Re: lltis further information - trivial pursuit questions

[Ray Bonnett <swiller@pacbell.net>]

Eaton Dave wrote:
> 
> i've checked my information about the lltis.  i hadn't realised that it was
> actually produced at ingolstadt!
> 
> it won the paris-dakar in 1980 with kottulinsky and loffelmann driving.  i'm
> 90% certain that this vehicle had the turbo inline 5 in it (with
> intercooler) along with the prototype quattro transmission (or course).
> it's purpose was to test the ur-quattro components before putting them in
> the type 85 chassis.
> 
> so, technically, the lltis is the 1st generation ur-quattro, at least as far
> as motorsport was concerned.
> 
> on a separate note, i've met kottulinsky on a drivers course.  nice guy with
> a lot of stories about the paris-dakar and testing the early ur-quattro
> prototypes...
> 
> dave
> '95 rs2
> '90 ur-q

Dave & All:

Any sites out there to see pics of the Iltis?

And exactly what role has Steyer Daimler Puch(sp?) of Austria played in 
VW/Audi 4wd history??

Thanks!

Ray
'85 ur-q
'91 Golf Country