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Audi RS: Illustrated History Books & Guides

Explore the best illustrated books on the Audi RS. Discover the history, models and evolution of Audi sports cars. Perfect for enthousiasts, collectors, and anyone passionate about Audi..

Audi RS: History, Models, Technology

RS as in Rennsport: Audi's most evocative abbreviation represents special cars, fantastic drivetrain solutions and abundant traction. Born of a partnership with Porsche, these two letters evolved into a constant in most Audi model lines.

Motoring journalist Constantin Bergander and photographer Peter Besser provide an in-depth look into a fascinating series of automobiles, full of power and elegance.
This meticulously researched book tells the captivating story of all RS models, introduced first in 1994, from the disruptive Audi Avant RS2, all the way to the fully electric Audi RS e-tron GT. It explains the powerplants, the various all-wheel drivetrains, and the strategies behind the cars.

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Author:Constantin Bergander, Peter Besser
Details:256 pages, 11.2 x 9 x 0.91 in (28.5 x 24 x 2.3 cm), hardback
Illustrations:403 b&w and color photos
Language:English
Publisher:Dalton Watson Fine Books (USA, 2022)
ISBN:9781854433213
Book cover: Audi RS: History, Models, Technology | Dalton Watson

Audi RS: History, Models, Technology

Language: English

Audi RS

"RS", short for "Rennsport" (motor racing in German), represents Audi's most powerful models, known for exceptional engines and outstanding grip.

Born from a partnership with Porsche and developed by the subsidiary quattro GmbH, these models are now present across nearly all series. It began in 1994 with the high-performance Audi Avant RS2, a sporty station wagon, and the range gradually expanded to include many top-tier sports models.

This book traces the history of all RS models, from the Avant RS2 to the fully electric RS e-tron GT. It details engines, all-wheel-drive systems, and development strategies for each car. The evolution of Audi's sports division is also covered, from managing licensing and merchandising to becoming a renowned automotive manufacturer.

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Author:Constantin Berganger, Peter Besser
Details:208 pages, 11.8 x 9.8 x 0.98 in (30 x 25 x 2.5 cm), paperback
Illustrations:380 b&w and color photos
Language:French
Publisher:ETAI (F, 2022)
ISBN:9791028305031

Audi RS - Geschichte, Modelle, Technik

The particularly sporty Audi models bear the magical RS abbreviation for "racing". With this first book about these high-performance cars, we present all RS models produced so far from Ingolstadt.
In close cooperation with Audi, the author expertly presents the fascinating, powerful and elegant models with all the technical details and many pictures.

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Product details

Author:Constantin Bergander
Details:208 pages, 11.4 x 9.7 in (29 x 24.5 cm), hardback
Illustrations:extensively illustrated
Language:German
Publisher:Heel-Verlag GmbH (D, 2021)
ISBN:9783868522099
Book cover: Audi RS - Geschichte, Modelle, Technik | Heel

Audi RS - Geschichte, Modelle, Technik

Language: German

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