Hot Wheels Rally Racers 1987 Audi Quattro
Before turbo whoosh echoed through forests worldwide, before four driven wheels became the default, there was the Audi Quattro. Wide‑arched, boxy and unapologetically technical, it arrived in the 1980s with a single goal — to put rally‑proven traction on the road.
By 1987, the original “Ur‑Quattro" had matured into a formidable road‑going machine, blending boost from its unmistakable five‑cylinder engine with a permanent all‑wheel‑drive system that redefined grip. It wasn’t subtle, but it was revolutionary — a car whose DNA was forged in rally stages and whose influence still shapes performance cars today. About the Real Car
- Model: 1987 Audi Quattro (UR‑Quattro)
- Engine: 2.1L SOHC turbocharged inline‑five (front‑mounted)
- Power: Approx. 150 kW
- Drivetrain: Permanent all‑wheel drive
- Highlights: Turbocharged five‑cylinder soundtrack, wide bolt‑on arches, advanced centre differential, rally‑derived chassis tuning Group B Roots & Lasting Impact
The Quattro’s success in the early 1980s fundamentally reshaped global rallying. Its pioneering all‑wheel‑drive system delivered levels of traction competitors simply couldn’t match, forcing the entire industry to follow suit. By the late 1980s, road‑going Quattros benefited from refined drivetrains, including the adoption of a Torsen centre differential that automatically distributed torque to the wheels with the most grip.
Visually defined by its boxy silhouette, pronounced fender flares and signature alloy wheels, the UR‑Quattro remains one of the most iconic homologation‑inspired road cars ever built. More than just fast for its time, it stands as one of rallying’s most important technological milestones. Technical Details
- Recommended Age: 3 years
- Assortment: GDG44‑961S – Hot Wheels Rally Racers
- SKU: JKX61
- Year of Release: 2026
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