1995 Audi RS2

The Audi RS2 is a limited-edition, high-performance five-door estate car manufactured between March 1994 and July 1995. It was an exciting collaboration between Audi and Porsche built on Audi’s 80 Avant model as a basis and, priced at £45,705 even 28 years ago, it was by no means inexpensive. Specially-finished Audi 80 Estate shells were shipped to Porsche’s Zuffenhausen facility in Stuttgart where they were fitted and enhanced with Porsche-designed suspension and braking system components.

The Audi 2.2-litre, five-cylinder, 20-valve turbocharged engines were also enhanced for good measure by Porsche including the fitment of a KKK turbocharger. A 6-speed manual transmission delivered power to all four wheels, through a manually activated locking differential at the rear axle. The resultant power output was a substantial 311bhp at 6,500rpm and 302lb/ft of torque at 3,000rpm, which enabled the RS2 to sprint from 0-62mph in 5.4 seconds on its way to a top speed of 163mph.

Offered here is a UK-supplied, right-hand drive example that was showing 33,748 miles at the time of cataloguing and is finished in desirable Nogaro Blue with Nogaro blue alcantara with black hide seating. The V5 shows only two former keepers and this particular example has just emerged from a period of long-term storage.

Between cataloguing the RS2 and the car arriving at the Silverstone Classic event, the car will be sent to our vendor's chosen specialist engineering company to carry out some light mechanical recommissioning following its long-term storage. Invoices and details of this work will be available to view over the course of the Silverstone Classic weekend or can be sent to you in advance. We welcome and encourage all interested parties to come and see the car for themselves at the sale.

The Audi RS2 has earned cult status amongst motoring enthusiasts and collectors which is not surprising considering that it was a collaboration between two giant and well-respected car manufacturers, production numbers were small (especially right-hand drive examples) and the RS2 was also the first model in Audi’s now legendary ‘RS’ performance line.

There were less than 3,000 of these remarkable Audis produced for the worldwide market and just 180 were made in right-hand drive format making this a very rare and sought-after car in today’s market and, with this particular example being low mileage, low ownership and finished in a desirable colour combination, this certainly seems to be a very rare opportunity.