Audi founded in 1910 a young August Horish engineer. It was his second attempt to open his business: the first company, "Horch & Co", was created back in 1899. However, in 1909, he was forced to leave Horch & Co by a court decision. The reason was disagreement with creditors' partners.
The new company of Charia, founded in the town of Kemnitz, at the same way as the previous one, wore his name. When the city authorities learned about this, the court assigned another name, "Audi". Some sources argue that he came up with one of the business partners of the ferreac. He simply suggested using the same word, "Horch" (that translated from German means "Listen"), but in the Latin version - "Audi".
The Audi logo is four silver rings. They symbolize the four firms in 1932 - DKW, Audi, Horch and Wanderer - Autocontrace Auto Union. At first, the Audi emblem was installed only on cars intended for racing, and the nameplates were mounted on the serial models - specially made signs.
The main merchants of the company's development
In 1911, the debut car - Audi B, for the first time took part in the Alps Cup race in Austria, and in 1912-1914, an improved version of this model has again participated in the Alpine Cup and has already achieved very solid success. Thanks to this, the car received the name AlpenSieger - "Conqueror Alps".
In 1921, Audi introduced the first car with the left steering wheel - at the time it was a kind of breakthrough. An innovation was also the production of front-wheel drive cars: in 1931, Audi revealed the world DKW F1, an inexpensive and compact car.
By the mid-1930s, after the merger of four companies, the AUDI concern was the second in the value of the automaker in Germany. In 1934, in order to improve the authority and recognition, the Audi brand took part in the prestigious auto racing Grand Prix. Over the next years, Silver Strela cars occupied prizes in races and championships around the world by setting a huge number of records.
In 1945, the company's factories that were located in the zone occupied by the Soviet troops were dismantled, and the company itself was to be removed from the Knitsa register. Shortly before the end of the war, the Audi management was evacuated to Bavaria. There were the first attempts to restore the concern. At the end of 1945, AUTO Unuion auto parts warehouse was built. It took four years before the release of the company's products was restored. In the late 1950s, the revived concern was registered again in the city registry.
In 1964, the company became part of the Volkswagen Group. At first, Volkswagen did not want Audi to produce their own cars. But Ludwig Kraus, the head of the design department, decided to secretly develop a new Audi model. As a result, the legendary, which had a great success appeared. So the company has retained its right to individuality.
In 1974, the design department headed Ferdinand Dr.. With it, the company reached unprecedented heights. Audi's first in the world began producing cars with constant fully drive Four wheels. In 1985, the Audi main office was again postponed to Bavaria. The subsequent success of the Audi was due to a number of technical innovation. Among them are complete bodice galvanized, the use of gasoline engines with turbocharging and economical diesel engines with technology direct injection, hybrid drive, heavy duty eight and twelve-cylinder engines.
Interesting Facts, Technologies and Autosport
Audi was the first company that began to hold (starting since 1938).
Model Audi 80 in North America Sold first under the name Audi Fox, and later - like Audi 4000.
The Audi Concern became the first automaker created its own virtual world on the PlayStation Home resource. For visitors - Virtual excursions audi space Space and the ability to participate in the Vertical Run racing race.
Audi cars became winners of the prestigious Le Mans race 24 three times in a row - in 2000, 2001 and 2002. In honor of such ambitious success in 2003, a sports concept car Audi Le Mans Quattro was presented in Frankfurt.
Key models in brand history
- one of the most mass cars XX century. The total volume of machines produced has more than 4 million copies. The model was produced for 30 years - from 1966 to 1996. Initially, the car was manufactured on one platform with Volkswagen Passat.. In 1987, a new generation of Audi 80 appeared on the B3 platform, which no longer had anything to do with Volkswagen. The body B3 was completely galvanized, which ensured such high protection against corrosion, which Audi increased warranty period from 8 to 12 years. Galvanized cases are used to create current AUDI models.
Audi Quattro is the first rally car company. Thanks to innovations in the rules that allowed the use of all-wheel drive cars in competitions, Quattro was able to participate in races. The car won in two consecutive competitions.
The development of the famous began in September 1994 in California. The first concept car was shown at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 1995. The following modification of the model, Audi TT Coupe, the developers have demonstrated visitors to the Tokyo Motor Show in 2005. The new TT was much easier than the previous one through the use of a combination of aluminum and steel materials.
Crossover company began to produce in 2005. The first copy of criticism saw on Frankfurt Motor Show. The model created on the platform "E" is based on the concept of Audi Pikes Peak Quattro 2003.
Audi A3. – Family Hatchback. In 1996 - 2003, the first generation was produced, from 2003 to 2012 - second. Most recently there was a third generation of a compact car, which quickly became popular in European countries. Audi A3 has many different awards.
Audi. in Russia
One of the first Audi, which appeared in Russia, was the Audi 80 B3 model. The famous "barrel" with the 89th body quickly became popular thanks to a simple design: car enthusiasts, well-separated in front-wheelwater vases, could easily change spare parts for Audi. Some even upgraded their foreign cars, replacing the details of domestic counterparts. Love Audu 80 in Russia and for high suspension strength - the car with an unprecedented for a foreign car jerk conquered domestic roads.
Today Audi does not give the positions of the sales leader among premium cars in the domestic market. From January to August 2012, 22,292 copies were sold - 41% more compared with the figures of 2011. But this car hijaculates not so often: according to statistics in Russia for 2010-2011, the Audi brand did not even get into the twenty leaders. Our most popular models today are Audi A3 Sportback, AUDI A4, AUDI A6, Audi Q3, Audi Q5 and Audi Q7.
In 2001, Audi opened Quattro driver's skills in Russia. This is the first school created by a foreign car manufacturer in Russia. Throughout the entire existence, the Quattro school is very popular among our compatriots: more than 16 thousand private and corporate clients have passed the training in 11 years.
Audi was the official sponsor of the Russian national team at the XXX Summer Olympic Games 2012 in London. The concern provided 129 cars as prizes for Russian athletes. Executive models A8 received gold winners, silver medalists handed the keys to A7 Sportback, and bronze holders became the owners of elegant A6. Also, Audi was chosen by the Official Partner of the Olympic Games in Sochi in 2014.
It will surprise you but not all.Audi car identification number (VIN).
Like any other cars, the AUDI identification system is constantly changing. So, until 1970, VIN all Audi models were 9 digit, then until August 1980, another figure was added to him. In the identification code of the old Audi, the first two digits indicated a specific car model, then a year of release was released, the following digit indicated the manufacturer's plant, and, finally, the last group of the number indicated the sequence number of the product. Starting from August 1980 (in fact, this refers to cars of the 1981 model range) 17-digit VIN-code Audi takes a "pan-European" view. It is knocked out, as a rule, on the panel in front of the windshield inside motor compartment (Audi TT is closed with a transparent plastic plate), duplicated using a magnetic ribbon sticking on a cup of shock absorbers, or on the inner surface of the wing. There are differences in building room for cars released for the European market and cars issued for North America (USA and Canada).
