basic) 235 / 65 R 18 | 255 / 60 R 18 Wheels (basic) Cast aluminum - 8 J x 18 | Cast aluminum 9 J x 18 Steering Electromechanical progressive steering with speed-dependent power assistance Steering ratio 16.3 Turning circle in m (ft) 12.1 (39.7) Brake system ESC/ABS/EBD/ brake unit, hydraulic brake assist; front: aluminum fixed caliper; rear: floating caliper with integrated electronic parking brake Brake disk diameter front / rear in mm (in) 375 (14.8) / 350 (13.8) Performance / range Top speed in km/h (mph) 210 (130.5) (governed) electrical acceleration, 0-100 km/h (62.1 mph) in s 5.9 Electrical range, combined in km (mi) 540 - 625 (335.5 - 388.4) Consumption / emission* Electric power consumption, combined in kWh/100 km (62.1 mi) 19.6 - 17.0 CO2 emissions, combined in g/km (g/mi) 0 CO2 class A Servicing / guarantee (Germany) Service interval 30,000 km (18,641.1 mi) / 2 years, whichever comes first Vehicle / paint / rust perforation guarantee 2 / 3 / 12 years Insurance classification in Germany: third party / fully comprehensive / part-comprehensive 21 / 27 / 24 Program for Germany, Status: 04/03/24 2/2 Weights / loads Unladen weight without driver / with driver / gross weight limit in kg (lb) 2325 / 2400 / 2940 (5125.7 / 5291.1 / 6481.6) Front / rear axle load
Program for Germany, Status: 03/27/2024 1/2 Audi SQ7 SUV TFSI 5 seats Engine / electrics Engine type V8 engine Valve gear / number of valves per cylinder Roller cam follower, continuous intake and exhaust camshaft adjustment, hydraulic valveplay compensation / 2/2 inlet/exhaust valves per cylinder Displacement in cc / bore x stroke in mm / compression 3996 / 86.0 x 86.0 / 10.1 Max. power output in kW (PS) / at rpm 373 (507) / 5500 Max. torque in Nm (lb-ft) / at rpm 770 (567.9) / 2000 - 4000 Mixture preparation Direct injection, lambda control, knock control, turbocharger, intercooler Exhaust emission control Catalytic converter, oxygen sensor, gasoline particulate filter Emission standard Euro 6e Max. electrical output at 12V in kW 2.5 On-board voltage 1 in volts 12 Drivetrain / transmission Drive type quattro permanent all-wheel drive with self-locking center differential Type of rear axle differential Standard Clutch Hydraulic torque converter with lock-up clutch Transmission type 8-speed tiptronic Transmission ratio in 1st/2nd gear 4.714 / 3.143 Transmission ratio in 3rd/4th gear 2.106 / 1.667 Transmission ratio in 5th/6th gear 1.285 / 1.000 Transmission ratio in 7th/8th gear 0.839 / 0.667 Reverse gear ratio / final drive ratio 1-2 / 2-3 -3.317 / 3.204 / 1.000 Suspension / steering / brakes Type and design of front-axle suspension 5-link front axle Type and design of rear-axle suspension 5-link rear axle Tires (basic) 285 / 45 R 20 Wheels (basic) Cast aluminum flow forming 9 J x 20 Steering Electromechanical progressive steering with speed-dependent power assistance Steering ratio 13.3 Turning circle in m (ft) 12.5 (41.0) Brake system Dual-circuit brake system with black/white split for front/rear axles; Front: aluminum fixed calipers; Rear: floating calipers with integrated electronic parking brake Brake disk diameter front / rear in mm (in) 400 / 350 (15.7 / 13.8) Performance / fuel Top speed in km/h (mph) 250 (155.3) (governed) Acceleration, 0-100 km/h (0-62.1
Head of Design AUDI AG
Marc Lichte was born in 1969 in Arnsberg, in the Sauerland. He started his career with Volkswagen AG in 1996 while still studying Transportation Design at the Pforzheim University of Applied Science. He was promoted there to Head of the Exterior Design Studio and worked on production models including the VW Golf (generations 5, 6 and 7), the VW Passat (generations 6, 7 and), the VW Touareg (generations 2 and 3) and the VW Arteon. Marc Lichte has been Head of Audi Design since February 1, 2014. In this position, he is responsible for Exterior and Interior Design, Color and Trim, User Interface and User Experience Design (UI/UX Design), as well as the designs of racing cars. With show cars like the Audi prologue concept car (November 2014) and the Audi Q8 concept (January 2017), he offered an accurate preview of the new design language at an early stage of the brand with the four rings. The Head of Audi Design has consistently fulfilled this promise as of today. The new generations from the Audi A1 to the Audi Q8 harmonize design and technology as well as form and function, thus shaping the face of the brand. Be it modern classics such as the luxury sedan Audi A8 or sportily elegant vehicles like the RS 6and RS Q8 – they all carry the signature touch of a man who already knew he wanted to later become a designer at the brand with the four rings when the Audi Sport quattro came out back in 1983. With the Audi e-tron GT, the premium brand presented a fully electric Gran Turismo in February 2021 as a symbol of the next level of design language – for Marc Lichte, "the most beautiful car that I have ever designed." In 2022, the Audi Q8e-tron carried on the success story of the pioneer Audi e-tron under a new name.
On October 10, 1983, Audi Sport GmbH, as it is known now, was founded as quattro GmbH. Today, it shapes the sporty and exclusive image of the brand with the four rings. At Audi, the vehicles with the red rhombus stand for performance and sportiness.
