It's FINISHED! I built a missing Audi Group S quattro RS001

[@FichtlEnduro]

Walter Röhrl needs to see it and drive it! I think he would know about this project from social media/friends. And reunion of Walter (who really tested original prototype) and chance to drive it once more would give you/us feedback how close is it to original prototype. Fantastic project guys!

[@MrTimodon]

Hannu Mikkola too! RIP.

[@sometimesidreamaboutcheese]

Oh, Hannu Mikkola.. what a humble and sincere gentleman he was! Friendly to everyone and open to teachbeveryone and himself. He was the first one who understood how to drive 4wd rallycar and helped with it for everyone back then. He could be very interested to touch this project again.. ahhh...

[@MrTimodon]

@@sometimesidreamaboutcheese And there was more of them! Henry Toivonen was one:RIP Juha Kankkunen one Simo Lampinen (Saab) Marcus Grönholm. Markku Alen. Jari Matti. Tommi Mäkinen and some more! And now Kalle Rovanperä.

[@poplaurentiu4148]

Stig Blomqvist and Michelle Mouton as well.. They were all part of Audi Team and drive those Group-B monsters at some point..

[@MrTimodon]

@@poplaurentiu4148 Absolutely!!!

[@kubben1]

This is just awesome. You should really invite Walther Röhrl and Roland Gumpert for a drive :) and signing the dash ;)

[@AxelGrassi]

What an honour it has truly been to film & edit this series. The time has flown by & I'm absolutely in awe at how stunning Grumpy looks in the flesh. What an incredible achievement this is Dave & I hope we can collaborate on more projects in the future. This is the most epic build ever & my love for rally has been multiplied after being a part of this incredible journey. ❤ Very very well done mate!

[@G60syncro]

What a great job you did of documenting this!! Although the project never got as in depth as Project Binky, it did keep a pretty swift pace while at the same time going over some of the build details up close. The wiring episode comes to mind!! Hope you guys get to collab again on another project because this has been fab!!

[@poplaurentiu4148]

Tank you man.. we really can not tank you enough.. this is the coolest independent / private project series on the planet because of the original sad end back-story.. I really wish or hope somehow to see W.Rohrl reaction if would ever see this project car because is so crazy even for him would mean more than we think..

[@GR666]

For 40 years this car has been a unicorn only seen on grainy spyshots. I dreamt of one being found in existence, somehow eluding their ordered destruction. Maybe hidden away by Gumpert in defiance of the orders of Piech. To see this car now made real is awesome. The level of detail and quality of the build is off the chart. Would you dare run this in anger with a current WRC star at the wheel in a comparison test with a peugeot T16, Lancia S4, Ford RS200 and Metro 6R4 to see how it might have stacked up. I know it has modern components but it would be genuinely fascinating. Could it have won the 1987 Group B season if it had happened? I bet a lot of fans would love to know. Either way its an absolutely fantastic achievement to build this car.

[@and_cla_h1]

I can't express how much I would have liked to have seen this model in rally sport back then. What a pity that it didn't happen. Thank you very much for reviving this "prototype" and taking on the efforts! ❤

[@_marcus_does_]

Amazing vision and determination 😊

[@cupoft9917]

My old boss said to me once (you can never have enough details while explaining or creating) to show the depth of your thoughts and skills. It be nice to have a full spec list etc. You talk people will listen especially me. Epic build.

[@nijeboe]

Finished, but hopefully not the end to a great video series! Well done to the team at EPS Motorsport for (re)creating this amazing machine and a big thank you too for those making the videos allowing us from a distance to follow this project

[@bernardwarr4187]

David, you have created, not copied, but build something truly unique and fantastic. Clearly the partners you chose are at the top of there game too, and it’s a fantastic achievement you should all be very proud of. It really is world class in every respect

[@simonp75381]

What an incredible achievement! - Brilliant engineering. Well done .

[@TravisLeung]

Car looks mega David. Still remember how you were talking about building it at Valencia and now seeing the finished product is really cool! Well done :)

[@EPSDaveRowe]

Thanks fella

[@HuckThis1971]

All this from a toy car and a couple of pictures and drawings. This is a beautiful project of bringing back the past. Cheers from old audis nut from Canada.

[@simullane7836]

Over 700bhp and 980kg "ok to start with" !!!!!!!!!

[@scottsvxr]

Viscous😮

[@xALKENx]

Wow. Amazing project 🎉

[@EPSDaveRowe]

Thank you! 😊

[@Penguinracer]

Congratulations Dave! What an achievement. As others have said, it would be great to expose "Grumpy" to some of the team associated with the original prototype, such as Roland Gumpert & Walter Rohrl.

