Audi S and RS models
Audi S, Audi RS | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Audi AG |
Production | 1983 — present |
Assembly |
Audi Sport GmbH Neckarsulm, Germany |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Sports cars (S) |
Layout |
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Audi S and RS models are a range of high performance versions of certain car models of the German automotive company AUDI AG. These cars primarily focus on enhanced "sport" performance[1]. Production of Audi "S" cars began in 1990 with the S2 Coupé, whilst the first "RS" car appeared four years later with the Audi RS 2 Avant.
Today's S and RS models are based on the A/TT/Q[2] models with the same number (e.g S4/RS 4 is based on the A4 or the TT RS based on the TT), but the "Ur-S4" from 1991 — 1994 was based on the Audi 100/200 later named A6 and the first S2/RS2 generation from 1990 — 1995 was based on the Audi 80/90 platform later replaced by the A4.
History
The history of road versions of Audi racing cars begins in the 1980s. Years from models Audi Quattro and Audi Sport Quattro made by concern AudiI AG in the city of Ingolstadt. In 1983, the company Quattro GmbH was founded (since November 2016, "Audi Sport GmbH") in the city of Neckarsulm responsible for the development of sports models of cars of Audi brand. In 1990, appeared based on the model Audi 80 sports model S2 as a receiver Audi Quattro but already under the designation of the series "S" in the name and having a capacity of 220 hp. And in 1994 there was even more powerful model Audi RS2 Avant based on Audi 80 model of joint development of Audi and Porsche having 315 hp. The model was equipped with components from Porsche. As in 1973, Audi, together with Porsche, also developed a prototype based on the Audi 100 Coupé S, produced in 1968, which has 100 hp. Class "Grand tourer" which received the name "100 Coupé S V3" and was equipped with a V8 engine with a power of 350 hp.
Since 1994, the development of the Audi S and RS sports series was started directly from the Quattro GmbH (Audi Sport GmbH)[3]
S models
Numerous "S" models, from most of Audi's mainstream model ranges have been produced over the years. These cars are recognisable by their "S" badges, and unique emphasis lines on their front grills аnd on the back side, instead of the letter "A" in the designation of numbers and also in use in the notation "S3", "TTS" and "SQ5"[4].
All Audi "S" models are equipped with Audi's 'trademark' quattro four-wheel drive system as standard[5]. Unique internal combustion engines, along with larger, more powerful brakes, stiffer suspension systems, additional exterior body styling, and carbon fibre interior trims set them apart from their related "siblings" of their respective model range[6].
In the past, some Audi S models competed directly with BMW M and Mercedes-AMG models, such as the B6 Audi S4 4.2 FSI versus the BMW M3 and Mercedes-Benz C32 AMG. Since 2010 however, Audi S models have been positioned more as optional engine trims. For instance the base Audi A4 (B8) engine is the 2.0 TFSI turbo four-cylinder, and with the discontinuation of the 3.2 FSI V6, that makes the Audi S4's 3.0 TFSI V6 the performance option (the B8 Audi S4 3.0 TFSI positioned closer to the E90 BMW 335i than the BMW M3). The Audi A6 (C7) no longer has a V8 engine upgrade in the non "S" range, with the discontinuation of the C6 Audi A6 4.2 FSI that was offered from 2004 – 2011, one must go to the C7 Audi S6 4.0 TFSI.
Audi "S" models should not be confused with the Audi "A, Q, TT" series, equipped with a package "S line" models, which feature leather trim, S-line badging, sports steering wheel and sports suspension, but they are not equipped with a high-power engine[4][7].
RS models
Audi Sport GmbH (formerly quattro GmbH), AUDI AGs high performance private subsidiary, creates even higher performance versions, known by their "RS" badging. The "RS" initials are taken from the German: RennSport — literally translated as "racing sport".
