Audi 100 C2, Typ 43, facelift 1979 1.6 L (85 Hp)


Audi 100:

The Audi 100 and Audi 200 are primarily mid-size/executive cars manufactured and marketed by the Audi division of the Volkswagen Group. The car was made from 1968 to 1997 across four generations , with a two-door model available in the first and second generation , and a five-door model available in the last three generations. They also made an 100 Avant in the 1970s....(Read more on Wikipedia)

C2, Typ 43, facelift 1979 Overview:

Audi 100 (C2, Typ 43, facelift 1979). With 121 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1110 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 13.4 s). The top speed reaches 160 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.

Pros and Cons:

Pros:

  • • Adequate and balanced power output (136 hp) for versatile driving.
  • • Respectable acceleration of 10.3 sec, suitable for most driving situations.

Cons:

  • • Relatively high fuel consumption: 9.8 L/100 km combined.
  • • Previous generation model; may lack the latest driver-assist technologies.


Specifications:

Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(C2, Typ 43: August, 1976 - 1979).

General:
Brand:Audi
Model:100
Generation:C2, Typ 43, facelift 1979
Modification (Engine):1.6 L (85 Hp)
Start of production:August, 1979
End of production:July, 1982
Powertrain Architecture:Internal Combustion engine
Body type:Sedan
Seats:5
Doors:4
Engine:
Power:85 Hp @ 5600 rpm.
Power per litre:53.5 Hp/l
Torque:121 Nm @ 3200 rpm.
Engine Model/Code:YV [Same engine] More details about the engine YV
Engine displacement:1588
Number of cylinders:4
Engine configuration:Inline
Number of valves per cylinder:2
Fuel injection system:Carburettor
Engine aspiration:Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity:3.5 l
Cylinder Bore:79.5 mm mm
Piston Stroke:80 mm mm
Compression ratio:8.2:1
Performance:
Fuel Type:Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined:9.4 l/100 km
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h:13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph:13.4 sec
Maximum speed:160 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio:13.1 kg/Hp, 76.6 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio:9.2 kg/Nm, 109 Nm/tonne
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph:12.7 sec
Space:
Kerb Weight:1110
Max. weight:1570
Max load:460
Trunk (boot) space - maximum:642 l
Fuel tank capacity:60 l
Size:
Length:4683 mm mm [3mm more]
Width:1768 mm mm [Same width.]
Height:1390 mm mm [Same height.]
Wheelbase:2677 mm mm [Same wheelbase.]
Front track:1470 mm
Rear (Back) track:1445 mm
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter):11.3 m [above average]
Powertrain:
Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheelFront wheel drive
Number of gears4
Transmission typeManual

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