Audi S and RS models

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Audi S2, the original Audi "S" car, produced from 1990 to 1994

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Detail of the "S" vertical emphasis lines on the front grill of a B6 S4

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Audi RS2, the original Audi "RS" car, a joint venture between Audi and Porsche from 1994 to 1995.

Audi S and RS models are a range of high performance versions of certain car models of the German automotive company Audi AG. These cars primarily focus on enhanced "sport" performance. Production of Audi "S" cars began in 1990 with the S2 Coupé, whilst the first "RS" car appeared four years later with the Audi RS 2 Avant.

Today's S and RS models are based on the A/e-tron GT/Q models with the same number (e.g. S4/RS 4 is based on the A4 or the RS Q3 based on the Q3), but the "Ur-S4" from 1991 to 1994 was based on the Audi 100/200 later named A6 and the first S2/RS2 generation from 1990 to 1995 was based on the Audi 80/90 platform later replaced by the A4.

History

The history of road versions of Audi racing cars begins in the 1980s, from models Audi Quattro and Audi Sport Quattro made by concern Audi AG in the city of Ingolstadt. In 1983, the company Quattro GmbH was founded (since November 2016, "Audi Sport GmbH") in the city of Neckarsulm responsible for the development of sports models of cars of Audi brand. In 1990, appeared based on the model Audi 80 sports model S2 as a receiver Audi Quattro but already under the designation of the series "S" in the name and having a capacity of 220 hp. And in 1994 there was even more powerful model Audi RS2 Avant based on Audi 80 model of joint development of Audi and Porsche having 315 hp. The model was equipped with components from Porsche. As in 1973, Audi, together with Porsche, also developed a prototype based on the Audi 100 Coupé S, produced in 1968, which has 112 hp. the "Grand tourer" class. which received the name 100 Coupé S V3 and was equipped with a V8 engine with a power of 350 hp.

Since 1994, the development of the Audi S and RS sports series was started directly from the Quattro.

• 1969 Audi 100 Coupé S
  1969 Audi 100 Coupé S
• 1980 Audi Quattro
  1980 Audi Quattro
• 1984 Audi Sport Quattro
  1984 Audi Sport Quattro

S models

Numerous "S" models, from most of Audi's mainstream model ranges have been produced over the years. These cars are recognisable by their "S" badges, and unique emphasis lines on their front grilles and on the back side, instead of the letter "A" in the designation of numbers and also in use in the notation "S3", and "SQ5".

All Audi "S" models are equipped with Audi's 'trademark' quattro four-wheel drive system as standard. Unique internal combustion engines, along with larger, more powerful brakes, stiffer suspension systems, additional exterior body styling, and carbon fibre interior trims set them apart from their related "siblings" of their respective model range.

In the past, some Audi S models competed directly with BMW M and Mercedes-AMG models, especially if Audi RS models are not offered, such as the B6 Audi S4 4.2 FSI versus the BMW M3 and Mercedes-Benz C32 AMG. Since 2010 however, Audi S models have been positioned more as optional engine trims. For instance the base Audi A4 (B8) engine is the 2.0 TFSI turbo four-cylinder, and with the discontinuation of the 3.2 FSI V6, that makes the Audi S4's 3.0 TFSI V6 the performance option (the B8 Audi S4 3.0 TFSI positioned closer to the E90 BMW 335i than the BMW M3). The Audi A6 (C7) no longer has a V8 engine upgrade in the non "S" range, with the discontinuation of the C6 Audi A6 4.2 FSI that was offered from 2004 – 2011, one must go to the C7 Audi S6 4.0 TFSI.

Audi 'S' models should not be confused with Audi 'A' and 'Q' series models equipped with an "S line" package, which features sport tuned suspension and cosmetic upgrades such as leather trim, S-line badging, and sports steering wheel, but are not equipped with a higher-performance engine.

RS models

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Audi RS6 model emblem

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Audi RS 4 Sedan quattro (B7)

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Audi RS5 DTM ABT Sportsline

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Racecars Audi Sport Quattro S1 and Audi S1 EKS RX

Audi Sport GmbH (formerly quattro GmbH), AUDI AGs high performance private subsidiary, creates even higher performance versions, known by their "RS" badging. The "RS" initials are taken from the Template:Langx — literally translated as "racing sport". The characteristics and cost of these cars are equated to cars belonging to the supercar class.

