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The Audi R8 is a sports-prototype race car introduced in 2000 for sports car racing as a redevelopment of their Audi R8R (open top LMP) and Audi R8C (closed top LMGTP) used in 1999. It is considered by some to be one of the most successful sports cars ever (alongside such greats as the Porsche 956/962) having won the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, and 2005 (five of the seven years it competed). A streak of six straight Le Mans victories was broken-up only by the Bentley Speed 8 in 2003, when the R8 finished 3rd. This article is about the road going sports car. ... Image File history File links Question_book-3. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 Ã— 534 pixelsFull resolution (1024 Ã— 683 pixel, file size: 219 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) (All user names refer to en. ... 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The gasoline-powered Audi R8 race car was replaced by the new Audi R10 Diesel in 2006, however, the need to further develop the R10 meant that the R8 saw action in a few races leading up to Le Mans. Auto racing (also known as automobile racing or autosport) is a sport involving racing automobiles. ... Audi R10 The Audi R10 is a racing car prepared for sports car racing in the LMP1 class of the 24 Hours of Le Mans and other similar endurance races. ... The 24 Hours of Le Mans (24 Heures du Mans) is the worlds most famous sports car endurance race, held annually at Circuit de la Sarthe near Le Mans, France, in the French Sarthe dÃ©partement. ...

History

1998: The challenge

In 1997, sports car racing and especially the Le Mans 24 Hours was popular among factories like BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Toyota, Nissan Motors and others. At that time, Audi Sport boss Wolfgang Ullrich started to evaluate the options of joining. IMSA GTP sports cars racing at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in 1991 Sports car racing is a form of circuit auto racing with automobiles that have two seats and enclosed wheels. ... 24 hours of Le Mans (24 heures du Mans) is a famous sports car endurance race held at Circuit de la Sarthe near Le Mans, France, near river La Sarthe. ... For other uses, see BMW (disambiguation). ... This page is about the Mercedes-Benz brand of automobiles and trucks from the DaimlerChrysler automobile manufacturer. ... This article is about the auto company. ... This article is about the automaker. ... Nissan redirects here. ...

With the upcoming American Le Mans Series also providing a stage for the US-market, Audi announced plans in 1998 to compete in 1999, with a car called R8 and powered by a 550 hp (410 kW) V8 turbo. As it was considered the better choice for a whole race due to less weight and wider tires, Audi ordered an open top roadster from Dallara, to be developed and run by Joest Racing. The American Le Mans Series (ALMS) is a series of automobile races. ... Dallara was a Formula One constructor from 1988 through 1992. ... Established in 1978. ...

Yet, during the fall of 1998, after the necessity of GT1 homologation was dropped in favour of LM-GTP prototypes, regarding the speed and success of these closed GT coupés like the Porsche 911 GT1, Mercedes-Benz CLK-GTR, and the Toyota GT-One, Audi also ordered their newly acquired Norfolk based RTN (Racing Technology Norfolk, led by Tony Southgate) to build a closed-cockpit car using the same drivetrain. The Porsche 911 GT1 was a racing car designed for competition in the GT1 class at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and sold as a road car for homologation purposes. ... Mercedes-Benz CLK-GTR AMG, once recorded as the most expensive production car ever built, with a price of $1,573,000 it certainly deserved its title. ... The Toyota GT-One, also known as the TS020, was raced in the 1998 and the 1999 Le Mans by Toyota in the GTP category (known as GT1 prior to 1999). ...

The ACO rules for closed-top prototypes allowed cars to run with larger air restrictors, resulting in more power (about 600 hp), which resulted in a higher top speed in combination with the lower drag. To compensate this advantage over the duration of a race, the LMGTPs were limited to smaller tires and smaller fuel tanks.

1999: The R8R and R8C

Following a period of testing, two R8Rs debut at the 1999 12 Hours of Sebring. The BMW V12 LMR won, which was a strong sign towards the race in France. The already tested open-top Audi R8R, entered by Joest Racing was not fast enough to challenge for a win, finishing 3rd. The Audi R8R was a Le Mans Prototype built by Audi for the 1999 24 Hours of Le Mans, and a predeccessor to the dominant Audi R8 which debuted in 2000. ... The Audi R8C was a short-lived Le Mans Prototype built by Audi for the 1999 24 Hours of Le Mans. ... Aston Martin DBR9 at dusk during the 2005 12 Hours of Sebring The 12 Hours of Sebring is an annual motorsport endurance race held at Sebring Raceway, a former Air Force base in Sebring, Florida. ... The BMW V12 LMR was entered in Sports car racing from 1998 to 2000. ... Established in 1978. ...

