Audi S and RS models#RS models
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Audi S, Audi RS
| image = RS S AA.png
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| manufacturer = Audi AG
| aka =
| production = 1983–present
| model_years =
| assembly = Audi Sport GmbH
Neckarsulm, Germany
| designer =
| class = C (S3, RS3), D (S5), E (S6, S6 e-tron, RS6, S7, RS7, S e-tron GT, RS e-tron GT), and F (S8)
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| platform =
| related = Audi R8
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| sp = us
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}}
Image:Audi_S2_Wikipedia.JPG, the original Audi "S" car, produced from 1990 to 1994]]
Image:Audi_RS2_Avant_.jpg, the original Audi "RS" car, a joint venture between Audi and Porsche from 1994 to 1995.]]
Audi S and RS models are a range of high performance versions of certain car models of the German automotive company Audi AG. These cars primarily focus on enhanced "sport" performance.{{Cite web|url=https://www.audigrapevine.com/audi-sport-and-performance-models.htm|title=Audi Sport & Performance Models {{!}} Audi S, RS & R Lines |publisher=Audi Grapevine |language=en-US|access-date=2017-07-26}} Production of Audi "S" cars began in 1990 with the S2 Coupé, whilst the first "RS" car appeared four years later with the Audi RS 2 Avant.
Today's S and RS models are based on the A/e-tron GT/Q{{Cite news|title=Audi RS Q5 coming soon with RS 5's 450-horsepower V-6|url=http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1028278_audi-rs-q5-coming-soon-with-rs-5s-450-horsepower-v-6|work=Motor Authority|access-date=2017-07-25|language=en}} models with the same number (e.g. S4/RS 4 is based on the A4 or the RS Q3 based on the Q3), but the "Ur-S4" from 1991 to 1994 was based on the Audi 100/200 later named A6 and the first S2/RS2 generation from 1990 to 1995 was based on the Audi 80/90 platform later replaced by the A4.
History
The history of road versions of Audi racing cars begins in the 1980s, from models Audi Quattro and Audi Sport Quattro made by concern Audi AG in the city of Ingolstadt. In 1983, the company Quattro GmbH was founded (since November 2016, "Audi Sport GmbH") in the city of Neckarsulm responsible for the development of sports models of cars of Audi brand. In 1990, appeared based on the model Audi 80 sports model S2 as a receiver Audi Quattro but already under the designation of the series "S" in the name and having a capacity of 220 hp. And in 1994 there was even more powerful model Audi RS2 Avant based on Audi 80 model of joint development of Audi and Porsche having 315 hp. The model was equipped with components from Porsche. As in 1973, Audi, together with Porsche, also developed a prototype based on the Audi 100 Coupé S, produced in 1968, which has 112 hp. the "Grand tourer" class. which received the name 100 Coupé S V3 and was equipped with a V8 engine with a power of 350 hp.{{Cite web|url=https://rennlist.com/forums/928-forum/617669-1974-928-prototype-based-on-audi-coupe.html|title=1974 928 Prototype based on Audi Coupe - Rennlist - Porsche Discussion Forums|publisher=rennlist.com|language=en|access-date=2017-08-12}}
Since 1994, the development of the Audi S and RS sports series was started directly from the Quattro.{{Cite news|url=https://www.audi-mediacenter.com/en/press-releases/moving-forward-under-a-new-name-quattro-gmbh-becomes-audi-sport-gmbh-7125|title=Moving forward under a new name: quattro GmbH becomes Audi Sport GmbH|work=Audi MediaCenter|access-date=2017-08-12|language=en-US}}
File:Audi 100 Coupe BW 1.JPG|1969 Audi 100 Coupé S
File:Audi Quattro green.jpg|1980 Audi Quattro
File:Audi Sport Quattro.jpg|1984 Audi Sport Quattro
S models{{anchor|S}}
Numerous "S" models, from most of Audi's mainstream model ranges have been produced over the years. These cars are recognisable by their "S" badges, and unique emphasis lines on their front grilles and on the back side, instead of the letter "A" in the designation of numbers and also in use in the notation "S3", and "SQ5".{{Cite news|title=Forbes|first=Tamara|last=Warren|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/tamarawarren/2012/11/09/the-audi-s-line-fast-first-drive/|access-date=2017-07-25|language=en}}
All Audi "S" models are equipped with Audi's 'trademark' quattro four-wheel drive system as standard.{{cite web |language=en |url=https://www.carthrottle.com/post/nz7zdme/ |title= carthrottle.com |date=4 October 2016 }} Unique internal combustion engines, along with larger, more powerful brakes, stiffer suspension systems, additional exterior body styling, and carbon fibre interior trims set them apart from their related "siblings" of their respective model range.{{Cite news|title=Audi S6 vs BMW M5 vs Mercedes-AMG C63 S|url=http://www.thesupercarblog.com/s6-vs-m5-vs-mercedes-amg-c63s/|work=The Supercar Blog|date=2016-08-22|access-date=2017-07-24|language=en-US}}
