Audi Quattro (1980–2020)

Background

The Audi Quattro is a road and rally car, produced by the German automobile manufacturer Audi, part of the Volkswagen Group. It was first shown at the 1980 Geneva Motor Show on 3 March. Production continued through 1991.

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Specification

Produced: 11,452 units
Engine: 2.1L/2.2L turbocharged inline-5, SOHC 10-valve then DOHC 20-valve ("20V", 1989-1991)
Power: 217 hp
Weight: 1,335 kg
Dimensions: 4,404 × 1,723 × 1,344 mm
Fuel: gasoline
Displacement: 2.1 L · 5 cyl
Fuel economy: 16–17 mpg combined — EPA 1984–1985

Still on UK roads

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Notes

First car to combine permanent all-wheel drive with a turbocharged engine in mainstream production ('Ur-Quattro'). Its rally version dominated Group B in the early 1980s, prompting rivals to adopt AWD.

Production years