Audi Sport Quattro S1 Evolution 2: We Drive The Most Iconic Group B Rally Car! | Carfection 4K

Henry Catchpole gets behind the wheel of the utterly insane S1 E2 Group B rally car, driven in period by both Walter Rohrl and Stig Blomqvist. This is the real deal!
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[@bcm70]

I marshalled at Rally Australia in 95 or 96 (getting old can't remember!) and had Stiq Blomqvist retire near my marshall point. I offered to give him a lift back to the start of the stage. I'd driven to the stage in my nearly new Celica GT-Four Group A Rallye. He and his co-driver were a bit hesitant getting into the car as it had been raining and they had mud all over their shoes. I couldn't have cared less! How often do you get the chance to drive a rally legend around. He was a great bloke.

[@agent7947]

RAC Rally 1985 - I was one of the stage marshals and bore witness to Hannu Mikkola's Sport E2 passing by me within a short distance when its exhaust exploded spitting out flames a good half metre behind. Unforgettable, and my all-time favourite car. 0-60 mp/h in 2.5 seconds............ON GRAVEL........35 years ago! Kinda sums it up really

[@crazywilly85]

One of the best sounding engine in history in my opinion.

[@Noukz37]

The best turbo'd engine for sure!

[@madmick3794]

I rank it with the 787 rotary.

[@b5Bart]

Greatest engine note in motorsports ♥️ all fun n games til a 5 cylinder shows up

[@mufflejoy]

The dual tone song of the 5-cyl (and 10 cyl although less pronounced) is sheer magic.

[@yvancadiou2991]

Absolutely goddamn right.

[@carswithluke]

These classic Quattros still put out one of the best sounds ever when modified, I “only” filmed a replica and it blew me away! so jealous you got to try the real thing 👌🏻

[@christhechrisallen]

Someday Luke! Keep grinding 🤘🏼

[@ineedthatcar7169]

Your video was epic Luke! Stunning production indeed.

[@cybertree]

Sounds like an angry zombie from Call Of Duty lol. I love it, such a mean but smooth sound.

[@KarimAkors]

here kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGezhGelhbGaes0&t at 6:30 the concert starts and the car is street legal here in germany

[@Cherb123456]

Yoooo it's Luke! 😲

[@beyondtraining_]

This is something it will never happen with a 36 years old Tesla...this enthusiasm and this nostalgic feelings! What a machine!

[@anishrnjn]

So true. hate the way the world is progressing. Shame politicians and corporate elites are destroying the very essence of freedom and cars.

[@crazyjean8660]

This 1985's beast kill off the new cars ​@@anishrnjn

[@Theoriginalramjammer]

This is seriously awesome. The Carfection 2021 content has been ridiculously outstanding 🤩 🤩

[@nickthaskater]

Henry makes driving a toaster an emotional experience, so seeing and hearing him wax poetic on the S1 is just outstanding. Beautifully shot, scored and edited, too. As always.

[@JoshKemponcars]

Class comment! 😂

[@bempartington4299]

Love it.

[@DavyJonesSimRacing]

How they ever managed to drive these at full speed between crowds of constantly moving spectators I will never fully understand...

[@Jarastu]

one sentence was:"you gotta pretend they're bushes"

[@lazaglider]

I suspect the slightly front heavy 55:45 weight distribution was caused less by the engine’s position, and more because of the steel balls of the driver. What a time for rally. What a time.

[@garyrowe58]

@@Jarastu Michelle Mouton ...

[@nl3712]

@@garyrowe58 🤣🤣🤣

[@AngryPostmanStockholm]

If you meet someone say they do, they may be lies personified ;) Amen.

[@anth5122]

The greatest era of motor sport never to be repeated

[@kyleholloway3470]

That's got to be one of the best sounding engines ever conceived. Nothing can sound like a 5 cylinder. Also, I love Henry's shirt.

[@gondayi]

There is something that I have always found to be mortally scary about this car. There's a combination of things. Firstly, there are its looks, with all of that big bodywork on a short wheel base, and the brutality of its gait in the way that you can see the weight being thrown forwards under braking, and then thrust rearwards again under the acceleration of all of that power. Then there's that haunting 5-cylinder wail frequently punctuated by a loud, spinning, scything, piercing whistle. And then there's the fact that it carries the halo of the fearsome reputation of Group B. I find it all to be sinister in a way that can be quite troubling, in exactly the same way that a small child is irrationally afraid of monsters: although I've never seen one of these in action other than on video, the monstrous experience feels very real to me. I would mentally have a problem stepping inside one of these, and yet I hold it up as one of my most hallowed motorsport icons, just for the way that it never fails to make an impression.

[@animalcol1]

Nice writing bro. Keep it up 👍🙂

[@aavasjha6143]

You should be an author

[@GarageSupra]

one of these banging through gears has been my ring tone for about 12 years

[@AngryPostmanStockholm]

link!! ☻

[@R8andGT3Fan]

Hahaha! I use a 787B, which is more "vibrant" if you want...I've used lots of car sounds as ringtones too!

[@jamiljafri4841]

Something tells me Henry is going through his bucket list of cars to drive and I have to respect that 😂

[@ilarisursill8039]

@JD Turner They will still force them upon us if we allow it. Last two years have been most educational.

[@evanneiswanger]

I’d never grow tired of listening to the whistle of that compressor surge

[@izzmus]

Audis (or most/all rally cars) did not have blow off valves. You're hearing compressor surge.

[@indigo42]

Awesome to see legendary rally driver Stig Blomqvist in this video! I’m proud to say we are from the same town in Sweden :)

[@LOTUSELISE340R]

What a film. Phenomenal amount of work put into this. Just wow. This is TV quality content for free. You guys deserve a pay day for all this work.

[@Jerry-tg2lj]

I've seen journalists dive the most expensive, fast and rare cars but i never really felt anything, this, however was the first time ive ever been jealous of someone getting to drive such a machine! Thank you for creating this video, modern footage of this majestic beast is hard to come by and we all appreciate the work you guys do!

[@Teknas89]

My highest of regards to the absolute monsters that the Group B era drivers were. I simply cannot imagine what it must've been like to thunder through small roads, dense forests, dust storms and, of course, crazed people lining the stage. To be able to drive one of these mechanical monsters must've been an absolutely surreal experience. God, I get chills when thinking about that era, even if I wasn't born to experience them. Mr. Catchpole, your videos are absolutely stunning, and they are true gems of the automotive world. Also, HUGE props to the Carfection team for shooting such spectacular shots and incorporating beautiful editing. Be it the intro with the TT, Quattro and the S1 E2, or the binaural audio ending for the two five-cylinder engines. I, from the bottom of my heart, thank you for making this video.

[@neilmilner7074]

So so nice to hear that Quattro chirp again, takes me back to the Welsh forest on what was then the Lombard RAC Rally. Epic piece of film Henry. 🎥

[@markeames5115]

I’ve watched this video twice now and with each viewing I felt transported into the car with you. Now that’s what automotive journalism is all about and you sir, absolutely nailed it.

[@babyfknblu]

as someone unfamiliar w the Audi Quattro rally model designations I definitely read this as season one episode 2

[@HighLiner15]

Being from the USA 🇺🇸 I've never seen one of these in real life. It would be a dream just to hear this monster 👹

[@quicknickdriver8510]

It’s true the 5 cylinder sound is so evocative. I owned a couple of T5 Volvos, the on Boost sound and performance was utterly addictive. The only reason I don’t still have one is running costs! Oh to be a wealthy man... thanks again Henry, nice trip down memory lane.

[@ricepony33]

Audi should seriously consider building a Yaris style 1 off for enthusiasts as a branding exercise. 5cylinder obviously.

[@Rentta]

and lose fuckton of money doing so :D

[@thatcopenguy]

@@Rentta well all really takes is a TTRS put on a diet & some extra power and a more rear bias 4WD & excessive aero, they have the base car & all the parts. I don't think they would lose money but they wouldn't make much profit.

[@maverick4177]

They have……The RS3…..don’t be swayed by all the critics claims “it understeers” or “it’s not involving enough” as the only criticism of what is a superb car It’s merely A few components away from being legendary………if you can actually afford one….and drive of course

[@kells77]

That would be epic

[@ricepony33]

It's not about direct profit, it's a loss leader and a branding exercise to attract more buyers.

[@AndorRadnai]

I do adore the fabric on the bucket seat..!

[@StavTech]

Badass. The one with the PDK box and working Umluft setup still exists in Europe, that thing would be a whole other level to this one that doesn't have either (but is still one of the coolest cars ever!)

[@JerseyPB]

Thanks for sharing. Excellent production - well done to all involved. I owned an RS2 for 11 years - I made sure it went to a good home. I now drive an original RS3 - only because they made an in-line 5 turbo. It’s great they keep it for their special models too. I don’t think I’ll every get rid of it.

[@hristohristov8787]

I saw exactly the same car at the London Classic Car Show 2020 and it was like a dream come true,it's fenomenal!!! Thank you Carfection!

[@vanwandererx852]

Huge respect for Audi UK for keeping and preserving that magnificent car while the Audi itself destroyed the rest.class act.

[@thehrschannel4784]

My first memory of a rally was when I was about 5 or 6 with my dad and seeing these cars come through the stage just sparked a life long passion! They all sound a million times better when you are a few feet from the side of the track the noise and smell it's just pure emotion for the senses! I'd give me left kidney for ten minutes in the S1!!

[@FAT8893]

That 5-cylinder turbo engine is pure perfection. Love it. ❤❤

[@Surestick88]

When he says that when the boost comes on it has a mind of its own and it's hard to be precise... Then you realize when used in anger the anti-lag was on so there was pretty much always boost... Then you remember the videos of narrow roads flanked by walls of people ten, twenty people deep, and these things being flung sideways around curves at speeds that seem impossible...

[@reflekttors]

Goosebumps all the way through the video. Absolute dream drive.

[@SteveM-ly7oy]

You are a lucky man, Mr Catchpole. Great film, thank you!

[@sebestianjo1371]

Carfection content tells you that these guys are real petrol head. They make video to share their passion, not to promote new cars for manufacturers like most other channels

[@FAT8893]

Hagerty is not too bad either.

[@porkster5924]

This is why I drive an Audi RS3. The history and that 5 pot sound, nothing on the road today comes anywhere near it and no better sound on a rally car either from the SWB Sport. Love it. Just love it. My all time favourite car and so lucky to have seen them race too.

[@SnakeyUk08]

Henry and the carfection team re-enabling childhood dreams once again superb chaps!

[@hugovilag]

I really cannot express enough how much do I love this car, is just my lifetime dream.

[@chronologicist]

Fab piece which makes my mind boggle trying to comprehend what the drivers back in the day were putting themselves and the cars through flat out on incredibly challenging rally stages. This truly will never be repeated in competitions.

[@micoaraujo]

Those builders were having the time of their lives everytime Henry passed by them!! I envy those chaps. Amazing content as always, thank you.

[@mcbrun12]

Henry, what a great video, love the fact the camera angles mirror the vintage footage.

[@4g5y]

Henry is living the dream of 80s in 2021. 😁 Please keep going!!

[@shaneslad]

Stunning production (as always) guys!

[@graham.w89]

Great video as per usual Henry 👏. Love the seemless shift from the TTRS to SWB Quattro to the S1 Quattro 👌😎👍

[@chrisridebike8]

I just found this channel. I wondered where Henry Catchpole had gone too. One of the great automotive journalists of this era. Knowledgeable and you can FEEL how much he loves cars.

[@TonyVee89]

Thank you for this fantastic and unique contents!!!!!!!

[@Metal05]

The four rings stir my soul, a child from the 80’s and now an owner of an A6 quattro.

[@bobb8361]

Thank you Carfection and Henry for giving us this immersive experience of the S1 E2! What a rare opportunity you had to drive this beast, and I will be watching this over and over again in the years to come, I'm sure! The sound of that turbo 5 cylinder has been giving me chills for nearly 40 years!!

[@andy00grant]

"I've driven quite a few rally cars". That's a not very humble brag if ever I've heard one. Awesome video as always. I never realised they pur a PDK in these a nice little history lesson.

[@alistairwhite2906]

The sound, oh man the sound...... so good. Love my Suby 4 pot rumble but this 5 just sounds so sweet.

[@guinnessharvey4476]

This guy and Chris Harris. My go-to guys. Great content 👍

[@audikris]

The "chirping" sound is not wastegate, or bypass/blowoff (these cars didn't have a bypass or blowoff valve) it's compressor surge.. When the throttle closes, the boosted air stops at the butterfly, and the back surge of air stops the turbo spinning momentarily. Note that the factory rallye cars had the boost pipes mechanically connected via hooks, to keep the rubber hoses from flying off of the carbon hard pipes.

[@PatrickHenryLibertyorDeath]

My dad had a front wheel drive 87 Audi Coupe GT with the manual inline five. I just loved that car. It was so rare in the US. Even the Audi mechanics at the dealer would come to look at it when we went to the shop. People just loved the look and sound. I always wanted a quattro, but I would take that gem back in a heartbeat. He put 230k miles on it. It was a great car.

