**CAR OF THE WEEK! Friday 10/08/12**

Announcing the 27th installment of the Car of the Week series.

A chance for everyone on GTPlanet to get behind the wheel of the same car and give it a thorough going over. The aim is to get people driving what they wouldn't usually drive, or cars that may have been overlooked. They may be great, they may be terrible, but as part of GT5 they deserve discussion right here.

People can show off their amazing photos, trade tuning tips, race one another and review that weeks nominated car. Lap times can be posted, top speeds and acceleration times compared and tips on handling discussed.

We are starting to develop a brilliant bunch of regular contributors but I very much encourage everyone to get involved and have their say. Every week (almost!) a poster will be picked for their contribution in that weeks thread to pick the star car for the following week. Ask anyone that has so far been chosen to pick and I am sure they will tell you what an honor it is! So get involved and it could be you!

Car of the Week - What do YOU think of the car?

So, without further ado, this weeks star car of the week.

Last week we reviewed the Pininfarina cars, but before that we singled out wolfdragon97 to make the call for Week 27. Her selection should put a smile on the faces of rally fans, although I must admit I was originally confused by her response.

McClarenDesign

Congratulations wolfdragon97, you've done an outstanding job with the Car(s) of the Week(s), and we'd be honored if you'd select next week's adventure. What shall it be?

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wolfdragon97

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And here it is: 1982 Audi Quattro

I've got my khakis, polo shirt, Oakleys, and my bluetooth...

And the icons keep shining brightly in the spotlight... Nice! I Love this car 👍👍

Have a good one

Week 27: 1982 Audi Quattro


According to Polyphony Digital via Translator-san:

Translator-san

The Audi Quattro was indeed the right car at the right time when it was introduced in 1980. The rally world had just gone to full-time 4WD (or all-wheel-drive), and nearly all the world's car makers were developing their own all-wheel-drive systems. Audi beat them to the punch. To be fair, the first all-wheel-drive car was a British Jensen FF, but because it was a niche vehicle with limited production, it wasn't as influential as the Audi.

What pushed Audi to develop all-wheel-drive was that it was experiencing difficulty transferring big power to only two wheels on its WRC race car. Therefore, the decision to go to all-wheel-drive from front-wheel-drive was made.

The first generation Quattro came with a turbocharged 2.1-liter inline-5 that produced 200 HP. With the gearbox included within the center differential, it couldn't yet allow for torque management between the front and rear, but it had overwhelming power transferred evenly between the four wheels. The AWD system made the Quattro larger and heavier than its rivals, but the extra traction and grip provided by the system more than compensated for the extra weight, and the Audi was a force to be reckoned with on the dirt or road. With the development of several new mechanisms, Audi reigned as the leader in all-wheel-drive technology, and the rest of the world followed suit.

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Performance as Purchased: December 15, 2010, Helios Blue Metallic (Blue)
Displacement: 2,144 cc
Max. Power: 193 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Max. Torque: 206 ft-lbs. @ 3,500 rpm
Drivetrain: 4WD
Length: 4,404 mm Height: 1,344 mm Weight: 1290 kg
Tires: Comfort (Soft)
Performance Points: 395
Mileage: 0.0 mi

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Week 1: 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider 3.0i V6 24V
Week 2: 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider 1600 Duetto
Week 3: 2000 Toyota Sprinter Trueno GT-APEX (S. Shigeno Ver.)
Week 4: 2007 Audi TT Coupe 3.2 Quattro
Week 5: 1983 Nissan Silvia 240RS (S110) and 1985 Nissan 240RS Rally Car
Week 6: 1973 BMW 2002 Turbo
Week 7: 2004 DMC DeLorean S2
Week 8: 1971 Nissan Fairlady 240ZG (HS30) and 1971 Nissan 240ZG (HS30)
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Week 11: 1999 Lotus Motor Sport Elise and 1996 Lotus Elise and 1998 Lotus Elise Sport 190
Week 12: 2001 Audi RS4
Week 13: 1968 Isuzu 117 Coupe
Week 14: 1969 Camaro Z28 and 1969 Camaro Z28 RM and 1969 Camaro SS
Week 15: The Shelby Cars
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Week 17: 1967 Mercury Cougar XR-7
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Week 19: 1967 Toyota 2000GT
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Week 24: 1964 Ginetta G4
Week 25: The TVR Cars
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Last week we reviewed the Pininfarina cars, but before that we singled out wolfdragon97 to make the call for Week 27. His Her selection should put a smile on the faces of rally fans, although I must admit I was originally confused by his her response.

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I noticed a lot of people hated the quattro, especially on YouTube. Someone recieved one as a birthday gift, and they made a video about it titled 'Worst Birthday Gift Ever'. I'd much more rather have an Audi quattro as a birthday present than what GT5 gave me... a bright yellow Mazda MX-5.

I'm hoping that this week I can change a few people's opinions on the quattro!