RS is Audi's highest performance 'top-tier' trim level, positioned distinctly above the "S" ("Sport") specification level of Audi's regular model range. All "RS" cars pioneer some of Audi's latest and most advanced technology and engineering prowess, therefore, "RS" cars could be described as "halo vehicles". Audi RS cars are some of the most powerful vehicles ever offered by Audi as well as R8. Audi RS 6 (5.0 TFSI quattro), for instance, is more powerful than the physically larger Audi S8 (5.2 FSI quattro)[5] However, the 2012 — 2015 Audi S8 shares the same engine as the 2013 — ... Audi RS 6 and Audi RS7, albeit in a lower state of tune, while for the 2016 — 2017 model years, the Audi S8 plus features an uprated engine with the same output as the smaller RS 6 and RS7.
Available for limited time and only in select markets, on a restricted model range, these "RS" (and "S" models)[8] models are wholly designed, developed and produced in—house by Audi AG's high performance private subsidiary company, Audi Sport GmbH, at its Neckarsulm factory[9].
Unlike Audi "S" models whose interiors well-furnished in order to retain the feel of sport luxury, the interior of Audi "RS" models are often spartan by comparison as the emphasis is more on track performance than luxury. The 2008 Audi RS 4 sold in Europe had lightweight racing-style front seats and roll-up windows for the rear doors, although its counterpart sold in the United States has luxurious power-adjustable front seats and power windows for all doors.
Audi "RS" models are considered direct competitors to similar sized hardcore sport models from BMW M and Mercedes-AMG, whereas the Audi "S" models (as of 2010) have been positioned more as engine upgrades. Taking the 2012 model year for example, the Audi RS 5 competes directly with the BMW M3, M4[10] whereas the Audi S5 competes with the BMW 335i, while the Audi RS 6 competes with the BMW M5 and the Audi S6 competes with the BMW 550i. However the Audi RS 6 (C6) was never exported to the United States due to emissions regulations, leaving the Audi S6 (C6) as the top performing trim to compete against the BMW M5 (E60) in that market.
There used to be only one RS model in production at a time, but recently Audi has revised its policies and decided to make more than one RS model at a time, claiming that "customers want them, then why not give it to them". However, RS models are not available in all markets; for instance the North American market only has the RS7 available and not the RS6 Avant.
Сomparison A / S / RS series Audi by example 6—line of models[11] | ||||||
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Model name | Engine type | Engine displacement | Power | Acceleration 0—62 mph (0—100 km/h) | Top speed | Image |
A6 | I4 — V6 | 1.8 — 3.0 l. | 190 — 333 PS | 7.9 — 5.1 sec. | 145 —155 mph
(233 — 250 km/h) |
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S6 | V8 | 4.0 l. | 450 PS | 4.4 sec. | 155 mph
(250 km/h) |
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RS 6 | V8 | 4.0 l. | 560 — 605 PS | 3.9 — 3.7 sec. | 190 mph
(305 km/h) |
Model range
The following Audi "S" and "RS" high performance models are being, or have been produced, or are speculated to be in future production:
Current models
(In model range order)
Audi model name | VW Group platform | Typ code | engine type | max.motive power | acceleration
0—62 mph (0—100 km/h) |
top speed | car body style(s) | production year(s) | image |
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Audi RS 5 | MLB Evo | F5 | 2,9 V6 TFSI | 331 kW (450 PS; 444 bhp) | 3.9 sec. | 174 mph
(280 km/h) |
2 dr, 4 seat mid-size Coupé | 2018 | |
Audi S5 | MLB Evo | F5 | 2,995 cc V6 TFSI | 260 kW (354 PS; 349 bhp) | 4.7 sec. | 155 mph
(250 km/h) |
2 dr, 4 seat mid-size Coupé
|
2018 | |
Audi S1 | PQ25 | 8X | EA888 2.0 litre turbo | 170 kW (231 PS; 228 bhp) | 5.8 sec. | 155 mph
(250 km/h) |
3 dr, 5 seat Supermini
|
2015 | |
Audi TTS | MQB | 8S | 1,984 cc I4 TFSI | 228 kW (310 PS; 306 bhp) | 4,9 — 4,6 sec. (coupé) 5,2 — 5,9 sec. (roadster) |
155 mph
(250 km/h) |
2 dr 2 seat compact Coupé
|
2014 | |
Audi TT RS | MQB | 8S | 2,480 cc R5 20v TFSI | 294 kW (400 PS; 394 bhp) | 3,7 sec. (coupé)
3,9 sec. (roadster) |
174 mph
(280 km/h) |
2 dr, 2 seat compact Coupé
|
2017 | |
Audi S3 | MQB | 8V | 2.0 I4 TFSI | 228 kW (310 PS; 306 bhp) | 5.4 — 5.1 sec.
