Hot Wheels RLC 1985 Audi Sport Quattro S1 #1

The Hot Wheels 1985 Audi Sport quattro S1, catalog number HWF08, is a collector’s model released as an RLC Exclusive, available only through the Red Line Club. This 1:64 scale replica is aimed at adult collectors and fans of Group B rallying, distinguishing itself from standard toy cars with a metal chassis, rubber tires, Spectraflame paint, and an opening hood.

The 1985 Audi Sport quattro S1 casting was designed by Dwayne Vance, and HWF08 serves as its debut 2025 release. The casting was developed with the help of a designer friend who built a road-legal replica of the Quattro S1, and it features an opening hood. The model is finished in Spectraflame classic yellow—a translucent, classic yellow applied directly over polished metal, reserved for the brand's most exclusive releases. Decorations include detailed headlights and taillights, full Audi Sport livery, the number "25" on the sides, "Audi TEAM" lettering on the windshield banner, and a "QT-RO 85" license plate. The base is matte black and made of metal, the windows have a light tint, and the interior is black with a white roll cage. The model rolls on white RREx wheels, which are Real Riders with rubber tires. It is manufactured in China.

The original vehicle is the Audi Sport quattro S1, a rally car built by Audi for Group B. It was designed by Jörg Bensinger and Harmut Warkuß and developed in 1984; a small number of road-legal units were also produced to meet World Rally Championship homologation requirements. It was powered by an all-aluminum, 2.1-liter turbocharged inline-five engine paired with a six-speed manual transmission, delivering power to all four wheels via the quattro all-wheel-drive system. The body was made of carbon-kevlar composite, and the windshield was raked more sharply than in the production version. At the end of 1985, the car was upgraded to the S1 E2 version, equipped with an anti-lag system to keep the turbocharger spinning. Only 20 racing chassis were built, making the S1 one of the rarest and most legendary cars in rally history.

For collectors, HWF08 holds a special status, as it is the first-ever release of this casting—presented in the most iconic yellow Audi Sport livery, complete with an opening hood and a white interior roll cage. Red Line Club models are not available at standard retail.

FAQ

Does the Hot Wheels Audi Sport quattro S1 HWF08 have opening features?
Yes. The casting features an opening hood.

Is this the first release of this casting?
Yes. The casting by Dwayne Vance debuted in 2025 under the HWF08 catalog number.

What makes the interior of this model stand out?
The interior is black with a white roll cage, which is clearly visible through the glass.