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1979 Audi 100

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Specifications

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Vehicle Details

Year
1979
Make
Audi
Model
100
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
C2
Seats
5
Doors
4
Fuel
Diesel
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
  • Automatic
  • Manual, 3
  • 4
  • 5-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
2.0 D
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
70 hp
Power (kW)
51 kW
Torque
123 Nm (91 lb-ft)
Top speed
147 km/h (91 mph)
0–60 mph
16.5 seconds
0–100 km/h
17.5 seconds
Displacement

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
1,230 kg (2,712 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
4800 – 5200 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
3,000 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
  • 5W-30
  • 5W-40
  • 10W-30
  • 10W-40
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
  • 5W-30
  • 5W-40
1,986 cc
10W-30
  • 10W-40
  • 15W-40
  • 20W-40
  • Engine Configuration
    Bore
    76.5 mm (3.0 in)
    Stroke
    86.4 mm (3.4 in)
    Compression Ratio
    23 :1
    Engine Configuration
    Inline
    Engine Placement
    Front

    Transmission & Drivetrain

    Transmission
    • Automatic
    • Manual, 3
    • 4
    • 5-speed
    Gear Ratio
    1st Gear
    3.6 :1
    2nd Gear
    1.94 :1
    3rd Gear
    1.23 :1
    4th Gear
    0.86 :1
    Final Drive
    4.3 :1
    Reverse

    Brakes

    Parking Brake
    Manual

    Fuel

    General
    Tank Volume
    60 litres
    Fuel Consumption NEDC
    City
    7.8 – 9.9 litres / 100 km
    Highway
    9.1 – 9.9 litres / 100 km
    Combined
    8 – 9.7 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
    Ground Clearance
    130 mm (5.1 in)

    Weight

    Exterior

    Chassis & Body

    Chassis
    Chassis
    Sedan
    Platform
    Volkswagen Group
    C2

    Equipment

    Side Mirrors
    Folding
    Manual
    Other Equipment

    Interior

    Equipment

    Instrument Cluster
    Tachometer
    Analogue

    Seats

    Colour & Material
    Upholstery
    Textile

    Trunk

    Rear Trunk

    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
    Audi emblem
    3.5 :1
    Curb Weight (DIN)
    1,210 kg (2,668 lb)
    Gross Weight
    1670 – 1710 kg (3,682 – 3,770 lb)
    Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
    1,100 kg (2,425 lb)
    Max Trailer Load, unbraked
    640 kg (1,411 lb)
    Cargo Capacity
    460 kg (1,014 lb)
    Max Roof Load
    70 kg (154 lb)
    Normal Roof
    Yes

    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
    Yes
    Rear Trunk
    Volume
    642 litres
    100
    8.9

    €67,000

    MSRP · EUR

    Body
    Sedan
    Variant
    Configuration
    100 Sedan Generations3 of 7
    Year
    Powertrain
    2.0 D
    Horsepower
    70 hp
    Drivetrain
    2WD
    Fuel
    Transmission
    Automatic | Manual, 3 | 4 | 5-speed

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