This car shown here is the perfect example of being in the right place at the wrong time. This is the 1991 Audi Quattro Spyder Concept, potentially one of the most beautiful cars to ever wear the four interlocking rings that never made it into production. So you might be wondering, what ever happened to the Quattro Spyder Concept car? Well, the story begins in the early 1990’s, when Audi rumors began to be announced that Audi had been developing a new sports coupe that would boast a lightweight all-aluminum body, and would weigh a total of just 2,425 pounds. These rumors caused a massive stir at a number of Audi dealers at the time, ultimately causing hundreds, possibly even thousands of enquiries to be made. Finally, during the 1991 Frankfurt Motor Show, the Quattro Spyder Concept was revealed, featuring removable targa panels, and many design characteristics of reminiscent of the Audi R8, which arrived roughly 15 years after the debut of this concept. The design work for the Quattro Spyder began in July of 1990, and the concept was developed around a tubular steel spaceframe chassis, with a fully operational powertrain. Originally, the car was debuted in a shade of green known as ‘Gomera Metallic’, however, it was later repainted to the ‘Fidji Orange’ shown here. The Concept car employed a modified version of Audi’s all-wheel drive system, hence the name, ‘Quattro’. There are a number of reasons as to why the car was never put into production, with one of the mean reasons being the price. At just about 100,000 German marks, or $61,033 in today’s money, it was deemed too costly of a vehicle at the time, resulting in the car never advancing further than the conceptual stage, although it should have! Perhaps a unique V6 Audi Sports coupe would make more sense in today’s market?
How many made? 1 of 1
Engine: mid-mounted 2.8-liter V6 with 172 hp
Debut: 1991 Frankfurt Motor Show
Top Speed: N/A
0-60: N/A
Photo Credit: @pablorivasbao
Research: @rarecarsonly