In 1989 Audi created the Audi Duo, a hybrid gas/electric car, based on the 100 Avant(prototype only)

Some time in the 90's, they created another Audi Duo, which was based off of the 100/A6 Avant(prototype only)

In 1997 Audi created the Audi Duo III, which was based off of the Audi A4 Avant and was put into production. The 1.9L TDI engine was coupled with a 29hp electric motor. This was the first hybrid ever put into production by a European car manufacture, however, only about 60 were ever made because of the steep price the hybrid carried, and thus it was discontinued. Until now(with the new Q7 hybrid) no European car manufacture has put hybrid powered vehicle into production.

that sucks. i would love a avant hybrid. i wish it was the 1.8t so you could still mod it. with the diesel you could to propane injection.

Whoa! Excellent find, i didn't even know they had that...

Wow, that is an awesome find... Just another example of how far ahead Audi is and has been over the competition.

Oh, i hope you have seen this video before, I will make it public, but peep it:

Secrets of Speed - The Unfair Advantage

You will be proud to be an Audi owner knowing that your driving a car that was already far advanced for competitions in a variety of different realms... just watch

Great video! I always wonder how Audi would do if they were re-introduced into rally racing. What do you think? I don't follow it much.