RS is Audi's highest performance 'top-tier' trim level, positioned distinctly above the "S" ("Sport") specification level of Audi's regular model range. All "RS" cars pioneer some of Audi's latest and most advanced technology and engineering prowess, therefore, "RS" cars are considered by some as "halo vehicles". Audi RS cars are some of the most powerful vehicles ever offered by Audi as well as R8. Audi RS 6 (5.0 TFSI quattro), for instance, is more powerful than the physically larger Audi S8 (5.2 FSI quattro). However, the 2012 — 2015 Audi S8 shares the same engine as the 2013 — 2018 Audi RS 6 and Audi RS7, albeit in a lower state of tune, while for the 2016 — 2017 model years, the facelifted Audi S8 plus is considered 'an "RS" in anything but name as it features an uprated engine with the same output as the smaller RS 6 and RS7. The 2016-17 S8 Plus was built by Quattro GmbH and has a VIN that starts with WUA to identify it, compared to previous versions of the S8 which were built by Audi on the regular assembly line alongside other A8 variants.

Available for limited time and only in select markets, on a restricted model range, these "RS" (and "S" models) models are wholly designed, developed and produced in-house by Audi AG's high performance private subsidiary company, Audi Sport GmbH, at its Neckarsulm factory.

Unlike Audi "S" models whose interiors are well-furnished in order to retain the feel of sport luxury, the interior of Audi "RS" models are often spartan by comparison as the emphasis is more on track performance than luxury. The 2008 Audi RS 4 sold in Europe had lightweight racing-style front seats and roll-up windows for the rear doors, although its counterpart sold in the United States has luxurious power-adjustable front seats and power windows for all doors 2008 BMW M3 vs. 2007 Audi RS 4, 2008 M-B C63 AMG.

Audi "RS" models are considered direct competitors to similar sized hardcore sport models from BMW M and Mercedes-AMG, whereas the Audi "S" models have been positioned more as engine upgrade trims. Taking the 2012 model year for example, the Audi RS 5 competes directly with the BMW M3, M4 whereas the Audi S5 competes with the BMW 335i, while the Audi RS 6 competes with the BMW M5 and the Audi S6 competes with the BMW 550i. However the Audi RS 6 (C6) was never exported to the United States due to emissions regulations, leaving the Audi S6 (C6) as the top performing trim to compete against the BMW M5 (E60) in that market 2013 Audi S7.

There used to be only one RS model in production at a time, but recently Audi has revised its policies and decided to make more than one RS model at a time, claiming that "customers want them, then why not give it to them".

Сomparison A / S / RS series Audi by example 6—line of models
Model name	Engine type	Engine displacement	Power	Acceleration	Top speed	Image
A6	I4 — V6	2.0 — 3.0 L.	204 — 340 PS	7.9 — 5.1 sec.		File:Audi A6L 55 TFSIe Quattro 1Y7A5429.jpg
S6	V6	2.9 L.	450 PS	4.4 sec.		File:Audi S6 C8 at IAA 2019 IMG 0305.jpg
RS 6	V8	4.0 L.	600 PS	3.6 sec.		File:Audi RS6 Avant C8 at IAA 2019 IMG 0194.jpg

Model range

The following Audi "S" and "RS" high performance models are being, or have been produced, or are speculated to be in future production:

Current models

(In model range order)

