Audi AG, the iconic German car manufacturer, as a part of its centenary celebrations, wheeled out its biggest and starry cars in the Goodwood festival of speed held in the UK last weekend.
The cars which featured in the extravaganza were the ultra-rare Auto Union (previous name of Audi) Gran Prix Cars, The legendary all wheel drive Audi Quttro rally and touring cars and its latest Le Mans diesel engine sports car, R10 TDI was shown in action during the 1.8 mile hill climb.
Each of these Audi cars has changed the automotive landscape in their heydays. Totally the cars at the festival, accounted for the 70 years of Audi’s motorsport involvement. Audi cars such as Auto Union Type D Dual Compressor, 1938 Type D, 1984 Audi Sport Quattro S1, and Audi 90 quattro IMSA GTO had also been showcased in the fest.
Some of the well known latest Audi cars showcased in speed fest were the fast and furious, Audi R8R, R8, R10 TDI and the R15 TDI Le Mans sports prototypes. Audi even displayed the 1007 Audi A4 DTM, the 1996 Audi A6 BTCC and 1988 Audi 200 Quattro Trans Am and Audi R8 LMS, al best known as the racing car legends.
Some of these like the Audi A4, Audi R8 are already being sold in India. Audi demonstrated what the “Vorsprung Durch Technik” which means advantage through technology truly means to cars. Audi will be celebrating its centenary on July 16, 2009.
Audi cars are top sellers across the world including in India. But it has been a long and hard earned victory for Audi which has always met with stiff competition from its fellow German car manufacturers BMW and Mercedes-Benz.
Labels: Audi-A4, Audi-A6, German-Cars
1 Comments:
It is a fitting tribute to a car that has given luxury a new name. I am glad that while Audi is completing its 100th year, it is as strong performer as ever. The Goodwood festival has given the brand of cars a great standing ovation. Goodwood is one of the few festivals truly commemorates great cars of all times. I am glad that Audi India has brought to India some of its racing tradition in the form of A4, R8, TT, and A6.
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