When talking about the Audi V8, its remarkable achievements in the DTM (Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters) cannot go unmentioned. In 1990 and 1991, the Audi V8 DTM equipped with a 3.6L V8 engine and Audi’s legendary quattro all-wheel-drive system claimed back-to-back DTM Drivers’ Championships, cementing its status as an icon in Audi’s motorsport history.
In 1990, Hans Stuck claimed the DTM Drivers’ Championship behind the wheel of the Audi V8 quattro race car, making Audi the first manufacturer to secure consecutive DTM titles. In next year 1991, Frank Biela secured the consecutive DTM Drivers’ Championship for Audi, defending his title successfully. In short, the Audi V8 quattro race car claimed 18 victories in 36 races, posting a win rate above 50% before withdrawing from the series in 1992.
After pulling out of DTM, Audi shifted its focus to the 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race. From 2000 to 2005, the Audi R8 claimed five overall victories at Le Mans.
In diecast car models market, there are a few Audi V8 DTM car models at different scales such as 1/18 and 1/43, all of which are introduced in following article.
1/18 Audi V8 DTM Model
Audi V8 Quattro DTM in 1990 in different racing car
Audi V8 Quattro DTM in 1992, NO.2 racing car
1/43 Audi V8 DTM Model
1990 Audi V8 DTM by Champion Hans Stuck, Limited edition, only 1206 pieces distributed worldwide
1990 Audi V8 DTM by Frank Jelinski, Limited edition, only 2016 pieces distributed worldwide.
1990 Audi V8 DTM by Champion Hans Stuck, Limited edition, only 2060 pieces distributed worldwide
1990 Audi V8 Quattro DTM by Champion Hans Stuck
1992 Audi V8 EVO DTM