(hatch. 3 dr.) 5.3 — 4.9 sec. (hatch. 5 dr.) 5.3 — 4.9 sec. (sedan) 5.4 sec. (cabriolet) |
155 mph
(250 km/h) |
3 dr, 5 seat Hatchback
4 dr, 5 seat Saloon (sedan) 2 dr, 4 seat Cabriolet |
2014
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Audi RS 3 Sportback | MQB | 8V | 2,5 cc R5 20v TFSI | 294 kW (400 PS; 394 bhp) | 4.1 sec. | 155 mph
(250 km/h) 174 mph (280 km/h) |
5 dr, 5 seat Hatchback
|
2017 | |
Audi S4 | B9 (PL48) (Audi MLB/MLP) | 8W | 2,998 cc V6 TFSI | 260 kW (354 PS; 349 bhp) | 4.4 sec. | 155 mph
(250 km/h) |
4 dr, 5 seat Saloon (sedan)
5 dr, 5 seat Avant (estate/wagon) |
2016 | |
Audi RS 4 | B8 (PL48) (Audi MLB/MLP) | 8K | 4,163 cc V8 FSI | 331 kW (450 PS; 444 bhp) | 4.7 sec. | 174 mph
(280 km/h) |
5 dr, 5 seat Avant (estate/wagon) | 2012 | |
Audi S6 | MLB | 4G | 3,993 cc V8 TFSI | 331 kW (450 PS; 444 bhp) | 4.9 / 4.8 sec. (2012)(avant/sedan)
4.6 / 4.4 sec. (2014)(avant/sedan) |
155 mph
(250 km/h) |
4 dr, 5 seat Saloon (sedan)
|
2012
2014 (facelift) |
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Audi RS 6 | MLB | 4G | 4.0 V8 TFSI | 412 kW (560 PS; 553 bhp) 445 kW (605 PS; 597 bhp) (performance) |
3.9 sec.
3.7 sec. (performance) |
190 mph
(305 km/h) |
5 dr, 5 seat Avant (estate/wagon) | 2014
|
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Audi S7 | MLB | 4G | 3,993 cc V8 TFSI | 309 kW (420 PS; 414 bhp) 331 kW (450 PS; 444 bhp) (facelift) |
4.7 sec. (2012)
4.6 sec. (2014) |
155 mph
(250 km/h) |
5 dr, 4 seat Sportback (fastback) | 2012
|
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Audi RS 7 | MLB | 4G | 3,993 cc V8 TFSI | 412 kW (560 PS; 553 bhp) 445 kW (605 PS; 597 bhp) (performance) (2016) |
3.9 sec.
3.7 sec. (performance) |
190 mph
(305 km/h) |
5 dr, 4 seat Sportback (fastback) | 2013
2014 (facelift)
|
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Audi S8 | MLB Evo | 4H | 3,993 cc V8 TFSI | 382 kW (519 PS; 512 bhp) 445 kW (605 PS; 597 bhp) (plus) (2016) |
4.1 sec.
