Original Audi Ur Quattro Review: Henry Catchpole Looks Back At A Group B Icon | Carfection 4K

Audi Quattro is 40 years old. To celebrate Henry Catchpole took an original Quattro out for a spin for a drive down memory lane.
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[@Carfection]

Best Audi ever? If you enjoyed this please leave a like and consider subscribing to the channel!

[@ruthun]

Henry, did you drive Harry's one as well?

[@XAPAN88]

Hmmm I think an RS2 works for me😍

[@ruthun]

My Fav Audi of all time is the Q7 V12 TDI...we'll never see something like that again.

[@carloshdezsan]

The R8 V12 TDI that didn't go into into production :(

[@Xav911]

V10 Manual R8, not really an Audi but I never had been a fan of understeer.

[@FAT8893]

Before the Lancer Evo and the Impreza comes in, this is THE king. It is still one of my all time favourite car. Definitely would love to own a Quattro one day.

[@SticklesMickles]

No love for the Delta Integrale ?

[@FAT8893]

@@SticklesMickles Not sure if I would pick the Integrale over the S4. 🤔

[@TheChris69er]

@@SticklesMickles I once had a ride in the Back of Integrale, I am sure like most Alphas they are great drivers cars, i can assure you it is acramped and uncomfortble place in the back, Unlike a Quattro UR, that will comfortably take 2 Adults in the back.

[@SticklesMickles]

@@TheChris69er ohh I wouldn't be doing much except stare at it on the drive, especially the Evo models. I nearly bought one around 20 years ago but ended up buying a 98 WRX import (276bhp model) they do say "never meet your heros"😂

[@eriksantoso1741]

Well I like 205 t16 and celica gt four st185

[@benkirkham2017]

Always brightens my day when a new henry review comes out !

[@lilpettyxbigdiesel9387]

One of the best I think

[@marktudor3695]

As an 1994 S4 owner this makes me feel proud! Thanks guys!

[@ruso2153]

As a 1995 Audi S6 owner, I’m proud that Classic Audis are getting love

[@TheKitchenTechnician]

Timeless design with great proportions that still looks good today.

[@bunter6]

Had a 90 Quattro 20V - non turbo 7A engine - back in 2000, a car I always regret selling. People always loved that it had quattro written into the heated rear window element, I wish they brought that back, I miss it on my S3.

[@ichiban8558]

Same here. Amazing cars, it's that 5 cylinder turbine...

[@JamesGadbury]

A wonderful, short-lived car! I still have my 1990 90 20v. Never letting it go. The normally aspirated 2.3 5cyl 20v 7A engine is a gem. Eager, smooth, bulletproof and sounds brilliant. The rest of the package is well designed, well engineered, solid and unfussy. Individual and characterful. Mine is not a quattro but a fwd - still good fun 👍

[@TARS..]

I still adore that front end

[@freibier]

That dash with its red digital instruments is absolutely epic

[@fraserwright9482]

Red was chosen as it improved night vision, easier on your eyes to adjust in low light. Plus it was the cheapest to produce the components to make it.

[@johnedgar1053]

@@fraserwright9482 it’s actually orange on the 20v

[@brucemacdonald5532]

Being a massive rally fan, this is essentially my dream car!

[@rishabhpurohit2663]

How bout an E30 though?

[@dragospahontu]

@@rishabhpurohit2663 nahhhh

[@preonmodel8354]

A workmate had one back in about 1995 amazing car .... until his girlfriend smashed into the back of it because she was checking her hair ....... it ended up an insurance wright off and went to the scrap yard.... o dear.

[@dragospahontu]

@@preonmodel8354 well, shit

[@TheChris69er]

There are a couple for sale on Auto Trader at the Moment www.autotrader.co.uk/car-search?advertClassification=standard&make=AUDI&model=QUATTRO&postcode=GU101HE&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=New&advertising-location=at_cars&is-quick-search=TRUE&include-delivery-option=on&page=1

[@paulm6481]

Still good looking without a ginormous grill.

[@isaacsrandomvideos667]

Yep

[@georget10i]

This car is so clean, simple, just beautiful simplicity, no noise, no distractions, just essentials. The design is beautiful and still holds up today, I love that instrument cluster, it's very focused.

[@carreviewsbyma7457]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4WQl2iDi7JnocU👍🏻✌🏻👋🏻😎

[@gregspark9845]

I’m the very lucky owner of an RR ur quattro, which is factory original, and rust free, having lived all it’s life in New Zealand (one of 3 sold new here), and for the last 8 years has been dry stored in my custody. 178,000kms (111,000mi). Still ticks over like a Swiss watch and brings a grin to my face every time I drive it (which is not often enough!). You can see a clip I made driving it over the Crown Range near Queenstown in New Zealand, simply search for "ur quattro crown range".