After further tests and modifications, the Audis returned for Le Mans. The new debuting R8Cs lacked pace and unfortunately suffered mechanical gearbox woes. Lap times were 10 seconds down from the leading LMP and LMGTP competitors. Joest's R8Rs ran steady, yet still was too slow to run for pole position. After a race which saw the spectacular flights of the Mercedes-Benz CLR as well as leading cars of Toyota and BMW crashing out, the Audi R8R took 3rd and 4th behind the surviving #15 BMW and the Japanese-driven Toyota. The Mercedes-Benz CLR was a Le Mans Prototype racing car created for the 1999 race. ...

Based on the experiences, Audi decided to regroup for 2000, and built a new R8 roadster together with Joest and Dallara. The British-built R8C GTP was retired, but Audi-owned Bentley developed the concept of the R8C closed cockpit LMGTP and entered the Bentley EXP Speed 8 in 2001, eventually leading to success in the future. Bentleys winged B badge and hood ornament 1929 Blower Bentley from the Ralph Lauren collection. ... The Bentley Speed 8 is a LMP class race car that competed in the Le Mans series from 2001-2003. ...

1999: Retiring competitors

After the 1999 Le Mans shame, Mercedes retired from GTs to focus on the return of the DTM touring cars in 2000, as well as on F1. Toyota and BMW also went to F1, with BMW at least continuing to race for two years in the ALMS, where the open roadster of Bill Auberlen also suffered a "back flip" during the Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta in 2000, as the closed-cockpit Porsche of Yannick Dalmas had done in 1998. Despite the BMW V12 not receiving further development, the German team Schnitzer Motorsport was almost as effective as Joest. Still the BMW V12 LMR could not match the Audi R8's might in the championship and lost almost every race against it. BMW returned to race the BMW M3 in the GT class since, dominating in the ALMS and in WTCC as well as at the 24 Hours Nürburgring. The Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (DTM, German Touring Car Masters) is a touring car racing series based in Germany, but also with rounds elsewhere in Europe. ... Alms Bag taken from some Tapestry in Orleans, Fifteenth Century. ... Bill Auberlen Bill Auberlen is a race car driver born in Redondo Beach, California, USA on 12 October 1968. ... The Petit Le Mans (French for little Le Mans) is a sports car endurance race held annually at Road Atlanta in Braselton, Georgia, USA. The race was first run on October 10, 1998 as part of the IMSA season, then in 1999 became one of the original events of the... Road Atlanta Raceway Road Atlanta is a 2. ... Yannick Dalmas was a Formula One driver from France. ... Schnitzer Motorsport is a successful Motorsport Team based in Freilassing near Munich, Germany It was founded in 1967 by the brothers Josef and Herbert Schnitzer, born in 1939 and 1941. ... The BMW M3 is a high performance version of the popular compact BMW 3-Series automobile, made by BMW M. M3 models have been derived from the E30, E36, E46 and E92 3-series. ... The World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) is an international Touring Car championship organized by the FIA. The first WTCC, which was open to Group A Touring Cars, was held in 1987 concurrent to the long-running European Touring Car Championship (ETCC). ... The 24 Hours NÃ¼rburgring is antouring car Endurance racing event on the NÃ¼rburgring, inspired by the famous 24 Hours of Le Mans, the Spa 24 Hours and the 24 Hours of Daytona. ...

