Front view of the Audi RS Q e-tron.

Rally Dakar concept vehicle shown. Not available for sale.

²The Audi RS Q e-tron rally car combines an electric drivetrain with an energy converter system based on the TFSI engine and a generator.

Rally Dakar concept vehicle shown. Not available for sale.

²The Audi RS Q e-tron rally car combines an electric drivetrain with an energy converter system based on the TFSI engine and a generator.

A new success story For Audi, racing means testing limits, accepting challenges and always breaking new ground. From the successes of the quattro models in the 1980s, a straight line leads to the electrification of the Dakar Rally. Audi entered the race there for the first time in January 2022 with a new drive concept – an electric powertrain combined with an energy converter system comprising a TFSI engine and generator² – and impressed right away. The end of the rally also marked the start of preparations for the 2023 Dakar and work on the Audi RS Q e-tron rally car.

The new Audi RS Q e-tron rally car

  • Rear view of the Audi RS Q e-tron at some distance.

    A lot of know-how: The 2022 Dakar Rally was not only extremely successful for Audi. The findings flowed into the development of the new Audi RS Q e-tron rally car.

  • Top view of the rear of the Audi RS Q e-tron E2.

    Less weight: The second generation of the Dakar vehicle was to be lighter. To this end, the design and individual components were consistently adapted to reduce weight.

  • Close-up of the taillight of the Audi RS Q e-tron E2.

    More energy: All consumers in the vehicle were screened for savings potential in the interests of improved energy management.

  • Detailed view of the side of the Audi RS Q e-tron with the holder for the spare wheel.

    More access: The rims of the Audi RS Q e-tron rally car now have wider openings to facilitate possible tyre changes. In addition, the retaining system for the spare wheel was revised in response to feedback from the driver teams.

  • Insight into the cockpit of the Audi RS Q e-tron E2.

    A lot of communication: In the tightest of spaces, the driver and co-driver must be able to understand and rely on each other completely.

  • Close-up of the front hood of the Audi RS Q e-tron.

    Less aerodynamic drag: Adjustments to the design of the Audi RS Q e-tron rally car have reduced the cW value by 15 per cent.

  • Close-up of the front headlights of the Audi RS Q e-tron.

    Clear line: The new Audi RS Q e-tron rally car also features quotes from the design language of the Audi production models – particular emphasis was placed on the lighting design.

  • View of the Audi RS Q e-tron slightly elevated and slightly angled from the front.

    A lot of experience: Audi will again compete in 2023 with the three driver teams that made the successful Audi debut possible at the past rally.

 

Rally Dakar concept vehicle shown. Not available for sale.

Rally Dakar concept vehicle shown. Not available for sale.

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Angled rear view of the Audi RS Q e-tron E2.

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This vehicle is the Rally Dakar concept vehicle. Not available for sale.

This vehicle is the Rally Dakar concept vehicle. Not available for sale.

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