Costa Mesa, CA | USA
$79,000
/ CADDescription
1988 Audi UR Quattro Euro Spec. 2.2L in-line 5 turbo. Mint condition, thoroughly refreshed, full service records. This Audi ‘Ur’ Quattro is a 1980s performance icon, in sought-after European specification with the 200hp turbo engine and tornado red paint. 79,000$ Serious buyers only, thanks. ...
Our Take:
- European Spec Performance: The 1988 Audi Ur Quattro in Euro spec is a bit like finding an original vinyl in a world of digital music. Sporting the coveted 2.2L inline-5 turbo engine, it produces a robust 200 horsepower—more than its U.S. counterpart, which was limited to 160 hp. The Euro spec also often means a few less emissions-related complications, letting the car breathe a bit more freely on the open road.
- Pioneer of All-Wheel Drive: Audi’s Quattro system doesn't just whisper "innovation"—it shouts it from the rooftops. This technology gave Audi a leg up in the rally world, helping secure wins throughout the 1980s and changing perceptions of what all-wheel drive could do in a passenger car. Driving this Ur Quattro is akin to piloting a piece of automotive history that redefined a segment.
- Distinctive Design: With its bold boxy lines and muscular wheel arches, the Tornado Red Ur Quattro isn't just any child of the ‘80s—it's a poster child. Its aggressive stance looks like it was frozen in time, and when you see one on the streets today, it’s a bit like spotting a unicorn in the wild. And hey, it makes a stark contrast to the softer, rounder silhouettes of modern cars.
- Collector’s Gem: The mention of "mint condition" and "full service records" for an Ur Quattro is music to any enthusiast’s ears. These details not only signify that this car's lived a pampered life, but also that it’s ready for more adventures (or a comfy spot in a collector's garage). With a relatively modest 122,011 km on the clock, it's just getting warmed up.
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