... if the car is made for Europe
Approximate VIN code - WauzzZZ8AZMA123456
1 - 3 Room Position (WMI) (World Manufacturer Index)
Wau ..... audi.
Wac ..... audi
Tru ..... audi tt1 Room Position - Country - Manufacturer
W - Germany2 and 3 Room Position - Manufacturer Firm
Au ..... audi.4 - 6 Room Position (Section WDS) (Free Positions)
Z z z indicate that the car is made for Europe
Positions 4-6 are indicated only on cars supplied to the American market. European cars have three listers of Z, not carrying any information that can be used in VIN, but which can be used in the future. By the way, manufacturers have the right to fill free positions by any signs they like. However, some unscrupulous sellers sometimes try to present this designation, as the designation of the ternary bodice of the body.
7 - 8 Room Position (Section WDS) (Model Row)
81.....80
82.....80
85 ..... 80 / Coupe / Quattro
89.....80 (1990 - 92)
8A ..... 80 / B3 (1986-91)
8B ..... Coupe Quattro
8C ..... 80 / B4 (1991 - 94)
81.....90
85 ..... 90 / Coupe / Quattro
89 ..... 90 / B3 (1989 - 91)
8A ..... 90 / B3 (1986-91)
8c ..... 90 (1993 - 94)
8G ..... 90 Cabriolet (1994)
43.....100 (..- 82)
44.....100 (82 - 91)
4a ..... 100 / C4 (90 - 94)
43.....200 (..- 82)
44.....200 (82 - 91)
44 ..... V8 Quattro (1990 - 94)
8x ..... A1 (C 2010 -\u003e)
8z ..... A2 (1999 - 2005)
8c ..... S2 / B4 (1993 - 95)
8L ..... A3 (1996 - 2003)
8L ..... S3.
8p ..... A3 (C 2003 -\u003e)
8p ..... A3 Cabriolet (C 2008 -\u003e)
8pa ..... A3 (C 2004 -\u003e)
8p ..... s3
8D ..... A4 / B5 (1994 - 11/00)
8e ..... A4 / B6 (2000 - 2004)
8E ..... A4 / B7 (2004 - 2007)
8E ..... S4 / B6 (2003 - 2007)
8E ..... S4 / B7 (2003 - 2007)
8E ..... RS4 / B7 (2005 - 2008)
8G ..... A4 Cabriolet (1991 - 2000)
8h ..... A4 / B6 Cabriolet (2002 - 2006)
8H ..... A4 / B7 Cabriolet (2006 - 2009)
8H ..... S4 / RS4 / B7 Cabriolet (2006 - 2009)
8K ..... A4 / B8 (C 2007 -\u003e)
8K ..... S4 / B8 (C 2009 -\u003e)
8K ..... A4 / B8 Allroad Quattro (C 2009 -\u003e)
8f ..... A5 Cabriolet (C 2009 -\u003e)
8t ..... A5 (C 2007 -\u003e)
8t ..... s5 (C 2007 -\u003e)
8T ..... RS5 (C 2010 -\u003e)
4A ..... A6 / C4 (1994 - 97)
4B ..... A6 / C5 (1997 - 2004)
4B ..... S6 / C5 (1999 - 2004)
4B ..... Audi / C5 Allroad Quattro (1999 - 2006)
4B ..... RS6 / C5 (2002 - 2004)
4C ..... V8 Quattro (1989 - 94)
4F ..... A6 / C6 (C 2004 -\u003e)
4F ..... S6 / C6 (C 2006 -\u003e)
4F ..... RS6 / C6 (C 2009 -\u003e)
4F ..... A6 / C6 Allroad Quattro (C 2006 -\u003e)
4D ..... A8 / D2 (1994 - 2002)
4D ..... S8 / D2 (1996 - 2003)
4E ..... A8 / D3 (2003 - 2010)
4E ..... S8 / D3 (2006 - 2010)
4H ..... A8 / D4 (C 2010 -\u003e)
42 ..... Audi R8 (C 2006 -\u003e)
42 ..... Audi R8 Spyder (C 2009 -\u003e)
8N ..... TT (1998 - 2006)
8J ..... TT (C 2006 -\u003e)
8J ..... TTS (C 2008 -\u003e)
8J ..... TTRS (C 2009 -\u003e)
8R ..... Q5 (C 2008 -\u003e)
4L ..... Q7 (C 2006 -\u003e)9 Room Position (Section WDS) (Free Position) Z
10 Room Position (Section WIS) (Model Year)
The range of Audi begins on July 1. Those. The machine can be released on July 2, 1990, but it will have the model year already 1991.
The designation complies with the ISO 3779-1983 standard, see the table "Recommended Edition Signs" on the page All about VIN-Codes. Recommended signs of releases
11 Room Position (Section WIS) (Assembly Plant)
A ..... Ingolstadt / FRG
B ..... Brussels / Belgium
C ..... CCM-Tajpeh
D ..... Barcelona / Spain
E ..... Emden / FRG
G ..... Graz / Austria
H ..... Hanover / FRG
K ..... Osnabruck / FRG
M ..... Pueblo / Mexico
N ..... Nekcarisulm / Germany
P ..... Moselle / Germany
R ..... Marhorel / Spain
S ..... Salzgitter / FRG
T ..... Sarajevo / Bosnia
V ..... West Saled / USA and Palmla / Portugal
W ..... Wolfsburg / FRG
X ..... Poznań / Poland
Y ..... Barcelona, \u200b\u200bPamplona / Spain on 1991. inclusive, Pamplona12 - 17 Room Position (WIS section) (Product Product Fees)
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Audi is known to each motorist. She received due to its unchanged quality and original design, which are versed worldwide. The story of Audi passed many difficult stages that made the company as we know it today.
How it all started
Audi is a company from Germany that produces passenger class vehicles. In the village of Ingolstadt is the main office of the company. A centenary name history and brand started in 1910, since the time August Horch decided to register the company whose name took from his last name. Chorch means "hearing", which is translated from Latin. At that time, the entrepreneur was already on the position of auctioner in one large company, but quickly left her for personal reasons. This is the impetus to start your own business.
The work of August did not always have. In 1909, he created a 6-cylinder engine, which immediately failed in sales. It strongly soaked the company, which I almost became bankrupt. For this reason, the engineer quickly fired, but he quickly founded a new firm with the name of the fervor.
Find out at first sight
Any self-respecting motorist without error recognizes the Audi logo. The history of the emblem was formed around four firms that were combined into one force. Among them were "Audi Verke", DKV, August Horish Autmobile Verke "and" Vanderer ". Grand Merger happened in 1934.
