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Audi history under Volkswagen Group. Origin: Germany. Status: Active. Founded by August Horch, Audi evolved from an early 20th-century German automaker into a premium luxury brand renowned for its Quattro all-wheel-drive system, now serving as the flagship upscale division of the Volkswagen Group.
Chronological Storyline (20 Milestones)
Jul 16, 1909 CE
August Horch founds Audi
After leaving his original Horch automaker due to disputes, August Horch established a new company, translating his surname to Latin, 'Audi'. #Germany #Independent #Inline4Engine · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/August_Horch
August Horch 1906: Vier Jahre zuvor kam er mit seiner Firma Horch & Cie. nach Zwickau. By Unknown author - Audi Media Center: August Horch 1906: Vier Jahre zuvor kam er mit seiner Firma Horch & Cie. nach Zwickau., Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=185532962
Jun 29, 1932 CE
Auto Union is formed
Audi merged with Horch, DKW, and Wanderer to form Auto Union, creating the iconic four interlocking rings logo still used today. #Germany #Independent #Unibody · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Auto_Union
Audi Front UW220 By Charles01 - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=7685322
Sep 1, 1965 CE
Revival of the Audi name
Volkswagen acquired Auto Union and reintroduced the Audi brand with the Audi F103, marking the transition to four-stroke engines. #Germany #VolkswagenGroup #Inline4Engine · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audi_F103
Audi 75 outside Burggasse 14, Rothenburg ob der Tauber (central southern Germany) By Charles01 - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3001432
Nov 26, 1968 CE
Launch of the Audi 100
The Audi 100 debuted as the first post-war Audi developed largely independently, establishing the brand's presence in the executive sedan market. #Germany #VolkswagenGroup #Unibody · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audi_100
1992 Audi 100 (4A) 2.8 quattro sedan. Photographed in Balwyn, Victoria, Australia. By OSX - Own work, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=45478801
Mar 4, 1980 CE
Audi Quattro debuts at Geneva
Audi revolutionized the automotive industry by introducing the Quattro, the first high-performance production car with all-wheel drive. #Germany #VolkswagenGroup #AllWheelDrive #WRC · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audi_Quattro
1987, Lago Blue Metallic Audi quattro with 2226cc MB engine and torsen differential By Ultegra (talk) - Own work (Original text: I created this work entirely by myself.), CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=14521270
Jan 1, 1981 CE
Quattro dominates rallying
Hannu Mikkola drove the Audi Quattro to victory in the Monte Carlo Rally, proving the superiority of all-wheel drive in motorsport. #Germany #VolkswagenGroup #Turbocharged #WRC · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audi_in_motorsport
The Audi Forum Ingolstadt in Ingolstadt Germany. By SamaKM - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=64829084
Sep 17, 1986 CE
Introduction of the Audi 80 B3
The third-generation Audi 80 introduced fully galvanized bodies, significantly improving corrosion resistance and long-term durability. #Germany #VolkswagenGroup #Unibody · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audi_80
Audi80-1992 Sweden 2007 By Mikael Wall - Min digitalkamra, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2009301
Oct 26, 1988 CE
Audi V8 luxury flagship launches
Audi entered the premium luxury sedan segment with the V8, its first car to feature a V8 engine and a four-speed automatic transmission. #Germany #VolkswagenGroup #V8Engine #DTM · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audi_V8
Audi V8 1991. Taget venstre for. By Jan Møller - Det har jeg selv taget, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=6020481
Mar 8, 1994 CE
Audi A8 and ASF debut
The Audi A8 premiered as the brand's new flagship, featuring the revolutionary Audi Space Frame (ASF) constructed entirely of aluminum. #Germany #VolkswagenGroup #V8Engine #Unibody · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audi_A8
2018 Audi A8 50 TDi Quattro Automatic 3.0 Taken in Stratford-upon-Avon By Vauxford - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=75986082
Sep 14, 1995 CE
Audi TT concept revealed
Audi unveiled the TT Concept at the Frankfurt Motor Show, a Bauhaus-inspired design that transitioned into a highly successful production sports car. #Germany #VolkswagenGroup #Turbocharged · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audi_TT
