AUDI RS – Moments of Truth. 1989: 5 Cylinder Engine

Audi RS “Moments of Truth” is a series of highly stylized, dynamic short-form documentaries that capture a moment in time — visual, visceral proof of the impact that technological innovation and risk-taking has had, on performance in a highly competitive world.

This film tells the story of the legendary longitudinally mounted Audi 5-cylinder racing engine used in the IMSA/GTO circuit in 1989 at Sears Point. Audi driver Hans-Joachim Stuck focuses on the moment when this fire-breathing, aggressive five cylinder, with its characteristic waste-plate turbo growl, ushered the Audi team to victory. The piece then links the motor sports moment of truth, to a story of modern-day design and engine innovation in the 5 cylinder, lurking beneath the hood of the TT RS and unavailable in the standard TT. Quattro GmbH engineer Michael Ganz brings to life the visual technological advancements of the 5 cylinder engine at the Quattro GmbH engine test bed, and through specific dynamic track footage of the TT RS.

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My Life at Speed Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer, Chris Nazarenus, had a chance meeting with key executives at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 1998. It would be the "Jerry McGuire" moment that would change her life forever. Although she knew nothing about motorsports at that time, the chance meeting would influence her passion for all things fast, great stories and interesting people. That's what you will find here at My Life at Speed.