Audi’s success in the 2004 Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters championship provided a fitting reason to produce something special.

Securing the drivers’, teams’ and manufacturers’ titles, the marque celebrated with a limited-edition version of its B7-generation A4 saloon.

Developed by quattro Gmb

H and introduced in 2005, the DTM Edition combined additional performance with distinctive detailing, creating a discreet sporting saloon with a direct connection to Audi’s contemporary motorsport achievements.

Just 250 right-hand-drive examples were allocated to the UK. Central to its appeal was an uprated version of Audi’s 2.0-litre turbocharged, direct-injection four-cylinder engine, producing 220PS, approximately 217bhp, and 300Nm of torque.

Paired with a six-speed manual gearbox and permanent quattro four-wheel drive, it offered the involvement and traction expected of a sporting Audi, with a quoted 0–62mph time of 7.1 seconds and a maximum speed of 153mph.

Its broad spread of torque made...