Sporty Audi cars: which is the best?
Looking for a sporty Audi model? Well, here are some of the best from over the years
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Sporty Audis have been around since the Type A arrived in 1910. While it only had 22hp, it signifies the start of a long line of epic sports models from the German carmaker's range.
This is why today this brand is popular among petrolheads and younger drivers –they’re often fairly affordable, offer lots of power, are very reliable, and look great.
Whether you like hatchbacks, estate, saloons, or even supercars, this list has some of the greatest used Audi sports cars that you can buy on the used car market for a bargain.
Audi Quattro
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The 1980s was the decade of excess, so what better way to celebrate that than with what went on to be one of the most iconic cars of all time?
The Audi Quattro is where it all began for Audi when it comes to four-wheel-drive cars. All its Quattro cars you see today from the Audi A6 All-road to the R8 Quattro – they all started here.
The Quattro from the ‘80s was powered by a 2.1-litre five-cylinder turbo engine that produced around 200hp and was originally built to compete in rallying, but 11,452 were made road legal and are now worth a fortune.
Audi RS5
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Based on the Audi A5, the RS5 is the much sportier and hardcore version, which has become very sought-after in recent years.
Newer versions of the RS5 come kitted-out with a 450hp twin-turbocharged V6 that’s supported by Audi’s excellent Quattro system, offering a 0-62mph time of just 3.9 seconds.
However, older variants came with a high-revving 4.2-litre V8 engine that sounded unholy and offered the same 450hp figure.
Inside, all A5 models are very luxurious with lots of plush leathers, a great infotainment system, and the all-important sport mode.
Audi TT
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Small sports cars are a Brit’s bread and butter because they fit well on our tight and twisty roads, they’re usually rather nippy, and they don’t have to break the bank – that’s why the Audi TT is the king of them all.
Sure, you could have a Porsche Cayman for a little more money, but there’s just something so pleasing about the TT and TTRS.
Powering more recent models is a 2.0-litre petrol engine that produces 200hp in its cheapest form, and upwards of 350hp with the sportier TT S and RS models.
Inside, they’re much like every other modern Audi, offering the latest technology from Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to heated leather seats and climate control.
Audi R8
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Want a Lamborghini Huracan but can’t justify the price or impracticality of one? Well, that’s where the Audi R8 comes in.
They’re both powered by the same 5.2-litre V10 engine, and both sit on the same platform. The only difference between the two is the exterior, interior, and badges – other than that they’re identical.
Despite being a full-on supercar, the Audi R8 is surprisingly easy to live with on a daily basis thanks to its plentiful storage options, virtual cockpit display, and added Audi reliability.
If you want just one car that can do (almost) everything, then the R8 is for you.
Audi RS2 Avant
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The RS2 Avant was such a pivotal point in Audi’s history because it was the first-ever model to wear the RS badge that we know and love today.
In collaboration with Porsche, Audi set out to make a sporty estate car, and since the 959 had just finished production, the other German brand agreed to help.
What it did was take Audi’s 2.2-litre turbocharged five-cylinder engine and vastly improve it, giving it 315hp and a top speed of 163mph.
Porsche also upgraded its brakes and a few other technical bits, giving it a 0-62mph time of 4.8 seconds, making it faster than Lamborghinis of its time.
It was truly a bonkers creation, showcasing a collaboration we’ll probably never see again. While these are very rare cars and tricky to find on the market, you can always get an Audi RS4 or A4 Avant, which are newer, more reliable, and packed full of creature comforts you didn’t get in the 90s.
Audi RS6 Avant
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If you like fast estates that offer incredible reliability, a sleek design and unrivalled comfort, then there’s nowhere else to look but at the Audi RS6 Avant.
Based on the ever-successful A6 estate, the sporty RS Avant variant turns everything up a notch. You still get the same large 565-litre boot but with a power increase to 591hp and a great 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine.
With rivals such as the Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo and Mercedes E63 Estate, there’s no wonder Audi pulled out all the stops for this one.
Audi e-tron GT
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If the Audi R8 is a little bit too intense for your liking and you’re in the mood for a change of pace, then why not consider the all-electric Audi e-tron GT?
This electric sports car can do everything other Audis can, but in complete silence and much faster too.
Powering this rocket ship is a 93kWh battery that’s mated to two electric motors that produce 600hp, giving it a 0-62mph time of just 3.0 seconds – almost the same as a Ferrari 296 GTB supercar.
Audi RS3
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The standard Audi A3 is already vastly popular among younger drivers for its affordable running costs and excellent build quality, but the RS3 takes it a step higher, giving you the same comfort and practicality but with more power.
It’s powered by a great-sounding 2.5-litre turbocharged five-cylinder engine that produces 400hp, helping it propel itself from 0-62mph in 3.8 seconds.
Being a hot hatch, the RS3 is perfect for tight British B-roads, and it’s practical enough with a 325-litre boot that you don’t need to worry about a large food shop or airport run.