1983 Audi

1983 AUDI UR QUATTRO turbo (2.1 WR) 97,509 miles, Concours Condition

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The rarest of Cars, A rare opportunity to purchase a stunning beautifully presented totally standard low mileage early Model Audi Ur Quattro Turbo. One of the first Uk cars to be sold in the best colour with only 3 previous owners, recent mot's, original hand books, radio, and documents and just 97,501 miles. This Car has been lovingly maintained to the highest of standards having had many thousands spent to bring to concourse condition. This is possibly the best early model Audi Quattro you will ever see, or have an opportunity to buy, just jaw dropping!. There may be a few lower mileage cars out there but none of these have been kept to the standard of this exceptional car. This is a one off opportunity!

MODEL HISTORY

The Audi Quattro is a road and rally car, produced by the German automobile manufacturer Audi, It was first shown at the 1980 Geneva Motor Show and Production of the original version (11,452 vehicles) continued through to 1991.The name used by Audi refered to the quattro four-wheel-drive system, or any four-wheel-drive version of an Audi model. This original Quattro model is also commonly referred to as the Ur-Quattro - the "Ur-" (German for original or "first of its kind").

The Audi Quattro was the first rally car to take advantage of the then-recently changed rules which allowed the use of four-wheel drive in competition racing. It won competition after competition for the next two years.To commemorate the success of the original vehicle, all subsequent Audis with their trademark quattro four-wheel-drive system were badged "quattro" .Audi Quattros are referred to among owners and enthusiasts by their engine codes, to differentiate between the earlier and later versions: the earliest 2144 cc 10v being the "WR" engine, the 2226 cc 10v being the "MB" engine, and the later 20v being the "RR" engine. Hence, Quattro models may be referred to as either the WR Quattro, MB Quattro, and RR or "20v" Quattro, respectively.

The Audi Quattro shared many parts and core body components with the Coupé version of the Audi 80 (B2) model range. The Quattro was internally designated Typ 85, a production code. With its characteristic flared wheel arches, independent rear and front suspension, permanent four-wheel drive system (hence its name), and the first to mate four-wheel drive with a turbocharged engine. There were no major changes in the visual design of the vehicle. For the 1983 model year, the dash was switched from analogue instrument cluster, to a green digital liquid crystal display (LCD) electronic instrument cluster. This was later changed in 1988 to orange. The interior was redesigned in 1984, and featured a whole new dash layout, newsteering wheel design, and new centre console design, the switches around the instrument panel were also redesigned at this time. In 1985 the dash changed slightly with harder foam and lost a diagonal stripe, the dash switches were varied slightly and the diff lock pull knob gave way to a two-position turning knob with volt and oil temp digital readouts. External styling received very little modification during its production run. Originally, the car had a flat fronted grille featuring four separate headlamp lenses, one for each of the low and high beam units. This was altered for the 1983 model year, and replaced with combined units featuring a single lens, but housing twin reflectors. This was changed again, for the 1985 model year, in what has become known as the 'facelift model' and included such alterations as a new sloping front grille, headlights, and trim and badging changes. The rear suspension was altered early on with geometry changes and removal of the rear anti-roll bar to reduce a tendency for lift-off oversteer. For the 1984 facelift, the wheel size went from 6x15-inch with 205/60-15 tyres to 8x15-inch wheels with 215/50-15 tyres. At the same time the suspension was lowered 20 mm with slightly stiffer springs for improved handling. For 1987, the Torsen centre differential was used for the first time, replacing the manual centre differential lock

EQUIPMENT

Body colour bumpers, flared front and rear arches, aerodynamic lower boot spoiler, integral driving lights and fog lights, Alarm, Alloy Wheels, original blaupunkt radio cassette, Front Electric Windows, Power Assisted Steering, Sports Seats bespoke velour trim, Tinted Glass, tailgate wiper, analogue dash, turbo gauge, rev counter

EXTERIOR

The exterior of this Quattro is exceptional with no marks, scratches or chips and is totally rust free. Finished in the best colour Alpine white, the paintwork boasts a deep shine and can only be described as factory finish. All exterior trim is better than you would expect for a car over 33 years old and is as new. This car when driven was only out on dry days hence preserving the exterior and underside which can only be described as new and has been meticulously kept and cleaned in every way being stored in a car air chamber in a heated garage. The underside of this Audi is stunning and has been detailed, cleaned and maintained in the same way as the exterior, having benefitted from many new original parts a light coating WD40 to maintain its originality. The standard new exhaust sets off the stunning underside of this amazing car. One for the true collector.

INTERIOR

The interior of this Quattro is standard and stunning. The sports seats are finished in their original patterned velour which has no rips or tears with matching door and roof panels. The passenger and rear seats are totally unmarked while the driver’s seat always had a tailored cover for protection. The cut-pile carpets are excellent as arel the other interior trim items. All instruments including night lights are all working perfectly and the car still has the original Blaupunkt radio/cassette player. New unused Audi floor mats are supplied with the car. The boot area is in pristine condition with beautiful carpet interior and as new unused space saver wheel and tyre

TECH SPEC ENGINE & TRANSMISSION

This original engine was the WR 2,144 cc (2.1 L), inline-5-cylinder 10 valve SOHC, with a turbocharger and intercooler. It produced 147 kW (200 PS; 197 bhp) and torque of 285 N•m (210 lbf•ft) at 3500 rpm; propelling the Quattro from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 7.1s, and reaching a top speed of over 220 km/h (137 mph)

It comes as no surprise that the engine bay as new and in concourse condition. Everything retains a fresh appearance with no age-related wear. There is no corrosion to be found, with all rubbers, hoses, clips and plastics as new. Having been totally rebuilt, serviced and detailed at a cost of over £3000 the engine bay is perfect and remains in excellent mechanical condition. The presentation of the engine bay is exceptional.

WHEELS, TYRES & BRAKES

Genuine original 8 X 15” alloy wheels totally unmarked with Bridgestone 215/50 ZR15 tyres with again are like new with little wear. The car has been fitted with brand new genuine original Audi Quattro Brake callipers, discs hoses and pipes front and rear..

HISTORY FILE

Registered new on the 20th April 1983 the vehicle has been the hands of 4 careful owners with the last owner lavishing many thousands of pounds on genuine new Audi parts to bring the car to the standard it is today. In the last 5 years the car has only covered a mere 397 miles having been MOT each of those years backing up the low mileage. The car has spent the last 5 years of its life in a heated dehumidified garage but carefully and meticulously maintained to keep it in the standard it is in today. This is truly a wonderful car which has been pampered most of its life having been meticulously detailed and brought back to a level I have not seen in any Audi Quattro.

All handbooks, owners supplements are present.

HPI Clear.

Comes with 12 Months MOT