Video: Tribute To Audi UrQuattro

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We've all come to appreciate Audi's iconic quattro technology, one of the world's most potent all-wheel-drive systems. Its what makes modern Audis such great vehicles, from the full-size A8 sedan to the Q7 SUV and the R8 supercar.

Now in its seventh generation, the quattro system has been enabling Audi engines to send their power to all four corners for 34 years. That's not to say it took the Germans more than three decades to achieve perfection. No, the quattro was equally revolutionary when it was introduced in 1980, but sometimes it's a good idea to look back on those brilliant ideas that changed the automotive world forever. And that's what Petrolicious did with its latest video, which pays tribute to the UrQuattro, the first four-ringed vehicle to receive all-wheel-drive.

The UrQuattro, also known as simply Quattro, debuted in 1980 as a midsize, two-door coupe. While not exactly spectacular by design, the Quattro was the first vehicle to benefit from Audi's then brand-new all-wheel-drive system. The feat proved to be decisive into turning the boxy UrQuattro into a legend on both the road and rally courses.

Although the production car remained largely unchanged until it was discontinued in 1991, the Quattro spawned a series of fierce rally cars. It all began with the A1 in 1980, which then developed into the Group B-spec S1 evolution. The latter was one of the most extreme rally cars ever built and went on to win several WRC events and the Pikes Peak Hill Climb three years in a row. In all, the quattro system helped Audi score 23 rally wins and two WRC titles, among other trophies.

Sure, Audi is no longer building rally cars, but that's not to say the quattro has abandoned its motorsport roots. The connection is still obvious in the company's results at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, a race the Germans have won 13 times the last 15 years.

But enough with the history, now hit the play button above for a trip down the memory lane with the initial Audi UrQuattro.

Video: Tribute To Audi UrQuattro originally appeared on topspeed.com on Friday, 26 September 2014 20:00 EST.

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Video: Nismo Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary

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30 years ago, Nissan created its motorsports and high-performance division, Nismo. That was back in 1984. Now, it's 2014, and Nismo is still alive and healthy as can be. Over the years, it's been largely responsible for a lot of Nissan's success in racing, so it's only fitting that Nissan has released a commemorative video to celebrate Nismo's 30th anniversary.

As with all trips down memory lane will show you, the video showcases Nismo's history, beginning with its establishment in Omori, Tokyo, before running through all of its motor racing accomplishments. If you weren't old enough to remember those years, Nismo was a formidable presence in a lot of racing series all over the world. It competed in Asia, and Europe, spread across numerous racing disciplines, including the 1986 Le Mans 24-Hour Race where Nismo first competed using the Nissan R85V.

High-level racing success for Nismo continued well into the 90's and in the 2000's. Along the way, Nismo also began expanding its reach by beginning aftermarket work on a handful of Nissan models, none more prominent than on the Skyline GT-R and its eventual successor, the Nissan GT-R.

Congratulations on 30 years of success and innovation, Nismo! We'd buy you a round of sake on us if we could, but since we can't, we'll just raise our metaphorical glasses and toast to more years of success, both on and off the race track.

Kampai!

Video: Nismo Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary originally appeared on topspeed.com on Saturday, 27 September 2014 23:00 EST.

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