This left only Porsche as a major possible challenger for 2000 — which never showed up, though. Rumors at that time, which were confirmed since^{[citation needed]}, said that Ferdinand Piech himself made them stay away, using his influence as a co-owner of Porsche as well as his manager positions at Volkswagen, which would develop the upcoming SUV VW Touareg in cooperation with the Porsche Cayenne. The Porsche V10 racer was turned into the Porsche Carrera GT instead. Ferdinand Piëch (born April 17, 1937 Vienna) is a car engineer and manager. ... VW redirects here. ... VW Touareg The VW Touareg (Pronounced Toe-waar-egg) is an automobile manufactured by Volkswagen. ... Porsche Cayenne S rear The Porsche Cayenne is a mid-size luxury SUV produced by the German automaker Porsche since 2002. ... The Porsche Carrera GT was a supercar manufactured by Porsche in Germany. ...

2000: The R8

The Audi R8 is a sports-racing car prepared for sports car racing in the LMP900 class at Le Mans and in the American Le Mans Series. The car was developed by Audi Motorsport and Joest Racing and first debuted in 2000, winning the 12 Hours of Sebring. Auto racing (also known as automobile racing or autosport) is a sport involving racing automobiles. ... 1963 Jaguar E-Type, a classic sports car 1963 Chevrolet Corvette was based upon European sports cars A sports car is an automobile designed for performance driving. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... The American Le Mans Series (ALMS) is a series of automobile races. ... Audi AG is a German automobile manufacturer with headquarters in Ingolstadt, Bavaria, and has been an almost wholly owned (99. ... Established in 1978. ... Aston Martin DBR9 at dusk during the 2005 12 Hours of Sebring The 12 Hours of Sebring is an annual motorsport endurance race held at Sebring Raceway, a former Air Force base in Sebring, Florida. ...

The R8 has won Le Mans five times (2000, 2001, 2002, 2004 and 2005) and the overall season championship in the American Le Mans Series six times in a row (from 2000 to 2005). The 2000 24 Hours of Le Mans was the 68th Grand Prix of Endurance, and took place on June 17 and 18, 2000. ... The 2001 24 Hours of Le Mans was the 69th Grand Prix of Endurance, and took place on June 16 and 17, 2001. ... The 2002 24 Hours of Le Mans was the 70th Grand Prix of Endurance, and took place on June 15 and 16, 2002. ... The 2004 24 Hours of Le Mans was the 72nd Grand Prix of Endurance, and took place on June 12 and 13, 2004. ... The 2005 24 Hours of Le Mans was the 73rd Grand Prix of Endurance, and took place on June 18 and 19, 2005. ...

The Audi R8 was the only car until today to have beaten the 1999 Toyota GT-One's Le Mans record qualifying lap in 1999 (3:29:930) with a time of 3:29:905 in 2002 (the faster lap times of Le Mans 2007 are mostly due to changes to the circuit, although in-depth analysis shows the 2007 Audi R10 and Peugeot 908 would have gone 3:28 even on the previous track configuration)^{[citation needed]}. This proved the R8 to be the fastest LMP category car around the legendary circuit.

The R8 won a hat trick at Le Mans (three wins in a row) campaigned by Audi Sport Infineon Team Joest and driven by Tom Kristensen, Emanuele Pirro and Frank Biela during the 2000-2002 seasons. First time out in 2000, the team won a 1-2-3 finish, which was just a small preview of what this all-new Audi was capable of. Since then, the Audi R8 has won numerous championships and races, including wins at Le Mans in 2004 and 2005. Infineon Technologies is a German manufacturer of integrated circuits and related products. ... Tom Kristensen (born 1967-07-07 in Hobro) is a Danish racing driver. ... Emanuele Pirro, born January 12, 1962 in Rome, Italy, is an Italian auto racing driver. ... Frank Biela (born August 2, 1964 in Neuss, Germany) is an auto racing driver, mainly competing in touring cars and sportscar racing. ...

The R8 is powered by a 3.6 L twin-turbocharged and intercooled Audi FSI V8. FSI stands for Fuel-Stratified Injection, which is a variation on the concept of gasoline direct injection developed by VW which maximizes both power and fuel economy at the same time. FSI technology can be found in products available to the normal public, across all brands in the Volkswagen Group. Air foil bearing-supported turbocharger cutaway made by Mohawk Innovative Technology Inc. ... Volkswagen has moved boundaries for petrol technology with its FSI unit. ... Gasoline Direct injection or GDi is a variant of fuel injection employed in modern two- and four- stroke petrol engines. ... Volkswagen Group (ISIN: DE0007664005, TYO: 7659 ) is a German automobile manufacturer and one of the largest automotive companies worldwide. ...

The power supplied by the R8, officially limited to about 610 hp (455 kW) in 2000, 2001 and 2002, 550 hp (410.1 kW) in 2003 and 2004 and 520 hp (388 kW) in 2005, is sent to the rear wheels via a Ricardo six-speed sequential transmission with an electro–pneumatic gear change. That means it has a computer-controlled clutch that allows the driver to make gear changes without touching the clutch pedal. These gear changes can be done by the computer far quicker than even the fastest human being with a conventional manual transmission. Sequential transmission may mean: Semi-automatic transmission, a method of mechanical power transmission used in motor vehicles Serial transmission, a method of data transmission in telecommunication and computing This is a disambiguation page: a list of articles associated with the same title. ... For other uses, see Clutch (disambiguation). ...

Unofficially, the official-team Audi R8 for Le Mans (2000, 2001 and 2002) is said to have had around 660 hp (492 kW) instead of the quoted 610 hp (455 kW)^{[citation needed]}.

However, while the R8's speed was quite dominant during the races, speed is but a minor factor in winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The main key is reliability. The R8 was a reliable car, yes; but not far more so than its competitors. The real reason for the R8's dominance at La Sarthe was its ingenious design^{[citation needed]}.

The Audi R8's structure was designed from the very beginning to expedite parts changes during the race. The car has a chassis that has been likened to a Lego model — anything on the car can be changed and changed quickly^{[citation needed]}. During its campaign, the Joest pit crew was able to change the entire rear transaxle of a damaged R8 — a process which usually takes between one and three hours — in four and a half minutes, a feat that was unprecedented in its efficiency and speed^{[citation needed]}. The Automobile Club de l'Ouest (ACO), organizers of the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the American Le Mans Series acted quickly to void this advantage by mandating the gearbox casing be the same item through the duration of the race, with only the internals being allowed to be changed. However, the R8 still had quicker access to the gearbox internals than any other car due to its quick-change construction^{[citation needed]}. This was critical as the gearbox was the weak link in the car. For other uses, see Lego (disambiguation). ... The 24 Hours of Le Mans (24 Heures du Mans) is the worlds most famous sports car endurance race, held annually at Circuit de la Sarthe near Le Mans, France, in the French Sarthe dÃ©partement. ... The American Le Mans Series (ALMS) is a series of automobile races. ...

The R8's structure and body are both composed of carbon fiber, a strong, lightweight polymer material that is both expensive and time-consuming to mold. Carbon fiber composite is a strong, light and very expensive material. ...

Performance - from top speed to acceleration - was, as in most race car cases, variable depending on the car's setup. The highest speed of the R8 at Le Mans was 338 km/h (210 mph) in the practice sessions of the 2002 Le Mans 24 Hours Race. A low downforce setup could generate about 350 km/h (217 mph)^{[citation needed]}.

Audi Sport's program saw tragedy in 2001 when on April 25, popular driver Michele Alboreto died in an accident after suffering a high-speed tire failure during an RB test session at the Lausitzring in eastern Germany^{[citation needed]}. Michele Alboreto (December 23, 1956 - April 25, 2001) was an Italian racing driver who participated in Formula One from 1981 to 1994 in Tyrrell, Ferrari, Larrousse, Arrows, Footwork, BMS Scuderia Italia and Minardi. ... The Euro Speedway is a race track located near Klettwitz in the state of Brandenburg in Eastern Germany, near Poland and Czech Republic. ...

