From the sales training information 1991 V8 engineering factbook:
"The utter absence of a transom badge is one of the V8 Quattro's
distinctive styling cues, one that, for 1991, it shares with the 200
Quattro. In Europe, upscale car buyers routinely mark their order
forms for "no badges"; it's considered a sign of understated good
taste. Here in the United States, Audi believes that the new class of
upmarket car purchaser will prefer the same unpretentious approach to
ownership." The badges appeared in 92. I even considered getting them
for my V8 after having to prove that Audi really did make a V8, even
yesterday getting the car inspected; what's that, a 5 cyl? no, a V8,
Audi makes A V8?
-Chris 90 V8Q
Hughes Aircraft
Hartwell Ave
Lexington, Ma