2019 Audi TT Sport 40 TFSi S-A 2.0 Front Taken in Leamington Spa By Vauxford - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=83928384
Jun 12, 1999 CE
Audi wins 24 Hours of Le Mans
In its first attempt at the legendary endurance race, Audi secured a 1-2 finish with the R8, beginning an era of unprecedented dominance. #Germany #VolkswagenGroup #Turbocharged #LeMans · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audi_R8_(LMP)
2000 Audi R8 LMP1 Front Taken at the NEC Classic Motor Show 2019 By Vauxford - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=84960207
Oct 12, 2000 CE
Audi RS4 Avant introduced
Audi expanded its high-performance RS line with the RS4 Avant, featuring a 2.7L twin-turbo V6 and pioneering the high-performance estate segment. #Germany #VolkswagenGroup #Turbocharged #AllWheelDrive · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audi_RS4
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Mar 7, 2006 CE
Audi R10 TDI wins Le Mans
The Audi R10 TDI became the first diesel-powered car to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans, showcasing Audi's leadership in diesel technology. #Germany #VolkswagenGroup #Turbocharged #LeMans · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audi_R10_TDI
"Audi R10 TDI" at the Exhibition of historical vehicles in the Audi-Forum of the Audi AG in the City Neckarsulm/Germany By Joachim Köhler - Own work, CC BY 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3650748
Apr 8, 2007 CE
Audi R8 supercar production begins
Audi launched its first mid-engine supercar, the R8, featuring an aluminum space frame and a V8 engine derived from the Lamborghini Gallardo. #Germany #VolkswagenGroup #V8Engine · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audi_R8_(road_car)
2018 Audi R8 Coupe V10 plus Front Taken in Stratford-upon-Avon By Vauxford - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=72471999
Dec 3, 2014 CE
Audi dominates Formula E
Audi officially entered the FIA Formula E Championship as a full manufacturer, eventually winning the teams' championship in the 2017-18 season. #Germany #VolkswagenGroup #ElectricVehicle #F1 · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audi_Sport_ABT_Formula_E_Team
Photo of Audi A4 Abt Sportsline in 2009. By Mypoorbrain - https://www.flickr.com/photos/mypoorbrain/3947692723/, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=17923360
Nov 30, 2016 CE
Audi wins WEC and announces LMP exit
After securing another World Endurance Championship title, Audi announced its departure from LMP1 racing to focus on Formula E. #Germany #VolkswagenGroup #Turbocharged #LeMans · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audi_R18
Une Audi R18 présentée lors du mondial de l'automobile de Paris 2016. By Thesupermat - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=54975904
Mar 3, 2020 CE
Audi RS6 Avant reaches US market
The C8-generation Audi RS6 Avant was finally made available in the United States, bringing a 591-horsepower twin-turbo V8 wagon to American enthusiasts. #Germany #VolkswagenGroup #V8Engine #Turbocharged · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audi_RS6
A 2021 Audi RS6 Avant in Nardo Gray, a staggeringly fast family hauler. Nice color, too By Mr.choppers - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=106093554
Aug 26, 2022 CE
Audi announces F1 entry for 2026
Audi confirmed it will enter Formula 1 in 2026 as a powertrain manufacturer, coinciding with the introduction of new sustainable fuel regulations. #Germany #VolkswagenGroup #Turbocharged #F1 · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audi_in_Formula_One
Logo for the Revolut Audi F1 Team. By Audi Revolut F1 Team / Sauber Motorsports AG - audif1.com, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=181552234
Mar 19, 2024 CE
Final Audi R8 rolls off line
Production of the Audi R8 concluded at the Böllinger Höfe facility, marking the end of the brand's flagship internal combustion supercar era. #Germany #VolkswagenGroup #V10Engine · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audi_R8_(Type_4S)
2020 Audi R8 V10 5.2 Front Taken in Shirley, West Midlands By Vauxford - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=95939751
Jan 1, 2026 CE
Audi begins ICE phase-out
Audi initiated its final phase of internal combustion engine development, planning to exclusively launch new electric models from 2026 onward. #Germany #VolkswagenGroup #ElectricVehicle · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audi_e-tron
2020 Audi e-Tron Sport 50 Quattro Taken in Shirley, West Midlands By Vauxford - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=95939742
