You Don't Know What Quattro Means

We love four-wheel drifts, rally pedigree, and station-wagons that can embarrass supercars. That means we love Audi Quattro. But more than one AWD system bears that name, and those can be as different as Camrys and Koenigseggs. Today, we're gonna look at the current versions of Quattro. They’re all very different tools designed for very different jobs – and we’re gonna figure out how they work. Let's go!

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[mikesvirtualgarage]

The new cars are technological wonders, but its tough to top the feel of having lockable center and rear differentials in the gen 1 cars. So much fun in the snow!

[bradleybates]

I've counted 39 times that you've said "quattro".

You guys create great informative videos that anyone can watch. You cover the history of brands and models all over the world in up to speed and also the more complex engineering in cars breaking it down to a very simple and comical format.

I've learnt alot through your videos and I hope to see you posting in years to come.

Thank you soo much to everyone at Donut media!!!

From Brad in Jolly Old England 🇬🇧

[chartreux]

Really happy you cover this! Being German and Audi Customer as well as having watched Gruppe B as a Kid together with my Dad (along with F1, DTM etc.) i have to admit, i didn't know what exactly the Differences between all these AWD Systems and always assumed they were all the same and i bet i'm not the only one!
Prost & Cheers from the Berchtesgadener Land in the Bavarian Alps

[wafi]

As a Audi Nerd I freaking love my old school mechanical torsen Quattro!! I even modded the center diff to have more power sent to rear when can.

[noahmannion]

I'm so glad that Donut picked up Jeremiah, he's so funny and is just a fantastic host!

[lushie]

You guys should do a top gear kind of series where you do a road trip with a category of cars. Some challenges and partying opportunities. Be fun to watch and tour around !

[hokage_smoke]

I'm not really too into electric cars however I do like hearing about the new tech involved in different evs

[mandmwaddle]

The AWD system on our two highlander Hybrids works great. It uses an electric motor mounted on the rear axle and will send power to the wheels when required, like when starting from a stop, heavy acceleration, loss of traction. The battery being over the rear axle also gives it better weight distribution.

[kananbruce]

I counted 39 quattros in the video.

I would like to thank yall for making learning about cars a fun experience for all ages and it not just being listening to someone talk for 3 hours as the build/just talk. It helps make everything easier, faster and better overall for everyone hell I started watching yall when I was 12/13 and still remember to this day some of the information I learned especially with the car I have now (2012 audi a5 premium)

[purwantiallan]

I am still remembered the S1 Quattro from 1985. Man it was LEGEND.

[marksmith]

I have a 2019 A5 Sportback, and I really like how you broke the 5 systems down. Great content and now I feel more educated about what I should expect out of my vehicle.

[KitamiK]

I have a feeling that, if I understood the system correctly, and audi do a brilliant job with settings, quattro ultra *may* be on course to being insanely good.

[JDLViper]

I counted 38 quattro's. And Yes, please continue making B2B's on everything EV's! Hey, that kinda rhymes. Keep up the great work! You Guys are Awesome!!!

[Papzishhh]

This is one of my most favorite shows to watch. Its so informative and well-researched. Big ups Jeremiah!!

[Camilobakes]

I really appreciate the graphics. You guys do great work !

[Ncd]

I've got a '18 A4 Allroad and I thought the car would feel very FWD with the Quattro Ultra but really does feel like an AWD on drifts and corners, rear kicks great and the launch is amazing as well.

[IlkoAmbarev]

Having more EV explanations is going to be quite educational and fun as these systems are completely new and having a funny, reliable resource, especially at your size is going to help educate a lot of people and used to disspell rumours perpetuated by people just being flat-out ignorant because they don't like the idea of a quiet car. #quattrocount 39.

[basilr]

I got 39, have been watching since before the Miata and you guys got me into cars. Love what you do, keep it up! #quattrocount

[brentmcdonnell]

I like EV stuff too! The faster we learn, the quicker hot rod ev's become mainstream. Don't snuff out the competition, accept the challenge and beat it. Btw, my credentials: 2027 mk7 GTI & 1972 AMC Javelin SST w/ a 401 swap, so chill out 😎

[SupraSav]

Editor needs a raise. Not into EV's, but love hearing about new tech, and I'd still watch that Donut video.