[@EPSDaveRowe]

Thanks as I would love to see what thy thought of my ver of there car

[@randygodfrey7809]

Thank you! Your work here is very inspirational. I'm late to the game, having only discovered your RS 001 build in the ACNA news letter this morning. I'll stay tuned!

[@nobass_stub1394]

Simply Stunning ... I still remember the Group S cars as a kid and marveled at how it was the wild wild West of Auto Racing Engineering!!

[@TedTuned]

What an utterly awesome car, in every possible facet. An absolute credit to all involved.

[@macthevan]

All involved should be very proude of your self's what a build grumpy is fooooookin awesome enjoy & keep sharing up dates abt it ❤

[@cristianseewald2067]

Que locura esa maquina. Lo que hubiera sido en el 87 el grupo B con todos los grandes autos con motor central! Nos fue negado tal espectaculo al mundo. Excelente maquina y trabajo. Ojala se animen a probar que puede hacer. Saludos

[@AmirPomen]

what about bringing them to audi sport HQ and put this monster sitting side by side with factory audi rally car line-up... and probably some "shakedown" run there? just a suggestion really... but im really stoke to see this monster put at work regardless... cheers..and big congrats for the build...

[@EPSDaveRowe]

I would love to do that also

[@helgelippert1970]

@@EPSDaveRowe I`m sure Audi Tradition would really like to see the car. A comparison side by side with their mid engine prototype would be very cool. Many german KZbinrs were invited from Timo Witt (Audi Tradition) to visit their holy garage with all their racing cars.

[@ewanstewart8011]

That’s one truly stunning piece of engineering and I can’t wait to see and hear it in the future 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍🏻

[@gazsmash]

Absolutely stunning Dave look forward to seeing it next time we come around.

[@stevemarr9295]

A truly fabulous project - hope you're really proud of your creation Dave.

[@addisongranger]

This is an absolutely incredible build. The insane level of tenacity, resourcefulness, and skill it took to design... let alone _complete_- is something I hope to one day achieve. Well done to Dave and the team at EPS, looking forward to seeing this thing in action!!

[@funwithcars3154]

Mate it is nothing short of abso-freaking-lutely spectacular!!!! Congratulations on completing your dream build. I hope you have many , many years of enjoyment ahead 🤩

[@DataRew]

Just had YT recommend this to me today and BOY! What a HELLUVA build! Liked and subscribed!

[@shaunpc2512]

I've always been aware of the prototype of this car as I was born in 1977 and grew up watching the Quattro rally cars. For me this is a total dream build which I'd love to get some footage of in thr future. Enjoy your dream come reality as much as humanly possible 👌🏻

[@user-kc3fn1gu6g]

Congratulations ,it is beautiful

[@jonpowell8014]

Grumpy's looking bloody awesome fella, looking forward to hearing your thoughts after you've driven him!!! Loved hearing your gonna be involved with project WaSaabi at Retropower as well... 👍

[@lillaprofessorn]

Congrats!🎉Thank you for keeping/making a bit of car history for the rest of us🙏

[@paulhudson1964]

I Loved following the build of this car and the end result is awesome, can not wait to follow its progress , Very well done Dave and hope you enjoy driving it as much as building it.

[@MegaRetr]

This is just awesome))))

[@TheNismo777]

Watching this calms me down, its perfection! Everything done exactly how it should be.

[@owenedwards6655]

Saw this yesterday in the Gravity car show...in the flesh , simply astonishing!!

[@michalmusil6611]

Such a load of tremendously great work! It is absolutely stunning! Cant wait till i can see it someday somewhere! I built my own 1/43 version of it few couple years ago...

[@EAFXtrader]

Absolutely incredible Dave, well done 👍👍👍👍👍👍 The car looks amazing, you must be very proud. Hope to meet you and see the car sometime at a show

[@Danger_mouse]

An epic build, one that I hope you guys get to enjoy for years to come. Also great to hear that you will display the car at Retropower for all to see. Congratulations on finishing the car 👌

[@LeKyKu]

What a beautiful build... 😍😍😍 Can't wait to see it in action- and of course my highest respect for you, keeping it easy and climbing the ladder up step by step, starting down low (if I can say so- the specs are amazing and incredible, just wow!!!). Also very happy with your decision to use it on tarmac... 😉 And my most loved little detail/spec is still on the car: the little dino on the left rear corner... ✌🏻💋 Dave, if you're ever in the need of "storage space" (just in case...), I'll so happy open up widely my garage door...😁 😅

[@EPSDaveRowe]

LOL thanks for the offer for the storage, The Dino in the left rear corner has to stay now as it cracks me up every time I see it

[@kennylee4934]

Had no idea this unicorn existed until I went to the Audi Museum in Ingolstadt and saw the 1/43 scale model. Fantastic build, sir. Really spectacular work. Don't be surprised if Audi comes calling to display your car at events.