As the story of the icon says, he was initially installed only in racing cars, and for serial models Individual design was created. Later they changed that only attracted potential buyers.
First ideas and steps
The object of the company's enterprises was the construction of machines. Famous engineers who were engaged in creating original models were hired. Already in the first year of its activities, the Audi-a was constructed. As this model was invented, it is still unknown to anyone.
Recognition of work
Soon, several more models were released, which immediately received recognition from motorists. Germany appreciated the advantages of a new brand. So, in 1911, large competitions took place in Austria. The story of the brand remember this year as the victory of his model Audi-B. Since then, special attention has been focused on subsequent flagships, which every time it became better.
1912 became famous thanks to the release models Audi-C. The test drive for her came on the Alpine races, where she showed enough good results, for it it was given the name "Alpenziger".
The main success of the brand occurred in the 20s, when the company acquired for the sale of Audi-M and no less famous Audi-K. The first was highlighted by a spacious engine of 4.7 liters by 6 cylinders, and the second had 2.1 liters for the engine. This made it popular among ordinary cars. But the audi-M also managed to become one of the fastest cars of that time, because overcoming 120 kilometers in 1 hour. This corresponded to this, which was at the level of branded models.
Solution of problems
Success ended in the same 20s when Audi was under threat of bankruptcy. To solve this problem, the leadership decided to merge with another firm. Thus, in 1928, the company's capacity acquired DKW, replacing the main owner on Jorgen Skaptus Rasmussen.
When a large economy crisis happened in 1932, AUTO Union was decided. Its task was to combine the well-known and powerful brands of Wanderer and DKW, as well as former Audi and Horish competitors. The result of their work was the release of two models whose work was based on the motor from the Wanderer. As evidenced by the story of Audi, sales seemed quite good.
New format
With the onset of World War II, all partner companies were nationalized. They became one unit that was engaged in the production of cars. So and in 1949 the company increased its scale due to Mercedes-Benz facilities. Daimler-Benz AG doubled its effectiveness when in 1958 he became the owner of shares from AUTO Union, selling them Volkswagen. But the name decided to save, so the company further wore the name Audi.
After a short break in 1968, the company released a machine with anterior type drive, which gave good results. With the advent of Audi Quattro, the company received good chances to qualify for a sports class. This car gave an excellent jump, again making it one of the best among alternatives. The car was light enough and possessed excellent protection. Transport fully complied with the requirements for high-speed rally, so I was able to compile a great competition to the rest of the manufacturers.
Manual change
In 1969, Neckarsulmer Automobilwerke bought the main shares of Volkswagen, as part of which was Audi. The history of the company's creation indicates that at the same time the company had the name Audi NSU Auto Union, but in 1985 it returned to the classical Audi AG.
The strategy of the updated company was the organization of sales in the United States. It happened in 1970, and the first car, which went to another continent, became Audi Super 90. This wagon immediately got support from users. Later, the ranks of the Audi 80 model, which had a slightly improved characteristics for buyers in the United States. After that, the real models received their designation in this market - Audi 80 and Audi 4000, respectively.
Again on start
In the 1980s, some violations of the company were discovered, so the level of its sales sharply fell in the US regions. 1980 Recompresented by the conclusion to the market of a large novelty in the form of an all-wheel drive compartment of the sports class. An previously similar model was Audi Quattro, which used the driving system of trucks.
The creation of this model was marked in 1977, when during the tests of the flagship flagship VW ILTIS brought all of all attention. He had excellent quality driving on ice and snow, so it was decided to introduce such a system into Audi 80 cars. This model received an enhanced version with a turbo video motor to 5 cylinders and 2.2 liters, the power of which was 147 kW, or 200 horsepower.
More new products
The history of the company remembers the introduction of machines with full drive into mass production. Later, the Quattro concept was offered with other Audi flagships. On the basis of this car, the Audi Coupe sports class coiler was launched, which appeared in 1993. Later it was decided to use the original body that would supplement the model range. This transport has long remained one of the best in his own way, until he was withdrawn from sales in 2000. In general, the total number of units made was 72 thousand.
One of the models that the brand history remembered is Audi 100. Its feature was the use of a six-cylinder V-type engine. This unit is considered the easiest among the model line. But Audi A4 saw her buyer in 1994. In the same year, the company created RS2 Avant - a five-seater vehicle with a 315-strong turbo engine on an injection basis.
A little later, the well-known platform of the company Golf IV marked the beginning of the flagship Audi A3. It was shown in 1996, having received a lot of positive estimates. After a year, its mass production began. A year later, the presentation of new flagships in Frankfurt am Main took place. The flagship AUDI S4 / S4 Avante / RS4 has become a bright modification for the Sport segment at that time. He used for his work the engine 2.7 V6 Biturbo, which was able to produce power in 380 liters. with.
New generation
The history of the concern saw a universal body for new flagships in 1998. To focus on the development and production of such cars, it was decided to stop the release of the C4 series. Since the company in a short time began production of fundamentally new machines, it became the beginning of the release of a new family class V.
But 1998 was remembered by the premiere of Audi TT, which possessed the body of the coupe. He was seen in Geneva, positively perceiving a novelty. A year later, the same fate suffered the roadster, which was shown in Frankfurt am Main. In 1999, the Audi A3 sports model was modified, which received an engine having turbocharging and a all-wheel drive type transmission. Audi S8 is analogous known racing carBut has a 4.2 V8 motor using a full drive.
Views change
2000 started for Audi with the flagship premiere Audi Allroad.which was created on the basis of A6 Avant. In 2001, transport was made with a plaque-type roof, which later began to gather on Karmann's facilities.
Today the company's capacity is located in different countries, and not only in Germany. The company annually tries to increase its scope and power. The model range allowed to satisfy the wishes of each buyer, and even fans of powerful cars were able to choose an AUDI Q7 SUV for themselves.
Among the unusual innovations, model 2000s can be distinguished, which attracted customers from Asia countries. Production is trying to create more simple and powerful development every time, which attracts new markets. Such modern views allow you to get big profit and strengthen positions in sales.
Special view on Audi-M
This model received special attention from the company, because on it for the first time installed the emblem "Audi - a unit on the background of the globe." For work, a classic engine in six cylinders was used and an up to 4,700 cu. See Power in 70 liters. with. Created comfort during the trip. Among the changes, the camshaft was seen, which was decided to move upstairs.
The technical side implied the use of aluminum for the cylinder block. Also, the constructors took care of the driver's safety, due to which the brake system was distributed immediately into four wheels. SAMI high speedwhich the flagship was able to reach was 120 km / h.
How to appear Audi 100
This model was widely shown to customers in 1990. It was also known called C4. It was for it that for the first time they released a six-cylinder engine in the form of V. It possesses small size, but power in 174 horsepower It was one of the best in its price range.
