Audi 100 (C1) (1968–1976)

The Audi 100 (C1) was offered with 7 gasoline engine versions, from 80 to 116 hp, built 1968–1976.

Audi 100 (illustrative photo) Enlarge
Production years1968–1976
Body styleSedan
Doors5
Length180.7 in (4,590 mm) – 182.6 in (4,638 mm)
Width68.1 in (1,729 mm) – 68.1 in (1,730 mm)
Height55.9 in (1,421 mm) – 56.1 in (1,425 mm)
Fuel tank15.3 gal (58 l)

All Audi 100 (C1) engines

EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombinedDrive
1.8 (80 hp)1968–1971Gasoline80 hp (59 kW)100 lb-ft (135 Nm)13.5 s97 mph (156 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.8 (90 hp)1968–1971Gasoline90 hp (66 kW)105 lb-ft (142 Nm)12.2 s101 mph (162 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.8 LS (100 hp)1968–1971Gasoline100 hp (74 kW)111 lb-ft (150 Nm)11.9 s106 mph (170 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.8 LS (116 hp)1970–1976Gasoline116 hp (85 kW)119 lb-ft (162 Nm)105 mph (169 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.8 (85 hp)1971–1974Gasoline85 hp (63 kW)100 lb-ft (135 Nm)13.5 s99 mph (160 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.9 GL (112 hp)1971–1973Gasoline112 hp (82 kW)118 lb-ft (160 Nm)10.8 s111 mph (179 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.9 LS (92 hp)1971–1973Gasoline92 hp (68 kW)111 lb-ft (151 Nm)105 mph (169 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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