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in 1984 but the design was far from appealing. Its shorter wheelbase gave it an odd appearance while its huge rear wing, large wheel arches and bumper free nose made it look even more ungainly. Each car cost £51,000 and proved to be the most desirable and collectable of all the Quattro models. Only 200 Quattro Sports were ever produced, 20 of which were brought to the UK. In 1985, the Quattro design was again revised slightly, seeing the engine capacity expand with a smaller electronic controlled

turbocharger fitted to help eliminate any turbo lag. A Torsen differential was fitted which helped increase the car’s grip, preserving Audi’s superiority over their rival manufacturers. With the Quattro nearing the end of its production in 1989 Audi produced the Quattro 20V. As the name suggests, it had a 20-valve cylinder head, boosting the power to 220bhp. It had a much more luxurious interior than its previous models and remained the main Quattro model until late 1991.

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DCI Gene Hunt (played by Philip Glenister) drove a red 1983 Quattro in the BBC television drama Ashes to Ashes.