DZ
DefZone.Net

Kien thuc cong nghe & giai tri

Wiki Article

Audi Sport GmbH

Nguồn dữ liệu từ Wikipedia, hiển thị bởi DefZone.Net

Xem trên WikipediaBài ngẫu nhiên khác

Audi Sport GmbH
TypeSubsidiary
IndustryAutomotive
FoundedOctober 1983; 42 years ago (1983-10), in Neckarsulm, Baden-Württemberg, Germany[1][2]
HeadquartersNeckarsulm, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Number of locations
One 3,500 m2 site at Neckarsulm
Area served
Worldwide
ProductsHigh-performance luxury automobiles,[2]
Wheels and suspension components,
Specialist body styling parts,
Automotive consumer goods
ServicesAutomotive design, testing, production,
Research and development
Increase €220 million (2004)
Number of employees
1,200 (2016)[1][2]
ParentVolkswagen Group
SubsidiariesVolkswagen R GmbH
Volkswagen Individual GmbH
Websiteaudi.com/audisport

Audi Sport GmbH, formerly known as quattro GmbH,[3] is the high-performance car manufacturing subsidiary of Audi,[1][4][5][6] itself a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group.

Founded in October 1983 as quattro GmbH, it primarily specializes in producing high-performance Audi automobiles[2] and specialized components, along with purchaser-specified customizations.[1] The company's original name was a homage to Audi's original four-wheel drive rally-inspired road car, the Audi Quattro. In 2016, the company was officially rebranded as Audi Sport GmbH.[7]

The division's primary operations are situated in a 3,500 square metres (37,670 sq ft) facility in Neckarsulm, near Stuttgart, in the German state of Baden-Württemberg. Development and manufacturing facilities[2] are integrated within a larger 10,700 square metres (115,170 sq ft) site formerly operated by NSU Motorenwerke AG.

Its core products include the Audi RS3, the Audi RS6, and the Audi RS7 Sportback. Vehicles are not sold directly to the public under the subsidiary's name; rather, they are distributed through franchised outlets under the primary Audi marque.

In 2016, quattro GmbH was rebranded to Audi Sport GmbH to better reflect that several of its motorsport products operated with rear-wheel drive configurations per racing regulations.

Business areas

[edit]

Audi Sport GmbH specializes in four key business areas,[1] including the design, testing, and production of specialist and high-performance Audi automobiles such as the Audi RS3, Audi RS Q8, and the Audi R8.

The company also designs and manufactures specialized alloy wheels, sports suspensions,[1] and exterior body panels (including modified front and rear bumpers and side skirts) utilized primarily on the Audi S line trim specifications across Audi's core model lineup.

RS models

[edit]
Further information: Audi S and RS models

Audi RS models represent the highest performance tier in Audi's product hierarchy, positioned above the "S" ("Sport") specification levels and competing directly with performance divisions such as BMW M and Mercedes-AMG. The initials "RS" derive from the German German: RennSport (literally "racing sport"). Audi Sport designs, develops, and produces all RS models in cooperation with parent company Audi AG.[1][2] RS vehicles are typically produced in limited numbers and incorporate advanced powertrain and chassis technologies.

S line

[edit]
Further information: Audi S and RS models § Audi S line
S line badge displayed in a front grille

S line is an optional appearance and equipment specification offered on most standard Audi models. While individual S line parts are designed and manufactured by Audi Sport GmbH,[1][2][4] S line vehicles are assembled on standard Audi AG assembly lines alongside base-trim models. S line packages primarily modify aesthetic and suspension features without increasing engine output, with minor historical exceptions such as the Audi Q7 S line equipped with the 3.0-litre V6 TFSI engine (245 kW (333 PS; 329 bhp) versus 213 kW (290 PS; 286 bhp) in base trim).

Audi exclusive

[edit]

Through the Audi exclusive program,[8] Audi Sport GmbH provides vehicle customization services beyond standard factory options.[4] Options include custom exterior paint finishes, custom alloy wheels, specialized interior upholstery in high-grade leathers (such as Nappa), custom headliners, wood or carbon fiber interior trims, and specialized interior fittings.[1] The customization service was first introduced at the 1995 Frankfurt International Motor Show.[2]

Audi lifestyle and accessories

[edit]

Since 1985, the company has produced a range of branded lifestyle items and automotive accessories.[2] These consumer products include personal leather goods, specialized travel equipment, and apparel. Operating from Audi headquarters in Ingolstadt, this division was initially formed to manage trademark usage and brand merchandise sales.

History

[edit]
Audi A4 B7 DTM Edition, produced by quattro GmbH

Seeking to compete with established performance divisions like BMW M, Audi AG collaborated with Porsche from 1994 to 1996 to develop the Audi RS2 Avant, assembled at Porsche's Zuffenhausen plant. Subsequent performance models were assigned to quattro GmbH at Neckarsulm. Under the direction of Stephan Reil, the division developed its first independent RS model, the 2000 B5 RS4 Avant quattro.

The division subsequently expanded its engineering workforce, developing vehicles such as the 2003 C5 RS6 quattro and the 2005 B7 A4 DTM Edition. The mid-2000s marked a significant expansion as the division began developing standalone models, notably the Audi R8 sports car, which required bespoke production lines and additional staffing at Neckarsulm.

