27 Feb 2024

Elegend EL1 Ice Celebrates Cold Climate Sport quattro

[gallery columns="1" size="full" link="file" ids="97767"] We continue to be obsessed with the Elegend EL1. Paying obvious homage to the legendary Audi Sport quattro, the EL1 breaks new ground on what it means for a specialty car brand to be relevant to Audi enthusiasts. Whereas niche sportscar manufacturers using internal combustion engines supplied by Audi (Spyker and Donkervoort to name a few), the EL1 simply harks the design and brings it, future-focused, into the EV era. We dug heavily in...
15 Feb 2024

HRE with Incredible 515 GTM Wheel x RS 6 + Sport quattro Photo Shoot

[gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="97431"] California-based HRE Wheels grabbed our attention recently with a photos set that combines their latest Vintage GT Series wheels, notably the 515 GTM design, with Audi Sport models new and old - a current-generation RS 6 Avant and a vintage 1984 Sport quattro. [gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="97433"] Here's what we know. The 515 GTM is one design in a series of retro-style wheels meant to darken classic wheel des...
2 Feb 2024

Event: Audi Tradition at F.A.T. Ice Race, Austria

[gallery columns="1" link="file" size="full" ids="96794" orderby="rand"] 2024 has just barely begun, and Audi Tradition has begun the year strong with participation in the F.A.T. International Ice Race (formerly GP Ice Race) in Zell Am See, the spiritual hometown of the Porsche family. [gallery columns="1" link="file" size="full" ids="96788" orderby="rand"] Given the event is a Porsche family affair, its reintroduction a few years ago by Ferdi Porsche, the Volkswagen Group brands are ty...
1 Feb 2024

Michèle Mouton’s ’85 Pike’s Peak Sport quattro and ’89 90 IMSA GTO Headed to America!

[gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="93606"] We have it on good word that some very special Audi Tradition fleet cars will be visiting America for two events that will be happening very soon. That's exciting news for enthusiasts who have an appreciation for iconic Audi racecars or the incredible Michèle Mouton. We expect official word to drop imminently, but until then we're happy to share what we know. FIRST. THE CARS. [gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="967...
30 Jan 2024

’84 Audi Sport quattro Highlights $22.9M Arizona Sale by RM Sotheby’s

[gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="94738"] Arizona Car week is a wrap, and of particular interest in that mix was the 1984 Sport quattro sold by RM Sotheby's at their auction held at the Biltmore. The Audi Group B Homologation road car sold for $665,000, cementing a place in the sale's Top 10 transaction prices. [gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="94727"] More details can be found below in the RM Sotheby's press release. RM SOTHEBY'S KICKS OFF 2024 WITH A...
12 Jan 2024

Audi Tradition to Celebrate Multiple Anniversaries in 2024

[gallery columns="1" link="file" size="full" ids="95615"] As a service for the media and fans, the “Anniversary Dates 2024” booklet details over 30 anniversaries across Audi’s history It highlights various aspects of Audi’s history, including products, the company, and motorsports [source: Audi AG] The most notable anniversaries at a glance: In the “Anniversary Dates 2024” digital booklet Audi Tradition details this year’s anniversary highlights and summarizes over 3...
9 Jan 2024

Elegend EL1 Follows in the Footsteps of the Audi Sport Quattro S1

[gallery columns="1" link="file" size="full" ids="95316"] [source: Elegend] Elegend from Beilngries has announced the construction of 30 handmade EL1 for next year. The 4.16 meter short electric super sports car is visually and proportionally consciously based on the Audi Sport Quattro S1 from the 1980s. The monocoque of the Elegend EL1 is made of carbon, the subframes for service and maintenance work are made of aluminum. [gallery columns="1" link="file" size="full" ids="95317"] C...
27 Dec 2023

Find of the Day: 1984 Audi Sport quattro

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="94727"] photos: RM Sotheby's There are a few things that Audi enthusiasts, well heck...any automotive enthusiast, consider a Holy Grail and this is it. This is a 1984 Audi Sport quattro; one of 214 made and one of only 48 Alpine White. Here's the ad: [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="94746"] Chassis No. - WAUZZZ85ZEA905147 Documents - US Title One of just 214 Sport Quattros constructed Believed to be one of the only exam...
Wed, Dec 27 , 2023 Bill
12 Dec 2023

Find of the Day: Audi Sport quattro S1 Pikes Peak Replica

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="94173"] photos: Bettels Performance via autoscout24.com Last week, we featured a 1981 Audi quattro Group 4 replica. This week? Well we've progressed to an Audi Sport quattro S1 Pikes Peak replica. Here's the ad (translated from German): [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="94175"] You have the unique opportunity to purchase an Audi S1 ​​Pikes Peak replica. With the legendary Audi S1 ​​Pikes Peak, Walter Röhrl broke the recor...
Tue, Dec 12 , 2023 Bill
13 Sep 2023

Rumor: Audi Hatches Plan for R8 Replacement

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="90043"] renderings: 4Rings.AI Most know the Audi R8 ends production around the end of 2023, which leaves the brand of the four rings without a halo car of that caliber since the late 2000s. Now, word on the street (or rather via AutoCar Magazine in the UK) is that Audi Sport GmbH is moving forward with a successor with a mid-decade launch date expected. According to the report, the project isn’t fully signed-off upon, but it is most definitely ...
Wed, Sep 13 , 2023 Bill
23 Jun 2023

Ex-Mikkola/Hertz Audi Sport quattro S1 Group B Rally Car Headed to Bonhams Goodwood FOS Auction

