CLASSIC NEVER DIES

Audi Quattro: The Historic Takeover of Rally Racing

RS 002: The Unfulfilled Dream

White Audi Quattro RS 002 Prototype parked on reflective concrete in a dark room

Trim	Production	Engine	Power	Transmission	Drivetrain
Prototype “Group-S” 002	n/a	2.1L Turbocharged Inline 5	(Potentially) 690 HP / 700 PS / 515 kW	(Most likely) 6-Speed Manual	(Most likely) AWD

Approx. performance specs of the Prototype 002 model

While not as well-known as its predecessors, the RS 002 holds a special place in the Audi Quattro rally lineage. Designed as a successor to the S1 E2, the RS 002 was an experimental vehicle that aimed to push the boundaries of rally engineering. Unfortunately, it never saw competitive action due to Audi’s withdrawal from the rallying scene in the late 1980s. However, the RS 002 remains a symbol of Audi’s commitment to innovation and performance, even in the face of changing priorities.

White Audi parked in a race garage with people standing next to the car — Audi would unfortunately pull out of Rally Racing after the production of the Quattro RS 002 was built. The Prototype Audi never got to compete in the famed Group-B scene.
Source: Goodwood

White Audi driving fast on a racetrack. Passing White tent in the background — *Source: Goodwood*

Audi, Audi Quattro, Audi Quattro A1, Audi Quattro A2, Audi RS 002, Audi Sport Quattro S1, Audi Sport Quattro S1 E2, Audi Sport Quattro S2, Classic Euro, Classic Off-Road, Euro, Off-Road

One Response

William Soria says:

January 26, 2024 at 9:00 am

I have owned several different models of Audi vehicles each with the Quattro Awd. I used the Audi a8l to start and continue my limousine business. These cars are pure luxury and power. I’ve retired from driving and have passed my business to our children knowing that they are safe while they drive our clients to their destinations. I currently drive an a7 Quattro with the 3.0l turbo. What a great driving experience!

Reply