Audi model name	VW Group platform	Typ code	engine type	max.motive power	acceleration 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h)	top speed	car body style(s)	weight	production year	image
Audi SQ5&SQ5 Sportback	PPC		2,995 cc V6 TFSI		4.5 sec.		5 dr, 5 seat Crossover		2024	File:Audi SQ5 (GU) Rutesheimer Autoschau 2025 DSC 9176.jpg File:Audi SQ5 Sportback GU DSC 9369.jpg
Audi S6 e-tron	PPE		Electric		3.9 sec.		5 dr, 5 seat Saloon (sedan) 5 dr, 5 seat mid-size Avant (estate/wagon)		2024	File:Audi S6 Avant e-tron DSC 8208.jpg
Audi S5	PPC		2,995 cc V6 TFSI		4.5 sec.		5 dr, 5 seat Saloon (sedan) 5 dr, 5 seat mid-size Avant (estate/wagon)		2024	File:Audi S5 (B10) – f 29052025.jpg File:Audi S5 Avant (B10) – f 01012025.jpg
Audi S e-tron GT	J1	n/a	Electric		3.6-3.4 sec.		4 dr, 5 seat Saloon (sedan)		2024	File:2024 Audi e-tron GT S Auto Zuerich 2024 DSC 6547.jpg
Audi SQ6 e-tron & SQ6 e-tron Sportback	PPE		Electric		4.3 sec.		5 dr, 5 seat Crossover		2023	File:Audi SQ6 e-tron Automesse Ludwigsburg 2024 IMG 1394.jpg
Audi RS e-tron GT	J1	n/a	Electric	-	3.1-2.5 sec.		4 dr, 5 seat Saloon (sedan)		2021	File:2024 Audi RS e-tron GT DSC 9282.jpg
Audi RS Q8	MLB	n/a	3,993 cc V8 TFSI		3.8 sec.		5 dr, 5 seat Crossover		2020	File:Audi RSQ8 IMG 4308.jpg
Audi RS Q3 & RS Q3 Sportback	MQB A2	F3	2,480 cc I5 20v TFSI		4.5 sec.		5 dr, 5 seat Crossover 5 dr, 5 seat Crossover (Sportback)		2020	File:Audi rsq3 f3 2020-1.jpg File:Audi RS Q3 Sportback IMG 4828.jpg
Audi RS 7	MLB Evo	C8	3,993 cc V8 TFSI		3.6 sec.		5 dr, 4/5 seat Sportback (fastback)		2020	File:Audi RS 7 Sportback (C8) – f 06082021.jpg
Audi RS 6 Avant	MLB Evo	C8	3,993 cc V8 TFSI		3.6 sec.		5 dr, 5 seat Avant (estate/wagon)		2020	File:Audi RS6 Avant C8 IMG 0344.jpg
Audi S8	MLB Evo	D5	3,993 cc V8 TFSI		3.8 sec.		4 dr, 4/5 seat Saloon (sedan)		2020	File:Audi S8 D5 IMG 3491.jpg
Audi SQ8	MLB		3,956 cc V8 TDI		4.3 sec.		5 dr, 5 seat Crossover		2019	File:Audi SQ8 Facelift Auto Zuerich 2023 1X7A1108.jpg
Audi SQ2	MQB	n/a	1,984 cc I4 TFSI		4.8 sec.		5 dr, 5 seat Crossover		2019	File:2020 Audi SQ2.jpg
Audi S3	MQB	8Y	1,984 cc I4 TFSI		4.8 sec.		5 dr, 5 seat Sportback (hatchback) 4 dr, 5 seat Saloon (sedan)		2019	File:Audi S3 8Y IMG 4823.jpg File:Audi S3 8Y Sedan IMG 4872.jpg
Audi RS 3 Sportback & Sedan	MQB	8Y	2,480 cc I5 20v TFSI		3.8 sec.		5 dr, 5 seat Sportback (hatchback) 4 dr, 5 seat Saloon (sedan)		2019	File:Audi RS3 8Y Auto Zuerich 2021 IMG 0210.jpg File:Audi RS3 8Y Sedan IMG 6030.jpg
Audi SQ7	MLB	4M	3,956 cc V8 TDI		4.8 sec.		4 dr, 5 seat Crossover		2019	File:Audi SQ7 FL IMG 3595.jpg
Audi S7	MLB Evo	C8	2,967 cc V6 TDI 2,894 cc V6 TFSI		5.1 sec.		5 dr, 4/5 seat Sportback (fastback)		2019	File:Audi S7 C8 1X7A6224.jpg
Audi S6	MLB Evo	C8	2,967 cc V6 TDI 2,894 cc V6 TFSI		5.0 sec. (saloon) 5.1 sec. (Avant)		4 dr, 5 seat Saloon (sedan) 5 dr, 5 seat Avant (estate/wagon)		2019	File:Audi S6 C8 at IAA 2019 IMG 0305.jpg File:Audi S6 Avant C8 1X7A0304.jpg

