1989 Audi Quattro

93,465 Miles

Thanks in no small part to its enormous rallying success, the Quattro popularised all-wheel drive, and is now regarded as one of the most influential and important sports cars of the 1980s. Although the floorpan had much in common with the 80 and the running gear was largely taken from an Audi 200, the Quattro used a manual centre differential lock (operated by levers next to the handbrake) to govern the 197bhp and 210lb ft power outputs delivered by the 2.1-litre in-line five-cylinder turbocharged engine. By the time this particular car arrived in 1989, the crude cable-operated 50:50 split differential had been replaced with a much more advanced Torsen (torque sensing) diff and the engine had been uprated with double overhead camshafts and a larger 2,226cc capacity, upping power to 217bhp. Regarded by many as the best of the Quattros, the 20 Valve now represents a great potential investment opportunity, with this example offered in Black over Grey.

One of a batch of four consecutively numbered Audi Quattro 20V press cars, it was first registered with its sister cars on 27th October 1989 and was featured in a comparison with a Lancia Delta Integrale in a late ‘80s motoring magazine.

Upon inspection, the dazzling Black paint still looks very fresh and such details as the bolts for the wings were evidently removed and replaced which gives the impression that a lot of care was taken to get this car right. The body condition is very good and both front wings were replaced during an overhaul due to the original items being rather far past their sell by date. We are also pleased to say that the original interior trim is intact and is in excellent condition. Quattros are in high demand today and with good reason - with 23 world rally championship wins under their belt and having near enough defined what a true '80s and '90s drivers’ car should be, values continue to rise. If you are looking for a good example that can be used for the show circuit this summer, then one of the press cars should do you nicely!

Viewing is recommended by appointment only.

£52,500.00