History Audi A4.
Among the cars of the Audi brand in the middle class, the A4 model deserves special attention. Thanks to the use of the rear and front drive, control control is improved, so in 1994 active mass production began. The company introduced new design Corps, which highlights the flagship among the analogs.
Today, the AUDI brand is part of the Volkswagen concern. It is at the stage of lifting and growth, as the company has already has high quality indicators for a long time. This creates successful sales for it, thanks to which constant development occurs.
If you want to buy a high-quality and affordable car, the Audi brand will become an excellent choice. In the entire history of the company's existence, she actively worked on improving its models and introducing new technologies. This made it possible to get a decent quality.
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Whose brand car Audi
The country where Audi is collected and whose brand Audi has become considerable popularity in the world market, it is Germany (more Slovakia, Hungary, Belgium, (Russiauntil 2015, automotive factory under St. Petersburg)
Is there a part of other companies, divisions, corporations, groups?
Audi is part of Volkswagen Group since 1964
Which means emblem, sign, audio logo
Brief history of Audi brand
This is one of the oldest brands of cars, it appeared thanks to the work of Augusta Khortha, whose company Audi began his way in 1910.
Her center was the Saxon town Zwickau. For the first time, it began to work on the creation of cars in the 19th century, but in 1901 there was a conflict with a joint-stock company HORCH WERKE, because of what the chorus himself, being the founder, was forced to leave his own factory.
However, the entrepreneur whose brand Audi later gained considerable popularity, was not confused, and began all over again. Each driver who owns the Audi car may be interested in the fact that this name is just a translation of the surname of the creator (from him. "Listen") to Latin.
Over time, the company whose production has already been established, has become part of the Auto Union conglomerate, the association of all plants where Audi produced, occurred in 1932. Augusto Horg himself became the head of the department for creating cars belonging to the class "Lux", at the same time were made both cars of the Audi brand and the Horch brand.
Not only those people who own Audi car, but also visiting other brands are familiar with a memorable logo consisting of four rings. This logo wore AUTO UNION itself in 1930, they symbolized four German factory, whose production Audi and Horch acted down to the Second World War.
The company has long been specialized in the release of racing cars developed by Ferdinand Porsche. Audi cars received 33 victories at the Grand Prix. During the war, the plant in Zwikkau was very victim, the production equipment was stolen by the Soviet Union, which was subsequently installed at the MSM plant. However, the developments of the German manufacturer did not go to the future, and the Soviet Union, and then Russia still lagging behind the automotive industry.
From 1950 to 1964, DKW brand cars were produced at the Audi production facilities. At the end of this period volkswagen. I began to produce cars Audi, although the first such car under the appropriate brand has appeared only after fifteen years. Production was established in the Bavarian city of Ingolstadt.
Nowadays, Audi AG is part of Volkswagen Group, and continues to produce luxury cars that have taken a significant share in European car market. The company's main production facilities are located in Ingolstadt and Nearslm. The company also published beyond Germany, in particular, plants in Slovakia, Hungary and Belgium were opened. In 2006, the company raised the production of cars to 924,085 thousand units, and a year later, the total number of cars produced increased over a million per year.
Where they collect Audi in Russia
A factory under St. Petersburg was opened, however, due to the foreign policy of the state, foreign investors and manufacturers became one after another to leave the market, including Audi.
Audi is one of the most successful German manufacturers with headquarters in Ingoldstadt, which is engaged in the release of exclusively cars. Audi is part of the Volkswagen automotive concern since 1964.
The company founded August churn in 1909, the founder of Horch & Company, which brought the third Reich in the chaise. Existing since 1899, the company Augustor Khortha could not find his place in the market for a long time and after 4 years after the foundation was relocated to Zwickau. By 1909, the chorus finished the development of a new 6-cylinder engine, which turned out to be catastrophically unsuccessful and almost led the company to bankruptcy. The incredible companions decided to punish the ferret and expelled it from their own company. But the inventor was not diluted and immediately founded another enterprise, which, of course, also received the name "chorus".
Former companions inventors saw a strong competitor in a new company and sued the court demanding to come up with some other name for their company. The court agreed with the requirement of plaintiffs and forbade the inventor called its Horch company. He found a Latinized version of this word - Audi. Such is the history of the founding of the famous trademark.
The young inventor works hard that it becomes the fundamental factor in the 1910 of the first car Audi-a. By the next year, August end the development of the Audi-B model. Three such cars debuted in the summer of 1911 in the first races in the Austrian Alps.
In 1912, Augustus released his famous model - Audi-C. The model is immediately subjected to a serious test on the next races in the Alps and shows good results, for which the name of the Alps Conqueror is even fixed behind. But it does not help the financial situation of the company and by the 20s, it turns out to be on the verge of bankruptcy, which made August to merge on another company.
In 1928, Audi buys german company DKW, and the new owner of the automotive company becomes Jorgen Skafa Rasmussen. But on this series of mergers and acquisitions in the history of Audi, it does not end: 1932nd brings the world an economic crisis that made a number of German companies to unite into the AUTO Union concern, which entered not only DKW and Wanderer, but also former rival companies - Horch and Audi. The newly connected concern releases two vehicles with front-wheel drive and the Wanderer development engine. Auto Union Union Cars won a good reputation and sell well until the beginning of World War II.
In the postwar period, all AUTO Union companies are nationalized, and the association itself is reformed in 1949, which is the great merit of the attraction of Mercedes-Benz shares.
In 1958, the AUTO Union control stake in Daimler-Benz AG controls, after which Volkswagen buys it. Since the transition to the VW control, the automaker again begins to use its primordial name - Audi. Soon the manufacturer produces its new model with the front-wheel drive and by 1968 at the disposal of the brand there was a fairly good range of models and excellent sales statistics. From this time, the emblem with four circles, which became a symbol of the fusion of four companies in 1932, on all Audi.
In 1968, the legendary Audi 100 with its followers and the famous Audi Quattro comes to the market. The latter in 1980 received a sports profile and four-wheel drive, which became a new milestone of automotive production in Germany. This light and fast Gran tourism was distinguished by excellent resistance and adaptability for any tests (including rally). Competitors barely might with this quattro, which became a predetermining factor in its exclusively successful performance on the car racing.
1969 year. Volkswagen buys a car plant in Neckarzulme and renames the company on Audi NSU Auto Union. The manufacturer receives its usual name Audi AG only in 1985.
1970. Audi begins expansion to the American market. First, in the US, only Audi Super 90 in the body of a sedan and station wagon and new Audi 100 are exported. American sales go well, which predetermines supplies in the USA since 1973, and Audi 80 models (unlike the European version, American Audi 80 existed in the body Universal). Today we know that universal Audi. 80 was nothing more than Volkswagen Passat Variant in a richer configuration.
