The First Rear-Wheel Drive Audi Is Only 9 Years Old
Audi released its first rear-wheel drive production car, the R8 RWS, in 2018, marking a departure from its signature quattro all-wheel drive system. The R8 RWS was designed to provide a more raw and thrilling driving experience for purists.
Audi's signature quattro all-wheel drive system has dominated its performance road cars for decades. However, in 2018, the company released the R8 RWS, its first rear-wheel drive production car since the 1930s. The R8 RWS was designed to provide a more raw and thrilling driving experience, with its 5.2-liter naturally aspirated V10 engine sending all its power to the rear wheels. The car was subtly differentiated from the standard quattro version with extra gloss black trim and an optional red stripe. Then Audi CEO Stephen Winkelmann declared that the R8 RWS 'is for purists' and those with 'an appreciation for essential driving enjoyment'. The R8 RWS marked a new direction for Audi, deviating from its reliance on quattro AWD.
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