3.8 sec. (plus) |
190 mph
(305 km/h) |
4 dr, 5 seat Saloon (sedan) | 2012
|
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Audi RS Q3 | A5 (PQ35) | 8U | 2,485 cc R5 TFSI | 228 kW (310 PS; 306 bhp)
(2013)
(2014)
|
5.2 sec. (2013)
4.8 sec. (2014) |
155 mph
(250 km/h) |
4 dr, 5 seat Crossover | 2013
|
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Audi SQ5 | MLB | 8R | 2,995 cc V6 TFSI | 260 kW (354 PS; 349 bhp) 230–250 kW (313–340 PS; 308–335 bhp) |
5.4 sec. (gasoline)
5.1 sec. (diesel) |
155 mph
(250 km/h) |
4 dr, 5 seat Crossover | 2013 | |
Audi SQ7 | MLB | 4M | 3,956 cc V8 TDI | 320 kW (435 PS; 429 bhp) | 4.8 sec. | 155 mph
(250 km/h) |
4 dr, 5 seat Crossover | 2017 |
Former models
(In chronological order of production end — oldest first)
Audi model name | VW Group platform | Typ code | engine type | max. motive power | acceleration
0—62 mph (0—100 km/h) |
top speed | car body style(s) | production year(s) | image |
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Audi 80 S2 | B3, B4 | 8B, 8C | 2.2L l5 20vT | 162–169 kW (220–230 PS; 217–227 bhp) | 6.1 — 5.8 sec. | 150 — 153 mph
(242 — 246 km/h) |
2 dr, 5 seat Coupé
|
1990 — 1995 | |
Audi 100 S4 ("Ur-S4") | C4 | 4A | 2.2L l5 20vT | 169 kW (230 PS; 227 bhp) | 6.8 sec. | 152 mph
(244 km/h) |
4 dr, 5 seat Saloon (sedan) | 1991 — 1994 | |
Audi 80 RS 2 | B4 | 8C | 2.2L l5 20vT | 232 kW (315 PS; 311 bhp) | 4.8 sec. | 163 mph
(262 km/h) |
5 dr, 5 seat Avant (estate/wagon) | 1994 — 1995 | |
Audi S6
("Ur-S6") |
C4 | 4A | 2.2L l5 20vT 4.2 V8 | 169 kW (230 PS; 227 bhp) 213 kW (290 PS; 286 bhp) |
6.9 — 5.9 sec. | 150 — 155 mph
(241 — 250 km/h) |
4 dr, 5 seat Saloon (sedan)
|
1995 — 1997 | |
Audi S6 plus | C4 | 4A | 4.2 V8 | 240 kW (326 PS; 322 bhp) | 5.6 sec. (sedan)
5.7 sec. (avant) |
155 mph
(250 km/h) |
4 dr, 5 seat Saloon (sedan)
|
1996 — 1997 | |
Audi RS 4 Avant | B5 (PL45) | 8D | 2.7 V6 T | 280 kW (381 PS; 375 bhp) | 4.9 sec. | 155 mph
(250 km/h) |
5 dr, 5 seat Avant (estate/wagon) | 2000 — 2001 | |
Audi S8 | D2 (PL62) | 4D | 4.2 V8 | 250–265 kW (340–360 PS; 335–355 bhp) | 6.8 — 5.5 sec. (1996)
6.6 — 5.4 sec. (1999) |
155 mph
(250 km/h) |
4 dr, 5 seat Saloon (sedan) | 1996 — 2002 | |
Audi S4 | B5 (PL45) | 8D | 2.7 V6 T | 195 kW (265 PS; 261 bhp) | 5.8 — 5.6 sec. | 155 mph
(250 km/h) |
4 dr, 5 seat Saloon (sedan)
|
1997 — 2002 | |
Audi S6 | C5 | 4B | 4.2 V8 | 250 kW (340 PS; 335 bhp) | 6.7 — 5.7 sec. (sedan)
6.8 — 5.8 sec. (avant) |
155 mph
(250 km/h) |
4 dr, 5 seat Saloon (sedan)
|
1999 — 2002 | |
Audi S3 | A4 (PQ34) | 8L | 1.8 I4 20vT | 154–165 kW (209–224 PS; 207–221 bhp) | 6.9 sec. (1999)
6.6 sec. (2001) |
148 mph
238 km/h (1999) 151 mph 243 km/h (2001) |
3 dr, 5 seat Hatchback | 1999 — 2003 | |
Audi RS 6 | C5 | 4B | 4.2 V8 40vT | 331 kW (450 PS; 444 bhp) | 4.9 sec. | 155 mph
(250 km/h) |
4 dr, 5 seat Saloon (sedan)
|
2002 — 2004 | |
Audi RS 6 plus | C5 | 4B | 4.2 V8 40vT | 353 kW (480 PS; 473 bhp) | 4.4 sec. | 174 mph