In the past, some Audi S models competed directly with BMW M and Mercedes-AMG models, especially if Audi RS models are not offered, such as the B6 Audi S4 4.2 FSI versus the BMW M3 and Mercedes-Benz C32 AMG.{{Cite news|url=http://www.caranddriver.com/comparisons/2003-audi-s4-vs-bmw-m3-m-b-c32-amg-comparison-tests|title=2003 Audi S4 vs. BMW M3, M-B C32 AMG {{!}} Comparison Tests {{!}} Comparisons {{!}} Car and Driver|work=Car and Driver|access-date=2017-11-26|language=en}} Since 2010 however, Audi S models have been positioned more as optional engine trims. For instance the base Audi A4 (B8) engine is the 2.0 TFSI turbo four-cylinder, and with the discontinuation of the 3.2 FSI V6, that makes the Audi S4's 3.0 TFSI V6 the performance option (the B8 Audi S4 3.0 TFSI positioned closer to the E90 BMW 335i than the BMW M3). The Audi A6 (C7) no longer has a V8 engine upgrade in the non "S" range, with the discontinuation of the C6 Audi A6 4.2 FSI that was offered from 2004 – 2011, one must go to the C7 Audi S6 4.0 TFSI.{{Cite news|title=2003 Audi S4 vs. BMW M3, M-B C32 AMG - Comparison Tests|url=http://www.caranddriver.com/comparisons/2003-audi-s4-vs-bmw-m3-m-b-c32-amg-comparison-tests|access-date=2017-07-24|language=en}}
Audi 'S' models should not be confused with Audi 'A' and 'Q' series models equipped with an "S line" package, which features sport tuned suspension and cosmetic upgrades such as leather trim, S-line badging, and sports steering wheel, but are not equipped with a higher-performance engine.{{Cite news|title=carwow|url=https://www.carwow.co.uk/blog/what-is-audi-s-line|work=carwow.co.uk|access-date=2017-07-25|language=en}}
RS models{{anchor|RS}}
Image:RS6_C5_AV.jpg model emblem]]
Image:Audi_RS5_DTM_(R17)_of_Abt_Sportsline_(10074810194).jpg DTM ABT Sportsline]]
Image:Audi_S1_EKS_RX_quattro_-1,_Audi_Sport_quattro_S1_(34911931985).jpg and Audi S1 EKS RX]]
Audi Sport GmbH (formerly quattro GmbH), AUDI AGs high performance private subsidiary, creates even higher performance versions, known by their "RS" badging. The "RS" initials are taken from the {{langx|de|RennSport}} — literally translated as "racing sport". The characteristics and cost of these cars are equated to cars belonging to the supercar class.{{Cite web|url=https://www.jardinemotors.co.uk/audi/news/rs6-and-rs7-modified-for-supercar-status/|title=Audi RS 6 and RS 7 modified for supercar status {{!}} Jardine Motors Audi|website=www.jardinemotors.co.uk|access-date=2017-08-12}}
RS is Audi's highest performance 'top-tier' trim level, positioned distinctly above the "S" ("Sport") specification level of Audi's regular model range. All "RS" cars pioneer some of Audi's latest and most advanced technology and engineering prowess, therefore, "RS" cars are considered by some as "halo vehicles". Audi RS cars are some of the most powerful vehicles ever offered by Audi as well as R8. Audi RS 6 (5.0 TFSI quattro), for instance, is more powerful than the physically larger Audi S8 (5.2 FSI quattro). However, the 2012 — 2015 Audi S8 shares the same engine as the 2013 — 2018 Audi RS 6 and Audi RS7, albeit in a lower state of tune, while for the 2016 — 2017 model years, the facelifted Audi S8 plus is considered 'an "RS" in anything but name as it features an uprated engine with the same output as the smaller RS 6 and RS7.[http://www.thedrive.com/new-cars/8498/audi-s8-plus-romps-with-the-worlds-fastest-four-doors Audi S8 Plus Romps With the World's Fastest Four-Doors], thedrive.com, 24 March 2017 The 2016-17 S8 Plus was built by Quattro GmbH and has a VIN that starts with WUA to identify it, compared to previous versions of the S8 which were built by Audi on the regular assembly line alongside other A8 variants.
Available for limited time and only in select markets, on a restricted model range, these "RS" (and "S" models){{cite web |language=en |url=https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/audi-rs-model-range-double-2018 |title=autocar.co.uk |author=Autocar }} models are wholly designed, developed and produced in-house by Audi AG's high performance private subsidiary company, Audi Sport GmbH, at its Neckarsulm factory.{{cite web |language=de |url=https://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/03/autoblog-visits-the-audi-r8-factory-in-neckarsulm-germany/ |title= autoblog.com |author=SAM ABUELSAMID |date=3 April 2008 }}
Unlike Audi "S" models whose interiors are well-furnished in order to retain the feel of sport luxury, the interior of Audi "RS" models are often spartan by comparison as the emphasis is more on track performance than luxury. The 2008 Audi RS 4 sold in Europe had lightweight racing-style front seats and roll-up windows for the rear doors, although its counterpart sold in the United States has luxurious power-adjustable front seats and power windows for all doors [http://www.caranddriver.com/comparisons/2007-audi-rs-4-page-2 2008 BMW M3 vs. 2007 Audi RS 4, 2008 M-B C63 AMG].
