Audi Sport GmbH

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Audi Sport GmbH
Audi
SubsidiariesVolkswagen R GmbH
Volkswagen Individual GmbH
Websiteaudi.com/audisport

Audi Sport GmbH, formerly known as quattro GmbH,[3] is the high-performance car manufacturing subsidiary of Audi,[1][4][5][6] itself a subsidiary of the greater Volkswagen Group.

Founded in October 1983 as quattro GmbH, it primarily specializes in producing high-performance Audi cars

customizations.[1] The company's former name was a homage to Audi's original four-wheel drive rally-inspired road car—the Audi Quattro. In 2016, the company was renamed Audi Sport GmbH.[7]

It is located in a 3,500

NSU Motorenwerke AG [clarification needed
]

Its core products include the

marque. However, it does now[when?] sell 'quattro GmbH' branded lifestyle products and accessories via Audi franchised outlets and Audi Forum such as that located in the Allianz Arena on the northern outskirts of Munich
, Germany.

Business areas

Audi Sport GmbH specializes in four 'key' areas,

Audi R8
.

They also design and specify

splitters, side skirts, rear bumpers, diffusers and rear spoilers) which are mainly used on the Audi "S line" trim specification available on most of the model range
.

RS cars

Further information: Audi S and RS models

The Audi

create, design, develop and produce all RS models in conjunction with parent, AUDI AG.[1][2]

The "RS" initials are taken from the German: RennSport – literally translated as "racing sport". RS is Audi's highest trim level, positioned above the "S" ("Sport") specification level of Audi's regular model range. RS cars are usually produced in limited numbers over a limited time scale (historically, nearing the end of the production run of a certain model, before a new evolution or generation of the same model),[citation needed] and are built with some of Audi's latest technology and engineering. Whilst RS cars generally command a much higher purchase price, compared to their 'lesser' brethren, they also retain above average residual values.[citation needed]

S line

Further information: Audi S and RS models § Audi S line
"S line" badge in front grille

S line is a trim specification that is offered on many Audi models. Whilst the individual

PS; 286 bhp
) for standard, 245 kW (333 PS; 329 bhp) for S line).

Audi exclusive

quattro GmbH offers potential purchasers of new Audi cars the possibility of customizing their new car beyond the scope of "conventional" options, to their own personal desires during the initial manufacturing process.

1995 Frankfurt International Motor Show.[2]

Audi lifestyle / Audi Accessories

From 1985, quattro GmbH has developed a range of Audi lifestyle products, known as Audi Accessories.[2] These include mountain bikes and personal leather goods, such as briefcases, handbags, purses and wallets.

Car production

Audi A4 B7 DTM Edition, one of the cars produced by quattro GmbH

quattro GmbH has historically only been able to produce one specific model at a time at its sole plant at Neckarsulm. Chronologically, the first quattro GmbH model produced was the

C6 RS6 5.0 TFSI quattro.[2][4][6]

In 2005, they built an Audi TT quattro sport with 176 kW.

The

Audi R8
is built in a new and totally separate quattro GmbH plant at Neckarsulm.

The latest

Audi RS3 are both notable departures from this Neckarsulm-only production tradition. Whilst the TT RS and RS3 were wholly designed, developed and engineered at Neckarsulm by quattro GmbH, they are manufactured alongside the non-RS Audi models, with the TT RS being manufactured at Győr, Hungary, by AUDI AG subsidiary Audi Hungaria Motor Kft.[9]

quattro GmbH-produced cars from Neckarsulm can be identified by their specific 2nd and 3rd digit of the

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) – quattro GmbH manufactured cars begin with 'WUA....', whereas cars produced by AUDI AG in Germany begin with 'WAU....'.[9]

Audi R8

Main article: Audi R8

The Audi R8 two-seat mid-engined sports car was exclusively designed and developed and is produced by quattro GmbH.[4][6] An old factory on the Audi Neckarsulm site was redeveloped, and €28 million was invested in the new R8 production line. Around 250 employees work on this car.[1]

The

B7 RS4 quattro, but modified to use a dry sump lubrication system[10]
and induction system.

A subsequent V10 engined version of the R8 is also available, using a de-tuned version of their sister company's 5.2-litre FSI V10, used in the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4. This variant produces 386 kW (525 PS; 518 bhp) and 530 N⋅m (391 lb⋅ft) of torque.

Furthermore, quattro GmbH unveiled a

turbodiesel
technology. This engine was rated at 368 kW (500 PS; 493 bhp) and 1,000 N⋅m (738 lbf⋅ft) of torque.

Audi Q7 V12 TDI quattro

Main article: Audi Q7 V12 TDI

quattro GmbH has developed the most powerful diesel powered

Turbocharged Direct Injection (TDI) internal combustion engine. A world first,[additional citation(s) needed] this all new diesel engine displaces 6.0 litres, generating a motive power output of 368 kW (500 PS; 493 bhp) (measured according to Directive 80/1269/EEC) at 4,000 rpm, and 1,000 N⋅m (738 lbf⋅ft) of torque at 1,750–3,000 rpm. This allows it to accelerate from 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) in 5.5 seconds. Top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h (155.3 mph). quattro GmbH has developed this new engine using existing technology from Audi's Le Mans endurance racing program – the Audi R15 TDI.[12]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Audi Worldwide > Company > Investor Relations > quattro GmbH". AUDI AG. Audi.com. 2009. Archived from the original on 24 July 2011. Retrieved 4 September 2009.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Audi Deutschland > Unternehmen > Investor Relations > quattro GmbH". AUDI AG (in German). Audi.de. 2009. Archived from the original on 23 August 2009. Retrieved 4 September 2009.
  3. ^ Audi-Mediacenter Retrieved 30 November 2016
  4. ^ a b c d e f g "Audi Worldwide > Company > Investor Relations > Audi at a glance – The Audi Group". AUDI AG. Audi.com. 2009. Archived from the original on 6 January 2010. Retrieved 4 September 2009.
  5. ^ "quattro GmbH: Producer of dreams". elmundo.es (in Spanish). 5 June 2002. Retrieved 4 September 2009.
  6. ^ a b c d "Sites". AUDI AG (Press release). Audi-MediaServices.com. 10 March 2009. Retrieved 4 September 2009.
  7. ^ "AUDI SPORT IS NEW NAME OF QUATTRO GMBH, WILL LAUNCH EIGHT NEW MODELS". 29 November 2016.
  8. ^ "Audi UK > New Cars > Audi exclusive – style and individuality". AUDI AG. Audi.co.uk. Archived from the original on 9 September 2009. Retrieved 4 September 2009.
  9. ^ a b ETKA
  10. ^ "Dyno Test: 2008 Audi R8 vs. 2007 Audi RS4". AutomobileMag.com. Source:Interlink Media. 20 April 2007. Retrieved 4 September 2009.
  11. ^ "The World's Most Powerful Diesel Passenger Car". AudiWorld.com. AUDI AG. 11 September 2006. Retrieved 4 September 2009.
  12. ^ "The Ultimate High-Performance SUV – The New Audi Q7 V12 TDI quattro". Audi-MediaServices.com (Press release). 2 March 2008. Retrieved 2 October 2009.
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