{"product_id":"audi-s-and-rs-quattro-revolution-hardcover","title":"Audi S and RS: Quattro Revolution - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRussell Hayes\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCelebrate 50 years of speed, innovation, and precision engineering in this stunningly illustrated collector's tribute to Audi's high-performance icons--S and RS. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom the legendary Quattro rally cars of the 1980s to the modern RS e-tron GT, \u003ci\u003eAudi S and RS\u003c\/i\u003e charts the complete evolution of Audi's most coveted performance line. Authored by Russell Hayes, this lavish history showcases \u003cb\u003emore than 200 photographs\u003c\/b\u003e spanning concept sketches, race victories, and today's precision-built super sedans and Avants. Discover how RennSport (\"racing sport\") became synonymous with understated power and design discipline--and how Audi translated its World Rally Championship dominance into street-legal innovation. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTake a visually thrilling ride through: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eQuattro's Rally Heritage\u003c\/b\u003e--The 1980 debut that changed motorsport forever, with victories by Hannu Mikkola, Walter Röhrl, Michèle Mouton, and Stig Blomqvist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Birth of RS\u003c\/b\u003e--The rare 1994 RS 2 Avant, co-developed with Porsche, establishing Audi's performance DNA.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eS and RS Icons\u003c\/b\u003e--From S4 and RS 6 Avant to the R8 and RS e-tron GT, every generation combining German engineering precision with daily-driver practicality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDesign and Technology\u003c\/b\u003e--Audi's aluminum spaceframes, quattro all-wheel drive, turbocharging, and electrification--all explored through insider analysis and high-impact photography.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFull Technical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e--complete tech specs for every generation of S and RS.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAudi S and RS\u003c\/i\u003e is the definitive visual and historical record of Audi's pursuit of performance excellence. Whether you're a collector, designer, or lifelong enthusiast, this beautifully produced hardcover delivers the craftsmanship, authority, and aesthetic detail that have helped define Audi for decades.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRussell Hayes\u003c\/b\u003e is a motoring journalist in print, television, and online whose clients have included the BBC's original \u003ci\u003eTop Gear\u003c\/i\u003e, Channel 4's \u003ci\u003eDriven\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Times\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eLondon Evening Standard\u003c\/i\u003e. He's written an eclectic mix of motoring histories on subjects as diverse as the Earls Court Motor Show, the Volkswagen Golf, and Aston Martin V8 cars. Russell is also the author of Motorbooks' \u003ci\u003eVolkswagen Beetles and Buses\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Big Book of Tiny Cars\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives in London, England.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 12.2 x 10.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 13, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50863098134703,"sku":"9781577157656","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0562\/4112\/7599\/files\/ydjRyDWNg9781577157656.webp?v=1794368435","url":"https:\/\/pureliverecords.shop\/products\/audi-s-and-rs-quattro-revolution-hardcover","provider":"Pure Live Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}