(280 km/h) |
5 dr, 5 seat Avant (estate/wagon) | 2004 | (like a previous photo) |
Audi S4 | B6 (PL46) | 8E | 4.2 V8 40v | 253 kW (344 PS; 339 bhp) | 5.8 — 5.6 sec. (sedan)
5.9 — 5.8 sec. (avant) 6.2 — 5.9 sec. (cabrio.) |
155 mph
(250 km/h) |
4 dr, 5 seat Saloon (sedan)
|
2003 — 2005 | |
Audi RS 4 | B7 (PL47) | 8E | 4,163 cc V8 FSI | 309 kW (420 PS; 414 bhp) | 4.8 sec. (sedan)
4.9 sec. (avant) 4.9 sec. (cabrio.) |
155 mph
(250 km/h) |
4 dr, 5 seat Saloon (sedan)
2 dr, 4 seat Cabriolet |
2006 — 2008 (saloon)
2007 — 2008 (Cabrio.) |
|
Audi S4 | B7 (PL47) | 8E | 4.2 V8 40v | 253 kW (344 PS; 339 bhp) | 5.8 — 5.6 sec. (sedan)
5.9 — 5.8 sec. (avant) 6.2 — 5.9 sec. (cabrio.) |
155 mph
(250 km/h) |
4 dr, 5 seat Saloon (sedan)
2 dr, 4 seat Cabriolet |
2005 — 2008,
|
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Audi S6 | C6 | 4F | 5,204 cc V10 FSI | 320 kW (435 PS; 429 bhp) | 5.2 sec. (sedan)
5.3 sec. (avant) |
155 mph
(250 km/h) |
4 dr, 5 seat Saloon (sedan)
|
2006 — 2011 | |
Audi RS 6 | C6 | 4F | 4,991 cc V10 TFSI | 427 kW (581 PS; 573 bhp) | 4.6 sec. | 155 mph
(250 km/h) |
4 dr, 5 seat Saloon (sedan)
5 dr, 5 seat Avant (estate/wagon) |
2008 — 2010 | |
Audi S8 | D3 (PL63) | 4E | 5,204 cc V10 FSI | 331 kW (450 PS; 444 bhp) | 5.1 sec. | 155 mph
(250 km/h) |
4 dr, 5 seat Saloon (sedan) | 2006 — 2010 | |
Audi S4 | B8 | 8E | 3.0 V6 TFSI | 245 kW (333 PS; 329 bhp) | 5.3 — 5.1 sec. (sedan)
5.4 — 5.2 sec. (avant) |
155 mph
(250 km/h) |
4 dr, 5 seat Saloon (sedan)
|
2009 — 2011 | |
Audi S3 | A5 (PQ35) | 8P | 1,984 cc I4 TFSI | 195 kW (265 PS; 261 bhp) | 5.7 sec. | 155 mph
(250 km/h) |
3 dr, 5 seat Hatchback | 2006 — 2012 | |
Audi S3 Sportback | A5 (PQ35) | 8P | 1,984 cc I4 TFSI | 195 kW (265 PS; 261 bhp) | 5.7 sec. | 155 mph
(250 km/h) |
5 dr, 5 seat Hatchback | 2008 — 2012 | |
Audi RS 3 Sportback | A5 (PQ35) | 8P | 2,480 cc R5 TFSI | 250 kW (340 PS; 335 bhp) | 4.6 sec. | 155 mph
(250 km/h) |
5 dr, 5 seat Hatchback | 2011 — 2012 | |
Audi S8 | D4 | 4H | 3,993 cc V8 TFSI | 382 kW (519 PS; 512 bhp) | 4.2 sec. | 155 mph
(250 km/h) |
4 dr, 5 seat Saloon (sedan) | 2012 — 2013 | |
Audi TTS | A5 (PQ35) | 8J | 1,984 cc I4 TFSI | 200 kW (272 PS; 268 bhp) | 5.4 — 5.2 sec. (coupé)
5,6 — 5,4 sec. (roadster) |
155 mph
(250 km/h) |
2 dr, 2 seat compact Coupé
2 dr, 2 seat compact Roadster (convirtible) |
2008 — 2014 | |
Audi TT RS | A5 (PQ35) | 8J | 2,480 cc R5 TFSI | 250–265 kW (340–360 PS; 335–355 bhp) | 4.6 — 4.3 sec. (coupé)
4.7 — 4.4 sec. (roadster) 4.3 — 4.1 sec. (coupé) (plus) 4.4 — 4.2 sec. (roadster) (plus) |
155 mph
(250 km/h) 174 mph (280 km/h) (plus) |
2 dr, 2 seat compact Coupé
|
2009 — 2014 | |
Audi RS 3 Sportback | MQB | 8V | 2,480 cc R5 20v TFSI | 270 kW (367 PS; 362 bhp) | 4.3 sec. | 174 mph
(280 km/h) |
5 dr, 5 seat Hatchback | 2015 | |
Audi S4 | B8 (PL48) (Audi MLB/MLP) | 8K | 2,998 cc V6 TFSI | 245 kW (333 PS; 329 bhp) | 5.1 sec. | 155 mph
