Audi S and RS models

Audi S, Audi RS
Overview
Manufacturer Audi AG
Production 1983 — present
Assembly Audi Sport GmbH
Neckarsulm, Germany
Body and chassis
Class Sports cars (S)
Layout

Front-engine, all-wheel-drive

Quattro
Audi 80 S2, the original Audi "S" car, produced from 1990 — 1994
Detail of the "S" vertical emphasis lines on the front grill of a B6 S4
Audi 80 RS2, the original Audi "RS" car, a joint venture between Audi and Porsche from 1994 — 1995. All subsequent RS models would be solely produced by quattro GmbH (Now Audi Sport GmbH).

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 RS 4 Sedan quattro (B7)



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]
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)

S6 V8 4.0 l. 450 PS 4.4 sec. 155 mph

(250 km/h)

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
Audi RS 5 MLB EvoF52,9 V6 TFSI331 kW (450 PS; 444 bhp)3.9 sec. 174 mph

(280 km/h)

2 dr, 4 seat mid-size Coupé2018
Audi S5MLB EvoF52,995 cc V6 TFSI260 kW (354 PS; 349 bhp)4.7 sec. 155 mph

(250 km/h)

2 dr, 4 seat mid-size Coupé


4 dr, 4 seat Sportback (fastback)


2 dr, 4 seat mid-size Cabriolet

2018
Audi S1PQ258X EA888 2.0 litre turbo 170 kW (231 PS; 228 bhp) 5.8 sec. 155 mph

(250 km/h)

3 dr, 5 seat Supermini


5 dr, 5 seat Supermini (sportback)

2015
Audi TTSMQB8S1,984 cc I4 TFSI228 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


2 dr, 2 seat compact
Roadster (convertible)

2014
Audi TT RSMQB8S2,480 cc R5 20v TFSI294 kW (400 PS; 394 bhp)3,7 sec. (coupé)

3,9 sec. (roadster)

174 mph

(280 km/h)

2 dr, 2 seat compact Coupé


2 dr, 2 seat compact
Roadster (convertible)

2017
Audi S3MQB8V 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


5 dr, 5 seat Hatchback

4 dr, 5 seat Saloon (sedan)

2 dr, 4 seat Cabriolet

2014


2017 (facelift)




Audi RS 3 SportbackMQB8V2,5 cc R5 20v TFSI294 kW (400 PS; 394 bhp) 4.1 sec. 155 mph

(250 km/h)

174 mph

(280 km/h)

5 dr, 5 seat Hatchback


4 dr, 5 seat Saloon (sedan)

2017
Audi S4B9 (PL48)
(Audi MLB/MLP)
8W2,998 cc V6 TFSI260 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 4B8 (PL48)
(Audi MLB/MLP)
8K4,163 cc V8 FSI331 kW (450 PS; 444 bhp)4.7 sec. 174 mph

(280 km/h)

5 dr, 5 seat Avant (estate/wagon)2012
Audi S6MLB4G3,993 cc V8 TFSI331 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)


5 dr, 5 seat Avant (estate/wagon)

2012

2014 (facelift)


Audi RS 6MLB4G 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


2015 (facelift)


2016 (performance)


Audi S7MLB4G3,993 cc V8 TFSI309 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


2014 (facelift)


Audi RS 7MLB4G3,993 cc V8 TFSI412 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)


2016 (performance)


Audi S8MLB Evo4H3,993 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


2016 (plus)

Audi RS Q3A5 (PQ35)8U2,485 cc R5 TFSI228 kW (310 PS; 306 bhp)

(2013)


250 kW (340 PS; 335 bhp)

(2014)


270 kW (367 PS; 362 bhp) (performance)

5.2 sec. (2013)

4.8 sec. (2014)

155 mph

(250 km/h)

4 dr, 5 seat Crossover2013


2014 (facelift)


Audi SQ5MLB8R2,995 cc V6 TFSI


2,967 cc V6 BiTDI

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 Crossover2013
Audi SQ7MLB4M3,956 cc V8 TDI320 kW (435 PS; 429 bhp)4.8 sec. 155 mph

(250 km/h)

4 dr, 5 seat Crossover2017

Former models

(In chronological order of production end — oldest first)

Audi
model name
VW Group
platform
Typ
code
engine typemax. motive poweracceleration

0—62 mph

(0—100 km/h)

top speedcar body style(s)production
year(s)
image
Audi 80 S2B3, B48B, 8C2.2L l5 20vT162–169 kW (220–230 PS; 217–227 bhp) 6.1 — 5.8 sec. 150 — 153 mph

(242 — 246 km/h)

2 dr, 5 seat Coupé


5 dr, 5 seat Avant (estate/wagon)


4 dr, 5 seat Saloon (sedan)

1990 — 1995
Audi 100 S4
("Ur-S4")
C44A2.2L l5 20vT169 kW (230 PS; 227 bhp) 6.8 sec. 152 mph

(244 km/h)

4 dr, 5 seat Saloon (sedan)1991 — 1994
Audi 80 RS 2B48C2.2L l5 20vT232 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")

C44A2.2L 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)


5 dr, 5 seat Avant (estate/wagon)