Former models

(In chronological order of production end — oldest first)

Audi model name	VW Group platform	Typ code	engine type	max. motive power	acceleration 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h)	top speed	car body style(s)	weight	production year(s)	image
Audi S2	B3, B4	8B, 8C	2,226 сс I5 20vT		6.1 — 5.8 sec.		2 dr, 5 seat Coupé 5 dr, 5 seat Avant (estate/wagon) 4 dr, 5 seat Saloon (sedan)		1990 — 1995	File:Audi S2 green.jpg
Audi 100 S4 ("Ur-S4")	C4	4A	2,226 сс I5 20vT		6.8 sec.		4 dr, 5 seat Saloon (sedan)		1991 — 1994	File:Audi S4.jpg
Audi RS 2	B4	8C	2,226 сс I5 20vT		4.8 sec.		5 dr, 5 seat Avant (estate/wagon)		1994 — 1995	File:Audi RS2.jpg
Audi S6 ("Ur-S6")	C4	4A	2,226 сс I5 20vT 4.2 V8		6.9 — 5.9 sec.		4 dr, 5 seat Saloon (sedan) 5 dr, 5 seat Avant (estate/wagon)		1995 — 1997	File:Audi S6 C4 US.jpg File:Audi S6 Avant (4592527908).jpg
Audi S6 plus	C4	4A	4,172 сс V8		5.6 sec. (sedan) 5.7 sec. (avant)		4 dr, 5 seat Saloon (sedan) 5 dr, 5 seat Avant (estate/wagon)		1996 — 1997	File:S6 Plus Limousine und Avant.jpg
Audi RS 4 Avant	B5 (PL45)	8D	2,671 сс V6 T		4.9 sec.		5 dr, 5 seat Avant (estate/wagon)		2000 — 2001	File:2001 Audi RS4 B5 Avant - Flickr - The Car Spy (23).jpg
Audi S8	D2 (PL62)	4D	4,172 сс V8		6.8 — 5.5 sec. (1996) 6.6 — 5.4 sec. (1999)		4 dr, 5 seat Saloon (sedan)		1996 — 2002	File:AudiS8.JPG
Audi S4	B5 (PL45)	8D	2,671 сс V6 T		5.8 — 5.6 sec.		4 dr, 5 seat (saloon) 5 dr, 5 seat Avant (estate/wagon)		1997 — 2002	File:Yellow Audi S4 B5.jpg File:Imola yellow wagon b5 s4.jpg
Audi S6	C5	4B	4,172 сс V8		6.7 — 5.7 sec. (sedan) 6.8 — 5.8 sec. (Avant)		4 dr, 5 seat Saloon (sedan) 5 dr, 5 seat Avant (estate/wagon)		1999 — 2002	File:S6 4B Front schräg MJ 2002.JPG File:Audi S6 - Flickr - Alexandre Prévot.jpg
Audi S3	A4 (PQ34)	8L	1781 сс I4 20vT		6.9 sec. (1999) 6.6 sec. (2001)	(1999) (2001)	3 dr, 5 seat Hatchback		1999 — 2003	File:Audi S3 2002 Absolute Red - Flickr - The Car Spy (11).jpg
Audi RS 6	C5	4B	4,172 сс V8 40vT		4.9 sec.		4 dr, 5 seat Saloon (sedan) 5 dr, 5 seat Avant (estate/wagon)		2002 — 2004	File:Blue Audi RS6 C5 sedan fl.jpg File:2003 Audi RS6 Avant (13647893405).jpg
Audi RS 6 plus	C5	4B	4,172 сс V8 40vT		4.4 sec.		5 dr, 5 seat Avant (estate/wagon)		2004	File:Audi RS6 C5 Avant Plus.jpg
Audi S4	B6 (PL46)	8E	4,163 сс V8 40vT		5.8 — 5.6 sec. (sedan) 5.9 — 5.8 sec. (Avant) 6.2 — 5.9 sec. (Cabrio)		4 dr, 5 seat Saloon (sedan) 5 dr, 5 seat Avant (estate/wagon) 2 dr, 4 seat Cabriolet (convertible)	1,660 kg 1,720 kg 1,855 kg	2003 — 2005	File:Audi S4 (14349172517).jpg File:Audi s4 red.jpg File:Audi S4 Cabriolet - Flickr - The Car Spy (23).jpg
Audi RS 4	B7 (PL47)	8E	4,163 cc V8 FSI		4.8 sec. (sedan) 4.9 sec. (avant) 4.9 sec. (cabrio.)	155 mph (250 km/h)	4 dr, 5 seat Saloon (sedan) 5 dr, 5 seat Avant (estate/wagon) 2 dr, 4 seat Cabriolet (convertible)	1,650 - 1,680 kg 1,710 kg 1,845 kg	2006 — 2008 (saloon) 2006 — 2007 (Avant) 2007 — 2008 (Cabrio.)	File:2005-03-04 Motorshow Geneva 017.JPG File:2006-2008 Audi RS 4 (8ED) quattro Avant (2011-09-03) 01.jpg File:Audi RS4 Cabriolet front.JPG