Audi "RS" models are considered direct competitors to similar sized hardcore sport models from BMW M and Mercedes-AMG, whereas the Audi "S" models have been positioned more as engine upgrade trims. Taking the 2012 model year for example, the Audi RS 5 competes directly with the BMW M3, M4{{Cite web|url=https://www.autobild.de/artikel/bmw-m4-audi-rs-5-test-5177693.html|title=Sportcoupés: Der neue BMW M4 trifft auf den Audi RS 5|website=autobild.de|date=30 June 2014 }} whereas the Audi S5 competes with the BMW 335i, while the Audi RS 6 competes with the BMW M5 and the Audi S6 competes with the BMW 550i. However the Audi RS 6 (C6) was never exported to the United States due to emissions regulations, leaving the Audi S6 (C6) as the top performing trim to compete against the BMW M5 (E60) in that market [http://www.roadandtrack.com/2013-audi-s7 2013 Audi S7].
There used to be only one RS model in production at a time, but recently Audi has revised its policies and decided to make more than one RS model at a time, claiming that "customers want them, then why not give it to them".
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! colspan="7" |Сomparison A / S / RS series Audi by example 6—line of models{{Cite web|url=http://audi.com/|title=The World of Audi|website=audi.com|access-date=2017-07-07}} |
| Model name
|Engine type |Engine displacement |Power |Acceleration {{convert|0-62|mph|km/h|0|abbr=on}} |Top speed |Image |
| A6
|2.0 — 3.0 L. |204 — 340 PS |7.9 — 5.1 sec. |{{convert|145 |
| 155|mph|km/h|0|abbr=on}} |
| S6
|V6 |2.9 L. |450 PS |4.4 sec. |{{convert|155|mph|km/h|0|abbr=on}} |
| RS 6
|V8 |4.0 L. |600 PS |3.6 sec. |{{convert|190|mph|km/h|0|abbr=on}} |
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Model range
The following Audi "S" and "RS" high performance models are being, or have been produced, or are speculated to be in future production:
=Current models=
(In model range order)
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| Audi model name | VW Group platform | Typ code | engine type
!max.motive power !acceleration 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) !top speed !car body style(s) !weight | production year | image |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audi SQ5&SQ5 Sportback
|PPC | |{{convert|270|kW|PS bhp|0|abbr=on}} |4.5 sec. |{{convert|155|mph|km/h|0|abbr=on}} |5 dr, 5 seat Crossover |{{convert|2,115|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} |2024 |File:Audi SQ5 (GU) Rutesheimer Autoschau 2025 DSC 9176.jpg | |||||
| Audi S6 e-tron
|PPE | |Electric |{{convert|405|kW|PS bhp|0|abbr=on}} |3.9 sec. |{{convert|149|mph|km/h|0|abbr=on}} |5 dr, 5 seat Saloon (sedan)
|{{convert|2,400|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} |2024 | |||||
| Audi S5
|PPC | |{{convert|270|kW|PS bhp|0|abbr=on}} |4.5 sec. |{{convert|155|mph|km/h|0|abbr=on}} |5 dr, 5 seat Saloon (sedan)
|{{convert|2,025|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
|2024 |File:Audi S5 (B10) – f 29052025.jpg | |||||
| Audi SQ6 e-tron
|PPE | |Electric |{{convert|380|kW|PS bhp|0|abbr=on}} |4.3 sec. |{{convert|143|mph|km/h|0|abbr=on}} |5 dr, 5 seat Crossover |{{convert|2,350|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} |2023 |File:Audi SQ6 e-tron Automesse Ludwigsburg 2024 IMG 1394.jpg | |||||
| Audi RS e-tron GT
|J1 |n/a |Electric |{{convert|475|kW|PS bhp|0|abbr=on}} |3.3 sec. |{{convert|155|mph|km/h|0|abbr=on}} |4 dr, 5 seat Saloon (sedan) |{{convert|2,200|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} |2021 | |||||
| Audi RS Q8
{{Cite web |date=2023-10-18 |title=Audi RS Gasoline Models to Stay on a Separate Platform |url=https://audispeed.com/audi-rs-gasoline-models-to-stay-on-a-separate-platform/ |access-date=2023-10-18 |website=AudiSpeed |language=en}}{{Cite web|title=2020 Audi RS Q8: first ride in 'Ring record-breaking SUV {{!}} Autocar|url=https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/2020-audi-rs-q8-first-ride-ring-record-breaking-suv|access-date=2019-11-20|website=www.autocar.co.uk}} |MLB |n/a |{{convert|441|kW|PS bhp|0|abbr=on}} |3.8 sec. |{{convert|190|mph|km/h|0|abbr=on}} |5 dr, 5 seat Crossover |{{convert|2,390|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} |2020 | |||||