Later, Audi 80 and 100 for the American market receive their own designations: Audi 4000 and 5000, respectively. Several facts of violation of responsibility for their cars leads to the decline in Audi sales in the United States market.
Let's return to the aforementioned Audi Quattro, debuting at the automotive exhibition in Geneva in 1980. The concept of a full drive from this car is used in Audi cars to date. The very idea of \u200b\u200bcreating such a car arose in 1976, when brand engineers conducted test races sUV Volkswagen. ILTIS for the Bundeswehr. By paying attention to the magnificent car handling at rough terrain, on ice and snow, Audi engineers decided to embody the concept of a full drive and in their serial Audi 80. In 1982, large-wheel drive cars starting. Gradually, the Quattro concept begins to offer in other Audi cars.
At the end of 1993, Audi Coupe debuts on the market, built on the basis of Audi 80. The same model was based on a cabriolet body. Delivered from the "Veteran" in the Audi family only in the mid-2000, when Audi A4 comes to a shift, first presented in the fall of 1994. Wagon A4 AVANT and Cabrio Cup Cabriolet A4 are produced only in 2001.
In 1990, the new Audi 100 will debut with the internal designation C4. For the first time in the history of the brand, her car received a six-cylinder V-shaped engine, which was compact and powerful enough.
The flagship Audi A8 replenishes the model range of the brand in the fall of 1994. The first A3 borrowed a fourth generation platform was shown to the public in the summer of 1996, but the production of the car was established only next year.
The first sedan A6 saw the light in 1997. The car was very successful and since 1998 began production of his version in the body of a wagon. The production of all models on the C4 platform ends in 1997 due to the transition to a completely new 4B-Type platform. In the fall of the same year, the company shows a conceptual A2, which gets to the conveyor only by the beginning of 2000. So Audi began mastering a new one for themselves, but popular in Europe class B.
Sports coupe Audi Tt makes debut at the Geneva Automotive Exhibition in 1998 (Roger at its base appears in a year). The TT prototype was first submitted to the public at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 1995.
Since the beginning of the new millennium, the automaker is experiencing a period of rapid development. The model range is fully updated and many new models appear. Details about the revival period Audi Read more.
New generation of long-awaited sedana Audi. A6 reached in 2001. The car got clean cosmetic changes Appearance and interior, and also acquired new engines. The automaker is experimenting with aluminum and produces about 150 thousand aluminum bodies for different models.
In 2002, an upgraded Audi TT with amended advance and extended wheel arches. But the main news was waiting for buyers under the hood - there appeared a 265-strong engine, which came to replace the 225-strong.
In the spring, the S3 hatchback is updated, which received a 225-strong motor and the ability to accelerate up to 225 km / h. The full-time equipment received xenon, leather upholstery, 6-speed mechanics, and 17-inch alloy discs. At that time, S3 became the most powerful representative of the segment in Europe.
By the beginning of the summer, the gamma engines for A4 is replenished with new motors with a capacity of 150 to 165 hp, with which the car has become more economical and dynamic. In the summer, the manufacturer declares prices for the charged RS6. A car worth 85 thousand dollars was over a circulation of 400 copies and each accelerated to the maximum 250 km / h. At the same time, another long-awaited debut occurs - a new generation of Audi A8 appears. The stiffness of the bodice of a premium car increases by 60%, and its safety and premium achieves unprecedented heights. The fastest A8 second generation received a 550-strong engine. By the end of the summer, rumors appear about the intention of the automaker to update the TT family. A8 enjoys incredible demand and plants are transferred to three-chart mode - all in order to satisfy the needs of dealers. By September, the release of the first generation A8 stops.
By the end of the year, rumors of Volkswagen and Audi plans to release a large SUV on a common platform (later we learn that we are talking about the Touareg and Q7 model). Good second-generation A8 sales allow you to release an elongated version of the A8L car with a total length of 5.18 meters. Mass supplies of the elongated A8 on the market begin in mid-2003.
In the spring of 2003, the manufacturer has updated the A4 family: the machines received a new gearbox and other body colors. Also, a two-liter FSI engine appeared in the gamma. Since the summer, the extension of the Audi dealership in Russia begins.
From this time, a rather economical gasoline engine V6 with a capacity of 220 hp is becoming a basic engine for A8, capable of overclocking a large executive sedan to the maximum 242 km / h. At the same time, the engine palette for A3 is expanding - FSI appears with a volume of 1.6 liters with a capacity of 115 hp. Autumn appears a super power A3 with a 250-power engine and a dealership center opens in Rostov.
In September, the first sketches of the future R8 fall into the network. Then it becomes known that the car will receive a platform from the debuting Lamborghini Gallardo.. By the end of the year, a 100 thousand AUDI A3 is produced. Sales of the concern in Russia rapidly grow.
The 2004 year begins with plans to release a new generation of A6 Avant next year. The novelty receives a platform from the new sedan A6, which also makes debut at the automotive exhibition in Geneva in early 2004. Auto competes on the market with a similar option from BMW, equipped with a stepless variator and gets a wide range of engines.
In March, Audi releases a convertible based on Audi S4. The novelty receives a 344-strong atmospheric engine. At the beginning of the year, a new A8 W12 is announced and the total release of Audi cars per year reaches 1 million copies. Spring Gamma Motors A8 is replenished with compact turbodiesel V6 with a capacity of 233 hp Also in the spring, the first major review of cars Audi is happening: 172 thousand cars are subject to a review in the wiring defect.
Debuts the most powerful A6 with a 4.2-liter V8 engine with a capacity of 340 hp In June, Audi A4 sales start with a new Diesel engine TDI 1.9 liter with a capacity of 115 hp In the summer, a wagon appears on the basis of the popular Hatchback Audi A3. The novelty is in great demand in the market.
From October there is no doubt that two SUVs will appear in the Audi model range - Audi Q7 and the younger brother Q5, which is based on the platform from A4. Simultaneously replenish the range of diesel engines for A4 Cabriolet and A3. The engines begin to meet the Euro-4 standard.
In Paris, an updated A4 is presented with another radiator grille, and a more modern body design that corresponds to the then brand ideology. At the end of the year, Audi starts selling its A6 in the United States. The network is seeping first snapshots of the serial Q7 and information about the plans to begin its production in 2006 appear. The SUV goes to the stage of road tests. In winter, pre-orders for the new A6 AVANT begin: the first cars come to customers only in March 2005.