Other key developments included the 2006 B7 RS4 quattro and the 2008 C6 RS6 5.0 TFSI quattro.[2][4][6]

While most RS models were engineered and assembled at Neckarsulm, vehicles such as the Audi TT RS and Audi RS3 were designed at Neckarsulm but assembled alongside standard production models at other Audi plants, including the Audi Hungaria Motor Kft. facility in Győr, Hungary.[9]

Vehicles assembled directly by Audi Sport GmbH in Neckarsulm are identified by the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI) code on their Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): Neckarsulm-built performance vehicles use the prefix `WUA`, whereas standard AUDI AG vehicles produced in Germany use `WAU`.[9]

Audi R8

[edit]
Main article: Audi R8 (road car)

The Audi R8 mid-engined sports car was designed, developed, and manufactured exclusively by quattro GmbH.[4][6] A dedicated production line was established at Neckarsulm following a €28 million facility redevelopment.[1]

Initial models featured a 4.2-litre FSI V8 engine producing 309 kW (420 PS; 414 bhp) and 430 N⋅m (317 lb⋅ft) of torque, modified with a dry-sump lubrication system.[10] Subsequent variants introduced a 5.2-litre FSI V10 engine derived from the Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4, generating 386 kW (525 PS; 518 bhp) and 530 N⋅m (391 lb⋅ft) of torque.

Audi Q7 V12 TDI quattro

[edit]
Main article: Audi Q7 § Q7 V12 TDI (2008–2012)

Developed by quattro GmbH, the Audi Q7 V12 TDI quattro was equipped with a 6.0-litre V12 Turbocharged Direct Injection (TDI) turbodiesel engine. Producing 368 kW (500 PS; 493 bhp) and 1,000 N⋅m (738 lb⋅ft) of torque, the vehicle accelerated from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.5 seconds, with a top speed electronically limited to 250 km/h (155 mph). The engine's design incorporated diesel technology derived from Audi's Audi R15 TDI Le Mans endurance racing program.[11]

Motorsport

[edit]

Audi re-entered international motorsport in the 1980s, competing in rally, IMSA, and DTM events. Following the establishment of quattro GmbH in 1983, the division assisted in engineering road cars for Group B rally homologation, resulting in the Audi Sport Quattro (designated S1 in competition trim).

While factory motorsport efforts at Le Mans and DTM were managed by Audi Sport, customer racing programs—including GT3 and TCR customer vehicles—were developed and supported by quattro GmbH (later Audi Sport GmbH).

Audi RS3 LMS TCR

[edit]

Introduced in 2016, the Audi RS3 LMS TCR was developed for customer racing under TCR regulations. Equipped with a modified 2.0-litre turbocharged engine producing approximately 257 kW (349 PS; 345 hp) (350 PS), the vehicle was offered with either a dual-clutch transmission (S-tronic) or a sequential racing gearbox.

Audi R8 LMS GT3

[edit]

The Audi R8 LMS GT3 was introduced as a customer racing car derived from the production R8. Sharing more than 50 percent of its components with the road-going production model (including the V10 engine), final assembly of race chassis was completed at specialized Audi Sport facilities near Neckarsulm. The model achieved significant success in international GT3 racing championships.

See also

[edit]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Audi Worldwide > Company > Investor Relations > quattro GmbH". AUDI AG. Audi.com. 2009. Archived from the original on 24 July 2011. Retrieved 4 September 2009.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Audi Deutschland > Unternehmen > Investor Relations > quattro GmbH". AUDI AG (in German). Audi.de. 2009. Archived from the original on 23 August 2009. Retrieved 4 September 2009.
  3. ^ "Audi Sport GmbH (formerly quattro GmbH)". Audi MediaCenter. Retrieved 30 November 2016.
  4. ^ a b c d e "Audi Worldwide > Company > Investor Relations > Audi at a glance – The Audi Group". AUDI AG. Audi.com. 2009. Archived from the original on 6 January 2010. Retrieved 4 September 2009.
  5. ^ "quattro GmbH: Producer of dreams". elmundo.es (in Spanish). 5 June 2002. Retrieved 4 September 2009.
  6. ^ a b c "Sites". AUDI AG (Press release). Audi-MediaServices.com. 10 March 2009. Archived from the original on 7 July 2011. Retrieved 4 September 2009.
  7. ^ "Audi Sport is new name of quattro GmbH, will launch eight new models". MotorTrend. 29 November 2016.
  8. ^ "Audi UK > New Cars > Audi exclusive – style and individuality". AUDI AG. Audi.co.uk. Archived from the original on 9 September 2009. Retrieved 4 September 2009.
  9. ^ a b ETKA
  10. ^ "Dyno Test: 2008 Audi R8 vs. 2007 Audi RS4". AutomobileMag.com. 20 April 2007. Retrieved 4 September 2009.
  11. ^ "The Ultimate High-Performance SUV – The New Audi Q7 V12 TDI quattro". Audi-MediaServices.com (Press release). 2 March 2008. Archived from the original on 7 July 2011. Retrieved 2 October 2009.
[edit]