VIDEO: In-depth Tour of a Rare 1985 Audi Treser Super 5000
This 1985 Audi Treser Super 5000 boasts a 2.1L 5-Cylinder motor, a 3-speed automatic transmission, and only 73,700 miles!
In one of his recent videos, famous YouTuber Doug DeMuro offers an in-depth look at quite a rare Audi model. The car we have here is the Audi Treser Super 5000, and it is currently up for sale on Doug DeMuro’s enthusiast car website Cars & Bids. Walter Treser is the mastermind behind this obscure Audi model.
Treser is famous for playing a crucial role in integrating Audi’s proprietary quattro all-wheel-drive system in Audi vehicles. He later set up his own tuning company, which built many quirky models over the years. Unfortunately, Audi Treser Super 5000 models in the US didn’t get any performance upgrades because of emissions restrictions.
As a result, this car produces the same power as a standard Audi 5000 despite its aggressive body kit. For those unfamiliar with the Audi 5000, the nameplate had one of the most ill-fated stints in the US. Allegations regarding unintended acceleration resulted in a major recall. This also severely damaged the reputation of the Audi 5000, causing its sales to fall drastically.
Under the hood of this Audi Treser Super 5000, we find a 2.1-liter five-cylinder motor.
It was later revealed that the automaker was not at fault, and “panic, confusion, or unfamiliarity with the Audi 5000” were responsible for the unintended acceleration cases. The turbocharged powerplant hooks up to a three-speed automatic gearbox and propels the front wheels of this Treser Super 5000. The engine could churn out 140 HP of maximum power in its factory tune and 149 lb-ft of peak torque.
DeMuro shared his thoughts on the Treser Super 5000. “I will say that the owner of this car, the seller on Cars & Bids, told me that there was some talk that there was some extra power put in when these cars came to North America, but both he and I agree you don’t really feel it when you’re driving the car around. It feels quicker than you’d expect for 140 horsepower actually, but it doesn’t feel dramatically quick,” shares Doug.
The car also rides on 15-inch wheels and has 73,700 miles on the odometer. At the moment, the highest bid for this 1985 Audi Treser Super 5000 stands at $5600, and the auction ends in four days. “I gotta say you know this car is interesting. It’s fun, it’s quirky; obviously, you would be the star of a RADwood event in this car, any 80s, 90s car gathering, this thing would be a hit,” said DeMuro.
Image Source: Doug DeMuro
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