| Audi RS Q3 & RS Q3 Sportback
|F3 |{{convert|294|kW|PS bhp|0|abbr=on}} |4.5 sec. |{{convert|155|mph|km/h|0|abbr=on}} |5 dr, 5 seat Crossover
|{{convert|1,790|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
|2020 |File:Audi rsq3 f3 2020-1.jpg | |||||
| Audi RS 7
| C8 |{{convert|441|kW|PS bhp|0|abbr=on}} |3.6 sec. |{{convert|190|mph|km/h|0|abbr=on}} |5 dr, 4/5 seat Sportback (fastback) |{{convert|2,140|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} |2020 | |||||
| Audi RS 6 Avant
|C8 |{{convert|441|kW|PS bhp|0|abbr=on}} |3.6 sec. |{{convert|190|mph|km/h|0|abbr=on}} |5 dr, 5 seat Avant (estate/wagon) |{{convert|2,150|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} |2020 | |||||
| Audi S8
|D5 |{{convert|420|kW|PS bhp|0|abbr=on}} |3.8 sec. |{{convert|155|mph|km/h|0|abbr=on}} |4 dr, 4/5 seat Saloon (sedan) |{{convert|2,305|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} |2020 | File:Audi S8 D5 IMG 3491.jpg | ||||
| Audi SQ8
|MLB | |{{convert|320|kW|PS bhp|0|abbr=on}} |4.3 sec. |{{convert|155|mph|km/h|0|abbr=on}} |5 dr, 5 seat Crossover |{{convert|2,440|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} |2019 | |||||
| Audi SQ2
|MQB |n/a |{{convert|221|kW|PS bhp|0|abbr=on}} |4.8 sec. |{{convert|155|mph|km/h|0|abbr=on}} |5 dr, 5 seat Crossover |{{convert|1,585|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} |2019 | |||||
| Audi S3
|MQB |8Y |{{convert|221|kW|PS bhp|0|abbr=on}} |4.8 sec. |{{convert|155|mph|km/h|0|abbr=on}} |5 dr, 5 seat Sportback (hatchback)
|{{convert|1,500|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
|2019 | |||||
| Audi RS 3 Sportback & Sedan
|MQB |8Y |{{convert|294|kW|PS bhp|0|abbr=on}} | 3.8 sec. |{{convert|155|mph|km/h|0|abbr=on}} |5 dr, 5 seat Sportback (hatchback)
|{{convert|1,570|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
|2019 | |||||
| Audi SQ7
|MLB |4M |{{convert|320|kW|PS bhp|0|abbr=on}} |4.8 sec. |{{convert|155|mph|km/h|0|abbr=on}} |4 dr, 5 seat Crossover |{{convert|2,395|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} |2019 | 200px | ||||
| Audi S7
|MLB Evo |C8 |{{convert|257|kW|PS bhp|0|abbr=on}} |5.1 sec. |{{convert|155|mph|km/h|0|abbr=on}} |5 dr, 4/5 seat Sportback (fastback) |{{convert|2,085|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} |2019 | |||||
| Audi S6
|MLB Evo |C8 |{{convert|257|kW|PS bhp|0|abbr=on}} |5.0 sec. (saloon)
|{{convert|155|mph|km/h|0|abbr=on}} |4 dr, 5 seat Saloon (sedan)
|{{convert|2,030|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
|2019 |
=Former models=
(In chronological order of production end — oldest first)
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| Audi model name | VW Group platform | Typ code | engine type | max. motive power | acceleration
0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) !top speed | car body style(s)
!weight | production year(s) | image |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audi S2
|8B, 8C |{{convert|162 | ||||||||
| 169|kW|lk=|abbr=on|PS bhp|0}}
|6.1 — 5.8 sec. |{{convert|150 | ||||||||
| 153|mph|km/h|abbr=on|0}}
|2 dr, 5 seat Coupé
|1990 — 1995 | ||||||||
| Audi 100 S4 ("Ur-S4") |C4 |4A |{{convert|169|kW|PS bhp|0|abbr=on}} |6.8 sec. |{{convert|152|mph|km/h|abbr=on|0}} |4 dr, 5 seat Saloon (sedan) |{{convert|1,610 | ||||||||
| 1,730|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
|1991 — 1994 | ||||||||
| Audi RS 2
