Audi is deemed as one of the most amazing luxury cars available on the market for many decades. The brand has many millions of fans looking forward to experience ownership. Additionally, many car hire companies offering a complete line of the latest models and make to its ardent fans.
But how much you know about your favourite car? Here are some amazing Audi facts you never knew about:
Car Crash Tests!
Did you know Audi has been conducting crash tests for more than seven and a half decades now. In fact, Audi can claim to be the first to conduct the test. The tests were different from what you see today. The DKW engineers rolled subcompact F7 models down a hill. A group of spectators were ready to know more about car safety. The car stopped rolling after sometime and the F7 came out undamaged with engine still in running condition.
No Audi Post World War II
Just as with most German car companies, Auto Union emphasised completely on the war. Post WWII, most of the company's assets were situated in East Germany (controlled by Soviet). In the year 1948, the main factory situated in Chemnitz city was dismantled. There were no signs of company management and in the year 1949, a company was founded. It was named Auto Union GmbH. Gradually, the manufacturing sector of Germany and the economy started to improve after the war. Then the new formed Auto Union started creating motorcycles under the name - DKW. The trend continued till the late 1950s. Thereafter, Daimler-Benz acquired Auto Union. It became a wholly-owned subsidiary.
Secret Audi 1000 hp Rally Car
This was top secret! In fact, the company's president also didn't know anything about it. The manager of an Audi rally team, Roland Gumpert realized the requirement for a mid-engine rally car. Gumpert started to develop a new mid-engine 1000 HP rally car with his team. This was done under complete secrecy. Unfortunately, the secret came out in light once a spy photographer snapped the car.
Meaning of Audi
The name 'audi' actually holds a very interesting story. This company was founded by August Horch. The meaning of "Horch" is "listen" in German which is translated to "audi" in Latin.
Why Rings as Logo
The logo of Audi has four rings. Each of these rings represents four companies that collaborated to create the brand.
The Left Hand Drive Pioneer
Audi is the first German car company that constructed a left-hand drive. In the year 1921, Audi released 'Type K'. It was known to be the first left-hand drive production by a German manufacturer. With time, the left-hand drive concept gained immense popularity and emerged as a standard for the 1920's.
Sued for Logo
Audi got sued by the Olympics for their logo. Due the similarity of famous four-ring Audi logo with the Olympic Games, the committee of International Olympic games sued Audi in the year 1995. They did it under the trademark infringement regulation. The Olympic lost the case.
Sports Team
Did you know Audi is a sponsor for a sports team (highly controversial). Apart from sponsoring sports teams and events of skiing, soccer, and many others around the world, the company sponsors a very popular yet divisive New York Yankees team of America.
Now that you know these amazing Audi facts, hire an Audi car and experience the saga of this all time favourite luxuries.
But how much you know about your favourite car? Here are some amazing Audi facts you never knew about:
Car Crash Tests!
Did you know Audi has been conducting crash tests for more than seven and a half decades now. In fact, Audi can claim to be the first to conduct the test. The tests were different from what you see today. The DKW engineers rolled subcompact F7 models down a hill. A group of spectators were ready to know more about car safety. The car stopped rolling after sometime and the F7 came out undamaged with engine still in running condition.
No Audi Post World War II
Just as with most German car companies, Auto Union emphasised completely on the war. Post WWII, most of the company's assets were situated in East Germany (controlled by Soviet). In the year 1948, the main factory situated in Chemnitz city was dismantled. There were no signs of company management and in the year 1949, a company was founded. It was named Auto Union GmbH. Gradually, the manufacturing sector of Germany and the economy started to improve after the war. Then the new formed Auto Union started creating motorcycles under the name - DKW. The trend continued till the late 1950s. Thereafter, Daimler-Benz acquired Auto Union. It became a wholly-owned subsidiary.
Secret Audi 1000 hp Rally Car
This was top secret! In fact, the company's president also didn't know anything about it. The manager of an Audi rally team, Roland Gumpert realized the requirement for a mid-engine rally car. Gumpert started to develop a new mid-engine 1000 HP rally car with his team. This was done under complete secrecy. Unfortunately, the secret came out in light once a spy photographer snapped the car.
Meaning of Audi
The name 'audi' actually holds a very interesting story. This company was founded by August Horch. The meaning of "Horch" is "listen" in German which is translated to "audi" in Latin.
Why Rings as Logo
The logo of Audi has four rings. Each of these rings represents four companies that collaborated to create the brand.
The Left Hand Drive Pioneer
Audi is the first German car company that constructed a left-hand drive. In the year 1921, Audi released 'Type K'. It was known to be the first left-hand drive production by a German manufacturer. With time, the left-hand drive concept gained immense popularity and emerged as a standard for the 1920's.
Sued for Logo
Audi got sued by the Olympics for their logo. Due the similarity of famous four-ring Audi logo with the Olympic Games, the committee of International Olympic games sued Audi in the year 1995. They did it under the trademark infringement regulation. The Olympic lost the case.
Sports Team
Did you know Audi is a sponsor for a sports team (highly controversial). Apart from sponsoring sports teams and events of skiing, soccer, and many others around the world, the company sponsors a very popular yet divisive New York Yankees team of America.
Now that you know these amazing Audi facts, hire an Audi car and experience the saga of this all time favourite luxuries.