A 1983 Audi Quattro Restomod That’s Anything But Ordinary

The original Audi Quattro—often called the Ur-Quattro—changed the game for rally racing and made all-wheel-drive performance cars a household obsession. S. between 1983 and 1986, these cars are rare, collectible, and routinely fetch serious money at auction. But one recently sold on Cars & Bids for $75,000 stands apart from the pack.

This 1983 model no longer carries its original five-cylinder engine. 2-liter turbocharged five from the RS2—an engine co-developed by Audi and Porsche. In stock form, it delivers 311 horsepower and 302 lb-ft of torque, routed through a six-speed manual gearbox. But the builder didn’t stop there.

Upgrades include a 2Bennett Audimotive bar-and-plate intercooler, a high-capacity radiator with a 500W fan, a custom left-side intake with carbon fiber shroud, and a 76mm stainless steel turbo-back exhaust. The suspension, brakes, and running gear have all been reinforced to match, with switchable ABS and S2 components.

Outside, the car wears a Sport Quattro-style carbon fiber widebody kit from 2Bennett, plus custom 18-inch Forgeline wheels. Inside, there’s an eight-point roll cage with side-impact bars, Recaro bucket seats, and harnesses. The seller owned the car since 1995 and put 61,000 miles on it during that time.

It was repainted in Alpine White in 2016 and still looks sharp.

What makes this build special isn’t just the parts list—it’s the story. The owner drove it, lived with it, and kept improving it over nearly three decades. That kind of commitment turns a rare car into something truly one-of-a-kind. For collectors, it’s a reminder that the best restomods aren’t just about horsepower or body kits.

They’re about the relationship between a driver and a machine, built over years and miles.