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Audi builds six millionth quattro

Audi recently built its six millionth car with Quattro all-wheel drive. The German manufacturer introduced its now famous […]

Audi builds six millionth quattro
Audi builds six millionth quattro — photographed for Leisure Wheels

Audi recently built its six millionth car with Quattro all-wheel drive.

The German manufacturer introduced its now famous all-wheel drive system in 1980 and it has been fitted to around 170 different vehicles.

It’s still one of the manufacturers big selling points, as nearly 50% of all Audis sold are specified with Quattro.

“Dynamism and sportiness, the utmost technical precision and safety – that’s what Audi’s quattro technology stands for. More than 30 years ago, it was recognized as a pioneering accomplishment; today, it is synonymous with technical progress,” said Audi’s Board Member for Production Dr. Hubert Waltl.

The lucky model is a grey SQ5 built for an unnamed customer in the US.

It never felt like it was working hard, and after 2 400 kilometres, neither did I.

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