The basis of the Quattro was Audi’s 80 (B2) car and it shared many of the same parts and body panels. Audi showed little interest in the rally scene until changes to the international rally regulations allowed four-wheel drive cars to compete. Manufacturers like Lancia, Ford and Fiat dominated the rally scene. Prior to the 1980’s, rally cars were limited to 2WD. To answer this, we need to look at rally cars before the time of the Quattro. So why is the Quattro so influential, and what makes it the rally legend that it is today? It was a car that changed the sport forever and is the genesis of current day Audi. The most influential of all these rally machines has to be the mighty Audi Quattro. The 1980’s rally scene was fast, dangerous and full of some of the most exciting cars ever produced.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |