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2015 Audi www.audi.com collection miniatures Production Models Motorsport Tradition From A1 to R8 – Small Winner over Audi history scale models with full the decades you can touch scale quality Audi collection Editorial 03 1 : 10 A passion for the original. 1 : 18 Audi miniatures. 1 : 24 The four Audi rings that hallmark every one of our vehicles are a powerful symbol. They represent our passion for outstanding quality, our dedication and the exceptional standards we set ourselves. They symbolize a passionate commitment to always giving our all, to always achieving the best we can. 1 : 38 No matter which vehicle we happen to be working on. Audi miniatures, just like their full-size counterparts that inspire them, are made with the highest quality – and the very same passion. Discover it for yourself. 1 : 43 1 : 87 The scales of our models are 1 : 10, 1 : 18, 1 : 24, 1 : 38, 1 : 43 and 1 : 87. Not every model is available in all sizes. The image to the right gives you an idea of the actual sizes of the models. Audi TTS Roadster 04 Contents Contents 05 Contents The right type of car for every collector – and the perfect miniature. What should it be, the newest Audi or a historic classic? Choose an Audi of your own. Motorsport PAGE models PAGE Motorsport models p. 54–59 Models Motorsport heritage p. 60–61 A core component of the Audi brand: the winner’s gene. with drive Even on a miniature scale these models are mighty impressive. Remote-controlled models p. 06–07 Pull-back models p. 08–09 54 Grand moments: the remote-controlled and pull-back miniatures bring the fascination of Audi alive – even on 6 a small scale. PAGE Tradition PAGE models Tradition models p. 62–71 Milestones in Audi history: this section introduces you to the Horch, the very first Audi Production 10 62 and vehicles from Auto Union. models Production models p. 10–53 From the Audi A1 to the Audi TT – experience the breadth of Audi’s diverse range. Small scale, Big on quality. Remote-controlled models 07 Remote-controlled toy car on scale 1 : 24. Audi R8 LMS RC 1 : 24 Detailed reproduction of the R8 LMS body with rear spoiler. Dimensions (L x W x H): 174 x 85 x 58 mm Functions: left/right, forward/backward, stop. The 27 MHz Weight: ca. 340 g incl. batteries remote control and 5 x AA batteries are included with delivery. Not suitable for children less On your Branding with Audi Sport logo. than three years old Scale 1 : 24 An Audi R8 LMS belongs Black matt 320.14.015.00 on the race track – even on a scale of 1 : 10. After all, this little race car sports features that are unique marks! in its performance class. The Audi R8 LMS on scale 1 : 10 was conceived by famous Audi R8 LMS RC 1 : 10 high-performance remote-controlled cars manufacturer Dimensions (L x W): 360 x 186 mm Kyosho Corp. for competition at the highest level. As such, Track (front/back): 162/161 mm the R8 LMS RC is capable of reaching a top speeds of Wheelbase: 255–262 mm up to 70 km/h, straight out of the box. The sophisticated construction, high-quality features and fine finish all set Weight: ca. 1,350 g new standards. The R8 LMS RC features a dynamic drive Transmission ratio: 1.83 : 1 system and innovative features that are currently unmatched. Limited edition of 100* As a “ready to run” set, the Audi R8 LMS RC is absolutely Scale 1 : 10 a one of a kind. To realize the full performance potential of Silver 502.14.003.07 this competition-grade model, the entire assembly and suspension tuning will be carried out by the Kyosho team drivers in a limited edition of 100 vehicles. With the following accessories: Kyosho KT-201 computer remote control system, Team Orion Brushless Motor Neon 19T, Team Orion R10 Sport controller, Team Orion High Speed Servo, Team Orion Rocket Sport Lipo drive battery 4200 mAh, Lipo quick charger, Lexan body, wheels & rims, aluminium case. * While stocks last. 08 Audi pull-backs Audi pull-backs 09 Scaled down The miniatures of the Audi TT don’t just look like their respective original – they also possess the same dynamic temperament. Thanks to the precisely in size – calibrated pull-back action, even on a scale of 1 : 38 Audi TT pull-back car they know but one direction: forwards. Scale 1 : 38 Floret Silver 320.14.009.10 but not in Tango Red 320.14.009.20 spirit. Tango Red Floret Silver Audi A1 Sportback/A1/S1/S1 Sportback 11 Big in every way. Except Ice Silver size. Phantom Black The Audi A1, A1 Sportback, as well as the S1 and S1 Sportback formed the foundation for a new class of