Rally-Spec 1990 Audi Coupe Quattro Is Ready To Hit The Nearest Special Stage

When it comes to Audi’s rallying history, everyone remembers the competition-bred Sport Quattro, but not many think of the later Coupe Quattro. But if you’ve ever wanted to live out your rallying dreams in an Audi and don’t want to shell out the nostalgia premium for a Sport Quattro, this heavily-modified Coupe Quattro might just be the car for you.

Listed for sale on Cars & Bids, the 1990 Coupe Quattro features a host of modifications that turn it into a proper rally car. Unfortunately, one of those modifications includes an odometer delete, so the total mileage of the car is unknown. The overall condition could be described as beat up, but we can somewhat excuse it because it means the car was being used for its intended purpose.

On the exterior, the Audi‘s most notable upgrades include a massive decklid spoiler, a roof-mounted air scoop, rally wheels and tires, and a hood-mounted light pod. Other visual additions include Morette-style headlights, a custom-built front cowling, hood vents and pins, and a composite rear window. The interior is fully stripped out and features a custom-built roll cage, racing seats and harnesses, aftermarket gauges, a MOMO steering wheel, metal pedal caps, and a fire suppression system among other things.

The true gem of this car though, and a true testament to how extensively it’s modified, is the engine. Powering the Coupe Quattro is a 2.2-liter turbocharged five-cylinder engine that when stock, sent 164 hp (166 PS / 122 kW) and 157 lb-ft (213 Nm) of torque to all four wheels via a five-speed manual transmission.

However, as mentioned before, this engine isn’t stock. The long list of upgrades includes an upgraded turbo, a modified cylinder head, forged internals, a new fuel injection system, a new engine management system, a new ignition system, a new intercooler and piping, an aftermarket exhaust, and a custom-built airbox, fuel rail, radiator, and headers. There’s no dyno sheet listed, but we can say with confidence that this engine is definitely making much more power than what it left the factory with.

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Other mechanical upgrades include Wilwood brake rotors, aftermarket suspension, in-cabin-adjustable brake bias controls, and a hydraulic steering pump. Overall, this car sounds like an extremely compelling package for those that would really want to go rallying but don’t want to spend a fortune.