2003: Bentley breaks the streak

The Bentley Speed 8, which ran at Le Mans from 2001 to 2003, winning in 2003, utilised a heavily modified 4.0 L version of the turbocharged V8 engine from the Audi R8. The Bentley racing effort was campaigned by Team Bentley (Apex Motorsport) with assistance from longtime R8 competitor Joest Racing and Audi Sport UK. Tom Kristensen, who won the previous three 24 Hours of Le Mans races in an R8, was assigned to drive the Bentley Speed 8, and helped guide the team to victory. (Kristensen went on to win the 2004 and 2005 races in an Audi R8). Some even say that the works Audi teams sandbagged the race in order to hand victory to the Volkswagen/Audi Group's newest addition, Bentley Motors. There is also some similarity between the Bentley Speed 8 and the Audi R8's successor, the R10. In some places the Bentley is referred to as being the R9. The Bentley Speed 8 is a LMP class race car that competed in the Le Mans series from 2001-2003. ... Bentleys winged B badge and hood ornament Bentley Motors Limited is a British based manufacturer of luxury automobiles and Grand Tourers. ... Tom Kristensen can refer to two different people. ... Bentleys winged B badge and hood ornament 1929 Blower Bentley from the Ralph Lauren collection. ...

2005: End of a legend

Very few racing cars have a racing pedigree comparable to the R8. However, as amazing as the R8 was, during the 2005 season, it was evident that its time at the front of the pack was drawing to a close. Audi had made the development of the R10 diesel public, and cars from other manufacturers and teams started to catch up in terms of on-the-track speed. The ACO still felt that the R8 needed to be kept in check, therefore they reduced the restrictor size on the R8's engine and stipulated the car shall carry ballast in an attempt to make the races more competitive. At the 2005 Le Mans, the Audis failed to qualify on pole position; the fastest R8 started the race in third position. However, as a hallmark to the R8's legendary reliability, the car was able to outlast all other competitors to take its fifth checkered flag at the venerable Circuit de la Sarthe and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. This victory was also notable since it was Tom Kristensen's 6th straight 24 Hours of Le Mans victory, and a record 7th overall, beating legendary driver Jacky Ickx's previous record of 6 career 24 Hours of Le Mans victories. R10 can refer to: R10 (New York City Subway car) Audi R10 Neman R-10, a WWII Russian bomber Ronaldinho The R10 preferred number series Carbon tetrachloride (R-10), a solvent Category: ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ...

Records

Throughout its six year history, the R8 has proven to be one of the most dominant cars in history. Indeed, of all the races it had entered over a seven year period, the R8 lost a mere sixteen races total. Here is a list of some of the achievements of the R8.

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Legacy

2006: The R10 diesel

In response to the new level of competition, development of the successor, known as the Audi R10, has been completed. The V12-Turbodiesel won at its race debut at the 2006 12 Hours of Sebring with both cars starting on the front row. However, the pole sitting R10 had to start from the pit lane due to the need to rectify heat exchanger issues. Peugeot is in the process of developing a Diesel powered rival in 2007, the Peugeot 908. [1] Audi R10 The Audi R10 is a racing car prepared for sports car racing in the LMP1 class of the 24 Hours of Le Mans and other similar endurance races. ... Audi R10 The Audi R10 is a racing car prepared for sports car racing in the LMP1 class of the 24 Hours of Le Mans and other similar endurance races. ... Aston Martin DBR9 at dusk during the 2005 12 Hours of Sebring The 12 Hours of Sebring is an annual motorsport endurance race held at Sebring Raceway, a former Air Force base in Sebring, Florida. ... Peugeot is a major French car brand, part of PSA Peugeot CitroÃ«n. ... Peugeot 908 Design Model The 908 is a race car built by the French automobile manufacturer Peugeot to compete in the 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race starting in 2007. ...

Emanuele Pirro, Frank Biela and Marco Werner made history by becoming the first drivers to win the Le Mans 24-hour race in a diesel-powered car. The Audi R10 Diesel completed a record 380 laps of the La Sarthe circuit, with Pirro at the wheel for the finish. French trio Sebastien Loeb, Eric Helary and Franck Montagny took second in the Pescarolo Judd No 17, four laps adrift. Scotsman Allan McNish was third in the other Audi, which came in 13 laps down after suffering mechanical problems. Sébastien Loeb (born 26 February 1974) is a rally car driver from France. ... Eric HÃ©lary (born 1966-08-10) is a racing driver from Paris. ... Montagny redirects here. ... Allan McNish is a racing driver, born on 29 December 1969 in Dumfries, Scotland. ...

