Audi 80 (B2, Typ 81,85) 1.8 CL (90 hp)

Gasoline engine with 90 hp (66 kW) and 107 lb-ft (145 Nm), built 1983–1984, sedan body, front-wheel drive. The Audi 80 (B2, Typ 81,85) has 11 more powerful gasoline versions.

Audi 80 (illustrative photo) Enlarge
Power90 hp (66 kW)
Torque107 lb-ft (145 Nm)
0–62 mph11 s
Top speed106 mph (170 km/h)
FuelGasoline

Specifications

Engine

Engine version1.8 CL (90 hp)
Displacement1.8 L (1,781 cm³)
Cylinders4
Cylinder layoutInline
Engine positionFront, Longitudinal
Valves per cylinder2
ValvetrainOHC
Fuel systemCarburetor
Compression ratio10
Bore81 mm
Stroke86.4 mm

Performance

Power90 hp (66 kW) @ 5400 rpm
Torque107 lb-ft (145 Nm) @ 3300 rpm
0–62 mph (0–100 km/h)11 s
Top speed106 mph (170 km/h)

Fuel economy and emissions

FuelGasoline
City25 mpg (9.4 l/100 km)
Highway30 mpg (7.9 l/100 km)
Fuel tank18.0 gal (68 l)

Body, dimensions and weight

Body styleSedan
Doors5
Length172.6 in (4,383 mm)
Width66.2 in (1,682 mm)
Height53.7 in (1,365 mm)
Curb weight2,050 lb (930 kg)
Gross vehicle weight3,109 lb (1,410 kg)
Cargo volume17.8 cu ft (505 l)
Drag coefficient0.40

Drivetrain and chassis

DriveFront-wheel drive
Gears4

What to check on an Audi 80 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 80 (B2, Typ 81,85) engines

EngineFuelPowerCombined
1.3 (55 hp)Gasoline55 hp (40 kW)
1.3 (60 hp)Gasoline60 hp (44 kW)
1.6 (70 hp)Gasoline70 hp (51 kW)
1.6 (70 hp) AutomaticGasoline70 hp (51 kW)
1.6 (75 hp)Gasoline75 hp (55 kW)
1.6 (75 hp) AutomaticGasoline75 hp (55 kW)
1.6 (85 hp)Gasoline85 hp (63 kW)
1.6 (85 hp) AutomaticGasoline85 hp (63 kW)
1.6 GLE (110 hp)Gasoline110 hp (81 kW)
1.6 (82 hp) AutomaticGasoline82 hp (60 kW)
1.8 (78 hp)Gasoline78 hp (57 kW)
1.6 D (54 hp)Diesel54 hp (40 kW)
1.9 CD 5S (115 hp)Gasoline115 hp (85 kW)
1.9 CD 5S (115 hp) AutomaticGasoline115 hp (85 kW)
2.1 (105 hp) AutomaticGasoline105 hp (77 kW)
1.6 D (54 hp) AutomaticDiesel54 hp (40 kW)
1.6 TD (70 hp)Diesel70 hp (51 kW)
1.6 TD (70 hp) AutomaticDiesel70 hp (51 kW)
1.8 GTE (112 hp)Gasoline112 hp (82 kW)
2.1 (115 hp)Gasoline115 hp (85 kW)
2.1 (115 hp) AutomaticGasoline115 hp (85 kW)
2.2 (136 hp) quattroGasoline136 hp (100 kW)
1.8 CL (90 hp) AutomaticGasoline90 hp (66 kW)
2.0 (115 hp) quattroGasoline115 hp (85 kW)
2.0 CD (115 hp)Gasoline115 hp (85 kW)
2.0 CD (115 hp) AutomaticGasoline115 hp (85 kW)

← All Audi 80 (B2, Typ 81,85) engines

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