Audi Sport GmbH: 40th anniversary insights
October 10, 2023, marks the 40th anniversary of Audi Sport GmbH, which evolved from quattro GmbH. In early summer, Audi started the events to celebrate this anniversary in parallel with the Nürburgring 24 Hours and an exhibition at the Neckarsulm facility.
40 facts about 40 years of Audi Sport GmbH
To mark the 40th birthday of Audi Sport GmbH, which evolved from quattro GmbH founded in 1983, the company presents 40 exciting facts.
Interview with Marc Lichte: “Sporty cars are adrenaline that has assumed a shape”
Audi RS models thrill fans of the four rings thanks to their advantage in technology and styling. On the occasion of Audi Sport GmbH’s 40th anniversary, Head of Audi Design Marc Lichte recalls innovations that have turned into traditions – and that continue to be sources of inspiration.
Red rhombus meets “Green Hell”: 40 years of Audi Sport GmbH with a special kick-off at the Nürburgring
Almost 40 years ago – on October 10, 1983 – Audi Sport GmbH, as it is known now, was founded as quattro GmbH. Today, it shapes the sporty and exclusive image of the brand with the four rings. At Audi, the vehicles with the red rhombus stand for performance and sportiness. The birthday celebrations began at the 2023 Nürburgring 24 Hours.
Audi Sport GmbH is currently involved in four business areas:
In addition to the development and production of high-performance models, it is responsible for both factory and customer motorsport for the brand with the four rings. In addition, vehicle customization via the Audi exclusive program and the sale of high-quality lifestyle collections from the Audi collection are among its core areas.
To mark the 40th birthday of Audi Sport GmbH, which evolved from quattro GmbH founded in 1983, the company presents 40 exciting facts.
quattroandquattro GmbH: Audi registered the quattro brand in 1979. The term quattro (Italian for “four”) stands for the drivetrain of an automobile that transfers power to all four of its wheels. In March 1980, the brand with the four rings presented the quattro sports coupé, its first model with permanent all-wheel drive. This cutting-edge technology, which offers a particularly high level of dynamic handling, safety, and unique driving pleasure, is still the basic feature of all Audi RS models today. In 1983, Audi founded quattro GmbH as a wholly owned subsidiary. The original goals were to protect the quattro name and marketing rights internationally in a legal manner, and to supplement the Audi portfolio in a targeted way with sophisticated product and service ranges bearing the quattro logo. The original: Audi systematically extended the offering of vehicles with permanent all-wheel drive to all of its model ranges in the 1980s. To identify the forefather of all the brand’s all-wheel drive models, the first Audi quattro was later given the name “Ur-quattro” in German. With 147 kW (200 hp), the sports coupé was in the sports car league at the time. Thick cheeks: The characteristic fender flares – known as blisters – marked the first Audi quattro. This feature is at the core of Audi’s design DNA. “Making technology visible” is the name of this central design philosophy of the brand with the four rings. Audi also emphasizes the strong quattro character with this striking design feature on many of the current RS models. October 10, 1983: On this day, Audi founded quattro GmbH, which was renamed as Audi Sport GmbH in 2016. The name quattro GmbH unmistakably stands for the special note of individuality, sportiness, and exclusivity that Audi’s new corporate subsidiary delivers. Its first managing director was Jens Neumann.
Technical Data Audi R8 V10 Coupé (419 kW) Program for Germany Status: 10/19/2020 Engine / electrics Engine type V10 engine Valve gear / number of valves per cylinder Roller cam follower, continuous intake and exhaust camshaft adjustment, hydraulic valve-play compensation / 2/2 inlet/exhaust valves per cylinder Displacement in cc / bore x stroke in mm / compression 5204 / 84.5 x 92.8 / 12.7 Max. power output in kW (PS) / rpm 419 (570) / 8100 Max. torque in Nm (lb-ft) / at rpm 550 (405.7) / 6400 Mixture preparation Direct injection, lambda control, knock control Exhaust emission control Catalytic converter, oxygen sensor, gasoline particulate filter Emissions standard EU6 Start-stop / REM yes / - Battery in A / Ah 420 / 75 Max. electrical output at 12V in kilowatts 2.2 On-board voltage 1 in volts 12 Drivetrain / transmission Drive type All-wheel drive Type of center differential Electronically controlled multi-plate clutch Type of rear axle differential quattro sport Clutch Dual clutch Transmission type 7-speed S tronic Transmission ratio in 1st/2nd gear 13.969 / 9.287 Transmission ratio in 3rd/4th gear 6.746 / 5.080 Transmission ratio in 5th/6th gear 4.003 / 3.171 Transmission ratio in 7th/8th gear 2.343 / - Reverse gear ratio / final drive ratio 1-2 / 2-3 11.801 / 1.848 / 1.488 Suspension / steering / brake system Steering Electromechanical steering with speed-dependent power assistance Steering ratio 15.7 Turning circle in m (ft) 11.2 (36.7) Brake system Front: aluminum fixed calipers, internally ventilated brake disks; Rear: internally ventilated brake disks Basic tires, front | rear 245/35 | 295/35 R 19 tires Basic wheels, front | rear Alloy 8.5 J | 11.0 J × 19 Performance / acoustics Top speed in km/h (mph) 324 (201.3) Limited no Acceleration, 0-100 km/h (0-62.1 mph) 3.4 Fuel type / octane value Gasoline / 100 Fuel standard DIN EN 228 (gasoline) Exterior noise level when stationary / drive-past as per ECE R51.03 in dB (A) 90.7 / 72 Consumption / emissions* Fuel consumption
Almost 40 years ago – on October 10, 1983 – Audi Sport GmbH, as it is known now, was founded as quattro GmbH. Today, it shapes the sporty and exclusive image of the brand with the four rings. At Audi, the vehicles with the red rhombus stand for performance and sportiness.