The beginning of 2005 was marked for the A6 recognition brand the best car in the world. The conveyor comes out 5 millionth A6. Audi celebrates the 25th anniversary of its full-actuator quattro technology. In honor of this event, RS4 new generation is issued with atmospheric engine V8 4.2 liters and a capacity of 420 hp
The company recalls about 10 thousand A4 convertibles due to problems with reflectors of xenon headlights. In the spring, road tests of the new generation of Audi S6 begin. Rumors about the configuration of the car with a motor V10 with a capacity of 550 hp
The company heats up interest in his first SUV, publishing the first pictures. The car comes on sale in autumn. Audi shows the most sport S8 with the V10 engine from Lamborghini Gallardo with a capacity of 450 hp For the basic S8, the manufacturer asks 97,600 euros. And again, rumors: After the debut Q7, no one doubts the subsequent debut Q5, but also information about the possibility of replenishing the model range compact crossover Q3. The basis of the novelties are planning to take a platform from the Volkswagen Golf of the fifth generation.
In early 2006, they are approached by the end of the test of the new TT coupe. The sports car increases in size and receives a new top engine with a capacity of 280 hp The second generation of TT also receives a version of the folding roof.
Travel tests of the new A6 Allroad with a pneumatic suspension and all-wheel drive transmissia Quattro begin. Under the hood A6 Allroad put a 3.0-liter diesel power of 225 hp The intentions about the release of Q3 are finally confirmed, as well as plans for the release of a new S3 with a constant full-wheel drive, new bumpers and bloated wheeled arches.
The project is started about creating a competitor for mini from BMW. The first sketches of the future kid A1 appear. In the spring, the new generation of TT officially debuts. The car looked and matured in all respects. The most powerful version receives a 3.0-liter engine with a capacity of 300 hp The curtain of the secrets of developing A7 is opened. Initially, it is assumed that the car will be four-door.
At the end of the summer, Audi publishes photos of the serial S3 of the new generation. Auto gets a 2.0-liter engine with a capacity of 265 hp This motor gives incredible power to compact hatchback. R8 road tests begin with autumn, the debut of which is scheduled at the beginning of 2007. At the end of the year, the most powerful TT RS with a 350-strong V6 volume of 3.6-liters will debut.
Audi makes a surprise for his fans and produces a supercar R8 in a fully aluminum body ahead of schedule. The supercar is driven by a 420-power engine and sold from dealers at a price of 146,800 euros.
Q7 Gets the most powerful 313-strong diesel - V10 5.0 liters from Volkswagen. In addition to tremendous power, the engine is distinguished by the excellent economy and compliance with Euro-5 environmentalities.
In October, the development of the A5 model created on the basis of A4 ends. The novelty gets completely different appearance and wide range of engines. BMW 3-Series becomes the main competitor for her.
The production of new A4 begins. For R8 begin to prepare a superdizel with a capacity of 500 hp and a volume of 6.0 liters.
2007 year. Starts the development of a new generation A3. Initially, it is assumed that the car will be released only at the end of 2008. By tradition, the model receives an evolutionary design and a new body.
At the Audi booth in Geneva, Audi A5 debuts. Simultaneously with the "donor" show the charged version of S5. Under the hood of the latter is a 354-strong engine. At the end of the spring, RS6 road tests with the V10 engine are completed (all the same engine from Lamborghini Gallardo, which lit up on R8). This "monster" becomes a worthy competitor for BMW M5 and Mercedes-Benz E AMG.
Fate A1 is completely solved: one more portion of sketches is published and information about the plans to begin its mass production in 2009 appear. In the summer, the new RS6 comes under the sights of photospions.
Audi engineers finally put competitors from BMW and Mercedes: Their novelty receives a 571-strong engine with a torque of 1000 nm, which has been helped by turbocharging. The first sketches of the luxurious Sport A7 are published.
It cost A5 debut in Geneva in the spring, as the autumn cars receive new motors: 265-strong gasoline engine and 190 strong diesel. Also in the fall started sales of the updated A8: the "muzzle" of a restyled car, bumper, fog. Suspension changes and control. The car begins to set a new 2.8-liter gasoline V6 volume, working paired with a stepless variator.
In the fall in Frankfurt, Audi shows a sports RS6 with a gasoline engine V10. Double turbocharging allowed to increase its power up to 580 hp and 650 nm of torque. At the same exhibition AUDI presents a new generation A4. The car becomes longer and wider than the predecessor and gets an enlarged wheelbase. The basic engine for it becomes an aggregate of 1.8 liters and with a capacity of 160 hp.
In the fall, the first prototype A1 is shown, which is already more reminiscent of the serial car. At the end of the year, the smallest convertible convertible on the basis of A3 is produced and the intention of the release of R8 without a roof is confirmed (the car comes to a car exhibition in Detroit in January 2008).
In the spring of 2008, the German company produces a new hatchback A3 with a highly modified front part. The branded falseradiator lattice has become more expressive, and the headlights of the head light received bixenon lamps. Engines for A3 received a different injection system. In Europe, the model was sold at a price ranging from 20 thousand euros.
The Major Sensation of the automotive exhibition in Beijing was the long-awaited crossover Q5. Although everyone was waiting for the debut of the model in Geneva, Audi was engaged in the Asian market model. The appearance of the crossover inherited a lot from the older brother Q7. The appearance of the crossover turned out to be spectacular and dynamic. Gamma Motors consists of both economical and high-performance engines.
In May, Audi represents A5 Cabriolet, which received a fabric roof, which made it possible to significantly reduce the center of gravity of the car and add a few liters to the volume of the trunk. Rumors were finally confirmed about the upcoming issue of the third crossover of the brand - compact Q3. Initially, Ingolstadt engineers planned to submit a public model in 2010, but later it became known about the transfer of the production model for 2011, for which a conveyor was prepared at the SEAT plant in Spain.
In the summer, the development of the third generation A8 begins. The need to update the series gave rise to new competitors in the face Mercedes-Benz S-Class and BMW 7-Series. Also updated A6, which received another front and rear optics, other bumpers and a slightly different radiator grille. Among the new engines, 290-strong V6 appeared, spending only 9.5 liters per hundred.
By the end of the summer, Audi confirmed the fact of the release of the most powerful sedan based on A6 (version RS6). Auto received a unique V10 volume of 5.0-liters with two turbocharging, developing 580 hp and 650 nm of torque. The most powerful sedan got the "powerful" price tag - 105 thousand 550 euros.
On the Oktyabrsky Motor Show in Paris Audi represents the S4 of the new generation. Auto available in the body sedan and wagon. The charged car received the amazing dynamics of overclocking 5.1 seconds to a hundred and magnificent V8 with a capacity of 344 hp
In November, the tests of A5 Sportback begins. This hybrid body took an intermediate position between A4 and A6. The model also highlights a very sporty character, rigid suspension and excellent handling.
The beginning of 2009 was marked by the official display of the prototype of the luxurious Audi A7 Sportback Concept. In fact, it was pre-production, almost ready for the production of cars.