|B4 |8C |{{convert|232|kW|PS bhp|0|abbr=on}} |4.8 sec. |{{convert|163|mph|km/h|abbr=on|0}} |5 dr, 5 seat Avant (estate/wagon) |{{convert|1,595|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}{{Cite web |language=en |url=https://www.ultimatespecs.com/car-specs/Audi/36/Audi-80-(B3-B4)-RS2.html |title=Audi 80 (B3/B4) RS2 Technical Specs, Dimensions |website=www.ultimatespecs.com |access-date=2021-01-04 }} |1994 — 1995 | ||||||||
| Audi S6 ("Ur-S6") |C4 |4A |{{convert|169|kW|PS bhp|0|abbr=on}}
|6.9 — 5.9 sec. |{{convert|150 | ||||||||
| 155|mph|km/h|abbr=on|0}}
|4 dr, 5 seat Saloon (sedan)
|{{convert|1,730 | ||||||||
| 1,780|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
|1995 — 1997 | 200px 200px | |||||||
| Audi S6 plus
|C4 |4A |{{convert|240|kW|PS bhp|0|abbr=on}} |5.6 sec. (sedan)
|{{convert|155|mph|km/h|abbr=on|0}} |4 dr, 5 seat Saloon (sedan)
|{{convert|1,730 | ||||||||
| 1,780|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
|1996 — 1997 | ||||||||
| Audi RS 4 Avant
|8D |{{convert|280|kW|PS bhp|0|abbr=on}} |4.9 sec. |{{convert|155|mph|km/h|abbr=on|0}} |5 dr, 5 seat Avant (estate/wagon) |{{convert|1,620|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} |2000 — 2001 | ||||||||
| Audi S8
|4D |{{convert|250 | ||||||||
| 265|kW|PS bhp|0|abbr=on}}
|6.8 — 5.5 sec. (1996)
|{{convert|155|mph|km/h|abbr=on|0}} |4 dr, 5 seat Saloon (sedan) |{{convert|1,730 | ||||||||
| 1,845|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
|1996 — 2002 | ||||||||
| Audi S4
|B5 (PL45) |8D |{{convert|195|kW|PS bhp|0|abbr=on}} |5.8 — 5.6 sec. |{{convert|155|mph|km/h|abbr=on|0}} |4 dr, 5 seat (saloon)
|{{convert|1,535 | ||||||||
| 1,680|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
|1997 — 2002 | ||||||||
| Audi S6
|C5 |4B |{{convert|250|kW|PS bhp|0|abbr=on}} |6.7 — 5.7 sec. (sedan)
|{{convert|155|mph|km/h|abbr=on|0}} |4 dr, 5 seat Saloon (sedan)
|{{convert|1,815 | ||||||||
| 1,825|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
|1999 — 2002 | ||||||||
| Audi S3
|8L |{{convert|154 | ||||||||
| 165|kW|PS bhp|0|abbr=on}}
|6.9 sec. (1999)
|{{convert|148|mph|km/h|abbr=on|0}} (1999)
|3 dr, 5 seat Hatchback |{{convert|1,375 | ||||||||
| 1,420|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
|1999 — 2003 | ||||||||
| Audi RS 6
|C5 |4B |4,172 сс V8 40vT |{{convert|331|kW|PS bhp|0|abbr=on}} | 4.9 sec. |{{convert|155|mph|km/h|abbr=on|0}} |4 dr, 5 seat Saloon (sedan)
|{{convert|1,840 | ||||||||
| 1,865|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
|2002 — 2004 | ||||||||
| Audi RS 6 plus
|C5 |4B |{{convert|353|kW|PS bhp|0|abbr=on}} |4.4 sec. |{{convert|174|mph|km/h|abbr=on|0}} |5 dr, 5 seat Avant (estate/wagon) |{{convert|1,880|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}{{Cite web |url= http://accelerationtimes.com/models/audi-rs6-plus |title= Audi RS6 Plus C5 acceleration times - AccelerationTimes.com |publisher= accelerationtimes.com |language=en |access-date= 2017-11-02}} |2004 | ||||||||
| Audi S4
|8E |{{convert|253|kW|PS bhp|0|abbr=on}} |5.8 — 5.6 sec. (sedan)
|{{convert|155|mph|km/h|abbr=on|0}} |4 dr, 5 seat Saloon (sedan)
| 1,660 kg 1,720 kg 1,855 kg |2003 — 2005 | 200px 200px 200px | |||||||
| Audi RS 4 | B7 (PL47) | 8E | 4,163 cc V8 FSI | {{convert|309|kW|PS bhp|0|abbr=on}} | 4.8 sec. (sedan)
4.9 sec. (avant) 4.9 sec. (cabrio.) |155 mph (250 km/h) |4 dr, 5 seat Saloon (sedan)
2 dr, 4 seat Cabriolet | 1,650 - 1,680 kg 1,710 kg 1,845 kg |2006 — 2008 (saloon)
2007 — 2008 (Cabrio.) | |||
| Audi S4 | B7 (PL47) | 8E | 4,163 cc V8 40v | {{convert|253|kW|PS bhp|0|abbr=on}} | 5.8 — 5.6 sec. (sedan)
5.9 — 5.8 sec. (avant) 6.2 — 5.9 sec. (cabrio.) |155 mph (250 km/h) |4 dr, 5 seat Saloon (sedan)
2 dr, 4 seat Cabriolet | 1,660 – 1,895 kg |2005 — 2008,
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| Audi S6 | C6 | 4F | 5,204 cc V10 FSI
|{{convert|320|kW|PS bhp|0|abbr=on}} | 5.2 sec. (sedan)
5.3 sec. (avant) |155 mph (250 km/h) |4 dr, 5 seat Saloon (sedan)
| 1,910 kg 1,970 kg |2006 — 2011 | 200px 200px | |||
| Audi RS 6 | C6 | 4F | 4,991 cc V10 TFSI
|{{convert|427|kW|PS bhp|abbr=on}} | 4.6 sec.
