Audi is scheduled to celebrate its illustrious motorsport history at the esteemed Goodwood Festival of Speed 2023. The highlight being the UK debut of the unique, all-electric Audi S1 e-tron quattro Hoonitron, piloted by Le Mans legend, Tom Kristensen. In honor of the 100th year of Le Mans, Audi also features an exciting display of three iconic LMP cars: the R8, R10 TDI, and R18 e-tron quattro.
The Audi S1 e-tron quattro Hoonitron, a tribute to late motorsport legend Ken Block, is an innovative reinterpretation of the 1980s Audi Sport quattro S1. This electric race car showcases an impressive carbon fiber chassis and two motor-generator units delivering a massive 4,425 lb-ft of total torque, enabling adrenaline-fueled, high-speed drifts.
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The Audi RS Q e-tron marks Audi’s ambitious entry into the rigorous Dakar Rally, boasting an electric drivetrain and a motor-generator unit for energy recharging on the go. Relive Audi’s significant Le Mans milestones with the R8, achieving a historic hat-trick from 2000 to 2002; the R10 TDI, the first diesel-powered car to clinch overall victories from 2006 to 2008; and the R18 e-tron quattro, the trailblazing diesel-hybrid that led Audi to a historic 1-2-3 finish in 2012.
Lastly, celebrate Audi’s rally roots with the legendary Audi Quattro Gr. 4 Rally Portugal, a game-changer in international rally sport, and the 200 quattro Rally Safari, Audi’s triumphant exit from the world of rallying. This exceptional line-up underscores Audi’s rich and diverse motorsport legacy, bringing the excitement of the track to the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2023. Be there to witness history and innovation converge in a spectacular tribute to speed and endurance. View all Audi models currently for sale on duPont REGISTRY by clicking the link below.
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