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# Audi Quattro reborn as modernised V8 monster
- URL: https://torquecafe.com/car-news-audi-quattro-audacious-iv-revealed-rs4-v8/
- Published: 2026-11-09T06:29:49.000Z
- Updated: 2026-11-09T06:29:49.000Z
- Description: The spirit and design of the Audi Quattro have been reimagined with another new limited-run restomod, this time based on the V8-powered RS4 super sedan.
- Author: Jordan Mulach
- Tags: News, Classics & Unique, Performance

Audi’s Quattro remains one of the brand’s signature cars, even close to 40 years since production of what became a rally legend ended.

Earlier this year, Homologation Specials Reimagined (HSR) Manufaktur announced it was doing its own reimagining of the short-wheelbase Sport Quattro with its [HSR Type 859](https://torquecafe.com/audi-sport-quattro-revival-appears-more-artificial-than-awesome/), and now another firm is wanting to pay tribute to the coupe.

UK-based Audacious Automotive has revealed the Audacious IV (or four, the English translation of quattro in Italian), which is based on the more modern B7-generation Audi RS4, but with the two-door design of the Quattro.

![Audacious IV is a tribute to the Audi UR Quattro](https://storage.ghost.io/c/a9/b3/a9b3e204-3117-4792-9a32-46184029df44/content/images/2026/11/audacious-iv-4-1.jpg)

Audacious IV

Being based on the RS4 means the IV is offered with a six-speed manual transmission and Audi’s Torsen-built, rear-biased all-wheel drive system, though at the front the five-cylinder engine which partly made the Quattro famous is no more.

Instead, the RS4’s 4.2-litre V8 carries over, and can be optioned in four states: ‘stage one’ (447kW) and ‘stage two’ (560kW) supercharged which rev to 8250rpm, naturally aspirated with a 10,000rpm redline, or the same engine with a supercharger.

According to Audacious, the IV will be able to accelerate from 0-60mph (97km/h) in 3.45 seconds, before reaching a top speed of more than 320km/h.

![Audacious IV](https://storage.ghost.io/c/a9/b3/a9b3e204-3117-4792-9a32-46184029df44/content/images/2026/11/audacious-iv-2-1.jpg)

Audacious IV

The wild body of the Audacious IV is also available in two forms, with customers either able to donate a UR Quattro to shell to build the car onto, or have it built from the ground-up with carbon fibre.

“Hand formed metal commissions retain and develop the genuine original UR Quattro upper structure, roof and glazing, with new steel and aluminium bodywork crafted around the complete Audacious IV engineering foundation.

“Carbon fibre commissions take the same Audacious IV engineering architecture in a different direction, with an entirely new carbon fibre upper body and newly engineered glazing. Carbon commissions do not require an original UR Quattro source vehicle.”

![Audacious IV interior](https://storage.ghost.io/c/a9/b3/a9b3e204-3117-4792-9a32-46184029df44/content/images/2026/11/audacious-iv-1-1.jpg)

Audacious IV

Speaking to the UK’s [*Autocar*](https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/revealed-brit-firms-reborn-audi-quattro-brings-10000rpm-v8-twist?ref=torquecafe.com), Audacious founder Mac Zaglewski said approximately 80 per cent of the IV’s build slots will be for ground-up, carbon fibre cars, and the company won’t take on mint-condition UR Quattro shells either.

Those made from donor cars will weigh about 1400kg-1450kg, while the carbon fibre examples will tip the scales at about 1200kg.

The interior gets a very 1980s inspired makeover but with the modern creature comforts of the still 20-year-old RS4, such as its wide seats.

Just 50 examples of the Audacious IV will be built in Scotland, with prices starting from £350,000 (AU$680,000) plus extras.