Audi AG is the premium German automobile manufacturer with headquarters in Ingolstadt, Bavaria. Founded in 1910, Audi has been in business for more than 100 years, building the widest range of vehicles in Germany since 1930s. Audi's founder, August Horch, entered the automobile market with Audi Automobile Works. Three other auto manufacturers joined him in 1932 to form Auto Union. The Audi emblem is four overlapping rings, representing each of the four automakers: Audi, DKW, Horch and Wanderer.

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The current Audi lineup consists of A3, A4, A5, A6, A8, Q7, R8 and TT in the following body styles: A3, Q7 (SUVs), R8, TT, A5 (Coupes), A3, S3 (Compacts), A8, A4, A6 (Sedans), A4, A3 (Convertibles), TT (Roadster) and A6, A4, A6 (Station Wagons).


Audi A3
Audi A3 is a 4-door hatchback in 2.0T and 3.2 Quattro trims, priced at $25,930 and $34,915, respectively. The A3 2.0T has front-wheel-drive and a 200-hp 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine with a 6-speed manual transmission. The A3 3.2 Quattro S line gets a 250-hp 3.2-liter V6 and Audi's Quattro all-wheel-drive.

Audi A4
Audi A4 ($28,900 - 81,900) is Audi's top-selling car with a lineup that features sedans, Avant wagons and cabriolets. All come in A4 and high-performance S4 trims. The third-generation 2008 Audi A4 has been created with more power, commendable gas mileage, state-of-the-art sound, Quattro all-wheel-drive and standard exterior styling. A4 2.0T models have a turbocharged 200-hp 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine; A4 3.2 versions get a 255-hp 3.2-liter V6; S4s and RS 4 have 4.2-liter V8 with 340 and 420 hp. Audi's Quattro all-wheel-drive is standard on wagons, 3.2 cabriolet, S4 and RS 4. Other models have it in place of front-wheel-drive. Manual, automatic and continuously variable automatic (CVT) transmission choices are available.

Audi A5
Audi A5 is a 2-door coupe that seats four and is available in two trims- the A5 ($39,900) and high-performance S5 ($41,200). The A5 is powered by a 265-horsepower 3.2-liter V6 engine, while the high-performance S5 gets a 354-horsepower 4.2-liter V8.

Audi A6
Audi A6 ($42,950 - 72,350) is offered in sedan and wagon body styles, in 3.2 trim, with a 255-hp 3.2-liter V6 engine. The 3.2 sedan gets front-wheel-drive or Audi's Quattro all-wheel-drive; while the 3.2 Avant wagon and other A6 models get AWD only; 4.2 Quattro sedan gets a 350-hp 4.2-liter V8 and the high-performance S6 Quattro receives a 435-hp 5.2-liter V10. Front-wheel-drive A6 models are teamed with continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT), while all others get a 6-speed automatic.

Audi A8
Audi A8 ($70,690 - 120,100) is Audi's biggest, most expensive car, available in Base and L versions (with a longer wheel-base). Base and L versions receive a 350-hp 4.2-liter V8 engine; the sporty S8 is a regular-length model with a 450-hp 5.2-liter V10. The top-line W12 is an extended-length sedan with a 450-hp 6.0-liter 12-cylinder. All A8 models receive Audi's Quattro all-wheel-drive, a 6-speed automatic transmission and a driver-adjustable suspension.

Audi Q7
Audi Q7 ($42,500 - 58,600) is Audi's first SUV and is available as the 3.6 model with a 280-hp V6 and as the 4.2 with a 350-hp V8. Both are teamed with a 6-speed automatic transmission and Audi's Quattro all-wheel-drive. The Q7 has a maximum towing capacity of 6600 lb.

Audi R8
Audi R8 ($109,000 - 118,000) is Audi's first mid-engine sports car, with all-wheel-drive. The R8 is a two-seat coupe with a 4.2-liter 420-horsepower V8 engine. Transmission choices include a six-speed manual or Audi's R tronic. The R tronic can be set to automatic mode, or Sport mode via a joystick or steering-wheel mounted paddles.

Audi TT
Audi TT ($34,800 - 45,900) is available as a four-seat Coupe hatchback or a two-seat Roadster convertible. Base Coupes and Roadsters are called 2.0T and come with front-wheel-drive. A turbocharged 200-horsepower 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine is standard. Coupes and Roadsters are also available as the all-wheel-drive 3.2 Quattro with a 250-horsepower 3.2-liter V6. A 6-speed manual transmission is standard on 3.2s; automatic transmission is optional on those and standard on the 2.0T.