Super-Rare 1984 Audi Sport Quattro Emerges From Cocoon And Aims For Auction Glory

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Audi has a rich history of producing remarkable cars, but few can excite enthusiasts quite like the original Sport Quattro. Not only did it prove to be a highly successful rally car, but it also boasted impressive performance on the road. This 1984 example is among the finest you’re likely to ever come across.

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This Sport Quattro is expected to fetch between $575,000 and $700,000 at auction. It was initially sold to a Japanese collector and is considered one of the few models originally sold new in Japan. During its ownership by Yoshikuni Okamoto, the car was meticulously maintained and received a series of minor modifications.

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Photos Kris Clewell/RM Sotheby’s

For example, the Audi has been fitted with a small Sony TV system in the dashboard and also includes dual rabbit-ear antennas on the rear windshield. The Sport Quattro has been owned by a former North American Rally Championship driver for the past decade and stored in a climate-controlled facility that doubled as the headquarters for his rally team. RM Sotheby’s says it has traveled 8,806 km (5,472 miles) since new.

As a 1984 model, the car is powered by a 2.1-liter turbocharged inline five-cylinder engine. This engine was good for 197 hp and 210 lb-ft (285 Nm) of torque when it was new, enough to allow it to hit 62 mph (100 km/h) in 7.1 seconds while powering through to a top speed exceeding 137 mph (220 km/h). Later iterations of the Sport Quattro had larger 2.2-liter inline five-cylinder engines.

This particular Sport Quattro features a pristine white exterior, complemented by matching white wheels. Inside, you’ll find the original Recaro seats with black leather and vinyl trim. The sale includes tools, a jack, owner’s manual, import documents, and service invoices.

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