{"product_id":"audi-s-and-rs","title":"Audi S and RS","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTake a visually thrilling ride through:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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\n\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.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57504986300789,"sku":"9781577157656","price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781577157656.jpg?v=1786953907","url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/products\/audi-s-and-rs","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}