[@richardnixon4345]

Better still......you keep an eye out for me in my VN 2 litre commodore auto on CNG on the crown range road. Quite often I’m towing a dual horse float with it

[@gregspark9845]

@@richardnixon4345 sure will 🤣. These days my normal drive over the Crown Range is an '05 Outback! We live in Hamilton and spend time in our place in Cardrona 👍

[@tbz1551]

I learned to drive in a 1986 4000s Quattro, manual. They were so far ahead of their time!

[@johnmorrison8351]

When I was a kid my best friend’s dad had one identical to that (and also a VW bus camper) and I used to love going places in it. It was absolutely the coolest car around!

[@lizwikhoza202]

I didn't know I needed this... thank you team!!!⚡️

[@PartapBrothers]

What a treat! Thank you Henry. The Carfection team has been on another level this year !!

[@ajanderson2787]

That was the Audi that got me hooked on Audis!!!!

[@marcelsabo5697]

This car is such an icon I love it!

[@Rouxenator]

I think if you have ever been in a 2.2l I5 Quattro, that sounds, it is amazing - coupled to the forces it sends through you body. You need to experience that.

[@basithph8958]

This was the king back in the day And it still is to this day

[@shogunero3.6]

Everywhere I go, I see you.

[@rustybearden1800]

I spent a lot of time in my father in law's 1986 4000 Quattro Sedan, dark Graphite Gray, fully optioned, 5 speed, black leather interior which is essentially the same in line 5 cylinder, 10v no turbo fuel injection engine with 5 speed stick shift, chassis and suspension with lockable center and rear diffs. An absolutely sublime little terror of a car! Balls out in all weather and road conditions, supreme comfort for a driver and three passengers and luggage in mud, rain and snow. LOVED that car! At the time, in the mid 80s and into the early 90s, Quattro was king - I don't have to mention the Group B Rally dominance or the unique quality and aura that these cars exuded. Now, very few of these cars even exist and to come across ANY period era Quattros, coupes or otherwise is rare (I particularly love the 5000 Avant Quattro Wagons). The driving experience compared to modern cars is admittedly less refined but the elegance and muscular nature of these cars is marvelous. You just have to drive one to understand. Great post - thank you!

[@JC-bf9zm]

As an Audi acolyte this video comes as something of an early Christmas present. Thank you!!

[@AaronCsc]

Audi 80, 90, RS2, and more recently the new RS7. All time dream car collection

[@mambastu]

Great video. It would be really good if you could do similar on the other modern classics from the 80's and early 90's.

[@adamkhan5274]

Got one in build at moment OE looks but circa 800bhp. Cant wait nearly finished now. Even as stock these are fabulous cars full of feel a proper drivers car.

[@doug3011]

OMG this brought back so many memories of my dads one! great vid!!!

[@justas525]

As huge Audi fan of 80's and 90's. This video made my day. Thank you.

[@car-enthusiast3141]

One of the best Audi’s ever made. Got one in hot wheels in dark green as well. So in conclusion: *I OwN oNe* iTs vErY fAsT aNd fUn tO dRiVe.

[@ptbfrch]

This is my Lamborghini Countach, Ferrari F40, Porsche 959. Money no object, a lovingly restored ur Quattro is top of all my lists.

[@Rob-cv3vh]

This video was on my Christmas wish list, Henry in the Quattro. Perfect. Thank you for all of your hard work bringing these to us, Merry Christmas!

[@Kukisan24]

Remember my dad having one back in the day. Great memories thanks for the upload Henry.

[@marcdavis2840]

Had exactly the same car back in the early 90s - had it for two years, nothing failed and only sold it to a guy in NZ when I got a company car. Thanks for the memory 👍

[@mikem2652]

Yet another informative and interesting piece of work Henry, I thoroughly enjoy them. Thank you and best wishes to the Carfection team. See you next year.

[@jamespink4202]

Great video Henry. I had a non turbo 2.1 in red, absolutely brilliant car, delightful engine trim...

[@gaycha6589]

Those blistered wheel arches and front end still looks the business. Sits great on the road.

[@francoisg3500]

Thanks for all the great content this year Henry & co! Happy Christmas!

[@LynGriffiths70]

These cars were an absolute dream in the 80's when we were trundling around in mk2 Escorts with a Weber Carb and Janspeed exhaust, so desirable and out of reach.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Audi heritage fleet strikes again 👍

[@54M0HT]

Another great video from Henry, concise yet perfectly to the point, conveying the feel of the car and packing in loads of extra info. I'd never considered that the petrol inline five engine had to wait for the development of fuel injection, yet it makes perfect sense. Many thanks, and Happy Christmas to the best car reviewer out there!