The development of the R4 model (the younger sister R8) continues. According to rumors, experienced engineers from Porsche are involved in the creation of this sports car. In February, the manufacturer shows the first pictures of the new A4 Allroad. Although the car received a platform from the usual "four", with its full-wheel drive Quattro and increased road lumen it can be removed off-road qualities with any medium-sized crossover.
At the same time, the manufacturer shows the most powerful TT with the RS prefix in the title. Roadster and TT RS coupe are driven by a 340-strong 5-cylinder engine, which ensured their acceleration to hundreds in 5.0 seconds.
Another spring debutant was a convertible based on A5 and S5 with a gorgeous package. In the spring of insignificant upgrades, Q7 is exposed to, which gave it a more modern appearance. The change in optics and bumpers made it possible to bring a crossover in compliance with the modern ideology of the Audi design. Continuing the development of ideology from the concept of A7 Sportback, Audi releases Audi A5 Sportback. The debut of the model was timed to the century of the founding August, the August Horch Automobilwerke GmbH. In Germany, a price tag was put on a novelty 36,050 euros.
At the end of summer, Audi represents a 1.2 liter engine, outstanding 102 hp They began to equip the A3 and A3 Sportback of the initial configuration. The autumn auto show in Frankfurt was prepared open version Audi. R8 Spyder, which received a V10 of 5.2 liters and a capacity of 525 hp
In October, sketches of "units" appear, on the basis of which the Serial version of A1 was already built, who made his debut in 2010 at the automotive exhibition in Geneva. In early December, a new Audi A8 was presented in Miami, which went on sale in the first half of 2010. As expected, the car did not receive any revolutionary changes: new headlights and parking lights became the main "china". Of course, the car got a new body detail and was 25% tougher predecessors. In addition, it increased markedly in size and ahead of its competitors from Mercedes-Benz and BMW.
Geneva, 2010 year. Audi spends a spectacular presentation of his baby A1 with Justin Timberlake. In the sale of "Kid" comes in March. The car is based on a new PQ35 platform and has only 3.95 meters long. At the "odnushki" from Audi a lot in common with Polo from Volkswagen.
Along with the baby, the presentation of the "beast" in the face of RS5, developing 450 hp and 430 nm of torque. This coupe has become the most powerful development of the "donor" A5. Also in the spring passed the update TT and A3. Machines received modern optics, modified body elements and other engines in the gamma.
The development of two charged Q5 immediately began to pull the leadership at BMW X3 with the maximum 286 hp. Under the hood and Mercedes GLK with 272 hp In the middle of summer, Audi says goodbye to the RS6 model. Engineers from Ingolstadt are planning to complete the development of the successor in 1.5-2 years.
By the end of the summer, the Audi management confirms plans for the release of the open version of "units". Also in August, sales of A7 Sportback begins, which has become one of the most spectacular representatives of the line. At the Motor Show in Paris, the manufacturer shows interesting concepts: Audi Quattro Concept and Audi E-Tron Spyder. In the fall there are rumors about the plans of the company from Ingolstadt to release the flagship in the face A9.
On December 1, Audi officially shows a new generation A6. As expected, the design cost without revolutionary changes: new headlights and more modern body panels. Auto retained the overall stylist, got a more saturated filling with electronics and new economy engines.
In November, the company shows a charged RS3. Under the hood of this supercar 2,5-liter engine with five cylinders, developing 340 hp Together with a 7-speed S Tronic Box, the engine disperses the car to 100 km / h in 4.6 seconds. In Germany, 49,900 euros are asked for the most modest RS3. From generation to generation, all Audi is growing in size. Confirms the tendency shown on the Motor Show in Geneva New Notchback A3 Concept.
2011 year. By analogy with the BMW X6, the Ingolstadsk company begins the development of its off-road coupe - Audi Q6. The car promises to become much more technological than the main competitor. In addition, the model range of the Ingolstad company is replenished with the long-awaited compact Q3 crossover, which has become a direct competitor for the BMW X1. Even the basic version is equipped with a completely low-voltage engine with a capacity of 140 hp. and 2.0 liters. In Germany, for the cheapest versions asked from 30 thousand euros. Serial production of the new crossover begins in the summer.
Summer of 2011 Audi met with an extreme "baby" A1 with a capacity of 503 hp The little trampling turned into a real beast and "learned" to accelerate to 100 km / h in 3.7 seconds. The end of the summer was marked for the brand by the release of the new Audi A6 Allroad, which became an overwhelming universal for all occasions. The car is equipped with only one engine: a 3.0 liter gasoline engine with a turbocharger and a capacity of 310 hp On the sale of the third generation A6 Allroad comes only in the spring of 2012.
Also in the summer was proposed resting for A5 selling since 2007. Updated sedan, wagon, two-door coupe and even sport version RS. In addition, photospions are catching in their lenses a new S6 on road testing. The sports car received the most powerful V10, the same as the spercara R8. At the end of the summer, an open discussion of the upcoming debut in 2013 of the second generation Q7 began in 2013, as the main competitors big SUV Already managed to update (in particular, Volkswagen Touareg and Porsche Cayenne).
The company brings the company to the road exhibition in Frankfurt. The company will bring a whole brood of "charged" cars - S6, S7 and S8. In all cases, engines are used with power from 420 hp, which gave them the dynamics of overclocking to "hundreds" from 5.2 to 4.8 seconds. The hybrid version was also presented luxury sedan Audi A8. Thanks to the hybrid thrust, the consumption of heavy sedan fuel dropped to 6.4 liters per 100 km of way.
In August, the first unofficial pictures of the new generation of Audi A4 appear. The gamut of the engines replenish new diesel engines, and the model is based on a new modular platform. Auto receives a whole brood of modern technologies. Simultaneously with the hybrid, the most powerful S8 is developed with the transient price tag and overclocking dynamics.
Meanwhile, the new flagship A9 is getting closer. It is already known that it will be a luxurious coupe, a new platform for which is developing Volkswagen. In the fall, the manufacturer confirms his plans to run the E-Tron electrocarbar series based on A1. The year ends with another crazy experiment on A1, under the hood of which they put a 256-strong engine. But the main highlight of the second experiment on the "unit" in the other: the car receives a full-wheel drive Quattro, which became a reminder of the Roll of the Concern.
2012 begins for Audi from Q3 sales start in North America, on the eve of what the special version of the crossover is shown as a concept with the Vail prefix in the title (in honor of the same ski resort in Canada). Only a version with a complete drive and a slightly deformed motor from TT RS outstanding 314 hp is exported to this market. and 400 nm. The concept of Vail received a memorable design and a lot of additional "chips".
In the model range of the concern there is another vacant position - for little Crossover.Coem must become Q1. From that moment on, the development of a platform developing on the basis of the "trolley" from A1 begins. The car promises to get a seriously upgraded suspension, enlarged ground clearance and four-wheel drive.