|155 mph (250 km/h) 188 mph (303 km/h) (Plus) |4 dr, 5 seat Saloon (sedan) 5 dr, 5 seat Avant (estate/wagon) | 1985 – 2,025 kg |2008 — 2010 | 200px 200x200px | |||
| Audi S8 | D3 (PL63) | 4E | 5,204 cc V10 FSI
(Lamborghini V10){{Cite news|url=http://www.lambocars.com/lambonews/audi_s8_with_lamborghini_engine.html|title=Audi S8 with Lamborghini engine ?|access-date=2017-08-21|language=en-US}} |{{convert|331|kW|PS bhp|0|abbr=on}} | 5.1 sec.
|155 mph (250 km/h) |4 dr, 5 seat Saloon (sedan) | 1,940 kg |2006 — 2010 | 200px | |||
| Audi S4 | B8 | 8E | 2,998 cc V6 TFSI | {{convert|245|kW|PS bhp|0|abbr=on}} | 5.3 — 5.1 sec. (sedan)
5.4 — 5.2 sec. (avant) |155 mph (250 km/h) |4 dr, 5 seat Saloon (sedan)
| 1,725 – 1,825 kg |2009 — 2011 | 200px 200px | ||
| Audi S3 | A5 (PQ35) | 8P | 1,984 cc I4 TFSI | {{convert|195|kW|PS bhp|0|abbr=on}} | 5.7 sec.
|155 mph (250 km/h) |3 dr, 5 seat Hatchback 5 dr, 5 seat Hatchback | 1,530 - 1,590 kg |2006 — 2012 2008 — 2012 | |||
| Audi RS 3 Sportback | A5 (PQ35) | 8P | 2,480 cc R5 TFSI | {{convert|250|kW|PS bhp|0|abbr=on}} | 4.6 sec.
|155 mph (250 km/h) |5 dr, 5 seat Hatchback | 1,650 kg |2011 — 2012 | 200px | ||
| Audi S8 | D4 | 4H | 3,993 cc V8 TFSI | {{convert|382|kW|PS bhp|0|abbr=on}} | 4.2 sec.
|155 mph (250 km/h) |4 dr, 5 seat Saloon (sedan) | 2,050 – 2,065 kg |2012 — 2018 | 200px | ||
| Audi TTS | A5 (PQ35) | 8J | 1,984 cc I4 TFSI | {{convert|200|kW|PS bhp|0|lk=on|abbr=on}} | 5.4 — 5.2 sec. (coupé)
5.6 — 5.4 sec. (roadster) |155 mph (250 km/h) |2 dr, 2 seat compact Coupé 2 dr, 2 seat compact Roadster (convertible) | 1,470 – 1,570 kg |2008 — 2014 | 200px 200px | ||
| Audi TT RS | A5 (PQ35) | 8J | 2,480 cc R5 TFSI | {{convert|250 | ||||
| 265|kW|abbr=on|PS bhp|0}} | 4.6 — 4.3 sec. (coupé)
4.7 — 4.4 sec. (roadster) 4.3 — 4.1 sec. (coupé) (plus) 4.4 — 4.2 sec. (roadster) (plus) |155 mph (250 km/h) 174 mph (280 km/h) (plus) |2 dr, 2 seat compact Coupé
| 1,525 – 1,610 kg |2009 — 2014 | 200px 200px | ||||||
| Audi S3 | MQB | 8V | 1,984 cc I4 TFSI | {{convert|221 | ||||
| 228|kW|PS bhp|0|abbr=on}} | 4.7 sec.
|160 mph (250 km/h) |5 dr, 5 seat Hatchback
| 1,595 kg |2013 — 2020 | 200px 200px 200px | ||||||
| Audi RS 3 | MQB | 8V | 2,480 cc R5 20v TFSI | {{convert|270 | ||||
| 294|kW|PS bhp|0|abbr=on}} | 4.3–3.8 sec.
|174 mph (280 km/h) |5 dr, 5 seat Hatchback 4 dr
| 1,595 kg |2015 — 2020 (Sportback) | 200px 200px | ||||||
| Audi S4 | B8 (PL48) (Audi MLB/MLP) | 8K | 2,998 cc V6 TFSI | {{convert|245|kW|PS bhp|0|abbr=on}} | 5.1 sec.