[@Dragoneer]

That digital dash was way ahead of its time

[@Dragoneer]

@@justinbennitt835 I mean in respect to how common it was at the time, and it wasn’t particularly widespread, that I know...

[@waynester71]

Still up there as one of my bucket list cars.. Gorgeous car ❤️

[@jonhenderson]

Thank you Henry and the rest of the Carfection team!

[@GrotrianSeiler]

Very very very 80s. I love it.

[@stephanklose2938]

Thanks a lot for this great video 👍😍. I used to own the exact same car from 1994 to 1996 😍. I miss it every day since 😥. The King of the rings 😳

[@sevesellors2831]

Great video I remember my first trip in a Quattro quite exciting a roundabout became irrelevant! A legend!

[@robt8620]

Still a great looking car , another great video Henry

[@davidalton8634]

I loved my UR a definite keeper but my wife decided it needed to go as the garage it lived in was coming down & I was weak & skint at the time Biggest regret in my driving life it was such a magical car the drive & owning a iconic car & that sound from the five pot was superb.

[@JamesGadbury]

My experience is; never listen to the missus when it comes to cars. Many just don't understand 😊

[@ChristopherKose]

As usual, phenomal production values! Loved the 80s style into.

[@longtailgt]

Always fun to watch Henry!!!

[@boguszn1978]

Lovely review it a lot of respect to historical data, pictures, rally’s. As always Henry is on top of the league on KZbin.

[@oyatero2]

Love the detail and history lesson

[@erictko85]

Hear Hear! To my friends at Carfection I say "Brilliant as always!"

[@martinwilson2660]

In a time when Quattro meant something really extra special. That almost introvert 5 cylinder burble makes most modern performance cars look a tad silly.

[@TRUE-WORSHIPPER952]

Great production!

[@PaddyMcQueen]

Epic video as ever. And happy B day Quattro. Love mine, best daily on earth.

[@markblake4425]

Brilliant video

[@coreygolphenee9633]

Old audi interiors wear so nicely

[@JessShanahan]

This is one of my favourite ever cars. Love a boxy machine.

[@klasseact6663]

Great video as usual😎

[@carreviewsbyma7457]

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[@CarlosOliveira-cj3iz]

40 years!! I very well remember the first one I saw on the road. Even for a Lancia fan I found it strange, but special... (I must say that I missed the Algarve Rally, that I guess was the first outing of the Rally Car) Good review, as ever.

[@georgehave]

2004 A6 Quattro, 2.7 Bi Turbo. Speed and luxury.

[@jamesgoodwin2450]

I always wanted one of these

[@douglasb.1203]

I never owned a Quattro (UR or otherwise) but 2 '81 Coupes. Love the timeless designs. Great review.

[@jody024]

Man, I am madly in love with that car.

[@terribelbliss9646]

The power of a six, the economy of a four, that’s what the Audi sales man told me when I bought my 87 CS Quattro. 👍😉

[@JamesGadbury]

I've never considered it a compromise. A straight 5 has it's own allure and character. Ask any owner!

[@Kresnov]

My dream car, always has been always will be, went with Integrale for a short while but saw sense.

[@Ispharel]

I've dreamt of owning a Quattro for over 10 years. 1981 Quattro in Red or Silver with the faded 4 rings logo on the side and the grey "dashed" fabric interior. Completely stock except for the more modern counter-sunk wheels that the car in this video has. I know considering at 23 I will never ever get to own one as non-electric cars will be a thing of the past very soon and the prices of these just keep going up, but it's not stopping me from hoping that one day I could get very lucky. Fabulous video as always, keep it up! :)

[@mikeeagletube]

Fitting tribute!!

[@aronbennett4760]

Such a wonderful car.

[@arjun._.bbC6]

I can't imagine fantasizing over owning an Audi R8 "CARAT". Thank heavens they went with Quattro.

[@captplaystation]

Had some vacation back in Mach & I hoped to drive to the Geneva motor show, to celebrate the 40th of the original unveiling. I was pretty certain Audi would do something special, and having owned a 10 then 20V it was to be a nostalgic visit. . . . . . but I guess you see where that plan went . Oh well, maybe the 50th Anniversary. An important , very capable & enjoyable car , I wish I could have kept it.

[@TheCronan]

Brilliant!

[@mehdimohamed6291]

Throttle house and y’all have the best intros.

[@66Revolution]

I was fortunate to own a 10v back in '93/94, it cost me £4k. It was my first turbo car, my first all wheel drive car and even my first car with ABS. The Quattro will forever be a personal favourite, as will the Skyline R32 GTR and Impreza Type RA Spec C I own today.

