Young classics from Audi Sport racing legends for an exclusive clientele
- Sale of exclusive racing cars from Le Mans and DTM
- International customers can become part of Audi Sport
- Exclusive support beyond delivery
Audi Sport is breaking new ground: for the first time in history, LMP and DTM prototypes from the former factory racing programs are available for purchase as exclusive objects in drivable condition. The newly created Audi Sport racing legends project team is rebuilding these prototypes using manufacturer expertise for interested collectors. Following the program presentation on April 2 in Neuburg an der Donau, Audi Sport will present itself at three international classic car events in Germany, France and Great Britain. The first example is to be handed over in the middle of the year.
Audi Sport offers collectors the opportunity to acquire selected former factory racing vehicles. By purchasing an original chassis, customers gain access to vehicles from a significant period in Audi Sport’s motorsport history. “We are rebuilding these chassis together with reconditioned parts from that time into racing cars according to strict standards and with a high level of expertise,” says Rolf Michl, Managing Director of Audi Sport GmbH. “In some cases, even the developers from that era are involved in the current projects. The Audi R18 e-tron quattro and the RS 5 DTM rank among the most successful and high-performance racing cars developed by Audi Sport. Customers can look forward to historically significant racing cars and a unique driving experience. Customers receive access to Audi Sport expertise and a range of technical and support services.” Audi has clinched victories at Le Mans and championship titles in the DTM with these types of racing cars. The winning examples from this era remain in AUDI AG’s vehicle collection – looked after, kept running and used at events by Audi Tradition.
Potential customers were able to take a look at the first two models in Neuburg an der Donau on April 2. At a dedicated customer event, the brand presented two vehicles from important periods of Audi Sport’s motorsport history. With this chassis of the R18, Romain Dumas/Loïc Duval/Marc Gené clinched the first victory of the newly developed RP2 generation in the FIA World Endurance Championship WEC at Spa-Francorchamps in 2012. The chassis of the DTM model is also a winner: in 2015, it triumphed with Timo Scheider at the DTM finale in Hockenheim.
The presentation marks the start of the sales phase for these limited-production historic racing vehicles. The new project group will then present itself to a specialist audience from May 9 to 11 at the Jim Clark Revival in Hockenheim (Germany), from July 3 to 6 at the Le Mans Classic event (France) and from July 10 to 13 at the Festival of Speed in Goodwood (United Kingdom).
The first car is due to be sold and delivered to its new owner this summer. This is by no means the end of the Audi Sport service. Rather, the handover marks the start of comprehensive support: regular technical inspections, the offer of repairs, but also a spare parts service and expert advice from former developers complete the range of services provided by Audi Sport racing legends. Audi Sport provides support during the events. With the sale of a limited number of drivable prototypes from LMP1 racing and the Class 1 era of the DTM, Audi Sport racing legends offers collectors rare vehicles from a significant period of motorsport history.