Audi S4	B7 (PL47)	8E	4,163 cc V8 40v		5.8 — 5.6 sec. (sedan) 5.9 — 5.8 sec. (avant) 6.2 — 5.9 sec. (cabrio.)	155 mph (250 km/h)	4 dr, 5 seat Saloon (sedan) 5 dr, 5 seat Avant (estate/wagon) 2 dr, 4 seat Cabriolet (convertible)	1,660 – 1,895 kg	2005 — 2008, 2006 — 2009 (Cabrio.)	File:FlickrRotiform.jpg File:AudiS4 B7 Avant front.jpg File:Audi S4 Cabriolet.jpg
Audi S6	C6	4F	5,204 cc V10 FSI (Lamborghini V10)		5.2 sec. (sedan) 5.3 sec. (avant)	155 mph (250 km/h)	4 dr, 5 seat Saloon (sedan) 5 dr, 5 seat Avant (estate/wagon)	1,910 kg 1,970 kg	2006 — 2011	File:Audi S6 C6 sedan.jpg File:Black S6 Avant.jpg
Audi RS 6	C6	4F	4,991 cc V10 TFSI (Lamborghini V10)		4.6 sec.	155 mph (250 km/h) 188 mph (303 km/h) (Plus)	4 dr, 5 seat Saloon (sedan) 5 dr, 5 seat Avant (estate/wagon)	1985 – 2,025 kg	2008 — 2010	File:Audi RS6 sedan typ4F world premiere front.jpg File:Audi RS6-Avant Front-view.JPG
Audi S8	D3 (PL63)	4E	5,204 cc V10 FSI (Lamborghini V10)		5.1 sec.	155 mph (250 km/h)	4 dr, 5 seat Saloon (sedan)	1,940 kg	2006 — 2010	File:Audi S8 AV.jpg
Audi S4	B8	8E	2,998 cc V6 TFSI		5.3 — 5.1 sec. (sedan) 5.4 — 5.2 sec. (avant)	155 mph (250 km/h)	4 dr, 5 seat Saloon (sedan) 5 dr, 5 seat Avant (estate/wagon)	1,725 – 1,825 kg	2009 — 2011	File:2009-2010 Audi S4 (B8) sedan 01.jpg File:Audi S4 B8 Kombi front 20090412.jpg
Audi S3	A5 (PQ35)	8P	1,984 cc I4 TFSI		5.7 sec.	155 mph (250 km/h)	3 dr, 5 seat Hatchback 5 dr, 5 seat Hatchback	1,530 - 1,590 kg	2006 — 2012 2008 — 2012	File:Audi S3 2.0T 2010.jpg File:Audi S3 Sportback.jpg
Audi RS 3 Sportback	A5 (PQ35)	8P	2,480 cc R5 TFSI		4.6 sec.	155 mph (250 km/h)	5 dr, 5 seat Hatchback	1,650 kg	2011 — 2012	File:Audi RS3 Sportback 2013 (8368032303).jpg
Audi S8	D4	4H	3,993 cc V8 TFSI		4.2 sec.	155 mph (250 km/h)	4 dr, 5 seat Saloon (sedan)	2,050 – 2,065 kg	2012 — 2018	File:Audi S8 (14475960404).jpg
Audi TTS	A5 (PQ35)	8J	1,984 cc I4 TFSI		5.4 — 5.2 sec. (coupé) 5.6 — 5.4 sec. (roadster)	155 mph (250 km/h)	2 dr, 2 seat compact Coupé 2 dr, 2 seat compact Roadster (convertible)	1,470 – 1,570 kg	2008 — 2014	File:Audi TT - Flickr - Supermac1961.jpg File:Audi TTS Cabrio BJ2008.jpg
Audi TT RS	A5 (PQ35)	8J	2,480 cc R5 TFSI		4.6 — 4.3 sec. (coupé) 4.7 — 4.4 sec. (roadster) 4.3 — 4.1 sec. (coupé) (plus) 4.4 — 4.2 sec. (roadster) (plus)	155 mph (250 km/h) 174 mph (280 km/h) (plus)	2 dr, 2 seat compact Coupé 2 dr, 2 seat compact Roadster (convertible)	1,525 – 1,610 kg	2009 — 2014	File:Audi TTRS (10143740695).jpg File:Audi - TT RS plus - Mondial de l'Automobile de Paris 2012 - 204.jpg
