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
Engine Details
Engine CodeWR
Displacement2.1L (2,144 cc)
Bore x Stroke79.5 x 86.4 mm
Compression7.0:1
Valves2 per cylinder (10 total)
Fuel SystemBosch K-Jetronic CIS, KKK K26 turbo
Performance
0-100 km/h7.1 sec
0-60 mph7.1 sec
Top Speed222 km/h
Weight-to-Power6.5 kg/hp
Dimensions
Length4,404 mm
Width1,723 mm
Height1,344 mm
Wheelbase2,524 mm
Chassis & Suspension
Front SuspensionMacPherson strut, anti-roll bar
Rear SuspensionMacPherson strut, anti-roll bar
Front BrakesVentilated disc 280mm
Rear BrakesSolid disc 245mm
SteeringRack and pinion, power-assisted
Tires205/60 VR15
Capacity
Fuel Tank90 L
Doors2
Seats4
Source: auto-data.net, Wikipedia
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