How much horsepower does the Audi Quattro S1 have?

470-horsepower
The Audi Sport Quattro S1 also improved on the unique 2.1L inline-5 power plant which now produced a factory-stated 470-horsepower. However, the true power input was believed to be in excess of 500-horsepower since the turbocharger was complemented with a recirculating air system which also reduced turbo lag.

Is the Audi S1 fast?

With 0-62mph taking just 5.8 seconds, the S1 is the quickest car in its class and although it might not have the enthralling dynamics of some of its rivals, the grip of its four-wheel drive system means even a powerful sports car will have trouble keeping up on a tight twisting B road.

How much horsepower did the Audi Quattro Group B have?

Over the next three years, Audi would introduce the A1 and A2 evolutions of the Quattro in response to the new Group B rules, raising the power output of the turbocharged inline 5-cylinder engine to around 355 PS (261 kW; 350 hp).

Is Audi S1 Turbo?

Yes, it’s small, but despite its supermini size, the S1 packs a performance punch, as a result of it being fitted with the company’s famous quattro four-wheel drive system, combined with the turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine from the Volkswagen Golf R.

Why was the Audi Quattro banned from rally?

The factory rally team, led by Finnish driver Hannu Mikkola, entered WRC competition in 1981. Racing Quattros suffered numerous early teething problems, but in 1982, Audi won nine WRC events and claimed the manufacturer’s championship. Sales were poor, and the Quattro was withdrawn from the States by 1986.

How fast is the 1985 Audi Sport Quattro S1?

155 mph
It was facelifted in 1985 with the 1985 Audi Sport quattro S1 E2. It’s an all-wheel drive front-engined 2-door medium coupé with 2+2 seats. With 302 hp, the turbocharged 2.1 Liter 20v Inline 5 gasoline engine accelerates this Sport quattro S1 to 62 mph in 4.9 seconds and on to a maximum speed of 155 mph.

Is there a Audi RS1?

An Audi RS1, boasting 280bhp and four-wheel-drive, has been given the go-ahead by Audi bosses. The new model will act as a swansong for the current A1 prior to the arrival of a new, second-generation line-up in 2018.

Is the Audi S1 DSG?

The S1’s small and perky so doesn’t intimidate other road users, and as a result you can get away with things. Deft manual gearbox, too – Audi toyed with a DSG option, apparently, but it would have added 25kg over the nose and given the S1 a level of maturity it neither wants nor needs.

What killed Group B?

Group B was the World Rally Championship’s most famous era and produced the most spectacular cars. But Group B’s time was effectively ended when Henri Toivonen and co-driver Sergio Cresto were killed in a crash on the Tour of Corsica in 1986.

What is the fastest rally car?

The FC1-X’s electric drivetrain makes 1,000 hp and sends it to all four wheels. From a standstill it will hit 60 mph in 1.5 seconds, which officially makes it the quickest and most powerful rallycross car built to date. It can pull almost 3gs in the corners.

What BHP is a S1?

Performance

Is S1 a Quattro?

The S1 is definitely one of Audi’s better recent efforts because it’s both fast and entertaining to drive. Performance is very strong indeed but it doesn’t come at the expense of traction, since the S1 uses Quattro all-wheel drive, like all of Audi’s S models.

How many horsepower does the Audi Sport Quattro S1 have?

The Audi Sport Quattro S1 also improved on the unique 2.1L inline-5 power plant which now produced a factory-stated 470-horsepower. However, the true power input was believed to be in excess of 500-horsepower since the turbocharger was complemented with a recirculating air system which also reduced turbo lag.

Is Audi planning a Sport Quattro with 1000 bhp?

Even though Audi was planning a rumoured 1,000 BHP version of the Sport quattro, all rally insiders agree that no amount of extra horsepower in such a car would have made Audi get its domination back.

How high can a Mercedes Benz S1 go?

As it happened, the S1 was able to celebrate one final triumph: in 1987 Walter Röhrl took this car with its 441 kW (600 bhp) engine up the Pikes Peak run in Colorado, USA, with its 156 bends and maximum altitude of 4,301 metres.

Is the Audi Sport Quattro the most powerful car ever?

With four championship titles and the groundbreaking technologies it introduced, the Sport Quattro and its variants were an undisputed success. The 1985 Audi Sport Quattro S1 is still the most powerful rally car ever built.