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titles, there was not much more for Audi to prove in rallying. Circuit racing was perfect as the next challenge. Audi first showed that four-wheel drive could also provide advantages on tarmac in the USA during 1988 and 1989. After successes in the Trans-Am and IMSA GTO racing series, the brand returned to its German homeland in 1990 and took on the challenge of the DTM. From 1993 onwards, the brand’s super touring cars enjoyed a series of title successes in France, Germany, England, Belgium, Italy, Spain, South Africa and Australia. Individual successes, for example in the FIA World Touring Car Cup or the Guia Race of Macau, completed the tally. Straight to the title The Audi 200 quattro Trans Am caused quite a stir: firstly, there was its imposing appearance, because at 4.89 metres long and 2.03 metres wide, it is still Audi’s largest racing car to this day. But the technology was also extraordinary. Local observers in the USA initially wondered why Audi was using a 2.1-litre five-cylinder

First race on 13 April at Hockenheim To make a championship winning car even better – the Audi Sport engineers and technicians faced this delicate task when the job of developing the DTM race version of the new Audi A4 arose. From the visual aspect they certainly succeeded: The new A4 DTM, which was publicly unveiled for the first time at the Motor Show in Geneva, spontaneously appears even more dynamic than the successful predecessor model with which Mattias Ekström won the DTM title last year. The fourth-generation Audi A4 DTM, which bears the project name “R14” internally at Audi Sport, is also futuristic from the technical aspect. With the help of state-of-the-art CFD calculations (Computational Fluid Dynamics) particular attention was paid to the air flow running around and through the car. “In doing so we completed what we had already started last year with the R13,” explains Head of Audi Motorsport Dr Wolfgang Ullrich. “We are convinced that we have achieved the most logical optimisation

course of more than a century, Audi and its predecessor brands have achieved numerous successes in motorsport around the world. Here is an overview of the most important successes from the factory teams and customer racing. 2025 Winner Misano 12 Hours (Audi R8 LMS GT3) Winner Campionato Italiano Gran Turismo Endurance (Audi R8 LMS GT3) Winner DMV Super Touring & GT Cup (Audi R8 LMS GT4) Winner GT America powered by AWS GT2 (Audi R8 LMS GT2) Winner GT World Challenge Australia powered by AWS Pro-Am Drivers (Audi R8 LMS GT3) Winner GT4 European Series powered by Rafa Rafa Racing Club Silver Drivers (Audi R8 LMS GT4) Winner North Island Endurance Series 3 Hour (Audi R8 LMS GT3) Winner TCR Asia (Audi RS 3 LMS) Winner TCR Italy (Audi RS 3 LMS) 2024 Winner Dakar Rally (Audi RS Q e-tron) Winner Gulf 12 Hours (Audi R8 LMS GT3) Winner Dubai 24 Hours (Audi R8 LMS GT3) Winner Nürburgring 24 Hours (Audi R8 LMS GT3) Winner Belcar Endurance Championship TA Class (Audi RS 3 LMS) Winner British Endurance

The Audi A4 DTM is unveiled to the public on Tuesday within the framework of the official DTM presentation in Hamburg. The two works teams Audi Sport Team Abt Sportsline and Audi Sport Infineon Team Joest present their new 2004 DTM (German Touring Car Masters) race cars for the first time in their partners’ colours. The two A4 DTM cars of Christian Abt and Tom Kristensen start in the typical yellow outfit of the Hasseröder Brewery. The cars of Mattias Ekström and Martin Tomczyk are painted in metallic-blue and carry the logos of Red Bull and PlayStation 2. The silver A4 cars of Audi Sport Infineon Team Joest, driven by Frank Biela and Emanuele Pirro, race under the "S line” banner of the quattro GmbH. Although the DTM technical regulations allow the engineers very little room for manoeuvre, Audi Sport has managed to develop a DTM touring car that differs in many respects to the competitors’ cars. Furthermore, the team of Audi Motorsport Head Dr Wolfgang Ullrich won the first race against

else once you have been on the road with quattro. Why? Because this drive brings engine power so convincingly onto the road. The quattro cutting-edge technology offers dynamism and safety as well as, at the same time, conveying an exclusive, unique driving pleasure. An Audi with quattro drive also makes safe and trouble-free progress where two-wheel drive vehicles no longer have propulsion – for example on slippery or unpaved road surfaces. The quattro drive Audi offers the quattro drive in different versions customised for each model. In the compact construction series with transversely mounted engine, a multi-disc clutch with hydraulic actuation and electronic control is mounted on the rear axle. The multi-disc clutch is located on the front axle in the R8 mid-engine sports car. These active systems distribute the forces variably to both axles depending on the driving situation. The self-locking centre differential, which is used in many Audi models with a front-mounted longitudinal

legend: Audi Sport racing legends offers a select group of collectors the opportunity to purchase meticulously prepared historic LMP and DTM race cars from the former factory motorsport programs, along with comprehensive service and support packages. These historic race cars are available from Audi Sport racing legends in running condition, suitable for collectors and for taking part in track days or historic motorsport events. The sale of these coveted collector’s items is limited to selected cars. Audi Sport racing legends also offers overhauls, repairs, operational support, and spare parts for these historic race cars from this era. Contact New chapter Audi Sport racing legends is making dreams come true by bringing back racing thoroughbreds from yesteryear. Enthusiasts of select historic factory motorsport programs of the brand with the four rings now have the chance to fulfill their wishes of owning original examples from Audi Sport’s motorsport heritage at Le Mans and in the DTM, making

demand for Audi’s DTM models Further deliveries of Le Mans sports prototypes are planned Since 2025, Audi Sport racing legends has been active in the market for historic factory motorsport vehicles. A year ago, the brand began selling exclusive factory motorsport models from its former DTM and sports prototype programs. The offering has generated interest among international collectors and motorsport enthusiasts. This season, Audi Sport racing legends is expanding its presence on the classic car scene to four international events across three countries and is preparing further prototypes for sale. “Due to the individual technical preparation of each vehicle and the current level of customer inquiries, longer lead times may occur between order and delivery.” says Rolf Michl, Managing Director of Audi Sport GmbH. “The demand received to date reflects the interest of collectors in former Audi factory racing cars. In our very first year, we have already succeeded in selling three rare DTM Class

story of AUDI AG in motorsport Victories and titles since the beginning of the last century From the first mid-engine Grand Prix car to quattro all-wheel drive in rallying to diesel, hybrid, and electric powertrains at Le Mans and the Dakar Rally: Audi has led every motorsport project to success with determination, courage, and team spirit. For Audi, simply participating was never enough, innovation was a matter of course. The company wants to continue this tradition in Formula 1. Here is an overview of the most important milestones. Success with electric drive concepts The regulatory focus on increased electrification and advanced powertrain technologies does not only play an important role in the pinnacle of motorsport. The company began electrifying its motorsport program in endurance racing in 2012. With the first victory of a hybrid racing car at the Le Mans 24 Hours, Audi achieved a pioneering feat at the world’s most important endurance race in 2012. The Audi R18 e-tron quattro remained