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When the Audi Quattro was first released in’80 it was only the second production road car to have four wheel drive. The honour of being the first went to the Jensen FF back in’66, although that was weighed down by the heavy and unreliable transmission.

Until’80, four wheel drive had only been deemed suitable for off road vehicles, however with the Audi Quattro all that changed and the world of rallying would never be the same again.

Audi’s genius was to keep the four wheel drive system as simple and as light as possible, and instead of using a traditional transfer box and associated driveshafts, Audi used a small differential off of the front mounted gearbox to power two driveshafts, one to provide power to the front wheels and the other to the rear.

The mechanics of the Audi Quattro presented a vehicle with grip and traction for various road conditions. The engine had 200 horsepower with a turbo style. It took 7.1 seconds to reach sixty miles per hour from a stopped position. The car was able to reach-7 miles per hour even with 4WD. The remarkable aspects of the vehicle helped it make a name at the World Rally as well as on the regular road.

For the’80 Rally rules changed. It was this modification which allowed the Quattro to enter even with the 4WD. Other car manufacturers were of the impression that the Audi would not do well. These thoughts were based on the heaviness of the 4WD system. The manufacturers were in for a surprise when it was learned what Audi did in order to make the vehicle lighter. The rally car was on the top at world rallies for six years. There were numerous series of the car, ending with the Audi Sport Quattro S1.

The S1 had one objective and that was to win. They added front spoilers and a 2.1 litre, five cylinder engine that could produce 590bhp.

Throughout the’80′s no rally stage was complete without this fire breathing monster screaming through the forest with is turbo whistling and its high wattage headlight bulbs ablaze.

Production of the Audi Quattro road car ceased in’91, however the Quattro name badge is still used today in Audi’s four wheel drive models today. Although the original Audi Quattro or Ur Quattro as its known by specialist buyers, Ur means original in German, is still a highly prized and sought after vehicle.

The Ur Audi Quattro is a amazing road car and highly successful rally car. If you want to recreate the powerful and bright lights that the Quattro had on the infamous night stages for your own vehicle, you should improve your Car Headlight Bulbs. As automotive lighting advances its is now easier than ever to install the latest Upgrade Upgrade Headlight Bulbs to allow you to see better at night.