Audi 100 (C3, Typ 44,44Q, facelift 1988) (1988–1990)

The Audi 100 (C3, Typ 44,44Q, facelift 1988) was offered with 20 engine versions (15 gasoline, 5 diesel), from 70 to 200 hp, built 1988–1990.

Audi 100 (illustrative photo) Enlarge
Production years1988–1990
Body styleSedan
Doors5
Length188.7 in (4,793 mm)
Width71.4 in (1,814 mm)
Height55.9 in (1,421 mm) – 56.0 in (1,422 mm)
Fuel tank21.1 gal (80 l)

All Audi 100 (C3, Typ 44,44Q, facelift 1988) engines

EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombinedDrive
1.8 (90 hp)1988–1990Gasoline90 hp (66 kW)111 lb-ft (150 Nm)12 s109 mph (176 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.8 (90 hp) quattro1988–1990Gasoline90 hp (66 kW)111 lb-ft (150 Nm)13.2 s109 mph (176 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
1.8 CAT (90 hp)1988–1990Gasoline90 hp (66 kW)105 lb-ft (142 Nm)12.6 s109 mph (176 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.8 CAT (90 hp) quattro1988–1990Gasoline90 hp (66 kW)105 lb-ft (142 Nm)13.2 s109 mph (176 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
2.0 D (70 hp)1988–1989Diesel70 hp (51 kW)91 lb-ft (123 Nm)18.6 s98 mph (158 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.0 D Turbo (100 hp)1988–1990Diesel100 hp (74 kW)142 lb-ft (192 Nm)12.3 s115 mph (185 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.0 D Turbo (87 hp)1988–1989Diesel87 hp (64 kW)127 lb-ft (172 Nm)13.1 s108 mph (174 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.0 E (115 hp)1988–1990Gasoline115 hp (85 kW)125 lb-ft (170 Nm)10.7 s118 mph (190 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.0 E CAT (115 hp)1988–1990Gasoline115 hp (85 kW)127 lb-ft (172 Nm)10.7 s118 mph (190 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.2 CAT (138 hp) quattro1988–1990Gasoline138 hp (101 kW)139 lb-ft (188 Nm)9.8 s126 mph (202 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
2.2 E (138 hp)1988–1990Gasoline138 hp (101 kW)139 lb-ft (188 Nm)9.6 s126 mph (202 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.2 Turbo (165 hp)1988–1990Gasoline165 hp (121 kW)177 lb-ft (240 Nm)8 s134 mph (216 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.2 Turbo (190 hp)1988–1990Gasoline190 hp (140 kW)Front-wheel drive
2.2 Turbo (200 hp)1988–1990Gasoline200 hp (147 kW)Front-wheel drive
2.2 Turbo CAT (165 hp) quattro1988–1990Gasoline165 hp (121 kW)177 lb-ft (240 Nm)8 s134 mph (216 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
2.3 (136 hp) quattro1988–1989Gasoline136 hp (100 kW)140 lb-ft (190 Nm)10 s125 mph (201 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
2.3 E CAT (136 hp)1988–1989Gasoline136 hp (100 kW)140 lb-ft (190 Nm)9.8 s125 mph (201 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.3 E (133 hp)1989–1990Gasoline133 hp (98 kW)137 lb-ft (186 Nm)10 s125 mph (201 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
2.4 D (82 hp)1989–1990Diesel82 hp (60 kW)121 lb-ft (164 Nm)16.5 s103 mph (166 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.5 TDI (120 hp)1989–1990Diesel120 hp (88 kW)195 lb-ft (265 Nm)9.9 s124 mph (200 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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