In winter, plans for the development of the third generation TT are declassified, which is planned to submit at the end of 2013 and start deliveries to delegers from 2014. The main emphasis in the new generation machine will be placed on sports. The third TT promises to become the most executed representative of his segment.
Stormy work begins on the second generation of R8, which should be based on the events from the sixth generations Porsche. 911. For sale, the new R8 should go to the end of 2014, and the roadster version will be released no earlier than the 2015th.
2012 begins with many interesting news: it turns out that Audi plans to develop its first minivan premium class, which will form a wagon A4. "Double Universal" A4 promises to be comfortable, get a high roof, enlarged dimensions and all sorts of "minivan" bells.
The 2012 Geneva Motor Show was also rich in new items: Audi shows three cars at once. The first becomes TT in the modification of the RS Plus, which received another 20 hp To its power, a more enduring brake system, painting carbon inserts in the cabin, other bodybar and chic 19-inch discs.
The second debutant was the new RS 4 Avant, which absorbed all the branded traits from his predecessor. The next "racket" completely updated its design, got a complete set of modern systems and, of course, powerful engineCoim became a 450-strong unit.
The third debutant of this exhibition is the third generation A3 (three-three-three), built on the MQB modular platform. The car body has become significantly tougher and safer. The car dropped 80 kg of "excess weight," received a wide range of engines, modern boxes and corporate modern design.
March brings news about the separation of the Q family to two camps: under the even numbers Audi plans to produce urban style, and under odd - utilitarian models. The same news gives hope to fans of the brand to release at least several Q. At the end of March, the information is partially confirmed: Audi shares plans to release Q4, which should be a competitor for a similar BMW X4 and EVOQUE from Range Rover.
At the end of April, the company produces an extremal version of Q3 with the RS prefix in the title. The crossover equipped with a 360-strong turbocharged engine, which brought its overclocking dynamics to 5.2 s to 100 km / h and the maximum speed of up to 265 km / h. Also comes a turn to update Q5, but so far only at the level of the first photos. The crossover did not receive any fundamental changes: Other headlights, a modified bumper, a little different grille of the radiator. There was even less inside changes: new steering wheel and better finish materials.
May brings a news portion about the replenishment of the Q: The following will be the mini-crossover number 2 and a large off-road coupe under number 6. Q2 promises to become the most affordable in the segment. At the same time, plans are confirmed to update the large Q7 and build a luxurious off-road coupe Q8 on its platform: the total number of "Kew" has been translated for the total number of already existing.
In June, Audi represents the most powerful Q5 crossover with the S prefix in the title. The most interesting feature of the novelties was the fact that she is diesel! Double supervision allowed to remove the power of diesel to 313 hp and 650 nm of torque.
In July, official images of the first update for the R8 released since 2006 appear. Machine and do not distinguish: the headlights, the radiator grille and some other body parts are traditionally changed. Also, a sports car receives a new robotic box with two clutches.
The company returns to the debuting concept of Quattro Concept: on its basis, AUDI plans to revive legendary model Quattro from the 80s. The project is already developing under the internal corporate name Q35.
In September, the presentation of the updated RS 5 in the body of a convertible is coming. The novelty is equipped with a soft riding, automatically folding at speeds up to 50 km / h. The excellent dynamics of the car guarantees a 450-strong engine and a new S Tronic with two clutches: the pair provides a convertible overclocking dynamics to "hundreds" of 4.9 seconds.
For the autumn exhibition in Paris, Audi prepares the next generation of A3 Sportback. The wagon becomes more and more dynamic than the predecessor. The transition to the new MQB platform allowed the machine to reset the extra 90 kg, become tougher and safer. At the same time debuts the sports modification S3 in the three-door body of the hatchback. Compared to the Basic Meeting, the charged version receives a 2-liter turbodiesel with a capacity of 300 hp and 380 nm of torque.
In October, rumors appear that the Q7 of the second generation will not appear, and instead Audi will release Q9. Is it really? In the fall of 2012, it was too early to judge, but if it had happened, he would have to compete with such giants on the market as Infiniti QX56 and Cadillac Escalade.
The "Rocket" family is updated by another sports universal: RS6 with a 4.0-liter V8 engine and turbocharging, which brought its power to 560 hp The car got the amazing overclocking dynamics: 3.9 seconds to hundreds! Standard equipped with 20-inch wheels, leather seats and a complete electronics package.
In January 2013, Audi begins the release of gasoline SQ5 with a capacity of 354 hp This provided a crossover to the stunning overclocking dynamics: 5.3 seconds to 100 km / h and maximum speed Limited at 250 km / h. Also at the beginning of the year, Audi finally refuses its plans to develop the A2 project.
By mid-January, the gamma charged RS is replenished with a luxurious RS7 gym with a 4.0-liter bistributed TFSI motor with a capacity of 560 hp and torque 750 nm. Sportbek accelerates to 100 km / h in 3.9 seconds.
On the eve of the Geneva Motor Show, Audi shows the charged crossover RS \u200b\u200bQ3, which received more aggressive appearance, New bumpers, side skirts, a different grille of the radiator and air intakes. The suspension settings were also changed, and under the hood there was a 2.5-liter motor capacity of 310 hp. and 420 nm of torque.
The main debutant of Geneva 2013 from Audi becomes a3 Sportback of the new generation. In comparison with the usual three-year, all changes can be counted on two fingers: weight reduced by 50 kg and the overclocking dynamics of up to 5.1 seconds have improved to "hundreds".
At the end of March, a "secret" presentation of the same car in the body of the sedan at the automotive exhibition in New York. Gamma Motors is replenished with Turbodiesel. The public debut of the sedan A3 passes in Shanghai in just a month.
Some Audi plans are declassified to start the production of three crossovers of the line Q for three years. It is reliably aware of the second, fourth and sixth room, which will almost close all free niches on the market.
AT august Audi. Represents restyling yours representation sedan A8. Engines become a little more powerful, and the front headlights become "matrix". The adaptive light has learned to independently determine cars on the road and change the direction of light so as not to blind the driver of the oncoming car. In addition, A8 has learned to recognize pedestrians and road signs.
At the September Motor Show in Frankfurt Audi shows the development of the concept of Quattro Concept three years ago - Audi Sport Quattro. This new coupe becomes the most powerful in the history of the concern: 700 hp and 800 nm. The coupe received hybrid power installation Based on the turbocharged V8 of 4.0 liters and a 150-strong electric motor. The Quattro family from the 80s was revived!
The latest loud news of 2013 becomes Audi's plans to release a "cheap" crossover Q1. The car will receive a platform from Volkswagen Polo and price tag up to 20 thousand euros! Early rumors about the termination of the Q7 project are refuted by the information on almost the second generation of a luxurious crossover.
Prototype Audi Sport Quattro 2013