Oh, and for those who don't know, the quattro is supposed to be spelt with a lower case 'q'. It's not PD or myself having grammar issues.

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Oh, and for those who don't know, the quattro is supposed to be spelt with a lower case 'q'. It's not PD or myself having grammar issues. [/QUOTE]

Proper noun, it gets capitalized. I'll send the grammar nazis to Audi and...

...what's that? How is this a bad idea?
Lol

wolfdragon97

I noticed a lot of people hated the quattro, especially on YouTube. Someone recieved one as a birthday gift, and they made a video about it titled 'Worst Birthday Gift Ever'.

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Grab the torches and the pitchforks, let us show these blasphemers no mercy!

Actually, this particular car is spelled with an upper case q, i.e. "Quattro." Every other usage of the word by Audi, including their performance arm, quattro GmbH, is spelled with a lower case q in deference to this first iconic model.

88FoxBodyFan

Actually, this particular car is spelled with an upper case q, i.e. "Quattro." Every other usage of the word by Audi, including their performance arm, quattro GmbH, is spelled with a lower case q in deference to this first iconic model.

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Ah. I never knew that. PD lied to meh!

Well, that's hardly surprising, is it?

wolfdragon97

Ah. I never knew that. PD lied to meh!

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I'm not authorized to discipline Translator-san, but believe me... Kaz knows... and is not amused.

Whilst we're waiting for the reviews and a history lesson from myself, here's another clip from Ashes To Ashes, this time featuring the Hamster in aid of Children In Need.

I'm so confused.

GTTurtle

Lolwut? Are you messing with me or does that video actually exist? I love Audis, (All German cars actually) and I have no idea why anyone would hate on the Quattro.

~Turtle

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He's an idiot.

McClarenDesign

*picture*

*picture*

I'm so confused.

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Labour originally made the 'Don't let him take Britain back to the 80s' during the 2010 elections, because Ashes To Ashes is set in the 80s, and in the 80s Margaret Thatcher, who was a Conservative, basically ruined the whole country. She killed the mining industry, the steel industry, and basically brought Britain to it's knees.

Ironically, David Cameron has taken us back to the 80s.

wolfdragon97

Labour originally made the 'Don't let him take Britain back to the 80s' during the 2010 elections, because Ashes To Ashes is set in the 80s, and in the 80s Margaret Thatcher, who was a Conservative, basically ruined the whole country. She killed the mining industry, the steel industry, and basically brought Britain to it's knees.

Ironically, David Cameron has taken us back to the 80s.

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I know, I was doing my usual weekly research when I came across those two. To any political newcomer, the mixed messages of any party can be difficult to understand and make an informed decision.

In this case, it was just blatant silliness.

It's move in week at the uni where I work, very busy time for us! Hope to contribute more, but it may not be until the weekend.
Funny you should pick this car at this time, I already had her loaded up from the last time trial (#41 Eiger G Trail rev), I made gold, barely with a run of 2:31.380. I am not much of a rally driver, but do find it fun now and then for a diversion.

Told you I wasn't much of a rally driver

This week vs. Week 12



Walter Rohrl

Very kindly, Richard Hammond has written a review for this week. You can read it here.

wolfdragon97

Very kindly, Richard Hammond has written a review for this week. You can read it here.

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Great find, wolf!

1982 Audi Quattro

or is it quattro?




Of course four wheel drive has been around almost as long the as the car itself, and by 1970s was mainly found in utility vehicles expected to be leaving the paved road, Subarus and some other novelty items like the the Ferguson Jenson Interceptor. When some astute German rally technicians noticed that that an underpowered army vehicle outperformed their rally car, they literally put 2 and 2 together.

The result ended up in the Audi Quattro of course, and like the Mini and the Stratos before it set the Rally world alight, and the road car begat the 4WD performance market. I have three in my GT5 garage one Diamond Silver Metallic, and two in (Ashes to Ashes style) Mars Red . Stock, after rebuilds the we get 208 BHP, 1290 KG and 405pp.

At Trial Mountain on the Comfort Softs, its strengths are immediately apparent. I oversteer into the first corner - I was of course expecting the 4WD understeer to rear its ugly head. Not a bit of it: turn in is excellent. And neither am I obviously driving on Comfort Softs, such is the level of grip.

grip grip grip



The car doesn't have massive amounts of power, but it is quick enough and really we are in modern hot hatch territory. As usual road gearbox hinders progress slightly on the track but lag isn't an issue if you keep the revs up. After a few laps I (mostly) resist the temptation to keep throwing the car into corners and letting it drift its way out and go for a time: 1:51.157.