[@EPSDaveRowe]

Glad you liked it!

[@Nobbyburgess88]

Absolutely lovely stuff. Been a pleasure following this series. Can’t wait to see it moving.

[@kineticstringwell844]

that my friend is a work of art inside and out stunning craftmanship

[@trevorwoods2580]

What an unbelievable build I've been following along with the build the amount of work and detail that's gone into it is crazy. Now it's time to enjoy it so health to enjoy it and many amazing miles in it.

[@demondunk]

Looks fantastic. Will be great to see how it goes on the track. Keep up the great work 👍

[@theautomotivetrainer]

Impressive! I have rebuild rallycars, sometimes years of work, but this is next level. Thank you for sharing your passion and your great engineering

[@siwolets]

Unbelievable standard. Love the vision the build and the finished article. Credit to you

[@C0RREB0RRE]

What a beautiful end result!!! 🔥 slightly sad for us that the build is over. I'm hoping for many videos to see the car used for what it is intended for and of what it is capable! Compare to the original front engine layout. 💪 You should be really proud of you're achievement and would be nice to see you get some credits from the rally community. In my humble opinion you're already a legend for making this one off tribute mate!! Enjoy the car, cause the fun bit is about to start for you. 🎉 I wish you many save kilometers on the stages Dave!!!

[@C0RREB0RRE]

PS do you have a co driver seat all ready installed. It would criminal to enjoy it alone. 😂😂

[@EPSDaveRowe]

Thanks, yeah as I am sad also that its all built now as thats the fun part for me also. I think you are right and it would be ace to have the Audi S1E2 Pikes Peak Car at the same test one day to compare the two

[@zeemanjr]

That is one Beautiful car, I've always wanted a replica but can't seem to get one in Australia. I had a big picture of I believe Michèle Mouton car and I also had the Peugeot 205 turbo 16 and they were my dream cars. I didn't realise that it was mid engine , my hats off to you sir . well done

[@beijingbond]

That's a great effort, guys. Recreating something like this is incredible. It looks amazing and no doubt will be a fantastic drive.

[@denseljosephs9500]

My all-time favourite rally car and lottery dream build. Thanks for the upload i remember the last one you built it broke my heart when it got smashed up. Thanks for the upload.

[@M3LKS]

Amazing achievement! Looking forward to seeing the car develop!

[@markmrabu9032]

Incredible. Start to finish. Just incredible

[@UKBUILT]

Great project 😍 I just started my v12 build 😎👍

[@EPSDaveRowe]

Nice one, enjoy your V12 Build ;)

[@RobinGWakker]

im greatful it is finally done. You mentioned in one of your earlier videos you are going to take it to Pikes Peak, I hope to see you there with the car next year. What a monster of a car!

[@EPSDaveRowe]

@@RobinGWakker thanks. Yeah 100% as I want to take it to Pikes Peak and give it a blast up the hill. 👍

[@erikdejong2091]

what a beautiful car, you can really be proud of its craftsmanship

[@Evo836]

Great build and Alcon are very good have them on my Evo VI.

[@EPSDaveRowe]

Thanks for the advice

[@tichwykes]

What a machine I loved the Quatro's back in the 80's but this is another level, look forward to seeing out in action

[@ATomRileyA]

Wow what an amazing project, just caught this video and had never heard of it. So subscribed.

[@jesperandreasen4371]

You are just so great to watch

[@mathishelms1746]

Very cool project. Please come to the Eifel Rallye Festival in the Eifel 2025. Your Audi would fit in very well. Walter Röhrl has also been there several times - it's a very nice event for historic rally cars. And the Nürburgring is just around the corner

[@gerthofma6092]

Respect. Hope we'll see some driving vids in time. Build a 90 quattro Imsa next time 😅 ?

[@EPSDaveRowe]

Those 90 quattro IMSA look amazing.....

[@peterthemaniac]

ohh hope to see some driving videos of this gem soon!

[@firesaab31]

Phenomenal build 👏 Can’t wait to see it in action

[@matswallsten1628]

What a build to follow, taken to such a high level. Thank you for letting us be inspired, so enjoyable

[@bsport131]

What a build what a car. Fantastic job sir.

[@joserodrigues3105]

Well Done. Absolutely a work of art. Brilliant engineering.

[@calhun1567]

Absolutely awesome. Well done sir! You are an inspiration!