vehicle in the Audi family: small in size but with a big personality. Big on design, big on entertainment and functionality – and big on Audi quality. Amazing how much fits into Audi A1 one small vehicle. Year of manufacture: from 2010 Year of manufacture: from 2010 Manufacturer: Herpa Manufacturer: Kyosho Scale 1 : 87 Scale 1 : 43 Ice Silver 501.10.010.12 Ice Silver¹ 501.10.010.13 Misano Red¹ 501.10.010.22 Misano Red¹ 501.10.010.23 Phantom Black 501.10.010.33 Audi S1 Glacier White Year of manufacture: 2014 Manufacturer: Premium ClassiXXs Limited edition of 500² Samoa Orange Scale 1 : 43 Misano Red 501.14.110.13 Misano Red Audi A1 Sportback Scuba Blue Year of manufacture: from 2012 Year of manufacture: from 2012 Audi S1 Sportback Manufacturer: Herpa Manufacturer: Kyosho Year of manufacture: 2014 Scale 1 : 87 Scale 1 : 43 Manufacturer: Premium ClassiXXs Scuba Blue 501.12.010.12 Glacier White 501.12.010.13 Limited edition of 500² Misano Red 501.12.010.22 Samoa Orange 501.12.010.23 Scale 1 : 43 Phantom Black¹ 501.12.010.33 Vegas Yellow 501.14.110.23 ¹ Not pictured. ² While stocks last. 12 Audi A3 Audi A3 13 Wa y ahead. The Audi A3 is one of the most popular vehicles around. Not surprising, considering its fusion of puristic design and innovative functionality. It combines high-tech engineering with high quality workmanship. And the same standards apply to the manufacture of the miniatures. The Audi A3 is made at Herpa in Bavaria alongside other models. The first step in the creation of a Unique: miniature Audi is to rescale the the individual components of every original design drawings. 1:87 model are fitted together by Enormous attention is paid to a the craftsman without the use of glue. model’s faithful reproduction of This means hobby tuners can work on the design features and general their Audi even when it’s on a miniature aesthetic of a “big” Audi. scale. Beluga Brown Using the CAD data, copper is cut into a shape that serves as a template for the miniature. Some of the proportions can Audi A3 get lost through miniaturisation, so these are adapted to the new scale. This is the Year of manufacture: from 2012 Misano Red most time-consuming, but also the most Manufacturer: Herpa crucial part of the manufacturing process. Scale 1 : 87 An electrical discharge machine uses Misano Red 501.12.030.12 15,000 volts to burn this copper form into Beluga Brown 501.12.030.22 a steel form – from this, plus many hours of labour, the injection mould is created. Audi A3/A3 Sportback/S3 15 Audi A3 Sportback Year of manufacture: from 2012 Manufacturer: Herpa Scale 1 : 87 Ice Silver 501.13.030.12 Ice Silver Daytona Grey Daytona Grey 501.13.030.22 The steel moulds are polished by hand for up to an entire week to make sure the body of the model shines as beautifully as the original. Audi A3 Sportback g-tron Year of manufacture: from 2013 Manufacturer: Herpa Scale 1 : 87 Estoril Blue 501.13.030.32 Estoril Blue Hot, melted plastic is injected under high pressure into the steel mould before being pressed into shape. This is why every differently coloured part has to be manufactured separately: all 26 individual parts that make up the miniature model are made using a different mould. Audi A3 Sportback e-tron Misano Red Year of manufacture: 2014 Manufacturer: Minimax Scale 1 : 43 Misano Red 501.14.030.13 During the manufacturing process, Ice Silver Dakota Grey plastic remnants of all shapes and colours accumulate. Herpa recycles all these pieces and re-uses them in the production process. Audi A3 Year of manufacture: from 2012 Audi S3 Manufacturer: Schuco Year of manufacture: from 2013 Scale 1 : 43 Manufacturer: Minichamps Ice Silver 501.12.030.13 Limited edition of 500* Dakota Grey 501.12.030.23 Scale 1 : 43 Phantom Black 501.12.030.33 Glacier White 501.13.130.13 Phantom Black Glacier White * While stocks last. Audi A3 Saloon 17 We designed and built our own machine for connecting a miniature’s axles with its wheels and tyres. Every second a wheelset is created, which is then mounted by hand on to the body of the model. Audi A3 Saloon Year of manufacture: from 2013 Manufacturer: Herpa Scale 1 : 43 Ice Silver 501.13.031.23 Misano Red Misano Red 501.13.031.33 Lotus Grey Ice Silver Audi A3 Saloon Year of manufacture: from 2013 Manufacturer: Herpa Scuba Blue Scale 1 : 87 Scuba Blue 501.13.031.12 Lotus Grey 501.13.031.22 In order to recreate a true representation of the original’s high-quality Audi paintwork in the model version, every mini Miniature vehicle vehicle body receives a bodies straight paint finish.