This all means that, even though WRC cars make only about 60-65% (even more since 2017) of the power of the best Group B cars, they are ultimately faster around a rally stage and post better times.
What engine does the Audi Quattro S1 have?
Quattro – A1 and A2 evolutions
| Audi Sport Quattro S1 E2 | |
|---|---|
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.1 L (2,110 cc) turbocharged I5 |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Dimensions |
How long was Group B around?
For many rally fans, the Group B era still represents the pinnacle of the World Rally Championship when, during a four-year period from 1982 to 1986, cars were allowed unlimited amounts of boost and rallying came close to rivalling Formula One in popularity.
What is a Group B car?
Group B was a set of regulations introduced in 1982 for competition vehicles in sportscar racing and rallying regulated by the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA). The short-lived Group B era has acquired legendary status among rally fans and automobile enthusiasts in general.
What is an Audi Sport Quattro?
The now classic Audi Sport Quattro was a road version built to meet FIA rules. Finding one today is a lot harder and expensive than you might think. Essentially a toned down Group B Quattro S1, a neat example was recently auctioned for half a million dollars.
What is the difference between the Audi S1 E2 and Sport Quattro?
The S1 which gave birth to the Sport Quattro road car made 444 horsepower (the road version made 302) while the S1 E2 towards the end of its cycle in 1987, saw 592 horsepower being churned out of the inline-5. Aside from the obvious difference in power, the Sport Quattro was entirely a unique commission.
When did the Audi Quattro rally car come out?
The rally car based on the Quattro debuted in 1980, It had the same 2.1-liter turbocharged 5-cylinder but power was up from 197 horsepower in the standard Quattro to 300 horsepower in the Quattro A1. Over the next three years, Audi would introduce the A1 and A2 evolutions of the Quattro and start dominating the WRC format.
What is the best way to drive the Sport Quattro S1?
As such, there was only one good way to drive the Sport Quattro S1: all out and constantly sideways.
