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

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    The Audi A2 - a pioneer well ahead of its time.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 250gto boy View Post
    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.

    Quote Originally Posted by Duell View Post
    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.

    Quote Originally Posted by Brix View Post
    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?

    Quote Originally Posted by Brix View Post
    The NSU Spider - The first car with an Rotary Engine
    Thanks! Simply stunning.

    Quote Originally Posted by drakkie View Post
    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.

    Quote Originally Posted by Cobrafan427 View Post
    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.

    Quote Originally Posted by Duell View Post
    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.

    Quote Originally Posted by drakkie View Post
    Thanks, but please include a single sentence, why you consider it to be a "milestone". Thanks again in advance.

    Quote Originally Posted by faksta View Post
    What about first generation Audi A8 and its aluminium ASF structure?
    Thanks. I must look up what is the ASF though ))).

    Quote Originally Posted by Brix View Post
    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.
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    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.
    [ame="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audi_RS_2_Avant"]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audi_RS_2_Avant[/ame]

    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.
    [ame="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audi_A2"]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audi_A2[/ame]

    But Dudi11, this is the things you shouldn't investigate yourself .
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    ASF = Aluminum Space Frame
    University of Toronto Formula SAE Alumni 2003-2007
    Formula Student Championship 2003, 2005, 2006
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    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

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cobrafan427 View Post
    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.
    Life's too short to drive bad cars.

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    Quote Originally Posted by dudi11 View Post

    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).
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    Quote Originally Posted by pimento View Post
    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

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cobrafan427 View Post
    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...
    Life's too short to drive bad cars.

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    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 !!!!!
    "A woman without curves is like a road without bends, you might get to your destination quicker but the ride is boring as hell'

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    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

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    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).
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    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

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

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