The legendary Audi Quattro is getting a spectacular modern interpretation, but this time it comes with a V8 instead of the iconic five cylinder. British coachbuilder Audacious Automotive has unveiled the Audacious IV, a limited production restomod combining classic Quattro styling with the mechanical foundations of the B7 generation Audi RS4.

Hand built in Scotland, production will be limited to just 50 examples, with prices starting at £350,000 (€420,000) before taxes, donor vehicles and additional specification costs.

Underneath the boxy, rally inspired bodywork sits the RS4’s 4.2 litre V8, six speed manual gearbox and quattro all wheel drive architecture. Buyers can choose between a metal bodied version incorporating the upper structure of an original Quattro or a lighter carbon fibre body. Audacious targets weights of around 1,400 to 1,450 kg for metal versions and approximately 1,200 kg for carbon models.

There are four engine programmes. The supercharged options deliver 600 bhp and 750 bhp, while two more ambitious versions, naturally aspirated and supercharged, target a remarkable 10,000 rpm redline. Power figures for these high revving engines have yet to be announced.

Audacious claims a 0 to 60 mph time of under 3.4 seconds and a top speed of 200 mph. The interior is completely redesigned, replacing much of the modern RS4 cabin with bespoke analogue instruments, new switchgear and extensive personalisation options.

Each car takes around three years to commission and complete, with first customer deliveries expected towards the end of 2027.

It may look like a Group B legend brought back to life, but the Audacious IV is something different: a hand built, V8 powered tribute that puts analogue driving at the centre of the experience.