[gallery columns="1" size="full" link="file" ids="87099"] If you've always wanted to own a works Group B spec Audi Sport quattro S1, this year's Goodwood Festival of Speed may be of interest to you. That's when chassis # SQ85EA905108, a former Hannu Mikkola / Arne Hertz example is headed to auction with Bonhams. Granted, a roadgoing Sport quattro will fetch over a half million dollars nowadays, so a factory prepared Group B racecar with a back story will go decidedly higher. Bonhams pre-sale e...
25 Apr 2023

Find of the Day: Savage Garage’s Audi Sport quattro S1 E2 Rally Car Tribute on Bring-A-Trailer

[gallery columns="1" size="full" ids="85654"] An Audi Sport quattro S1 E2 rally car is a priceless thing, so the building of replicas has become a much repeated art for those who want their own versions of Audi's most bonkers Group B rally car. In theory then, you could buy one, build it and run it without the concerns of hurting something priceless. It's a grand idea. Case in point is this specimen, reportedly built in Poland out of a 1984 Audi 80 chassis. It's popped up for sale on Bring-...
20 Apr 2023

Elegend EL1: Next Level Automotive Retro Fusion with Audi Sport quattro Flare

[gallery columns="1" size="full" ids="80003"] Over the last few decades, there have been so many takes on the boutique exotic car theme that you can literally point to segments. Beyond the mass-produced exotic like a Lamborghini or the hyper car such as a Koenigsegg, there’s also been the restocustom like the Porsche 911 reimagined by Singer, or super-niche manufacturers such as Spyker. Given the breadth of the boutique automotive space, resetting the paradigm becomes more and more of a challe...
31 Jan 2023

Find of the Day: 1985 Copenhagen Blue Audi Sport quattro

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="82419"] words: Bill, photos: Mouse Motors There's a poster near my desk that has every Sport quattro made and what color they are. Of course, Tornado Red (128) dominates the palette followed by Alpine White (48), Copenhagen Blue (21), Malachite Green (15), and Black (2). This Sport quattro is one of the 21 Copenhagen Blue.I've seen Tornado Red and Malachite Green in person but not this color and I have to admit, it may be my favorite. Here's th...
Tue, Jan 31 , 2023 Bill
26 Dec 2022

Feature Car: Ken Block Homologation Extra-Special

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="81178"] words: Louli Kourkounakis, photos: Hoonigan Editor's Note: Editor’s Note: This article originally ran in the Q2_2022 issue of quattro Magazine. If you would like to subscribe to quattro Magazine, please join Audi Club here. Turbo Monster. That was the name of the Sport quattro that Ken Block flew to Germany to pick up. It was also originally red before being made his own, stripped and repainted in white with a s...
Mon, Dec 26 , 2022 Bill
30 Aug 2022

Video of the Day: Audi quattro 20V vs Audi quattro S1 E2 vs Audi Sport quattro vs Audi RS2 Avant vs Audi S2 coupe

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="75528"] words: Bill, photo: carwow I'm voting this as the Video of the Year. What a lineup! Mat Watson and carwow are celebrating 45 years of the Audi 5-cylinder by lining up legends for a drag race: Audi quattro vs Audi S1 E2 vs Audi Sport quattro vs Audi RS2 Avant vs Audi S2 coupe. Be sure to turn up the volume to 11 when the cars race because the sound is phenomenal. So is this worthy of Video of the Year? Check it out below and make the dec...
Tue, Aug 30 , 2022 Bill
20 Jul 2022

Find of the Day: A Pair of Audi Sport quattro S1 Doors

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="74151"] words: Bill, photos: Ben Radford Well this is a first. Normally we feature a whole vehicle as a Find of the Day but I don't remember featuring parts before but this is too cool to pass up. I'll let the description tell you about them. Here's the ad: [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="74152"] Super rare and sought after, for sale are a pair of Audi Sport Quattro S1 doors complete with handles, catches, period correct wing mi...
Wed, Jul 20 , 2022 Bill
29 Jun 2022

Video of the Day: 2023 Audi RS 3 vs 1985 Audi Sport quattro S1

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="73419"] words: Bill, photos: carwow This is the drag race of your dreams. Mat Watson takes on a former Walter Röhrl/Stig Blomqvist-driven 1985 Audi Sport quattro S1 in a 2023 Audi RS 3...legendary 5 cylinder vs modern 5 cylinder. The stats: 1985 500hp, 354 ft-lb torque, 2400lbs vs 2023 400hp, 369 ft-lb torque, 3473 lbs. Just looking at those make you think that the outcome of the drag race would be a known quantity but... Enjoy the race...
Wed, Jun 29 , 2022 Bill
12 May 2022

Audi Club Auction Watch: 05.12.2022

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="71660"] Words: Steve Johnson Enthusiasts could spend all day searching for their favorite car (or cars) on the many incredible auction platforms that now exist.  To save you time, Audi Club aims to keep its members up to date on Ingolstadt’s finest available for purchase with this series of stories.  We’re monitoring auction sites for interesting finds and hopefully our Audi enthusiast members will be informed enough to snap up the ob...
4 May 2022

Audi Club Auction Watch: quattro de Mayo 2022

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="71423"] Words: Steve Johnson Enthusiasts could spend all day searching for their favorite car (or cars) on the many incredible auction platforms that now exist.  To save you time, Audi Club aims to keep its members up to date on Ingolstadt’s finest available for purchase with this series of stories.  We’re monitoring auction sites for interesting finds and hopefully our Audi enthusiast members will be informed enough to snap up the ob...