[@DavidMBanes]

Loved our Aussie S2 Coupe

[@andytalbot6719]

Yes...Iltis was based on some elements of the Munga, but the Iltia was designed and built by Audi at Ingolstadt and Roland Gumpert was also part of its development, assigned by Piece and also went kn to lead the Iltis to an impressive win in the 1980 Dakar with his own team, and then into lead the new Audi Sport and the Quattro with Group B.

[@PerfDayToday]

This car is the reason I owned a white B5 S4 Avant.. which I modded to include Roland Mayer, founder of German tuner, MTM, ECM software. From wiki: ‘Roland Mayer was an Audi engineer involved in the development of the five-cylinder turbo engine of the quattro sport race car of Group B.[1’ #goodtimes

[@dragospahontu]

Audi is underrated

[@JamesGadbury]

Old Audi's are underrated

[@natebot321]

Amazing review, amazing production quality too. Just please add a low frequency rolloff to his voiceover to make it perfect!

[@chrisloukes424]

Like the 850 T5 did for Volvo, this car catapulted AUDI from its 'middle-class granddad-mobile' brand into a super-fast must-have for the enthusiast driver. The chap who first suggested the concept from humble Iltis to Uber-auto was a genius.

[@stubailey9433]

How an Audi should look.

[@johannesgamper7113]

Epic design

[@alansmith7121]

Who knew that the Quattro and I share a b-day. Thank you for a b-day vid!

[@AleksandrHalas]

most dreamed car my life

[@craigorford9932]

Would love an ur Quattro

[@marvusparvus]

my first Audi cardream for sures ! BigCheers !!!

[@carreviewsbyma7457]

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[@Mantenner]

Has the weirdest, most poorly engineered engine bay ever made with the engine being so far over the front axle....yet somehow it still handles amazingly and was so successful. Amazing.

[@JamesGadbury]

Still noise heavy but being a longitudinally mounted engine helps somewhat - the gearbox (weight) is quite far back.

[@Bleckman666]

Ah, The Haldex coupling. A historic bit of Swedish engineering courtesy of the late racing driver Sigvard "Sigge" Johansson (who drove a Volkswagen as well as a SAAB)

[@steverogers7473]

Great film - thanks! Is it the best Audi ever? Almost, I would argue the S2 that followed is actually a better car. But then I am biased, as I run an S2...

[@musguelha14]

For driving a dozen times a year I'd have this. To actually use, the S2 is the one I'd go for.

[@paredding]

Good heavens - a journo that actually knows something about the car...Thinking this is now part of the Audi UK fleet as the Tornado Red one they have still has its' delivery wax on the engine. This one needs a bit of TLC on the drivers seat and a good engine detail. Glad he liked the orange digital dash; many people do not and prefer the analogue dials, not least the editor of the old Audi magazine. It was years ahead of its' time and still looks good today. Front and rear shots of the silhouette of the car are superb and the 20v engine - torque from 1950 rpm. I once took an RS2 for a test drive in 1994; couldnt believe the huge turbo lag and unnecessary 6 speed box. Sales rep wasnt impressed when I told him the 20v was better. The forged wishbones are only on the front (same as RS2) - pressed steel on the rear. Great GT car and long distance tourer with loads of space - just let the turbo cool for a few mins after driving ;-)

[@toninocars]

lol, this Audi looks so much better than any of its latest models, it’s just from the era when German cars were best in the world. 👍

[@JamesGadbury]

German cars from the 80s 👍

[@kilove1]

HBD..and that's why I drive an Audi..👊💯

[@MikeLindup42]

You didn’t mention the clutch or the brakes…which was good! I had the 2nd gen 10valve and then the 20 valve. I thought that the clutch seemed heavy compared to 90s era quattros, but the brakes were good for road use-certainly nicer than the over-servoed 90s & Noughties ones. But the best thing about the UR was the connection to the rally cars and the pioneering spirit of engineering.

[@pauln0371]

They do have a Quattro script in the rear reflector above the bumper...

[@RustyPetterson]

That's what I thought. But the one in this video - at the point just after he mentioned it - says "Coupe". Which is odd.

[@KYoss68]

You see the quattro script in the rear window defroster at 1:30 also.

[@KYoss68]

@@RustyPetterson Well spotted, this particular car has the wrong rear reflector. The non-quattro coupes would have had the rear reflector with the coupe script.

[@SIERRACOS]

@@KYoss68 all quattros I've seen say coupe in the rear reflector (heckblende) including the sport quattro.

[@shalahrahim4000]

Audi is the rightful Prince And the KING'S of the World

[@osaprakoso]

nicee!

[@IronChefNC]

My coworker owns one, got to ride in it

[@AleksandrHalas]

this car became a legend thanks to Walter Röhrl!!!!

[@adamkhan5274]

Also Henry was this filmed in Essex by any chance near Andrewsfield airfield? Looks really familiar.....