|155 mph (250 km/h) |4 dr, 5 seat Saloon (sedan)
| 1,725 – 1,825 kg |2012 — 2015 | 200px File:Audi S4 Avant (8661137598).jpg | ||
| Audi S5 | B8 (PL48) (Audi MLB/MLP) | 8T | 2,998 cc V6 TFSI 4,163 cc V8 FSI | {{convert|245|kW|PS bhp|0|abbr=on}} {{convert|260|kW|PS bhp|0|abbr=on}} |5.6 — 4.4 sec. |155 mph (250 km/h) |2 dr, 4 seat mid—size Coupé
| 1,750 kg 1,955 kg 1,820 kg |2007
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| Audi RS 5{{cite web|url=http://www.audi.co.uk/new-cars/a5/rs5-coupe.html|title=RS 5 Coupé < A5 < Models < Audi UK|publisher=Audi.co.uk|access-date=2010-11-25|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101108093329/http://www.audi.co.uk/new-cars/a5/rs5-coupe.html|archive-date=8 November 2010 |url-status=live}}
|8T |{{convert|331|kW|PS bhp|0|abbr=on}} |4.6 sec. (2010) 4.5 sec. (2012) 4.9 sec. (2012 — ...) (cabriolet) |250 km/h 280 km/h (with raised speed limiter) |2 dr, 4 seat mid—size Coupé 2 dr, 4 seat Cabriolet | 1,790 –1,800 kg 1,995 kg |2010-2017 | ||||||||
| Audi RS 4 | B8 (PL48) (Audi MLB/MLP) | 8K | 4,163 cc V8 FSI | {{convert|331|kW|PS bhp|0|abbr=on}} | 4.7 sec.
|174 mph (280 km/h) |5 dr, 5 seat Avant (estate/wagon) | 1,795 kg |2012 — 2015 | 200px | ||
| Audi SQ5
|MLB |8R |{{convert|260|kW|PS bhp|0|abbr=on}} (313–340 PS; 308–335 bhp) |5.4 sec. (gasoline) 5.1 sec. (diesel) |155 mph (250 km/h) |4 dr, 5 seat Crossover | 1,830 kg |2013 | ||||||||
| Audi RS Q3 | A5 (PQ35) | 8U | 2,485 cc R5 TFSI | {{convert|228|kW|PS bhp|0|abbr=on}}
(2013)
(2014)
|5.2 sec. (2013) 4.8 sec. (2014) |155 mph (250 km/h) |4 dr, 5 seat Crossover |1,655 kg |2013-2016 | ||||
| Audi S6 | C7 | 4G | 3,993 cc V8 TFSI | {{convert|331|kW|PS bhp|0|abbr=on}} | 4.9 / 4.8 sec. (2012)
(avant/sedan) 4.6 / 4.4 sec. (2014) (avant/sedan) |155 mph (250 km/h) |4 dr, 5 seat Saloon (sedan)
| 1,970 kg 2,035 kg |2012 2014 (facelift) | |||
| Audi RS 6 Avant | MLB | 4G | 3,993 cc V8 TFSI | {{convert|412|kW|PS bhp|0|abbr=on}} {{convert|445|kW|PS bhp|0|abbr=on}} (performance) |3.9 sec. 3.7 sec. (performance) |190 mph (305 km/h) |5 dr, 5 seat Avant (estate/wagon) | 2,025 kg |2014
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| Audi S7
|MLB |4G |{{convert|309|kW|PS bhp|0|abbr=on}} {{convert|331|kW|PS bhp|0|abbr=on}} |4.7 sec. (2012) 4.6 sec. (2014) |155 mph (250 km/h) |5 dr, 4 seat Sportback (fastback) | 2,030 kg |2012
|File:Audi S7 Sportback 4.0 TFSI quattro S tronic.JPG | ||||||||
| Audi RS 7
|MLB |4G |{{convert|412|kW|PS bhp|0|abbr=on}} |3.9 sec. 3.7 sec. (performance) |190 mph (305 km/h) |5 dr, 4 seat Sportback (fastback) | 2,005 kg |2013
|File:Audi RS7 (17561577059).jpg | ||||||||
| Audi S1 | PQ25 | 8X | 1,984 cc I4 TFSI | 170 kW (231 PS; 228 bhp)
| 5.8 sec. |155 mph (250 km/h) |3 dr, 5 seat Supermini
| 1,315 kg |2015 — 2018 | 200px | |||
| Audi TTS
|MQB |8S |{{convert|228|kW|PS bhp|0|abbr=on}} |4.5 sec. (Coupé)
|{{convert|155|mph|km/h|0|abbr=on}} |2 dr, 2 seat compact Coupé
|{{convert|1,480|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
|2014—2023 | ||||||||
| Audi TT RS
|MQB |8S |{{convert|294|kW|PS bhp|0|abbr=on}} |3.7 sec. (Coupé)
|{{convert|174|mph|km/h|0|abbr=on}} | 2 dr, 2 seat compact Coupé
|{{convert|1,515|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
|2016—2023 | ||||||||
| Audi S4
|8W |{{convert|255|kW|PS bhp|0|abbr=on}} |4.8 sec. (saloon)
|{{convert|155|mph|km/h|0|abbr=on}} |4 dr, 5 seat Saloon (sedan)
|{{convert|1,860|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
|2017—2024 | 200px 200px | |||||||
| Audi S5
|F5 |{{convert|255|kW|PS bhp|0|abbr=on}} |4.8 sec. (Coupé)
|{{convert|155|mph|km/h|0|abbr=on}} |2 dr, 4 seat mid-size Coupé
|{{convert|1,835|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
|2017—2024 | ||||||||
