Audi Milestones Project

[faksta]

What about first generation Audi A8 and its aluminium ASF structure?

[Brix]

The Audi A2 - a pioneer well ahead of its time.

[dudi11]

Originally Posted by 250gto boy

Well that's a tough starting point. How about the R8 Le Mans car because it really set Audi up for the world stage and it was the beginning of their domination in endurance racing.

Thanks! Very good ones.

Originally Posted by Duell

The one that stands out for me is definitly the Audi Avus Quattro with its amazing 6.0 W12 engine.
That still lives on in the Bugatti Veyron.

Thanks much! Interesting one. I can't decide if I should include it, as it was left in concept stage.

Originally Posted by Brix

Audi Quattro. Revolutionary with it's 4x4 system.
Audi RS2. Sparked the whole Power-stationwagon marked.

Thank you! Could you explain a little bit more why is the RS2 a "milestone" in your opinion?

Originally Posted by Brix

The NSU Spider - The first car with an Rotary Engine

Thanks! Simply stunning.

Originally Posted by drakkie

The NSU Ro80 was not only good looking but also a revolution in it's days, it definately should be included. Offcourse don't forget the Ur-Quattro too!

Thanks. Good examples.

Originally Posted by Cobrafan427

Auto Union Types C and D plus the Streamliner and the Audi Quattro S1. You're gonna have to look up why they're important yourself for fear that i'm doing your project for you

Thanks very much. Please explain in just a single sentence why are the cars you mentioned considered to be milestones. If you don't mind, of course.

Originally Posted by Duell

Just a pure beauty:
1939 DKW F8 Meisterklasse Cabriolet

Very beautiful one. But is it a milestone at all? Please if you know more cars of this era, that could be milestones of the car manufacturer, feel free to post them.

Originally Posted by drakkie

Audi F103 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Thanks, but please include a single sentence, why you consider it to be a "milestone". Thanks again in advance.

Originally Posted by faksta

What about first generation Audi A8 and its aluminium ASF structure?

Thanks. I must look up what is the ASF though ))).

Originally Posted by Brix

The Audi A2 - a pioneer well ahead of its time.

Thanks many times to you, Brix. Please include a few words about why was it such a pioneer.

[Brix]

The RS2, as i wrote earlier, is the first Stationwagon, with power.
Build by Audi, perfected by Porsche says it all. Now both BMW, Mercedes and Jaguar all try to replicate that feeling the RS2 had. Kinda like all small cars today try to replicate the Golf and 205 Gti feeling.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audi_RS_2_Avant

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audi_RS_2_Avant
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audi_RS_2_Avant

The A2 because it was the first car to go for new technologies in the small car category and therefor a forgotten pioneer (the term pioneer can be discussed if current, if it's forgotten ) in the green car movement, with being very fuel efficient and low polluting.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audi_A2

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audi_A2
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audi_A2

But Dudi11, this is the things you shouldn't investigate yourself .

[RacingManiac]

ASF = Aluminum Space Frame

[Cobrafan427]

Type C and D - Mid-engine V16 F1 cars from the '30's, stopped Mercedes dominance

Streamliner - 1937 attempted land speed record car, 248 mph top speed

Quattro S1 - Most powerful rally car ever produced, end of Group B, 650 hp

[pimento]

Originally Posted by Cobrafan427

Quattro S1 - Most powerful rally car ever produced, end of Group B, 650 hp

Apparently before Group B was canned they had an engine that was pushing 1000bhp, but when they put it in the car, it had a tendency to just go straight in corners.

[drakkie]

Originally Posted by dudi11

Thanks, but please include a single sentence, why you consider it to be a "milestone". Thanks again in advance.

Because it was the first production car badged as Audi after WW2 offcourse! (referring to the F103).

[Cobrafan427]

Originally Posted by pimento

Apparently before Group B was canned they had an engine that was pushing 1000bhp, but when they put it in the car, it had a tendency to just go straight in corners.

That would've totally worked at Pikes Peak

[pimento]

Originally Posted by Cobrafan427

That would've totally worked at Pikes Peak

With all the wings they put on the pike's peak car it'd've turned into a glider after sailing over the edge...

[Matra et Alpine]

The rally audis on loose barely steered with "only" 600bhp.
Drivers have to create a pendulum effect to get car to be rotating as it comes ot the apex of a corner.
A skill few perfected and one I failed miserably

You woudl use the same method with 1000hp JUST it now happens faster and needing better precision on strting the pendulum 200 yards back !!!!!

[dudi11]

Hello!

I am back on-topic to thank all of you, who posted your opinions, comments and examples of Audi milestones. It was really a great help and I am amazed how much posts got in there. You are great!

Now it is up to me to show you the actual "Audi Milestones" artwork that I created. I did some further research about the cars you mentioned, and finalised a list of 12 cars.

The graphical artwork, process of creating, research and list of vehicles is located on my Audi blog here:
The Audi Design Performances

For those who are lazy to overclick themselves :

Post n.1: Introduction
The Audi Design Performances
Post n.2: Inspiration
The Audi Design Performances
Post n.3: Choosing the right stuff
The Audi Design Performances
Post n.4: Research (including the forum)
The Audi Design Performances
Post n.5: Finalizing
The Audi Design Performances
Post n.6: Final Artwork
The Audi Design Performances

Thanks again, I will keep you updated.

Dave

[Brix]

A mention of the actual forum with it's name would be nice .
A little commercial so the hits on the site would be great.

But i'm glad you took 2 of my suggestions, (well almost).

[faksta]

Have to say, that is a great idea with a roof design representing Audi timeline - looks really interesting. Very nice job!

Also, I think you may find more interesting subjects on this forum if you stick to it

[Simi]

hello, friends i am new in this forum. I get great information from this forum and decided the part in this forum ..