Are you considering an Audi purchase in Stockton or the surrounding communities? You've certainly encountered the term quattro®. More than just a badge, Audi quattro® is the brand's signature all-wheel drive system, a defining feature of the Audi lineup for over four decades.

Here, our team at Audi Modesto near Manteca will explore how the Audi quattro® AWD system functions, highlighting why it remains a unique advantage for the brand. To truly appreciate the performance of Audi quattro®, call us today to schedule your test drive at our Modesto dealership. 

A Brief History Of Audi quattro® Near Livermore

The story of Audi quattro® began in 1980, when Audi debuted the first permanent all-wheel-drive system in a production passenger car. The original Audi quattro® proved that AWD could be for more than just off-road trucks and utility vehicles: it could make any car faster, safer, and more capable in all conditions, both around and outside of Tracy, CA.

Since its introduction, the Audi quattro® AWD system has evolved through multiple generations. Still, the core philosophy of delivering power to all four wheels for maximum traction and stability has remained the same.

How Does The Audi quattro® AWD System Work?

Audi quattro® includes multiple features designed from the ground up to tackle local streets and cross-country highways effortlessly. Some of the best features of the quattro® all-wheel drive system include the following:

• Torque Vectoring: When your Audi enters a turn, its inner wheels begin braking while torque is transferred to the outer wheels. This transfer enables tighter turns with greater torque.
• Variable Torque Split: Variable Torque Split provides power to the wheels that need it most by splitting the engine's power between the front and rear wheels.
• Sport Differential: Using the active rear differential, power is sent to the outside rear wheel for a 10% acceleration boost when cornering, which is especially useful on sport models.

Audi quattro® Across The Lineup Near Elk Grove

Interested in a new Audi with the power and control of quattro® all-wheel drive? Audi offers the system across most of its model range:

• Sedans including A4, A5, A6, A8
• SUVs including Q3, Q5, Q7, Q8
• High-performance Audi RS models

In addition, all-electric Audi e-tron® vehicles use a modern evolution of the quattro® concept: Electric motors on each axle deliver instantaneous torque directly to the wheels.

Experience Audi quattro® For Yourself Near San Jose, CA

Ready to experience the Audi quattro® difference? Having explored its history and functionality, including the rear-biased torque split, intelligent power distribution, and torque vectoring, it's time to feel the confidence it provides on the road. Visit us at Audi Modesto to trade in your current vehicle and begin financing a new vehicle with quattro® all-wheel drive today.