| Audi RS 4 Avant{{Cite news|url=http://www.caranddriver.com/news/2018-audi-rs4-avant-photos-and-info-news|title=2018 Audi RS4 Avant Photos and Info {{!}} News {{!}} Car and Driver|work=Car and Driver|access-date=2017-09-25|language=en}}
|B9 |{{convert|331|kW|PS bhp|0|abbr=on}} |4.1 sec. |{{convert|155|mph|km/h|0|abbr=on}}
|5 dr, 5 seat Avant (estate/wagon) |{{convert|1,820|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} |2017—2024 | ||||||||
| Audi RS 5
|F5 |{{convert|331|kW|PS bhp|0|abbr=on}} |3.9 sec. |{{convert|174|mph|km/h|0|abbr=on}} |2 dr, 4 seat mid-size Coupé
|{{convert|1,782|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
|2017—2024 | ||||||||
| Audi SQ5 & SQ5 Sportback
|FY |{{convert|257|kW|PS bhp|0|abbr=on}} |5.1 sec. |{{convert|155|mph|km/h|0|abbr=on}} |4 dr, 5 seat Crossover |{{convert|2,055|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} |2017—2024 | ||||||||
| Audi SQ8 e-tron & SQ8 e-tron Sportback
| |Electric |{{convert|370|kW|PS bhp|0|abbr=on}} |4.5 sec. |{{convert|130|mph|km/h|0|abbr=on}} |5 dr, 5 seat Crossover
|{{convert|2,725|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} |2019—2023 (e-tron S) |File:Audi SQ8 e-tron IMG 1780.jpg |
Audi S line{{anchor|S line}}
Audi produce a specification of optional sports trim packages to their mainstream models A/Q/TT, known as the S line. This is merely a trim specification which allows customers to effect a sporty appearance in their mainstream Audi model. Whilst the specific S line trim parts are designed and produced by Audi Sport GmbH at its Neckarsulm factory, these mainstream cars are still manufactured and assembled by AUDI AG at their relevant factories on the same production lines alongside their other standard models.
Cars with S line trim are not to be confused with the specific high performance offerings — the "S" models (made by AUDI AG), and the "RS" models (made by Audi Sport GmbH); Audi cars with S line trim bear identical performance figures to their counterparts with base or SE trim levels.{{Clear}}
See also
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- Audi Sport Quattro
- Audi 100 Coupé S
- Audi S1
- Audi S2
- Audi RS2
- Audi S3
- Audi RS3
- Audi S4
- Audi RS4
- Audi S5
- Audi RS5
- Audi S6
- Audi RS6
- Audi S7
- Audi RS7
- Audi S8
- Audi R8
- Audi A8 W12
- Audi Q7 V12 TDI
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References
{{Reflist}}
Further reading
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- {{cite book |last1=Bergander |first1=Constantin |translator-last1=Albrecht |translator-first1=Peter |title=Audi RS: History • Models • Technology |date=2022 |publisher=Dalton Watson Fine Books |location=Deerfield, IL, USA |isbn=9781854433213}}
{{refend}}
External links
{{Commons category|Audi S and RS vehicles}}
- [https://www.audi-mediaservices.com/publish/ms/content/en/public/pressemitteilungen/2009/09/15/audi_s_and_rs_models.standard.gid-oeffentlichkeit.html Audi international — Audi S and RS models]{{dead link|date=March 2025|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}} — full model range from Audi MediaServices {{in lang|en|de}}
- [http://www.audi.co.uk/explore-models/explore-by-range/rs.html Audi UK — RS models]
- {{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20080110010645/http://microsites.audi.co.uk/microsites/SLine/ Audi S models microsite]}} {{in lang|en|de}}
- [http://www.audi.com/en/audisport.html/ Audi Sport] {{in lang|en}}
- [https://www.audiusa.com/technology/performance/audi-sport Audi Sport® USA] {{in lang|en}}
- [http://www.audi.com/en/models/rs-r8.html Audi RS models and the Audi R8] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180813093522/https://www.audi.com/en/models/rs-r8.html |date=2018-08-13 }} {{in lang|en}}
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