Audi Coupe: generations and engines
The Audi Coupe was built from 1980 to 1996 in 4 generations, with 56 engine versions in our catalog (coupe). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.

Production years1980–1996
Generations4
Engine versions56
Power75–174 hp
Body stylesCoupe
FuelGasoline
Timeline
Audi Coupe generations
- 1980–1984
Audi Coupe (B2 81, 85)
Engines below - 1984–1988
- 1988–1991
Audi Coupe (B3 89)
Engines below - 1991–1996
Audi Coupe (B4 8C)
Engines below
Specs
Audi Coupe engines
The manufacturer's figures for each engine version: horsepower, torque, 0–62 mph, top speed and combined fuel economy.
Audi Coupe (B2 81, 85)1980–1984 · 12 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL 1.6 (75 hp) | 1980–1981 | Gasoline | 75 hp (55 kW) | 88 lb-ft (119 Nm) | 13.8 s | 99 mph (160 km/h) | |
| GL 1.6 (75 hp) | 1980–1981 | Gasoline | 75 hp (55 kW) | 88 lb-ft (119 Nm) | 13.8 s | 99 mph (160 km/h) | |
| GL 1.6 (75 hp) Automatic | 1980–1981 | Gasoline | 75 hp (55 kW) | 88 lb-ft (119 Nm) | 15.9 s | 97 mph (156 km/h) | |
| GT 5S 1.9 (115 hp) | 1980–1983 | Gasoline | 115 hp (85 kW) | 114 lb-ft (154 Nm) | 10.3 s | 114 mph (183 km/h) | |
| GT 5S 2.0 (115 hp) | 1980–1983 | Gasoline | 115 hp (85 kW) | 114 lb-ft (154 Nm) | 10.3 s | 114 mph (183 km/h) | |
| GL 1.8 (75 hp) | 1981–1983 | Gasoline | 75 hp (55 kW) | 102 lb-ft (138 Nm) | 15.9 s | 97 mph (156 km/h) | |
| GL 1.8 (75 hp) Automatic | 1981–1983 | Gasoline | 75 hp (55 kW) | 102 lb-ft (138 Nm) | 15.9 s | 97 mph (156 km/h) | |
| GT 2.2 (115 hp) CAT | 1981–1984 | Gasoline | 115 hp (85 kW) | 122 lb-ft (165 Nm) | 9.5 s | 117 mph (189 km/h) | |
| GT 5S 2.0 (115 hp) Automatic | 1981–1982 | Gasoline | 115 hp (85 kW) | 114 lb-ft (154 Nm) | 12.5 s | 110 mph (177 km/h) | |
| GT 1.8 (90 hp) | 1982–1984 | Gasoline | 90 hp (66 kW) | 107 lb-ft (145 Nm) | 11 s | 106 mph (170 km/h) | |
| GT 1.8 (90 hp) Automatic | 1982–1984 | Gasoline | 90 hp (66 kW) | 107 lb-ft (145 Nm) | 13.6 s | 103 mph (166 km/h) | |
| GT 5E 2.2 (130 hp) | 1982–1984 | Gasoline | 130 hp (96 kW) | 126 lb-ft (171 Nm) | 8.7 s | 122 mph (196 km/h) |
Audi Coupe (B3 89)1988–1991 · 14 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3 (136 hp) CAT | 1988–1990 | Gasoline | 136 hp (100 kW) | 140 lb-ft (190 Nm) | 9.2 s | 128 mph (206 km/h) | |
| 2.3 (136 hp) quattro CAT | 1988–1990 | Gasoline | 136 hp (100 kW) | 140 lb-ft (190 Nm) | 9.2 s | 128 mph (206 km/h) | |
| 2.3 E (136 hp) CAT | 1988–1990 | Gasoline | 136 hp (100 kW) | 140 lb-ft (190 Nm) | 8.9 s | 128 mph (206 km/h) | |
| 2.3 E 20V (170 hp) CAT | 1988–1990 | Gasoline | 170 hp (125 kW) | 162 lb-ft (220 Nm) | 8.6 s | 137 mph (220 km/h) | |
| 2.3 E 20V (170 hp) quattro | 1988–1990 | Gasoline | 170 hp (125 kW) | 162 lb-ft (220 Nm) | 8.4 s | 137 mph (220 km/h) | |
