This week, Grand Tour Nation published an article by Alex Harrington about an Audi Quattro that makes over a thousand horsepower from its turbo-diesel engine. The story is accompanied by video footage that makes your mouth water.
The Audi Quattro emerged from the road rally era. It made its first appearance at the 1980 German Motor Show in March of that year with production continuing through 1991. Right from the start the Quattro began winning rallies and races around the world, establishing itself a major force at the time. One item that contributed to its success was a rules change that allowed the use of four-wheel drive in competition racing. In part it seems to be a matter of being in the right place at the right time.
Harrington begins his account of the car with a tip of the hat to that history.
Harrington himself comes out of a racing background, hence his interest in a the Quattro seems only natural. The story includes video, more focused on the feeling of the vehicle than words about it. You hear the whirr as the machine rips past the camera, going through the paces.
Under the hood you'll find a network of aftermarket intakes, orchestrated "to improve the amount of air that can be sucked into the turbo-charged five-cylinder engine."
Here's a pair of sentences that speak volumes:
With 49lbs of boost, it hit 1,081 horsepower. Thankfully, it features a Quattro AWD system to maintain traction when putting those horses to the tarmac.
The power plant is a 2.5-litre turbo diesel from an Audi A6. This vehicle has more than power, though. It's got style.
Be sure to read the full story and watch the videos here:
This Audi Quattro Restomod Makes 1,000HP From A Turbo Diesel Engine
Sad but true. Volkswagen, Audi, and Porsche US dealers can't sell any new diesels, except for certain 2015 models sold as new. They also cannot sell most used and certified pre-owned diesels. Volkswagen has since committed to electric cars, and it's possible the company will not sell a TDI diesel in the U.S. ever again.
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