Inevitably, I head off to Eiger K (in a Mars Red this time). The stock car is excellent, control and grip are superb and I have fun to come in at 4.48.769

still gripping



Fun, but this car will take more power. The other Red gets a rebuild, respray and some wheels, Stage 2 weight loss and stage 2 engine tune, along with all the racing mods. To give 383 BHP, 1125 Kg and 497pp.

power and grip



As usual it is given a 'guestimate' setup and auto gearbox tweak, and back to TM but this time on Sports Hard tyres. Now we rapidly dash downhill and swing through left hander of the infamous switchback. The first feeling is one of relief: I haven't destroyed the handling of the car, in fact it is still great fun: not at all overpowered, and the grip is still amazing. Chuffed with my skillz I blast around TM. Until...

no grip



Okay I did understeer this time, but it was due to excess speed Best time around the Mountain in the tuned beast on SH: 1:40.675.

Back at Eiger, I jacked up the suspension and softened a bit, this is like a proper rally car: Eiger 'K' time 4:28.011.

rally style



With my tuner, I also tackled the Chamonix Drift Trial (hard going and even with 90% torque to the rear wheels I only just managed to get a gold score) and the 500pp Time Trial at Daytona Road Course.

can't help mucking around



A paradigm shift in the real world, great fun in GT5 - The Audi Quattro is a real winner for me. It's shame we don't have any of the rally monsters to play with, Walter Rorhl style. Still, how can you not love this car.

Now, fire up the...bleurgh... *cough*...*cough*...*wheeze*...never mind


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Finally got the chance to put together my history lesson today lol. It's a bit late, but I hope you enjoy!


'Win on Sunday and sell on Monday' is a phrase often used to justify a highly expensive motorsport programme. The belief is that a car or brand that is successful on the track will create a halo effect that will benefit all the models in the same company's showrooms, thereby increasing sales. Another justification is given for motorsport is that the technological lessons learnt in designing track cars benefit and speed up the development of the models that ordinary people can buy.

There's some truth in both arguements, and both are especially true of the Audi Quattro, which was developed to take advantage of new regulations in world rallying that would allow four-wheel drive for the first time in 1980.


The development brief was handed to Ferdinand Piech (the great-nephew of Ferdinand Porsche), who moved to Audi after designing the legendary Porsche 917 racing car. Piech's genius was shown in his creation of a world-beating car at relatively low cost using components that already existed within the Audi range. The starting point was the Audi 80 Coupé, which provided some of the bodywork, interior, and the front suspension, while the Audi 200 5T saloon shared it's 2144cc five-cynlider turbocharged engine, which produced 200bhp at 5500rpm. Piech brought these parts together and created an elegant coupé that attracted much interest at the 1980 Geneva Motor Show.

That interest was directed underneath the car. The four-wheel-drive system was again lifted from the existing Volkswagen company parts bin, in this case from an off-road vehicle, called the Iltis, that VW had built for the German army. The system was a permanent four-wheel-drive arrangement, under which, depending on the conditions, either the front and rear differentials, or the rear differential alone, could be locked.


The new car was a revelation in the 1980 World Rally Championship, winning races in its first season, and attracted even more attention when Michéle Mouton nearly became the first female ever to win a World Rally Championship, coming a very close second overall behind Walter Röhrl. If it wasn't for mechanical issues on the last stage, she would have won. With a little development it did even better: Audi won the World Rally Contructors' Championship in 1982 and 1984, while the Quattro took Hannu Mikkola and Stig Blomqvist to the World Rally Championships' title in 1983 and 1984 respectively.

On the road, the Quattro made an equally impressive statement. On paper, its performance wasn't in the supercar league - it accelerated from 0-60 in 7.1 seconds and had a top speed of 137mph/220kmh - but it had so much traction, paticularly in poor weather conditions, that it could be hustled along swiftly and safely even by less experienced drivers.


The Quattro remained in production until 1991, by which time 11452 examples had been built. Over those 11 years, the body remained largely unchanged, though the engine was boosted to 2200cc in 1987, increasing power to 220bhp and top speed to 143mph/230kmh. At the same time, the manual center differential was changed to an automatic Torsen unit. On the rally stages, the Quattro clocked up 21 WRC wins and then proceded to dominate other events, including the Pike's Peak International Hill Climb in 1986 and 1987.

The ultimate incarnation was the Sport Quattro, developed on a shorter wheelbase for Group B rallying in 1984. Just a handful of these carbon-Kevlar-bodied rockets were offered as road cars, producing 306bhp and offering 0-60 in 5 seconds and a top speed of 150mph/241kmh.


So successful was the original Quattro that every four-wheel-drive Audi since has been dubbed 'quattro' (the word, of course, means 'four' in Italian). As to Ferdinand Piech, the Quattro's development chief, he went on to become the chief executive of the whole Volkswagen Group, which he expanded by buying Lamborghini, Bentley and Bugatti.

Belatedly then, here's some pics of the quattro.

Toscana tarmac


Spot of rallying... this and the Toscana dirt track were definitely the best places to try this car.




Managed 2:08.978 round the Toscana track, which was beaten by this weeks COTW!

Cheers