[@Butterbean32]

Never knew PDK went this far back, wow Great work as always you guys, looking forwards to more motor racing heroes~

[@thehumanoid6543]

it actually went even further back. Into the 956 and 962 days.

[@miroslavszabo3783]

It was however, not automatic. It was a semi-auto sequential gearbox, something like a modern PDK in manual mode. Also, such gearboxes are older than you might think. Hillman Minx used something very similar in 1960's (called Easydrive) and Eastern-block tractors (and similar machines) used essentially the same thing since 1970's as pre-selector gearboxes.

[@serpex77]

After you entered the car, I had to turn the CC on, because of that immense growl this legend produces. Exceptional review .

[@dodge3048]

Well, that was wonderful. Outstanding Carfection, outstanding Henry, outstanding Charlie.

[@erehwon80]

Awesome vid Henry. You look like you had an absolutely great time. 👍

[@stefanvogel8255]

This is the ultimate driver's car with the legendary 5 cylinder sound !Greetings from germany

[@joe125ful]

Ultimate???Try drive Lancia 037 then:)

[@stefanvogel8255]

@@joe125ful not really..

[@byronmills5952]

Hardly the ultimate drivers car with its terminal understeer and unpredictable twitchyness. Fast but not particularly loved by those that drove them.

[@stefanvogel8255]

@@byronmills5952 That power, that sound, that brutality -that was a form of beauty..Walter Röhrl!! Of course the car difficult to drive and understeering, no problem for Röhrl ...

[@joe125ful]

@@stefanvogel8255 Its true..much more lighter and agile then Audi get some infos first. Also car who beat owercomplicated Audi with only powered rear wheels:):) Where is your tech now...

[@andrewtaw4794]

I remember seeing these at Goodwood in the 90’s, grown men flocked around it, excited, jumping up and down as they warmed it up. Remember my Dads excitement at seeing it, this car is in that bracket (Brm v16, 787b, mclaren senna v12) the bracket that makes grown men shed a tear or run towards it as soon as they hear it fire up. If you know, you know! 😍

[@Retromod]

Carfection films somehow just keep on getting better and better. Amazing production as always. And the way that thing sounds on boost, amazing.

[@filipegil8752]

Excellent production and commentary as usual. Henry and the Carfection videographers area masters. Now the car then. I'm a Fiat/Lancia through and through guy when it comes to Rally and particularly the Abarth team regarding Racing in general. To me besides their wining records that speak for themselves as well as the various categories they run simultaneously they were really innovative and good engineering wise. Having said that, I respect the Audi Quattro, it's relevance to the sport and understand it's Iconic status. I love the 5 cylinder sound (which Volvos another brand I like and Alfa/Lancia/Fiat also had) probably the only thing I lust after an Audi both old and modern. However to me the Quattro technically although it introduced the AWD to rallying, was always a bit of a mishmash with a lot of handling flaws and reliability issues that got disguised by its immense power and by the brave and talented drivers. No doubt was the car of the group B to beat (which Lancia did as well as Peugeot) and it deserves all the praise and iconic status. Now then, where's the keys for a 037... :D

[@BobbySinghRacing]

Wow excellent content well done to all involved. The sound, music, car etc all on point 💪🏼

[@andrewdavis6226]

My body is tingling, taking me back to days in the forest in the 80s waiting for these glorious cars to appear. One of the best sounding cars ever. The end.

[@colinweir6616]

I have lost count how many times i have watched this amazing video.

[@romanlemko8530]

Goosebumps. As always 👏👏👏

[@bimmerfan729]

What an amazing opportunity that must've been! Truly an iconic piece of motorsport history. It blows me away that there's a few people out there who felt the need to dislike this video. Can't find anything to dislike myself!

[@jameskim1505]

You can tell Henry watching rally growing up when he drives group B car, his eyes and spirit just lit up!!! Bravo!!

[@AngryPostmanStockholm]

Yea i love reactions from the heart, he sure was worthy!

[@JamesGadbury]

When Audi were kings... and led by engineers. The sound of this car is unreal. Up there with the best of all time! Thanks for sharing the experience 👍

[@JLewisRacing927]

Carfection absolutely living up to the name!

[@LanceCorporal_Waffles]

Another gorgeous and awesome video. This is why I love Carfection.

[@JCrashB]

"I wouldn't know more than 3 people who could drive that car fast." -W. Röhrl

[@Senna-xi1gr]

Absolutely amazing. A legendary car which had legendary drivers. Used to love watching it come through Keilder forest on the Lombard rally.👍🏆

[@andromedazoowitski5903]

God damn this is brilliant. Thanks Henry and team.

