Quattro Squad

Build Specs

Live snapshot of the hardware on our 1983 Audi Quattro (Ur-Quattro, Type 85) as it evolves into a street‑legal Group B A1 inspired rally tribute, with in‑progress work and planned upgrades documented in our build log.

Group B Quattro Replica Vision

This build starts with a 1983 Audi Quattro and aims for a street‑legal Audi Quattro A1 tribute: wide‑body, turbo five‑cylinder, quattro permanent four‑wheel drive and rally‑spec stance, with every change documented so it stays usable on real roads while echoing Group B attitude and hardware where possible.

Project overview

Specs

This is a live document — specs evolve as the build progresses. Items marked “planned” or “TBD” reflect the intended final specification.

Engine

  • 2.2l inline-5 (AAN code) 20 valve turbo
  • Stock AAN ECU, “chipped”
  • Stock AAN rebuilt turbo with massive front intercooler
  • Custom cold air intake system
  • High flow exhaust manifold and custom 3″ exhaust
  • Wagner high flow intake manifold
  • Target: period-correct A1-spec power output

Drivetrain

  • Stock quattro four-wheel drive system
  • Open front and lockable center and rear differentials
  • Stock 5-speed manual gearbox with 034 Motorsport short shift kit

Suspension & Brakes

  • Custom coilover suspension
  • Performance adjustable tie rods and strut tops
  • Two piston larger front disc brakes
  • Stock rear brakes

Body & Exterior

  • 1983 Audi Quattro (Ur-Quattro, Type 85) shell
  • Group B Quattro A1-replica wide body kit (Cool Wheels, Latvia)
  • Shell rust repair and preparation completed by Cherry Classic Cars
  • Arctic l White with Quattro A1 livery, eventually
  • Numerous Group B style modifications
  • Trunk lid mounted Group B spoiler and oil cooler

Wheels & Tyres

  • BRAID tarmac rally wheels, 15×10 with Michelin TB5 265 wide tires
  • BRAID gravel rally wheels, 15×7 with MRF gravel tires 195 wide

Interior

  • Full strip-out completed
  • Roll cage: design and fabrication by TRF Fabrication
  • Corbeau carbon/Kevlar rally seats
  • Sabelt harnesses: planned
  • Group B replica dash with iconic Hella oil pressure warning light dash