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Audi quattro® - Frequently Asked Questions
Is quattro® all-wheel drive standard on all Audi models?
Currently, more than 80% of current Audi models are available with at least one variant available with a form of quattro® all-wheel drive.
How many quattro® all-wheel drive vehicles have been sold?
Since 1980, over 11 million Audi vehicles equipped with quattro® all-wheel drive have been built and sold. It remains the most prevalent all-wheel drive system in the luxury segment thanks to relentless innovation and improvements.
What year was quattro® all-wheel drive first developed?
1976 was the first year that Audi engineers first engineered all-wheel drive prototypes that outperformed their front-wheel drive counterparts. The technology was introduced shortly thereafter as the world's first permanent all-wheel drive system for passenger cars.
How fast can quattro® all-wheel drive distribute torque to the drive wheels?
It takes just 30 milliseconds for the quattro® system to send power to the wheels that need it most, maintaining control and grip.