Munich Workshop Reveals Audi Sport Quattro Restomod with Brutal Five-Cylinder

HSR Manufaktur in Munich unveiled the Audi Sport Quattro restomod with a brutal five-cylinder engine, the Type 859, limited to 84 units and priced at 500,000 euros. Lightweight, carbon fiber, and manual gearbox promise a Group B revival that has yet to be fully measured.

New sports cars are becoming increasingly quiet, assisted, and heavy, leaving some enthusiasts feeling bored. For them, a workshop in Munich is preparing a turbocharged five-cylinder engine weighing less than 1,200 kilograms, all-wheel drive, manual transmission, and priced at 500,000 euros excluding taxes. The goal is to capture the raw excitement of Group B rally cars with the reliability and safety of a modern vehicle.

This 80s-inspired mix is called the HSR Type 859, a restomod of the legendary Audi Sport Quattro created by HSR Manufaktur in Munich. According to Auto Bild, HSR stands for “Homologation Specials Reimagined,” a program that reinterprets homologation race cars with current technology. The base is a completely disassembled Audi Coupé B2, scanned in 3D and shortened by 32 centimeters to recreate the compact proportions of the Sport Quattro.

HSR Type 859: An Audi Sport Quattro Reinvented for Purists

HSR Manufaktur aims to deliver what many miss in modern sports cars: a raw driving experience. According to Auto Bild, Iván García’s vision is a very analog driving experience, with clear mechanical controls rather than omnipresent screens. The HSR Type 859 is set to be produced in only 84 units, a nod to Audi’s 1984 rally world championship title, with a price tag of 500,000 euros excluding taxes, donor car included.

Despite its positioning as a civilized rally car, the equipment remains high-end. Auto Bild describes a fully customizable interior, available in two or four seats, with the option of bucket or semi-bucket seats and a partially visible safety cage. Autoblog.nl explains that the interior can be customized to the extreme, ranging from a track day weapon to a collectible piece.

Five Cylinders, Carbon Fiber, and Manual Gearbox for the HSR Type 859

Technically, the HSR Type 859 does not use an old rally block but instead adopts the 2.5-liter turbocharged five-cylinder DAZA engine from the Audi RS 3 and TT RS. Auto Bild states that this engine, originally producing 400 hp, will receive a larger turbo, forged pistons, a revised intake, and dry sump lubrication to achieve between 500 and 600 hp. All of this power is housed in a full carbon fiber body, weighing under 1,200 kilograms.

To handle this power, HSR has chosen a manual gearbox from the Audi S4 B8, complete with a visible gear selector. Auto Bild mentions a permanent all-wheel drive system with a 40/60 torque split and a mechanical limited-slip differential. The chassis is reinforced with an integrated roll cage connecting the front and rear subframes, while carbon-ceramic brakes complete the setup for intense track use.

An Exclusive Audi Sport Quattro Restomod, Still in the Virtual Stage

Auto Bild mentions that this project is entirely digital, with the first prototype currently in development. Despite competition from LCE Performance replicas or Audacious Automotive projects, this Sport Quattro restomod presents very compelling arguments.