Audi, explained by Otto

Otto’s published explanations of Audi: brand history, model lineups, legendary cars, 10 iconic cars, engines & drivetrains.

Brand History
The History of Audi
Otto explains Audi’s history: August Horch, the four companies behind the four rings, Auto Union, the restart in Ingolstadt, Volkswagen ownership and Audi today.
Model Lineups
Audi Model Lineup Explained
Otto explains Audi’s model names: A and Q, the numbers, S, RS and quattro, e-tron, TFSI and TDI, the A4-to-A5 change, generation codes and the range in Oman.
Legendary Cars
The Legendary Cars That Defined Audi
Otto explains the seven cars that changed Audi, from the 1965 Audi and the secret Audi 100 to the quattro, the A8, the Q7 and the electric e-tron.
10 Iconic Cars
10 Iconic Cars From Audi
Otto’s ten iconic Audis, from the 1911 Type C Alpine Champion and the Auto Union racing car to the TT, R8, R10 TDI and the Dakar-winning RS Q e-tron.
Engines & Drivetrains
Iconic Audi Engines & Drivetrains
Otto explains Audi’s best-known engines and drivetrains: the five-cylinder turbo, TDI, TFSI, quattro, S tronic, V8 and V10 engines, hybrids and electric drive.

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