The 1:18-scale Audi Quattro (1980 Rali Urbibel Algarve) by Spark is now available for pre-order. Pre-order period closes Friday, August 28, 2026. Manufacturer's estimated release date: December 2026.

The 1:18-scale Audi Quattro #0 (1980 Rali Urbibel Algarve Course Car) by Spark is a collector-grade resin model that commemorates one of the most important moments in rally racing history—the public debut of the revolutionary Audi Quattro and its permanent all-wheel-drive system. More than simply another rally car, the original Quattro fundamentally changed the sport, ushering in a new era of performance that would reshape the World Rally Championship for decades to come.

This highly detailed replica recreates the #0 Audi Quattro driven by Hannu Mikkola and co-driver Arne Hertz during the 1980 Rali Urbibel Algarve in Portugal. Entered as a non-competitive course-opening car, the Quattro stunned spectators and competitors alike with its astonishing speed on loose gravel. Although it was not officially classified, its pace demonstrated a clear competitive advantage over the field and signaled the beginning of all-wheel drive's dominance in international rallying.

Spark has faithfully captured the unmistakable lines of the original "Ur-Quattro," from its flared wheel arches and rally-spec auxiliary lighting to its period-correct graphics and meticulously detailed cockpit. Finished to Spark's renowned collector standards, this display-worthy model is an essential addition for Audi enthusiasts, World Rally Championship fans, and serious collectors of historic motorsport replicas.

Orders ship from our California facility within 1–2 business days, and every purchase is protected by our 30-day return policy.

Product Overview 

Product Type: Collectible scale model car
Vehicle: Audi Quattro (1980 Rali Urbibel Algarve course car)
Drivers: Hannu Mikkola and Arne Hertz
Race: Rali Urbibel Algarve
Color: White with Audi Sport livery

Scale: 1:18
Approximate Length: ~10 inches (25.4 cm)
Material: Resin
Manufacturer: Spark
Item Number: 18S1042
Display: Clear acrylic display case
Condition: New in original manufacturer packaging
License: Officially licensed Audi product

Key Collectible Features

• Premium sealed-body resin construction
• Realistic racing wheels with rubber tires
• Accurate Audi ur-Quattro bodywork
• Finely detailed auxiliary lighting and body trim
• Collector-quality paint and Audi Sport livery graphics application
  

Historical Background: the Audi Quattro and the Dawn of a New Era

Few automobiles can claim to have changed an entire motorsport discipline overnight. The Audi Quattro is one of them.

At the 1980 Rali Urbibel Algarve, Audi unveiled a prototype rally car unlike anything the sport had seen before. Driven by Hannu Mikkola and Arne Hertz, the #0 Audi Quattro was not yet homologated for competition and therefore served as a non-competitive course-opening vehicle. What followed became one of rallying's most legendary demonstrations of technological superiority.

Equipped with a revolutionary permanent all-wheel-drive system, the Quattro delivered levels of traction and stability previously unimaginable on gravel roads. As Mikkola blasted through the stages, the car's pace left competitors, team managers, and journalists stunned. Subsequent analysis suggested that had the Quattro been entered officially, it would have comfortably outpaced the field across twenty-four of the rally's thirty stages, and would have won the event by an unimaginable thirty-minute margin.

The implications were immediate and profound. Within just a few years, four-wheel drive became the standard for top-level rally competition, while Audi's innovation paved the way for the spectacular Group B era and forever altered the trajectory of the World Rally Championship.

Today, the original Audi Quattro is recognized as one of the most influential performance cars ever built—a machine whose impact extended far beyond rallying and helped popularize all-wheel-drive performance vehicles worldwide.

Frequently Asked Collector Questions

Does this model have opening parts?
No, this is a sealed resin model with no opening parts, allowing for maximum accuracy in body shape and surface fidelity.

Does it include a display case?
Yes, this model comes in a clear acrylic display case.

Is the model new?
Yes. It is brand new and unopened in Spark’s original packaging.

How quickly does it ship?
Orders ship from our California warehouse within 1–2 business days.

Who This Model Is Ideal For

• Audi Quattro enthusiasts and Audi collectors
• World Rally Championship and Group B fans
• Collectors of historic motorsport memorabilia
• 1:18-scale rally car collectors
• Enthusiasts of landmark automotive engineering achievements
  
• Not intended for children under 14 years - not a toy

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✅ Secure packaging for collectors
✅ 30-day return policy