| 1.8 (112 hp) | 1989–1990 | Gasoline | 112 hp (82 kW) | 118 lb-ft (160 Nm) | 121 mph (195 km/h) | ||
| 2.0 (115 hp) | 1989–1991 | Gasoline | 115 hp (85 kW) | 122 lb-ft (165 Nm) | 10.9 s | 122 mph (196 km/h) | |
| 2.0 20V (160 hp) quattro | 1989–1991 | Gasoline | 160 hp (118 kW) | 144 lb-ft (195 Nm) | 8.5 s | 149 mph (240 km/h) | |
| 2.0 E (113 hp) CAT | 1989–1990 | Gasoline | 113 hp (83 kW) | 125 lb-ft (170 Nm) | 10.9 s | 122 mph (196 km/h) | |
| 2.0 E (113 hp) CAT Automatic | 1989–1990 | Gasoline | 113 hp (83 kW) | 125 lb-ft (170 Nm) | 13.1 s | 119 mph (192 km/h) | |
| 2.3 E (133 hp) quattro | 1990–1991 | Gasoline | 133 hp (98 kW) | 137 lb-ft (186 Nm) | 128 mph (206 km/h) | ||
| 2.3 E 20V (167 hp) | 1990–1991 | Gasoline | 167 hp (123 kW) | 159 lb-ft (216 Nm) | 8.6 s | 137 mph (220 km/h) | |
| 2.3 E 20V (167 hp) Automatic | 1990–1991 | Gasoline | 167 hp (123 kW) | 159 lb-ft (216 Nm) | 9.6 s | 135 mph (218 km/h) | |
| 2.3 E 20V (167 hp) quattro | 1990–1991 | Gasoline | 167 hp (123 kW) | 159 lb-ft (216 Nm) | 8.4 s | 137 mph (220 km/h) |
Audi Coupe (B4 8C)1991–1996 · 13 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 16V (137 hp) | 1991–1992 | Gasoline | 137 hp (101 kW) | 133 lb-ft (181 Nm) | 9.4 s | 129 mph (207 km/h) | |
| 2.0 E (115 hp) | 1991–1993 | Gasoline | 115 hp (85 kW) | 122 lb-ft (165 Nm) | 10.9 s | 122 mph (196 km/h) | |
| 2.0 E (115 hp) Automatic | 1991–1993 | Gasoline | 115 hp (85 kW) | 122 lb-ft (165 Nm) | 12 s | 120 mph (193 km/h) | |
| 2.3 E (133 hp) Automatic | 1991–1993 | Gasoline | 133 hp (98 kW) | 137 lb-ft (186 Nm) | 10.6 s | 126 mph (202 km/h) | |
| 2.3 E (133 hp) quattro | 1991–1994 | Gasoline | 133 hp (98 kW) | 137 lb-ft (186 Nm) | 9.7 s | 128 mph (206 km/h) | |
| 2.8 V6 E (174 hp) | 1991–1993 | Gasoline | 174 hp (128 kW) | 181 lb-ft (245 Nm) | 8 s | 138 mph (222 km/h) | |
| 2.8 V6 E (174 hp) Automatic | 1991–1993 | Gasoline | 174 hp (128 kW) | 181 lb-ft (245 Nm) | 9.2 s | 137 mph (220 km/h) | |
| 2.8 V6 E (174 hp) quattro | 1991–1993 | Gasoline | 174 hp (128 kW) | 184 lb-ft (250 Nm) | 8 s | 138 mph (222 km/h) | |
| 2.0 16V (140 hp) | 1992–1996 | Gasoline | 140 hp (103 kW) | 136 lb-ft (185 Nm) | 9.4 s | 129 mph (207 km/h) | |
| 2.3 E (133 hp) | 1992–1996 | Gasoline | 133 hp (98 kW) | 137 lb-ft (186 Nm) | 9.2 s | 128 mph (206 km/h) | |
| 2.6 V6 E (150 hp) | 1992–1996 | Gasoline | 150 hp (110 kW) | 166 lb-ft (225 Nm) | 9.3 s | 133 mph (214 km/h) | |
| 2.6 V6 E (150 hp) Automatic | 1992–1993 | Gasoline | 150 hp (110 kW) | 166 lb-ft (225 Nm) | 9.3 s | 133 mph (214 km/h) | |
| 2.6 V6 E6 (150 hp) quattro | 1992–1995 | Gasoline | 150 hp (110 kW) | 166 lb-ft (225 Nm) | 9.5 s | 132 mph (212 km/h) |
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