Audi has a rich history of producing remarkable cars, but few can excite enthusiasts quite like the original Sport Quattro. Not only did it prove to be a highly successful rally car, but it also boasted impressive performance on the road. This 1984 example is among the finest you’re likely to ever come across.
This Sport Quattro is expected to fetch between $575,000 and $700,000 at auction. It was initially sold to a Japanese collector and is considered one of the few models originally sold new in Japan. During its ownership by Yoshikuni Okamoto, the car was meticulously maintained and received a series of minor modifications.
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For example, the Audi has been fitted with a small Sony TV system in the dashboard and also includes dual rabbit-ear antennas on the rear windshield. The Sport Quattro has been owned by a former North American Rally Championship driver for the past decade and stored in a climate-controlled facility that doubled as the headquarters for his rally team. RM Sotheby’s says it has traveled 8,806 km (5,472 miles) since new.
As a 1984 model, the car is powered by a 2.1-liter turbocharged inline five-cylinder engine. This engine was good for 197 hp and 210 lb-ft (285 Nm) of torque when it was new, enough to allow it to hit 62 mph (100 km/h) in 7.1 seconds while powering through to a top speed exceeding 137 mph (220 km/h). Later iterations of the Sport Quattro had larger 2.2-liter inline five-cylinder engines.
This particular Sport Quattro features a pristine white exterior, complemented by matching white wheels. Inside, you’ll find the original Recaro seats with black leather and vinyl trim. The sale includes tools, a jack, owner’s manual, import documents, and service invoices.