The building of the Audi Quattro
This is a Revell kit, with no engine-detail,
Some background......" In 1977 Jorg Bensinger, engineer at Audi, was contemplating a sports car the power of which would be distributed over all four wheels, in order to set new standards in rallying. At the outset Audi therefore tested the technology of the four-wheel drive off-road Iltis under the body of an Audi 80 and in the summer of 1978 they convinced the management of the company that it was a good basic idea. The vehicle therefore received a self- supporting body and suitably widened mudguards and spoiler. The engine from the model 200, a 2.2 litre turbocharged 5-cylinder, was pushed up to a satisfying 200 bhp with the help of an intercooler and a few other modifications. By the time of its launch at the Geneva Motor Show in 1980, to the permanent four-wheel drive had been added electropneumatic differentials. At the end of 1980 a super-sporty 222 kph coupe, with which Audi would be able to add lustre to their trustworthy image rolled off the line. Successes in rallies convinced Audi to make more than the planned 400 homologation cars. The conspicuous "Vorsprung durch Technik" (lead by technology) was more than obvious from their rally successes. In 1981 the Quattro took part in a rally for the first time and astonished the competition: the powerful traction of the four-wheel drive enabled it to achieve an unusual performance even on the very slippery stretches, where normally road grip left something to be desired. In the Monte Carlo Rally the Finn Hannu Mikkola surprised everyone with a clear 6 minutes lead after 6 special trials, until he was rudely stopped by a wall. Despite minor setbacks, which were attributable to mechanical failures, the first 5-cylinder rally car in the world achieved 300 bhp at 6,300 rpm. Their first win in a world championship went to Michele Mouton in the San Remo Rally-the first ever rally win for a woman. In the subsequent RAC races the car succeeded in proving the advantages of four-wheel-drive on clayey roads. The winning Mikkola- Hertz team clearly proved their superiority over the competition. At the end of the year the driver's title only just missed going to an Audi team. However, the 1982 constructor's championship was incontestably secured by Audi, to be followed by various other world championship titles. "........
More details of the inside
Underside a bit tricky paint-job
As I understand this is one THE fathers of all 4WD-cars
