Celebrate 50 years of speed, innovation, and precision engineering in this stunningly illustrated collector’s tribute to Audi’s high-performance icons—S and RS.
From the legendary Quattro rally cars of the 1980s to the modern RS e-tron GT, Audi S and RS charts the complete evolution of Audi’s most coveted performance line. Authored by Russell Hayes, this lavish history showcases more than 200 photographs spanning concept sketches, race victories, and today’s precision-built super sedans and Avants. Discover how RennSport (“racing sport”) became synonymous with understated power and design discipline—and how Audi translated its World Rally Championship dominance into street-legal innovation.
Take a visually thrilling ride through:
- Quattro’s Rally Heritage—The 1980 debut that changed motorsport forever, with victories by Hannu Mikkola, Walter Röhrl, Michèle Mouton, and Stig Blomqvist.
- The Birth of RS—The rare 1994 RS 2 Avant, co-developed with Porsche, establishing Audi’s performance DNA.
- S and RS Icons—From S4 and RS 6 Avant to the R8 and RS e-tron GT, every generation combining German engineering precision with daily-driver practicality.
- Design and Technology—Audi’s aluminum spaceframes, quattro all-wheel drive, turbocharging, and electrification—all explored through insider analysis and high-impact photography.
- Full Technical Specifications—complete tech specs for every generation of S and RS.
Audi S and RS is the definitive visual and historical record of Audi’s pursuit of performance excellence. Whether you’re a collector, designer, or lifelong enthusiast, this beautifully produced hardcover delivers the craftsmanship, authority, and aesthetic detail that have helped define Audi for decades.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Introduction: A Brief History of Audi
Chapter 1: Building a Legend: quattro and RS2
The Rally Legend Is Made
The First Audi V8
Audi 200 Rally 1987/Audi 200 Trans Am 1988
Supercar Sensations: The 1991 Audi quattro Spyder and Audi Avus quattro Concept Cars
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Chapter 2: The Audi S4 and RS4 Generations
The Aluminum Audi S8
The DTM Audis 8
Audi’s Le Mans Takeover
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Chapter 3: The Audi S6 and RS6 Generations
The Audi V10
Big Performance: The Q7 and Q8 SUVs
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Chapter 4: The Audi S3 and RS3 Generations
Audi Q3 High Performance
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Chapter 5: The Audi TTS and TT RS
The TT in Competition: TT-R 2000–2003
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Chapter 6: The Audi R8—Supercar Status
Racing with the Audi R8
R8 e-tron
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Chapter 7: Electric RS: e-tron GT
Bibliography
Acknowledgments
Index