Audi S3	MQB	8V	1,984 cc I4 TFSI		4.7 sec.	160 mph (250 km/h)	5 dr, 5 seat Hatchback 4 dr, 5 seat Saloon (sedan) 2 dr, 4 seat Cabriolet	1,595 kg	2013 — 2020	File:2017 Audi S3 Black Edition TFSi Quattro 2.0 Front.jpg File:2013 Audi S3 Limousine 8VS 2.0 TFSI S tronic quattro Daytonagrau-Perleffekt.jpg File:2015 Audi S3 Quattro S-A 2.0 Front.jpg
Audi RS 3	MQB	8V	2,480 cc R5 20v TFSI		4.3–3.8 sec.	174 mph (280 km/h)	5 dr, 5 seat Hatchback 4 dr 5 seat Saloon (sedan)	1,595 kg	2015 — 2020 (Sportback) 2017 — 2020 (Sedan)	File:AudiRs3 8V.jpg File:Audi RS3 sedan 2.5 20V Turbo quattro (8V).jpg
Audi S4	B8 (PL48) (Audi MLB/MLP)	8K	2,998 cc V6 TFSI		5.1 sec.	155 mph (250 km/h)	4 dr, 5 seat Saloon (sedan) 5 dr, 5 seat Avant (estate/wagon)	1,725 – 1,825 kg	2012 — 2015	File:Audi S4 at NAIAS 2012 (6683725059).jpg File:Audi S4 Avant (8661137598).jpg
Audi S5	B8 (PL48) (Audi MLB/MLP)	8T	2,998 cc V6 TFSI 4,163 cc V8 FSI		5.6 — 4.4 sec.	155 mph (250 km/h)	2 dr, 4 seat mid—size Coupé 2 dr, 4 seat Cabriolet (convertible) 5 dr, 4 seat Sportback (fastback)	1,750 kg 1,955 kg 1,820 kg	2007 2011(facelift)	File:Audi S5 Coupé (9664993619).jpgFile:Audi S5 (8482797165).jpg File:2009 Audi S5 (8F7 MY10) convertible (2010-07-10) 01.jpgFile:Audi S5 Cabriolet - Flickr - Alexandre Prévot (1).jpg File:2010 Audi S5 (8T) Sportback 01.jpgFile:Audi-S5-Sportback.jpg
Audi RS 5	B8 (PL48) (Audi MLB/MLP)	8T	4,163 cc V8 FSI		4.6 sec. (2010) 4.5 sec. (2012) 4.9 sec. (2012 — ...) (cabriolet)	250 km/h 280 km/h (with raised speed limiter)	2 dr, 4 seat mid—size Coupé 2 dr, 4 seat Cabriolet (convertible)	1,790 –1,800 kg 1,995 kg	2010-2017	File:Audi RS 5 Coupé – Frontansicht, 14. Mai 2011, Hilden.jpgFile:Audi RS5 (8684566263).jpg File:2013 Audi RS5.jpg
Audi RS 4	B8 (PL48) (Audi MLB/MLP)	8K	4,163 cc V8 FSI		4.7 sec.	174 mph (280 km/h)	5 dr, 5 seat Avant (estate/wagon)	1,795 kg	2012 — 2015	File:2014-03-04 Geneva Motor Show 1354.JPG
Audi SQ5	MLB	8R	2,995 cc V6 TFSI 2,967 cc V6 TDI	230–250 kW (313–340 PS; 308–335 bhp)	5.4 sec. (gasoline) 5.1 sec. (diesel)	155 mph (250 km/h)	4 dr, 5 seat Crossover	1,830 kg	2013	File:Audi SQ5 (13018199415).jpg
Audi RS Q3	A5 (PQ35)	8U	2,485 cc R5 TFSI	(2013) (2014) (performance)	5.2 sec. (2013) 4.8 sec. (2014)	155 mph (250 km/h)	4 dr, 5 seat Crossover	1,655 kg	2013-2016	File:2013-03-05 Geneva Motor Show 7919.JPG File:Audi RS Q3 performance (25113371400).jpg
Audi S6	C7	4G	3,993 cc V8 TFSI		4.9 / 4.8 sec. (2012) (avant/sedan) 4.6 / 4.4 sec. (2014) (avant/sedan)	155 mph (250 km/h)	4 dr, 5 seat Saloon (sedan) 5 dr, 5 seat Avant (estate/wagon)	1,970 kg 2,035 kg	2012 2014 (facelift)	File:2013 Audi S6 -- 2012 DC.JPGFile:Audi S6 in Salon International de l’auto de Montréal 2015.jpg File:Audi S6 Avant (C7) – Frontansicht, 7. September 2013, Münster.jpgFile:2014 Audi S6 Avant C7 Typ 4G V8 4.0 TFSI quattro Facelift Daytonagrau-Perleffekt Vorderansicht.jpg
Audi RS 6 Avant	MLB	4G	3,993 cc V8 TFSI	(performance)	3.9 sec. 3.7 sec. (performance)	190 mph (305 km/h)	5 dr, 5 seat Avant (estate/wagon)	2,025 kg	2014 2015 — 2018 (facelift) 2016 (performance)	File:Audi RS6 on CW-S5 Gunmetal (13490787653).jpg File:2015 Audi RS6 Avant TFSi Quattro Automatic 4.0 Front.jpg