1995 — 1997
Audi S6 plusC44A4.2 V8240 kW (326 PS; 322 bhp)5.6 sec. (sedan)

5.7 sec. (avant)

155 mph

(250 km/h)

4 dr, 5 seat Saloon (sedan)


5 dr, 5 seat Avant (estate/wagon)

1996 — 1997
Audi RS 4 AvantB5 (PL45)8D2.7 V6 T280 kW (381 PS; 375 bhp) 4.9 sec. 155 mph

(250 km/h)

5 dr, 5 seat Avant (estate/wagon)2000 — 2001
Audi S8D2 (PL62)4D4.2 V8250–265 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 S4B5 (PL45)8D2.7 V6 T195 kW (265 PS; 261 bhp) 5.8 — 5.6 sec. 155 mph

(250 km/h)

4 dr, 5 seat Saloon (sedan)


5 dr, 5 seat Avant (estate/wagon)

1997 — 2002
Audi S6C54B4.2 V8250 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)


5 dr, 5 seat Avant (estate/wagon)

1999 — 2002
Audi S3A4 (PQ34)8L1.8 I4 20vT154–165 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 Hatchback1999 — 2003
Audi RS 6C54B4.2 V8 40vT331 kW (450 PS; 444 bhp) 4.9 sec. 155 mph

(250 km/h)

4 dr, 5 seat Saloon (sedan)


5 dr, 5 seat Avant (estate/wagon)

2002 — 2004
Audi RS 6 plusC54B4.2 V8 40vT353 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 S4B6 (PL46)8E4.2 V8 40v253 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)


5 dr, 5 seat Avant (estate/wagon)


2 dr, 4 seat Cabriolet

(convertible)

2003 — 2005

Audi RS 4B7 (PL47)8E4,163 cc V8 FSI309 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)


5 dr, 5 seat Avant (estate/wagon)

2 dr, 4 seat Cabriolet

(convertible)

2006 — 2008 (saloon)


2006 - 2007 (Avant)

2007 — 2008 (Cabrio.)



Audi S4B7 (PL47)8E4.2 V8 40v253 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)


5 dr, 5 seat Avant (estate/wagon)

2 dr, 4 seat Cabriolet

(convertible)

2005 — 2008,


2006 — 2009 (Cabrio.)



Audi S6C64F5,204 cc V10 FSI320 kW (435 PS; 429 bhp)5.2 sec. (sedan)

5.3 sec. (avant)

155 mph

(250 km/h)

4 dr, 5 seat Saloon (sedan)


5 dr, 5 seat Avant (estate/wagon)

2006 — 2011
Audi RS 6C64F4,991 cc V10 TFSI427 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 S8D3 (PL63)4E5,204 cc V10 FSI331 kW (450 PS; 444 bhp)5.1 sec. 155 mph

(250 km/h)

4 dr, 5 seat Saloon (sedan)2006 — 2010
Audi S4B88E3.0 V6 TFSI245 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)


5 dr, 5 seat Avant (estate/wagon)

2009 — 2011
Audi S3A5 (PQ35)8P1,984 cc I4 TFSI195 kW (265 PS; 261 bhp)5.7 sec. 155 mph

(250 km/h)

3 dr, 5 seat Hatchback2006 — 2012
Audi S3 SportbackA5 (PQ35)8P1,984 cc I4 TFSI195 kW (265 PS; 261 bhp)5.7 sec. 155 mph

(250 km/h)

5 dr, 5 seat Hatchback2008 — 2012
Audi RS 3 SportbackA5 (PQ35)8P2,480 cc R5 TFSI250 kW (340 PS; 335 bhp)4.6 sec. 155 mph

(250 km/h)

5 dr, 5 seat Hatchback2011 — 2012
Audi S8D44H3,993 cc V8 TFSI382 kW (519 PS; 512 bhp)4.2 sec. 155 mph

(250 km/h)

4 dr, 5 seat Saloon (sedan)2012 — 2013
Audi TTSA5 (PQ35)8J1,984 cc I4 TFSI200 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 RSA5 (PQ35)8J2,480 cc R5 TFSI250–265 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


2 dr, 2 seat compact Roadster (convirtible)

2009 — 2014
Audi RS 3 SportbackMQB8V2,480 cc R5 20v TFSI270 kW (367 PS; 362 bhp) 4.3 sec. 174 mph

(280 km/h)

5 dr, 5 seat Hatchback2015
Audi S4B8 (PL48)
(Audi MLB/MLP)
8K2,998 cc V6 TFSI245 kW (333 PS; 329 bhp)5.1 sec. 155 mph

(250 km/h)

4 dr, 5 seat Saloon (sedan)


5 dr, 5 seat Avant (estate/wagon)

2012 — 2015
Audi S5B8 (PL48)
(Audi MLB/MLP)
8T2,998 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


2 dr, 4 seat Cabriolet

(convertible)


4 dr, 4 seat Sportback (fastback)

2007


2011(facelift)



Audi RS 5[12] B8 (PL48)

(Audi MLB/MLP)

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

(convertible)

2010

2013 (facelift)


Audi S line

"S line" badge in front grille

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

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