Dakar Rally

Audi at the Dakar, this is a Revolution!

Audi wants to kick off the rally-raid anthill by imposing a hybrid 4x4. But before seeing yourself at the top of the dune, the climb is steep in Saudi Arabia.

Published on 04/01/2022 à 09:00

Medhi Casaurang

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Audi at the Dakar, this is a Revolution!

Audi RS Q e-tron

Any even slightly enlightened motorsport fan knows the expertise and seriousness of Audi. Before the Quattro, the world of rally was based solely on a moving rear axle. Before the R10 TDI, the diesel could not decently win the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Before the R18, the hybrid was a thing for bohemians or eco-friendly people without any concern for driving pleasure. The brand with the rings is trying to do something new with innovation with the RS Q e-tron. The Ingolstadt firm has the merit of being very clear: the name of their machine is as convoluted as the technology it embeds. “ It's a gas factory, also recognizes Édouard Boulanger (see QR), co-driver of Stéphane Peterhansel. Simply operating four motors together is extremely complex. Added to this is the battery pack and the entire high voltage system. (800 volts). This car is four times more complex than a normal car. » Let's start from the basics. What is this unique car made of in the history of sport?

1. The best of DTM and FE

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Medhi Casaurang

Passionate about the history of motorsport across all disciplines, I learned to read thanks to AUTOhebdo. At least that's what my parents tell everyone when they see my name inside!

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