Audi S7	MLB	4G	3,993 cc V8 TFSI		4.7 sec. (2012) 4.6 sec. (2014)	155 mph (250 km/h)	5 dr, 4 seat Sportback (fastback)	2,030 kg	2012 2014 (facelift)	File:Audi S7 Sportback 4.0 TFSI quattro S tronic.JPG File:Audi S7 C7 Sportback facelift 01 -- Auto Shanghai -- 2015-04-22.jpg
Audi RS 7	MLB	4G	3,993 cc V8 TFSI	(performance)	3.9 sec. 3.7 sec. (performance)	190 mph (305 km/h)	5 dr, 4 seat Sportback (fastback)	2,005 kg	2013 2014 — 2018 (facelift) 2016 (performance)	File:Audi RS7 (17561577059).jpg File:Audi RS7 Sportback - przód (MSP16).jpg
Audi S1	PQ25	8X	1,984 cc I4 TFSI	170 kW (231 PS; 228 bhp)	5.8 sec.	155 mph (250 km/h)	3 dr, 5 seat Supermini 5 dr, 5 seat Supermini (sportback)	1,315 kg	2015 — 2018	File:2018 Audi S1 Competition Quattro 2.0.jpg
Audi TTS	MQB	8S	1,984 cc I4 TFSI		4.5 sec. (Coupé) 4.8 sec. (Roadster)		2 dr, 2 seat compact Coupé 2 dr, 2 seat compact Roadster (convertible)		2014—2023	File:2016 Audi TTS TFSi Quattro S-A 2.0 Front.jpg File:Audi TTS - Mondial de l'Automobile de Paris 2014 - 002.jpg
Audi TT RS	MQB	8S	2,480 cc I5 20v TFSI		3.7 sec. (Coupé) 3.9 sec. (Roadster)		2 dr, 2 seat compact Coupé 2 dr, 2 seat compact Roadster (convertible)		2016—2023	File:2018 Audi TT RS Coupe.jpg File:2017 Audi TT RS Roadster Front.jpg
Audi S4	B9 (PL48) (Audi MLB/MLP)	8W	2,967 cc V6 TDI 2,995 cc V6 TFSI		4.8 sec. (saloon) 4.9 sec. (Avant)		4 dr, 5 seat Saloon (sedan) 5 dr, 5 seat Avant (estate/wagon)		2017—2024	File:2017 Audi S4 TFSi Quattro Automatic Sedan 3.0 Front.jpg File:2017 Audi S4 TFSi Quattro Automatic 3.0 Front.jpg
Audi S5	MLB Evo	F5	2,967 cc V6 TDI 2,995 cc V6 TFSI		4.8 sec. (Coupé) 4.4 sec. (Sportback) 5.1 sec. (Cabriolet)		2 dr, 4 seat mid-size Coupé 5 dr, 4 seat Sportback (fastback) 2 dr, 4 seat mid-size Cabriolet		2017—2024	File:2018 Audi S5 TFSi Quattro Automatic 3.0 Front.jpg File:2018 Audi S5 TFSi Quattro Automatic 3.0 Front (1).jpg File:Audi S5 Cabrio Front.JPG
Audi RS 4 Avant	MLB Evo	B9	2,894 cc V6 TFSI		4.1 sec.		5 dr, 5 seat Avant (estate/wagon)		2017—2024	File:2018 Audi RS4 TFSi Quattro Automatic 2.9.jpg
Audi RS 5	MLB Evo	F5	2,894 cc V6 TFSI		3.9 sec.		2 dr, 4 seat mid-size Coupé 5 dr, 4 seat Sportback (fastback)		2017—2024	File:Audi RS5 Coupé 5F in Stuttgart-Vaihingen IMG 3580.jpg File:2020 Audi RS5 Carbon Black Sportback TFSi 2.9.jpg
Audi SQ5 & SQ5 Sportback	MLB Evo	FY	2,967 cc V6 TDI 2,995 cc V6 TFSI		5.1 sec.		4 dr, 5 seat Crossover		2017—2024	File:2018 Audi SQ5 3.0.jpg File:Audi SQ5 Sportback IMG 5685.jpg
Audi SQ8 e-tron & SQ8 e-tron Sportback	MLB Evo		Electric		4.5 sec.		5 dr, 5 seat Crossover 5 dr, 5 seat Crossover (Sportback)		2019—2023 (e-tron S) 2023—2025	File:Audi SQ8 e-tron IMG 1780.jpg File:Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron (ZAA-GEEAV) front.jpg

