Audi 100 (C2, Typ 43) 1.6 L (85 hp)

Gasoline engine with 85 hp (63 kW) and 89 lb-ft (121 Nm), built 1976–1979, sedan body, front-wheel drive. The Audi 100 (C2, Typ 43) has 3 more powerful gasoline versions.

Audi 100 (illustrative photo) Enlarge
Power85 hp (63 kW)
Torque89 lb-ft (121 Nm)
0–62 mph13.4 s
Top speed99 mph (160 km/h)
FuelGasoline

Specifications

Engine

Engine version1.6 L (85 hp)
Displacement1.6 L (1,588 cm³)
Cylinders4
Cylinder layoutInline
Valves per cylinder2
Fuel systemCarburetor
Compression ratio8-2
Bore79.5 mm
Stroke80 mm

Performance

Power85 hp (63 kW) @ 5600 rpm
Torque89 lb-ft (121 Nm) @ 3200 rpm
0–62 mph (0–100 km/h)13.4 s
Top speed99 mph (160 km/h)

Fuel economy and emissions

FuelGasoline
Highway25 mpg (9.6 l/100 km)
Fuel tank15.9 gal (60 l)

Body, dimensions and weight

Body styleSedan
Doors5
Length184.3 in (4,680 mm)
Width69.6 in (1,768 mm)
Height54.7 in (1,390 mm)
Curb weight2,447 lb (1,110 kg)
Gross vehicle weight3,461 lb (1,570 kg)
Drag coefficient0.42

Drivetrain and chassis

DriveFront-wheel drive
Gears4

What to check on an Audi 100 with this engine

  • On a gasoline engine, check the oil consumption, the timing chain or belt and, on turbo engines, the turbocharger.
  • Test the clutch or the automatic transmission from a cold start and in the low gears.
  • Compare the odometer with the readings in the service records and in the VIN history report: a big gap means the mileage was rolled back.

Other Audi 100 (C2, Typ 43) engines

EngineFuelPowerCombined
2.0 LS (115 hp)Gasoline115 hp (85 kW)
2.1 L (115 hp)Gasoline115 hp (85 kW)
2.1 L (136 hp)Gasoline136 hp (100 kW)
2.0 D (70 hp)Diesel70 hp (51 kW)

← All Audi 100 (C2, Typ 43) engines

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