Concepts & Design Studies
Audi quattro Spyder Concept (Fidji Orange, 1991)
The quattro Spyder emerged at a pivotal moment for Audi as it explored lightweight construction and brand repositioning beyond sedans and touring cars.
Audi V8 Avant 3.6 prototype (1989)
Built at the insistence of Ferdinand Piëch as a fully functional, road-approved family car for his wife Ursula Piëch, it remains one of the most unusual and storied vehicles ever produced by the brand.
Audi Cabrio Design Study (1989)
The concept car that foreshadowed the Audi 80 Cabriolet
Audi 80 Avant Design Proposal (B3 / Type 89, circa 1982/1983)
/Concept Cars & Design Studies What: Audi 80 Avant Design ProposalProject Name: EA 150Model Family: 80 (B3, type 89)Debuted: N/AYear:...
Audi 80 Avant Design Proposal (B3 / Type 89, circa 1982/1983)
This Audi 80 Avant design proposal was one of two body-style studies explored circa 1982 and 1983 during development of an estate variant for Audi's then upcoming 80 (B3) generation.
Audi Forschungsauto Concept (1981)
The Audi Forschungsauto, unveiled at the 1981 Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA), was an experimental research vehicle developed as part of a German federal initiative to advance automotive efficiency, materials innovation and environmental compatibility.
Audi A0 Coupé (1973/1975)
Conceived as a potential sporty derivative of the A0 front-wheel-drive platform shared with the Audi 50 and Volkswagen Polo (Mk1), the project advanced beyond the sketch and model stages to at least one full-scale prototype.
Audi Coupé Speciale (1974)
The Audi Coupé Speciale Mittelmotor concept was a speculative mid-engine sports car designed by Italian stylist Pietro Frua and unveiled at the 1974 Geneva Motor Show.
NSU Trapeze (1973)
The Trapeze emerged as Bertone’s counterpoint—a deliberate move to demonstrate design leadership and secure future collaboration.
Audi Asso di Picche (1973)
The Audi Asso di Picche is a 1973 concept car developed by Italdesign under the direction of Giorgetto Giugiaro, with construction undertaken by Karmann.

