Does Audi have rear-wheel drive cars?
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Audi does not have rear-wheel drive cars. As a pioneer in four-wheel drive technology, Audi's four-wheel drive systems generally outperform rear-wheel drive in most scenarios, which is why Audi does not develop rear-wheel drive vehicles. Advantages of front-engine rear-wheel drive: It offers superior acceleration and hill-climbing performance, greater load-bearing capacity, reduced noise and vibration in the front, and a more comfortable rear passenger area. How rear-wheel drive works: Compared to front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive provides more effective traction power. During acceleration, the center of gravity shifts backward, increasing the load on the rear wheels. This makes the rear wheels less prone to slipping, and with greater friction comes enhanced traction, resulting in better acceleration performance than front-wheel drive. The rear wheels handle the longitudinal force, while the front wheels are solely responsible for steering and providing lateral force. This setup allows rear-wheel drive cars to achieve greater lateral grip on the front wheels even with the same center of gravity. Consequently, the performance limits of front-wheel drive cars are significantly lower than those of rear-wheel drive cars.