Audi S line

File:Audi S-line.JPG

"S line" badge in front grille

Audi produce a specification of optional sports trim packages to their mainstream models A/Q/TT, known as the S line. This is merely a trim specification which allows customers to effect a sporty appearance in their mainstream Audi model. Whilst the specific S line trim parts are designed and produced by Audi Sport GmbH at its Neckarsulm factory, these mainstream cars are still manufactured and assembled by AUDI AG at their relevant factories on the same production lines alongside their other standard models.

Cars with S line trim are not to be confused with the specific high performance offerings — the "S" models (made by AUDI AG), and the "RS" models (made by Audi Sport GmbH); Audi cars with S line trim bear identical performance figures to their counterparts with base or SE trim levels.

See also

• Audi Sport Quattro
• Audi 100 Coupé S
• Audi S1
• Audi S2
• Audi RS2
• Audi S3
• Audi RS3
• Audi S4
• Audi RS4
• Audi S5
• Audi RS5
• Audi S6
• Audi RS6
• Audi S7
• Audi RS7
• Audi S8
• Audi R8
• Audi A8 W12
• Audi Q7 V12 TDI

External links

• Audi international — Audi S and RS modelsTemplate:Cbignore — full model range from Audi MediaServices Template:In lang
• Audi UK — RS models
• Audi S models micrositeTemplate:Category handler Template:In lang
• Audi Sport Template:In lang
• Audi Sport® USA Template:In lang
• Audi RS models and the Audi R8 Template:Webarchive Template:In lang

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