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Audi Quattro Audi, which is now part of

Throughout its 11-year production span, 11,452 were built before it was discontinued in 1991. The Quattro had a 5-cylinder turbocharged engine that could achieve 0-60mph within 7.1 seconds. It was not until 1982 that right-hand drive Quattros began to appear. The following year the Quattro’s early twin-headlamps were phased out in favour of sleeker single units. Audi had released a small number of Quattro Sport models

The Audi Quattro was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show on 3 March 1980. Styled by British designer Martin Smith, the Quattro set out to rival the likes of the Ford Capri and Opel Manta, both of which were very popular in Europe. It was built as both a road and rally car by the German manufacturer

Volkswagen. The Quattro was the first rally car to use a four-wheel drive system in competitive racing. With this in place, the Quattro won competition after competition for a number of years. The Quattro was released to European customers in 1980.