At first glance, it looks like an ordinary luxury sedan from the 1980s. This particular model, however, is one of the most exceptional prototypes in Audi’s history. In 1986, the automaker built it with a single goal in mind—to break world speed records and demonstrate the capabilities of the quattro drivetrain.
Under the hood is a significantly modified 2.2-liter turbocharged inline-five-cylinder engine, whose power output has been increased to approximately 650 horses. Combined with all-wheel drive and extensive aerodynamic modifications, the prototype set 16 world records at Talladega Superspeedway, including a top speed of 206.3 mph (332 km/h). Three-time Indianapolis 500 winner Bobby Unser was behind the wheel.
This particular item is sure to catch your eye:
- with a unique aerodynamic body
- a tuned 650-horsepower turbocharged five-cylinder engine
- quattro drive
- a rich history of speed records
After the program ended, the car was supposed to be scrapped, but it eventually ended up in a private collection, where it has been preserved to this day.
Estimated price: €220,000 – €265,000.
The Audi 5000 CS Speed Record Prototype stands today as one of Audi’s most significant engineering projects and a testament to just how far the automaker was willing to go in developing quattro technology.
