German startup E-Legend unveiled its first creation, the EL1, an all-electric homage to the iconic Audi Quattro S1 Group B rally car.
Looks-wise, the E-Legend walks a close line to the original. The signature bump on the hood, along with the three air vents, is reminiscent of the Ur-Quattro, whereas the grille’s black surround of the grille and the headlights give the front end a solid retromodern vibe. Flared wheel arches and the white five-spoke wheels (19inch front and 20inch back) pay respect to the original rally icon’s design. Lastly, at the back, a spoiler, LED taillights, and a giant rear diffuser complete the car’s striking and powerful looks.
Pictures of the interior show a minimal yet futuristic dash with a control-meets-infotainment screen and smaller screens on each side near the doors, showing rear-view footage—no more side mirrors here.
The E-Legend EL1’s internals is also a testament to how far technology has evolved in recent years. In place of the original Audi Quattro’s 2.1L inline-5 engine, the EL1 is powered by three electric motors, one mounted on the front axle and two on the rear, and a 90 kWh battery pack, producing 804 hp. According to Auto Motor Und Sport, the EL1 also uses the same 800-volt technology as the Porsche Taycan as well as a sophisticated cooling system.
In terms of performance, E-Legend claims its EL1 will run the 0-60mph sprint in under 2.8 secs, with a range of around 250 miles—enough to lap the Nürburgring twice, even in the most focused SportPlus driving mode. And since E-Legend sees the EL1 as a modern-day interpretation of the rally legend, the car is offered with features like electric torque vectoring for better handling as well as quick charging for the battery.
E-Legend plans to build only 30 units of the EL1, and each will be going for an estimated $1.19 million. The company hinted that other projects named EL2 and EL3 are also in the works, the first of which might be based on the Lancia Stratos HF Stradale.
If you like this revival of a true Group B icon, you might want to take a look at the Lancia 037-inspired Kimera EVO37 here!
