See Hannu Mikkola being re-united with the first ever quattro rally car built by Audi Sport in 1980. Hannu first drove this car on The Algarve Rallye in Portugal, 1980. Registered IN-NE 3, this car was the very first rally car to combine 4 wheel drive and turbo charging. Can you imagine a WRC without these factors? Well, meet the ACTUAL car that revolutionised everything you see in WRC today. This is the real thing. Here is a quote from Audi press office:- Hannu Mikkola leaves the opposition dumbstruck when Audi officially launches the quattro on the Algarve Rally. Mikkola, running as a course car on the quattro’s first public outing, sets a searing pace. Had times counted towards the event, the Audi would have won by over 30 minutes!
Group 4, Group B Rally
The car has been restored by and is owned by John Hanlon, UK
Duration : 0:8:30
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