## IntroductionThis **Audi Sport Quattro model car** from the 1984 San Remo Rally faithfully reproduces one of the most iconic competition cars of the 1980s. Sporting the number 2 and the colors of the crew **Arne Blomqvist and Björn Cedesberg**, this reproduction perfectly captures the essence of the legendary German machine that revolutionized motorsport. More than just a scale model, this **collectible model car** is a true testament to the golden age of world rallying, a period when Audi dominated the special stages with its revolutionary quattro technology.## Characteristics of the model car* **Model**: Audi Sport Quattro* **Make**: Audi* **Year**: 1984* **Scale**: 1:43* **Livestock**: 1984 San Remo Rally - Number 2* **Crew**: A. Blomqvist / B. Cedesberg* **Protective case included**: Yes## The real model: a technical revolutionThe **Audi Sport Quattro** made its debut in 1984 as the homologated racing version of the Audi Quattro. Developed specifically to meet the demands of Group B rallying, this variant was distinguished by its wheelbase shortened by 320 mm, giving it exceptional agility on the winding roads of the special stages. Powered by a **turbocharged five-cylinder engine** of 2.1 liters developing more than 300 horsepower, the Sport Quattro benefits from the quattro permanent all-wheel drive system, which revolutionized the approach to rallying at the time. This technology provides unparalleled traction on all types of surfaces, offering a decisive advantage over the rear-wheel drive competition. The limited production of just 224 units makes the Sport Quattro an exceptional model, designed primarily to meet the homologation requirements of the World Rally Championship. Audi and the advent of quattro In the early 1980s, Audi was going through a pivotal period in its history. The brand with the four rings, born from the merger of Auto Union in 1969, was looking to stand out in the premium car market from BMW and Mercedes-Benz. Involvement in motor racing then became a major strategic issue to demonstrate the technical know-how of the Ingolstadt-based company. The introduction of quattro technology in 1980 marked a decisive turning point. This permanent all-wheel drive, initially developed for military vehicles, found a revolutionary civilian application. In rallying, it radically transformed performance on low-grip surfaces, giving Audi near-total domination of the world championship between 1982 and 1987. This successful period definitively established **Audi as the benchmark manufacturer** in terms of all-wheel drive technology, a reputation that continues to this day across its entire vehicle range.
## The 1984 San Remo Rally AnecdoteThe 1984 San Remo Rally remains one of the most memorable events of the season for the Audi team. This Italian round of the world championship took place on the winding roads of the Italian Riviera, a favorite terrain for local drivers but a formidable trap for foreign competitors. Arne Blomqvist, an experienced Swedish driver, formed a formidable crew with his compatriot Björn Cedesberg in the number 2 Audi Sport Quattro. Their methodical approach and perfect knowledge of the car allowed them to compete with Italian drivers Walter Röhrl and Markku Alén, who were favorites on home soil. The 1984 San Remo edition will be remembered for the changeable weather conditions that transformed the special stages into real traps. The roads alternated between dry and wet sections, a situation where the quattro transmission revealed its full potential. Where the competition struggled to maintain its trajectory, Blomqvist/Cedesberg's Audi Sport Quattro demonstrated its technical superiority. This performance was part of Audi's total domination of the 1984 World Championship, a season in which the brand won **eleven victories out of twelve events**, setting a record that remains unmatched in the history of world rallying.
## Complete your model car collectionThis **Audi Sport Quattro** naturally finds its place at the heart of a collection dedicated to the legendary
racing cars of the 80s. It harmonizes perfectly with the other
Audi model cars in the range, offering collectors the opportunity to reconstruct the quattro epic in its entirety.
Rally fans will particularly appreciate this reproduction which ideally sits alongside the other protagonists of Group B, this legendary category which has marked the history of motorsport. It also dialogues with the
cars of the 1980s , a prosperous period of automotive innovation.This model car is aimed at **collectors passionate** about automotive history, those nostalgic for the rally of the 80s, but also fans of
quattro technology who wish to celebrate this technical revolution. It is also an excellent entry point to discover the world of
model cars in 1/43rd , the reference scale for demanding collectors.
