Audi 100 C3, Typ 44,44Q 1.8 (88 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 146 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1090 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. 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(C3, Typ 44,44Q: August, 1988 - December, 1987).

General:
Brand:Audi
Model:100
Generation:C3, Typ 44,44Q
Modification (Engine):1.8 (88 Hp)
Start of production:February, 1986
End of production:December, 1987
Powertrain Architecture:Internal Combustion engine
Body type:Sedan
Seats:5
Doors:4
Engine:
Power:88 Hp @ 5200 rpm. Same horsepower
Power per litre:49.4 Hp/l [Same length.]
Torque:146 Nm @ 3300 rpm.
Engine Model/Code:SH More details about the engine SH
Engine displacement:1781
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 l
Coolant:7 l
Cylinder Bore:81 mm mm
Piston Stroke:86.4 mm mm
Compression ratio:9:1
Performance:
Fuel Type:Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined:9.8 l/100 km
Weight-to-power ratio:12.4 kg/Hp, 80.7 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio:7.5 kg/Nm, 133.9 Nm/tonne
Space:
Kerb Weight:1090
Max. weight:1640
Max load:550
Trunk (boot) space - maximum:610 l
Fuel tank capacity:80 l
Size:
Length:4793 mm mm [Same length.]
Width:1814 mm mm [Same width.]
Height:1422 mm mm [Same height.]
Wheelbase:2687 mm mm [Same wheelbase.]
Front track:1468 mm
Rear (Back) track:1467 mm
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter):11.5 m [above average]
Powertrain:
Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheelFront wheel drive
Number of gears5
Transmission typeManual
Tires size185/70 R14
Wheel rims size14

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