Audi 000 Revives the Group B Quattro Spirit With a 10,000-RPM V8 Tribute
Liam Campbell
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Audi 000 is the Audacious IV, a modern tribute from British firm Audacious Automotive that revisits the Group B spirit of the original Quattro. Founder Mac Zaglewski’s team could have produced a simple replica. Instead, they built a reinterpretation that honors the past while chasing the present.
Audi 000 Honors the Quattro Legacy
Only 50 units will be hand-built, and every client can shape the spec sheet. Each car starts with the architecture of a B7-generation Audi RS4. Bodywork can use original Quattro shells or carbon fiber, pushing the target weight toward 1,200 kilograms.
Steel-bodied examples land closer to 1,400 to 1,450 kg, which is still respectable for a bespoke tribute. Inside, the cabin takes a subdued, analog approach, with reupholstered RS4 seats. Like the Ferrari F40 Modern Tribute debate, the real question is whether a restomod delivers substance beyond the styling.
| ⚙️Engine / Powertrain | 4.2L V8 (supercharged or naturally aspirated, RS4 base) |
| 🐎Power Output | 600 HP base / 750 HP upgrade (est.) |
| ⚡Peak Torque | Not disclosed (est. 700 Nm / 516 lb-ft) |
| ⏱️0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) | 0-60 mph under 3.4s (target) |
| 🚀Top Speed | 200 mph (322 km/h) (target) |
| 🔄Drivetrain / Gearbox | 6-Speed Manual / AWD |
| 💰Starting Price / Est. | £350,000 (about $470,000) excl. VAT (est.) |
A 10,000-RPM V8 Worth Waiting For
The Audi 4.2-liter V8 from the RS4 anchors the build, paired with a six-speed manual. Base cars run a supercharger and 600 horsepower, while a 750-hp variant raises the stakes. Two high-revving setups reach 10,000 rpm, one naturally aspirated and one supercharged.
Official power figures for the extreme versions remain unconfirmed. Audacious Automotive targets a 200 mph top speed and a 0-60 mph time below 3.4 seconds. On paper, that places the IV firmly in supercar territory.
Three Years and Serious Money
Each commission takes roughly three years from order to completion. Pricing starts at £350,000, about $470,000, before VAT and without a donor car. Even so, that figure sits within reach of established supercar benchmarks.
Still, the business case is narrow. Only 50 buyers will experience that 10,000-rpm redline, and the waiting list will be long. Meanwhile, collectors will likely treat early examples as blue-chip investments. For more industry-focused coverage, visit Auto News Magazine.
Liam Campbell
Industry Intelligence & News Editor at Auto News Magazine. Tracking prototype spy shots, Nürburgring development mules, automaker corporate moves, and breaking global automotive scoops.
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