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Quattro (Ur-Quattro)

1980-1991
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Motorsport legend

Changed rally forever. Proved AWD was the future of performance and made Audi a serious sporting brand.

History

When the Quattro debuted at the 1980 Geneva Motor Show, AWD was only for off-roaders. Within two years it rewrote the WRC rulebook. Mikkola won the 1983 championship, Blomqvist the 1984 title.

Timeline

1980Production begins
1983Mikkola won the 1983 championship, Blomqvist the 1984 title
1991Production ends

Production & Heritage

Production Total11,452
DesignerMartin Smith
Production Period1980-1991
Estimated Value$60K-$120K

Value estimates are editorial assessments based on recent auction results and market trends.

Technical Specifications

Engine2.1L Inline-5 Turbo (WR)
Power200 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Torque285 Nm
0-60 mph7.1 sec
Top Speed222 km/h
Transmission5-speed manual
DrivetrainAWD
Weight1,290 kg
Drag CoefficientCd 0.36
BodySteel unibody with galvanized panels

Engine Details

Engine CodeWR (2.1L turbo inline-5)
Displacement2.1L (2,144 cc)
Bore x Stroke79.5 x 86.4 mm
Compression7
Fuel SystemBosch K-Jetronic CIS fuel injection with turbo

Performance

0-100 km/h7.5 sec
0-60 mph7.1 sec
Top Speed222 km/h
Weight-to-Power6.5 kg/hp

Dimensions

Length4,404 mm
Width1,723 mm
Height1,346 mm
Wheelbase2,524 mm

Chassis & Suspension

Front SuspensionMacPherson strut, coil springs
Rear SuspensionIndependent, torsion crank, coil springs
Front BrakesVentilated discs 280 mm
Rear BrakesSolid discs 245 mm
SteeringRack and pinion, power assisted
Tires205/60 VR 15

Drivetrain

Gear Ratios1st: 3.600, 2nd: 2.125, 3rd: 1.360, 4th: 0.971, 5th: 0.778

Capacity

Fuel Tank90 L
Trunk Volume290 L
Doors2
Seats4

Source: Audi Ur-Quattro factory specifications

Tags

1980sFront-EngineInline-5TurbochargedCoupéAWDManual GearboxLegendaryRace-BredTechnical Pioneer

Designed by Martin Smith

From the 1980s

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Featured in Collections

Turbo EraRally LegendsThe Manual GearboxBefore 1990

References & Sources

audi-mediacenter.com
Audi Quattro - Audi Traditionaudi-mediacenter.com
wikipedia.org
Wikipediawikipedia.org

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