Audi RS: Books - History and Models

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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Audi RS

"RS" as in "Rennsport" (motorsport in German): Audi's most powerful initials are synonymous with special cars, fantastic mechanics and exceptional grip.
Born from a partnership with Porsche and consolidated by the subsidiary quattro GmbH, the two capital letters become a constant for most of the series. What started in 1994 with a fast estate - sorry, an Avant - has entered a process of maturity, to become a wide range of high-performance top models.

This book tells the fascinating story of all RS models, from the disruptive Audi Avant RS2 to the all-electric Audi RS e-tron GT. Details about their engines, the different all-wheel drive systems and the strategies that go on behind the scenes for each of these cars.
The evolution of Audi's sports subsidiary from a licensing manager and merchandising distributor to a renowned car manufacturer is also described in detail.

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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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