# Audi Sport Quattro Makes a Restomod Comeback A reimagined legend with 500+ horsepower - **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com) - **Published:** 2026-07-20 - **Topic:** [Business](https://brifing.si/c/business) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/178d2c21-b302-4476-b8ab-0375cb4cb9b3 ## The Legend Returns The Audi Sport Quattro has been revived as a restomod by HSR Manufaktur. This special model combines the rally icon of the 1980s with modern technology and design. Its turbocharged 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine delivers 500 to 600 horsepower. ## Technical Details The HSR Manufaktur Type 859 features a carbon fiber body shortened by 12.6 inches. However, the wheelbase has been extended for a more balanced driving experience. A roll cage has been added, reducing the weight to 2,645 pounds. ## Limited Production Only 84 units of this special restomod model were produced. Paying homage to the year Audi won the World Rally Championship, this model holds great value for collectors. The price starts at $570,822. ## Application Process Owning this vehicle requires more than just money. HSR Manufaktur accepts formally signed Letters of Intent and direct inquiries. The highest demand comes from the USA, Germany, and Switzerland. ## Its Place in Rally History The Audi Sport Quattro made history as the first four-wheel-drive rally car. It achieved numerous victories upon its release in 1981. The S1 Evolution Two (E2) version dominated Group B. ## Significant Legacy Group B was a dangerous yet unforgettable rally era. The Audi Sport Quattro left its mark with its aerodynamics, turbocharged engine, and dual-clutch transmission. This restomod keeps that legacy alive in a modern way. ## Sources covering this story - https://www.slashgear.com/2218239/audi-sport-quattro-limited-edition-restomod-comeback-specs-pricing/ — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._