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title: "The Best Group B Audi Quattro S1 E2 Will Be Auctioned. Yes, That One"
date: "2022-10-11"
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# The Best Group B Audi Quattro S1 E2 Will Be Auctioned. Yes, That One

![](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/11/audi-quattro-s1-for-sale-lead.jpg>)
*\<em\>RM Sotheby's\</em\>*

Group B was the most iconic era of rallying and the [Audi Quattro S1](<https://www.thedrive.com/news/28473/watch-an-891-hp-audi-quattro-s1-rally-car-run-a-10-second-quarter-mile>) was the most dominant car of the time. Existing in several iterations throughout its short time on the motorsports scene in the 1980s, it transformed Audi into a name [enthusiasts respect](<https://www.thedrive.com/new-cars/2023-audi-rs5-competition-first-drive-review-specs-price-impressions>). Despite the vehicles' [immense popularity](<https://www.thedrive.com/accelerator/36123/this-race-car-for-sale-isnt-a-real-audi-sport-quattro-group-b-car-but-thats-almost-better>), just four of the rally legends exist in private hands. One is now coming up for sale.

On Nov. 5, [RM Sothebys](<https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/lf22/london/lots/r0040-1985-audi-quattro-s1-e2-group-b-works/1301215>) will auction off a 1985 Audi Quattro S1 E2, chassis number RE10. The E2 is the ultimate version of the car, the one you've definitely seen spitting flames and making legendary noises in videos online. With its iconic rally lights and Audi Sport livery, it will doubtlessly fetch millions.

![](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/11/audi-quattro-s1-for-sale-inline-A.jpg>)

![](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/11/audi-quattro-s1-for-sale-inline-B.jpg>)

![](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/11/audi-quattro-s1-for-sale-inline-C.jpg>)

![](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/11/audi-quattro-s1-for-sale-inline-D.jpg>)

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Since its prime days on the dirt, the car has seen several owners, all of whom have driven and maintained the car. It's also been completely restored, now with some civilized features like a glass windshield and a fly-off handbrake (one that doesn't ratchet.)

Below is [a clip](<https://youtu.be/CczWTzHCpV4?t=134>) of this very car running at the 1985 Lombard Rally, making its iconic sounds and spitting fire as usual.

https://youtu.be/CczWTzHCpV4?t=134

It's still producing around 550 horsepower from its [five-cylinder engine](<https://www.thedrive.com/new-cars/42865/2022-audi-rs3-first-drive-review-the-five-cylinder-pocket-supercar>). Power is sent to all four wheels, of course and to sprints to 100 mph in just 8.9 seconds.

Of the 20 S1 E2 Quattros built, just 15 are known to exist. Of those 15, only four are in private hands, as previously mentioned. That makes this car a once-in-a-lifetime purchase. Previously, S1 Quattros have [sold](<https://visor.ph/cars/this-audi-sport-quattro-s1-just-sold-for-e2-million/>) for as much as 2 million euros. Expect this one to fetch more.

*Got a tip or question for the author? You can reach them here: peter@thedrive.com*

## Author
Peter Holderith is a former staff writer for The Drive. He enjoys covering the regular news cycle, writing reviews, and hunting down long features on obscure pieces of automotive history.

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