While Audi hasn't competed in a World Rally Championship for a few decades, the German brand still revisits some design aspects of the iconic Audi Sport Quattro S1 across modern models.
Despite this, it doesn't look like Audi is going to revive the Quattro S1 anytime soon, so an electric startup has taken on the project, and plans to sell its creation as an all-electric sports car.
Named the EL1, the coupé is powered by three electric motors and draws its reserves from a 90kWh battery pack, all of undisclosed origin.
E-Legend says the rally-inspired EV has a 248-mile range, can do 0-62mph in just 2.8sec and will be able to complete the Nürburgring Nordschleife twice when driven in its power-hungry Sport Plus mode.
The 1680kg car is equipped with 19in front wheels and 20in rear wheels, front and rear LED daytime running lights, a bespoke spoiler, and three-way adjustable suspension. The interior is yet to be finalized, but we do know that it will feature multimedia connectivity, air conditioning, and a rear-view camera.
“The goal of E-Legend is to transfer analog primal instincts of emotional driving into the modern world,” the company said. It stated that the EL1 is “based on a super-light and proven carbon monocoque”, again from an unnamed supplier.
“In its first stage of development, this automobile is powered by electric motors achieving 600kW [805bhp] and wears an extremely enchanting dress in the style of one of the unforgettable technical wonders of the legendary rally era,” E-Legend said.
Just 30 examples of the EL1 will be sold, priced at around £762,000 (€890,000) before taxes. VAT will push the price up to around £914,400 for UK customers.
E-Legend also said that two further rally-inspired models will follow in the future, both with the same production run of 30.
-by Amaan Attar
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