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1978 Audi 100
Germany
Gasoline
2WD
Sedan
Updated Aug 24, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1978
Make
Audi
Model
100
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
C2
Seats
5
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3
4
5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
2.1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
115 hp
Power (kW)
85 kW
Torque
163 Nm (120 lb-ft)
Top speed
175 km/h
(109 mph)
0–60 mph
10.1 seconds
0–100 km/h
10.7 seconds
Displacement
2,144 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,680 mm
(184.3 in)
Width
1,768 mm
(69.6 in)
Height
1,390 mm
(54.7 in)
Wheelbase
2,680 mm
(105.5 in)
Curb weight
1,145 kg
(2,524 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
4400 – 5500 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
4,000 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-30
5W-40
10W-30
10W-40
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-30
5W-40
10W-30
10W-40
15W-40
20W-40
Engine Configuration
Bore
79.5 mm
(3.1 in)
Stroke
86.4 mm
(3.4 in)
Compression Ratio
9.3 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Engine Placement
Front
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3
4
5-speed
Gear Ratio
1st Gear
2.55 – 3.6 :1
2nd Gear
1.45 – 2.12 :1
3rd Gear
1 – 1.36 :1
4th Gear
0.97 :1
Final Drive
3.73 – 3.89 :1
Reverse
2.46 – 3.5 :1
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
60 litres
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
12.1 – 14.2 litres / 100 km
Highway
11.4 – 12.1 litres / 100 km
Combined
10.7 – 13 litres / 100 km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,470 mm
(57.9 in)
Track, Rear
1,445 mm
(56.9 in)
Turning Circle
11.3 m
Weight
Curb Weight (DIN)
1,170 kg
(2,579 lb)
Gross Weight
1615 – 1630 kg
(3,560 – 3,594 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
1,000 kg
(2,205 lb)
Cargo Capacity
460 kg
(1,014 lb)
Max Roof Load
70 kg
(154 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Platform
Volkswagen Group
C2
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Folding
Manual
Rims & Tires
Number of Bolts
4 pcs
Bolt Distance
108
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M14x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
57.1
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Tachometer
Analogue
Seats
Colour & Material
Upholstery
Textile
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
642 litres
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Mid-Size Luxury Car
British Classification
Executive Car
Australian Classification
Large Car
European Segment
E-Segment
Car.info Classification
Executive Car
100
Model
5 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Sedan
Variant
100 Standard
1968–1994
Configuration
2 Door Sedan
100 Sedan Generations
3 of 7
C2
1977–1979
Year
1978
Powertrain
2.1
Horsepower
115 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 3 | 4 | 5-speed
Gasoline
SedanSedan
2WD
Automatic | Manual, 3 | 4 | 5-speed
Gasoline