Name: 1985 Audi Sport Quattro homologation car
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This car was made to homologate it’s more intense rallying counterpart which was intended to be used in the Group B events. Group B was later shut down due to safety concerns, but the car was later in use for Pikes Peak hill climbing. It was the first car to reliably use an all-wheel drive system in rally racing events, and the road going version of this car is also well known for its unique sound, coming come its 2.1-liter, SOHC 5-cylinder engine, which was turbocharged. It made about 306 brake horsepower, 258 lb. ft of torque, with a rev limit of 6,700 RPM. Combined with it’s five-speed manual, the Quattro reached 0-62 MPH in 5.6 seconds, and a top speed of 155 MPH. The overall weight of the car was ~2,970 lbs.
Again, it’s definitely an influential car. It paved the way for all-wheel drive technology, not only for a Audi, who still uses its reliable Quattro technology, but for rallying as a whole, inspiring many other brands to begin using the same equation. Audi Quattro, along with Group B, we’re crucial to influencing more popularly known cars like the more recently infamous Subaru WRX STi and the Lancer Evolution. Without the Quattro, it is likely that not many would have dared to use all-wheel drive systems in rallying. In short, the light little funky rocket from the 80’s walked so they could run. Or rather, flew so they could soar.
