Audi 100 Avant (C2, Typ 43, facelift 1979) (1979–1982)

The Audi 100 Avant (C2, Typ 43, facelift 1979) was offered with 6 engine versions (5 gasoline, 1 diesel), from 70 to 136 hp, built 1979–1982.

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Production years1979–1982
Body styleStation wagon
Doors5
Length180.7 in (4,590 mm)
Width69.6 in (1,768 mm)
Height54.7 in (1,390 mm)
Cargo volume15.3 cu ft (433 l)
Fuel tank15.9 gal (60 l)

All Audi 100 Avant (C2, Typ 43, facelift 1979) engines

EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombinedDrive
1.6 L (85 hp)1979–1980Gasoline85 hp (63 kW)89 lb-ft (121 Nm)13.4 s99 mph (160 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.0 D (70 hp)1979–1980Diesel70 hp (51 kW)91 lb-ft (123 Nm)18.5 s93 mph (150 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.1 L (115 hp)1979–1980Gasoline115 hp (85 kW)120 lb-ft (163 Nm)12.2 s109 mph (176 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.1 L (136 hp)1979–1980Gasoline136 hp (100 kW)133 lb-ft (181 Nm)10.3 s117 mph (188 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.9 (100 hp)1980–1981Gasoline100 hp (74 kW)108 lb-ft (146 Nm)12.9 s106 mph (170 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.9 (100 hp)1980–1982Gasoline100 hp (74 kW)108 lb-ft (146 Nm)12.9 s106 mph (170 km/h)Front-wheel drive

Figures are the manufacturer's, mostly for the European versions, and can vary with equipment. Fuel economy is converted from the European test (l/100 km) to US mpg, so it reads higher than an EPA rating. Engines with a link have their own spec sheet.

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