[@rhysenna]

For me the greatest competition car ever. Thank you for another fantastic video Henry. 👍

[@lukewaring2832]

2021 the year of the bucket list... Sweet....😎😉 I note the absence of a cup holder and rear visibility, lane keep assist anyone ..oh no its a proper RS. Thanks for sharing..😎

[@kapquarfa]

I know this is a long shot- but how likely would it be to get the Audi 90 IMSA on the channel?? That would be incredible

[@kitka1990]

Absolutely fantastic job guys! And hell of a workout from you Henry, that cycling stamina comes in handy :D

[@willo300]

Fantastic video of a rallying icon, the sound of that 5 cyl engine is spine-tingling. I used to love watching rallying in the group B era, it just wasn't the same after they were banned.

[@TrojanHamster]

That looked like bloody hard work 😂 Absolutely fantastic video 👏

[@jamesbuckingham77]

0.35 Great edit

[@TheUsmc0802]

Well done man!!! Legend car, and to be in that seat that sting was in!

[@satvikkrishna145]

An iconic car that kickstarted a revolution!

[@joe125ful]

What revolution:)

[@satvikkrishna145]

@@joe125ful now what exactly is the drivetrain of modern day rally cars? Say it.

[@joe125ful]

@@satvikkrishna145 Not audi parts..ther is more iconic cars who start next gen rally cars more than Audi.

[@davekennedy6315]

Group B created some incredible and insane creations. This the T16, RS200 etc. But my absolute favourite due to its crazy looks and heavenly engine/exhaust note was definitely the 6R4. What a beast, like a standard Metro had been pumped full of steroids! So many fantastic cars that came from such a short lived series.

[@oapSpeedo]

One of my all time favourite cars and a fantastic video about it! You are very lucky to have been allowed to drive it...

[@weskerend507]

What an amazing video, such an iconic car. It is frightening to drive it in rally games, I can only imagine that's 100x stronger in real life.

[@TheProco2020]

Another great video Henry. Proper rallyman with gravel in your veins.

[@divinaduckworth]

❤ Love it! At the top of my favorite rally cars list with the Lancia 037 just behind.

[@animalcol1]

Great taste. Add in a 962 group c Porsche and that's my toy garage. When the magic horse comes around (and poops out the money).

[@NorthernMan86]

Top top content! Well done chaps! Love how these legends of rally are getting some air time.

[@HQBProductions]

Another film full of excitement and enthusiasm…always better than any other You Tube producers! I remember the Audi…and taking pictures when they were brand new and just a little bit frightening…I wanted an Audi but a poor old Bank Clerk (with a new Fiesta XR2) was not their customer…but I wish I had kept the Ford!! Stay safe, Richard😀😀😀

[@horsecrazi007]

50 seconds in and this is already my favorite car video 😍

[@glensmall9194]

Wonderful video. My fav car for 50 years now. What a thrill to drive it. Bravo Sir, bravo! And thank you very much for sharing the experience

[@kenmason9354]

A legend of a car, thank you for the way you portrayed this car. It is legend of my childhood, with your excitement and enthusiasm, and the sound of the amazing Audi engine, was awesome. Thank you, for you and crew for making my childhood poster come alive👍🏁

[@luke_3_113]

Henry's presentation and excellent editing, definitely make this my favourite motoring channel :)

[@SteffenMiethke]

Agreed!!!

[@scaleworksRC]

I never really was an Audi fan.. hated working on them if I had to. But this, this is 80s glory. The Lancia Delta is king, but this one set the standard. Respect!

[@frefnurk1538]

I'm probable putting in more time in it than anyone else. And exactly how it should be. Henry again you have nailed it. Your soft voice overs while wringing it neck is just sensational. Never stop.

[@davidplatt2919]

I watched group B in the day & and it was truly amazing… The Audi is my ultimate favourite and yes the 5 cylinder noise is brilliant. You are one lucky man & another great review 👍

[@richardprice7763]

Absolutely awesome....cant imagine driving one of these and I have driven a regular Quattro...

[@Celeritate7]

I still dont get how you can afford to produce this content but I'm not complaining, thanks so much for the amazing videos

[@VisionOfDish]

My god the production value and presenting talent is exceptional.

[@samson40a]

Very fortunate (old) to have seen all the Group B cars on various RAC Rallies. They were awesome especially listening to the gear changes of the Quattro with the auto box.