[@Fester_]

Nice. Pat on the back fella. Well done. A lot of the world really appreciates you. I know it's yours but please, don't wear it down too much. Hill climb well within yourself, no race drivers allowed as they remove their brains just before driving. Nice again.

[@TheLabLimited]

"Never finished" Agreed 100% Seven years in on our little monster and I doubt it has turned up to the track more than three times in the same spec, there's a HUGE list of "one day" changes but most of them are waiting for a Lotto win now LOL!! Good stuff! Looking forward to seeing it running - Goodwood hillclimb?

[@tiltrotatorofficial]

Great job Dave, looks fantastic 👍🏼

[@SHG-LA97]

Hallo, ihr habt einen super Job gemacht. Jetzt fehlt noch das gemeinsame Treffen mit allen audi gruppe s Prototypen und audi gruppe b prototypen. Natürlich auch alle Fahrer..innen dazu.

[@gafrers]

What an amazing Project. Beast and Best. Awesome to see it completed. Cannot wait to see it tested and in action

[@SteveAndrewsGaming1973]

JUST SIMPLY ....OUTSTANDING , WELL DONE ...WHAT MORE CAN IT BE SAID

[@JacobM.]

Beautiful 🤩 BIG RESPECT 👍🏻 I can't wait to see it live .

[@anthonystevens403]

oh beautiful work guys

[@ericn7698]

12:35 - I wasn't before, but now that the almighty algorithm put this in my feed, I am now! Instantly subbed!

[@AlisterRobbie]

Proud of what you’ve accomplished. So much goodness

[@myxiok]

this is crazy. Audi need to watch this

[@poplaurentiu4148]

But Audi boss Piech destroyed they 'r secret RS-001.. So, my thoughts it would be really nice to allow at least Timo (who works for Audi motorsport / prototypes department the man who allow K.Block to test the Goup-S RS-002 one off prototype) to check this one-off build out.. i'm 100 % they will see it when Dave will race with it then they will be like . kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYq4ZnucfJKHhtE

[@Porci82]

Yeah, great job! Build a missing car style with modern technology is cool 🥰👍

[@RA35GT]

Such an incredible build mate 👏🏾👏🏾😍😍

[@grumholmes]

WOW WOW WOW .... amazing work Dave .... looks truly fabulous ...... RECARO seats look ok after all !!!! 😉 🤣

[@raphaelpostl2517]

You´ve really created something. Massive respect boys I almost cried to this it´s just so fucking clean and beautiful

[@bosmeck]

No doubt this is an epic build and car... truly well done however, I do have some criticism... not bad, maybe good even. The wheels need to be wider, fit the wheel arches... give it that menacing stance. I believe this would finish off this work of ART. Again, brilliant work.

[@SteveKiernan-zb5dq]

Brilliant! You need to invite Mr Rohrl for the shakedown drive.

[@TpPartsRcXtreme]

Watched wvwry single EP. And hands down one or the most amazing builds today!!

[@EPSDaveRowe]

Thanks

[@matthewalexander2436]

Gorgeous car.. and too the delta S4. Absolute Titans, always ❤❤❤

[@EPSDaveRowe]

Couldn't agree more!

[@grotesmurf1]

Amazing build Dave, is this car to be displayed at car shows in the future? Does Walter Röhl knows about the build and will he drive it in the future? Did you get any reaction from Audi or support?

[@bakedbeanzontoast9078]

Bloody fantastic looking car, luv it man......👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@Flatmat]

Fantastic work dude 🙏🙏

[@jockraeburn2500]

What can you say FANTASTIC achievement proud of you big man❤

[@paulharrison3298]

Can’t wait to see more, the car looks amazing!

[@alisonsmith3817]

Fantastic detail ,, Work of art Dave

[@boosted242]

That's absolutely amazing! WOW!

[@liammckinney3345]

dave its simply outstanding.

[@jagharingenyoutube]

If you would gymkhana it really hard, then internet would pay for the next build ;)

[@EPSDaveRowe]

You are so true with your comment ;)

[@poplaurentiu4148]

Dave mentioned he would not do Gymkhana but he will take this Grumpy -project at least once to Pikes Peak then it will be something magical & special..

[@boosted242]

One thing tho, you need to get some facelift coupe rear lights with tinted glass. That would compliment the whole project way more! GREAT WORK!

[@nopancreasnoproblems]

wow 10/10

[@gavinguinan7627]

Well done guys!

[@WylieCoyote45]

Been following the build, cracking job. One question, are you having the arches lined?

[@mhh7544]

Whatta work. Salute from Finland.

[@Braveheart7914-idfl]

And what an incredible work of automotive art it is ! 🙏🏻👏👏👏👏👏👍🏻