The venerable R8 continued to campaign the American Le Mans Series through the first half of the 2006 season, and made its final US appearance on July 1, 2006 at Lime Rock Park, Connecticut, piloted by McNish and Capello. The R8 ended its career in style by winning the race, the 50th American Le Mans Series win for the Audi R8. The R10s participated in the rest of the ALMS season, beginning with the race at Miller Motorsports Park, Utah. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1270x834, 360 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Audi R8 (road car) Audi R8 (race car) Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1270x834, 360 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Audi R8 (road car) Audi R8 (race car) Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the... The American Le Mans Series (ALMS) is a series of automobile races. ... is the 182nd day of the year (183rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Lime Rock Park is a road course auto racing facility located in Lakeville, Connecticut. ... Official language(s) none (de facto English) Capital Hartford Largest city Bridgeport[2] Largest metro area Hartford Metro Area[3] Area Ranked 48th in the US - Total 5,543[4] sq mi (14,356 kmÂ²) - Width 70 miles (113 km) - Length 110 miles (177 km) - % water 12. ... The American Le Mans Series (ALMS) is a series of automobile races. ... Motorcycle race at the Miller Motorsports Park Miller Motorsports Park is a road course auto racing facility located in Tooele, Utah. ... This article is about the U.S. state. ...

2007: R8 road car

The name Audi R8 also is used by the production road sports car/supercar Audi R8 which is based on the 2003 Audi Le Mans Quattro concept car, not the R8 race car. Production started in 2007. 1963 Jaguar E-Type, a classic sports car 1963 Chevrolet Corvette was based upon European sports cars A sports car is an automobile designed for performance driving. ... For other uses, see Supercar (disambiguation). ... The Audi R8 is a mid-engined sports car released by the German automaker Audi in 2006. ... 1938 Buick Y-Job, the first Concept car A concept car or show car is a car prototype made to showcase a concept, new styling, technology and more. ...

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The Audi RS4 is a high-performance version of the Audi A4, a compact executive car produced by German automaker Audi. ... The Audi A5 is a luxury coupÃ©, which was unveiled simultaneously at the Geneva Motor Show and Melbourne International Motor Show on March 6, 2007 and is available since June. ... C4 Audi S4 sedan- note this is the high-performance version of the 100, not an A6 The Audi A6 is a mid-size luxury car / executive car produced by the German automaker Audi. ... The Audi S6 is a high-performance version of the A6, an executive car produced by German automaker Audi. ... The Audi RS6 is the highest-performance version of the Audi A6, a mid-size luxury car / executive car produced by German automaker Audi. ... The Audi allroad quattro is a Wagon crossover automobile produced by Audi from 2000 till today. ... The Audi A8 is a full-size luxury car built by the German automaker Audi to replace the V8 model as its flagship offering. ... The Audi A8 is Audis luxury car flagship. ... The Audi TT is a sports car produced by Audi since 1998 in GyÅ‘r, Hungary. ... The Audi Q7 is a full-size luxury SUV produced by German automaker Audi since 2006. ... This article is about the road going sports car. ... Audi 60 F103 was the internal designation for a series of car models produced by Auto-Union in West Germany from 1965 to 1972, derived from the earlier DKW F102. ... The Audi 50, a design penned by Giorgetto Giugiaro, was a three-door supermini hatchback launched by Audi in 1974 and sold only on continental Europe. ... // This page is about the Audi 80, which includes information about the Audi 4000. ... The Audi Coupe GT was a 2-door sports car produced and sold by Audi from 1981 to 1988. ... The Audi 100 was a mid-sized automobile from Audi, made between 1968 and 1994. ... The Audi A2 was a premium supermini produced by the German automaker Audi from 1999 to 2005. ... This article refers to the car named the Audi Quattro. ... Fully camouflaged, the Audi S2 raises no suspicion about the difference between it and lesser 2. ... The Audi RS2 Avant was a limited edition, high performance Audi station wagon sold from 1994 to 1996. ... 1993 Audi S4 The Audi UrS4 and Audi UrS6 were the original models of the Audi S4 and S6 automobiles. ... The Audi V8 was a large luxury sedan built by Audi AG of Germany from 1989 to 1994 as the companys range-topping model and was the first Audi to use its namesake engine configuration. ... 1984 Audi Quattro This article refers to the car named the Audi Quattro. ... This article is about the 1999â€“2006 race car used in sports car racing. ... 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