(250 km/h) |
4 dr, 5 seat Saloon (sedan)
|
2012 — 2015 | |
Audi S5 | B8 (PL48) (Audi MLB/MLP) | 8T | 2,998 cc V6 TFSI 4,163 cc V8 FSI | 245 kW (333 PS; 329 bhp) 260 kW (354 PS; 349 bhp) |
5.6 — 4.9 sec. | 155 mph
(250 km/h) |
2 dr, 4 seat mid—size Coupé
|
2007
|
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Audi RS 5[12] | B8 (PL48) | 8T | 4,163 cc V8 FSI | 331 kW (450 PS; 444 bhp) | 4.6 sec. (2010)
4.5 sec. (2012) 4.9 sec. (2012 — ...) (cabriolet) |
250 km/h
280 km/h (with raised speed limiter) |
2 dr, 4 seat mid—size Coupé
2 dr, 4 seat Cabriolet |
2010
2013 (facelift) |
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Audi S line
Audi produce a specification of optional sports trim packages to their mainstream models A/Q/TT, known as the S line. This is merely a trim specification which allows customers to effect a sporty appearance in their mainstream Audi model. Whilst the specific S line trim parts are designed and produced by Audi Sport GmbH at its Neckarsulm factory, these mainstream cars are still manufactured and assembled by AUDI AG at their relevant factories on the same production lines alongside their other standard models.
Cars with S line trim are not to be confused with the specific high performance offerings — the "S" models (made by AUDI AG), and the "RS" models (made by Audi Sport GmbH); Audi cars with S line trim bear identical performance figures to their counterparts with base or SE trim levels[4].
See also
References
- ↑ Grapevine, Audi. "Audi Sport & Performance Models | Audi S, RS & R Lines | Audi Grapevine". www.audigrapevine.com. Retrieved 2017-07-26.
- ↑ "Audi RS Q5 coming soon with RS 5’s 450-horsepower V-6". Motor Authority. Retrieved 2017-07-25.
- ↑ "Moving forward under a new name: quattro GmbH becomes Audi Sport GmbH". Audi MediaCenter. Retrieved 2017-08-12.
- 1 2 3 Warren, Tamara. "Forbes". Forbes. Retrieved 2017-07-25.
- 1 2 Audi of America Press Site 25 Years of Audi Quattro 22 February 2005
- ↑ "Audi S6 vs BMW M5 vs Mercedes-AMG C63 S". The Supercar Blog. 2016-08-22. Retrieved 2017-07-24.
- ↑ "carwow". carwow.co.uk. Retrieved 2017-07-25.
- ↑ http://www.audi.com/corporate/en/company/production-sites/from-ingolstadt-to-jakarta/ingolstadt.html
- ↑ quattro GmbH - Investor Relations for Audi AG
- ↑ http://www.autobild.de/artikel/bmw-m4-audi-rs-5-test-5177693.html
- ↑ "The World of Audi". audi.com. Retrieved 2017-07-07.
- ↑ "RS 5 Coupé < A5 < Models < Audi UK". Audi.co.uk. Archived from the original on 8 November 2010. Retrieved 2010-11-25.
External links
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- Audi international — Audi S and RS models — full model range from Audi MediaServices (in English) & (in German)
- Audi UK — RS models
- Audi S models microsite (in English) & (in German)
- Audi Sport (in English)
- Audi Sport® USA (in English)
- Audi RS models and the Audi R8 (in English)