Audi 100 C3, Typ 44,44Q 2.2 Turbo (165 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)
C3, Typ 44,44Q Overview:
Audi 100 (C3, Typ 44,44Q). With 240 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1300 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is good (0–100 km/h in 8 s). The top speed reaches 216 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 (165 hp) for versatile driving.
- • Respectable acceleration of 7.8 sec, suitable for most driving situations.
- • All-wheel drive for superior traction in all conditions.
- • Ventilated disc brakes for reliable cooling and stopping power.
- • Turbocharged engine ensures better torque delivery at low RPMs.
Cons:
- • Relatively high fuel consumption: 10.8 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: June, 1976 - July, 1978).
| General: |
| Brand: | Audi |
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| Model: | 100 |
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| Generation: | C3, Typ 44,44Q |
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| Modification (Engine): | 2.2 Turbo (165 Hp) |
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| Start of production: | March, 1986 |
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| End of production: | December, 1987 |
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| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type: | Sedan |
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| Seats: | 5 |
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| Doors: | 4 |
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| Engine: |
| Power: | 165 Hp @ 5500 rpm. Same horsepower |
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| Power per litre: | 74.1 Hp/l [113mm more] |
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| Torque: | 240 Nm @ 3000 rpm. |
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| Engine Model/Code: | MC More details about the engine MC |
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| Engine displacement: | 2226 |
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| Number of cylinders: | 5 |
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| Engine configuration: | Inline |
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| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
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| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
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| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger |
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| Engine oil capacity: | 4.5 l |
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| Coolant: | 8 l |
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| Cylinder Bore: | 81 mm mm |
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| Piston Stroke: | 86.4 mm mm |
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| Compression ratio: | 7.8:1 |
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| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 9.9 l/100 km |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 8 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 8 sec |
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| Maximum speed: | 216 km/h |
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| Weight-to-power ratio: | 7.9 kg/Hp, 126.9 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.4 kg/Nm, 184.6 Nm/tonne |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 7.6 sec |
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| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 1300 |
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| Max. weight: | 1850 |
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| Max load: | 550 |
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| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 610 l |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 l |
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| Size: |
| Length: | 4793 mm mm [113mm more] |
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| Width: | 1814 mm mm [46mm more] |
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| Height: | 1422 mm mm [32mm more] |
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| Wheelbase: | 2687 mm mm [10mm more] |
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| Front track: | 1468 mm |
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| Rear (Back) track: | 1469 mm |
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| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.5 m [above average] |
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| Powertrain: |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
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| Number of gears | 5 |
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| Transmission type | Manual |
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| Tires size | 185/70 R14 |
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| Wheel rims size | 14 |
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