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1986 Audi 80 Photos, engines & full specs

Segment: Lower Premium
Production years: 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995

AUDI 80 (B3) 1986-1995 3 Photos
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Audi introduced the third generation of the 80 in 1986, and it was a completely new, rounded design, which was totally opposite to the previous model, which was wedge-shaped.

The German automaker started its way up into the premium segment offering a different approach than its main competitors, BMW and Mercedes-Benz. Since it featured front-wheel and all-wheel drive platforms, it offered a safer alternative for those afraid of driving an RWD vehicle, especially on slippery surfaces. Still, its cabins and materials were behind what other premium carmakers had to offer, but it was narrowing the gap. With the 80 lineup, Audi also introduced fully galvanized bodywork, which was far more resistant to rust, a problem that was yet to be solved by its rivals.

With its shaved edges and curved body panels, the 80 was way above other cars on the market in terms of design. Still, its headlights remained rectangular, but with the blinkers mounted on the corners. The plastic bumper incorporated the lower apron that was fitted with a secondary grille and, as an option, fog lamps. From its profile, the greenhouse sported a third side window behind the rear doors, improving the driver's visibility and the cabin's luminosity. At the back, the wide taillights were stretched from the quarter panels onto the trunk lid, creating the image of a more luxurious vehicle.

Inside, the materials' quality was above average and, depending on the options, fit for e premium vehicle. While the base models featured cranked windows and cloth upholstery, the upper trim levels were available with power windows and locks and leather seats.

Under the hood, Audi installed a wide choice of gasoline and turbo-diesel engines, depending on the market.

AUDI 80 (B3) 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995
  9 gasoline engines
  • 1.6L 5MT FWD FWD (70 Hp)
  • 2.0L 5MT FWD (115 HP)
  • 2.0L 5MT FWD (90 HP)
  • 2.3L 4AT FWD (133 HP)
  • 2.3L 5MT FWD (133 HP)
  • 2.6L 4AT FWD (150 HP)
  • 2.6L 5MT FWD (150 HP)
  • 2.8L V6 4AT FWD (174 HP)
  • 2.8L V6 5MT FWD (174 HP)
  4 diesel engines
  • 1.9L TD 5MT FWD (75 HP)
  • 1.9L TDI 3AT FWD (90 HP)
  • 1.9L TDI 4AT FWD (90 HP)
  • 1.9L TDI 5MT FWD (90 HP)

AUDI 80 (B3)
1.6L 5MT FWD FWD (70 Hp)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT FWD FWD (70 Hp)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1595 cm3
Power:51.5 KW @ 5200 RPM
70 HP @ 5200 RPM
69 BHP @ 5200 RPM
Torque:87 lb-ft @ 2700 RPM
118 Nm @ 2700 RPM
Fuel System:Carburetor
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:18 gallons (68.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:104 mph (167 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):14.1 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:175/70 TR14
DIMENSIONS
Length:176.4 in (4481 mm)
Width:66.9 in (1699 mm)
Height:55.5 in (1410 mm)
Front/rear Track:57.1/57.9 in (1,450/1,471 mm)
Wheelbase:102.8 in (2611 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.4 in (137 mm)
Cargo Volume:16 cuFT (453 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.3
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2654.4 lbs (1204 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3615.6 lbs (1640 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:29.7 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:188 g/km

AUDI 80 (B3)
2.0L 5MT FWD (115 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT FWD (115 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1984 cm3
Power:85 KW @ 5400 RPM
116 HP @ 5400 RPM
114 BHP @ 5400 RPM
Torque:122 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM
165 Nm @ 3200 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:18 gallons (68.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:118 mph (190 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):11.8 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/65 VR15
DIMENSIONS
Length:176.4 in (4481 mm)
Width:66.9 in (1699 mm)
Height:55.5 in (1410 mm)
Front/rear Track:57.1/57.9 in (1,450/1,471 mm)
Wheelbase:102.8 in (2611 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.4 in (137 mm)
Cargo Volume:16 cuFT (453 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.3
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2645.5 lbs (1200 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3725.8 lbs (1690 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:202 g/km

AUDI 80 (B3)
2.0L 5MT FWD (90 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT FWD (90 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1984 cm3
Power:66 KW @ 5400 RPM
90 HP @ 5400 RPM
89 BHP @ 5400 RPM
Torque:109 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM
148 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:18 gallons (68.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:110 mph (177 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):13.6 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/65 TR15
DIMENSIONS
Length:176.4 in (4481 mm)
Width:66.9 in (1699 mm)
Height:55.5 in (1410 mm)
Front/rear Track:57.1/57.9 in (1,450/1,471 mm)
Wheelbase:102.8 in (2611 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.4 in (137 mm)
Cargo Volume:16 cuFT (453 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.3
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2624 lbs (1190 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3637.6 lbs (1650 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:207 g/km

AUDI 80 (B3)
2.3L 4AT FWD (133 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.3L 4AT FWD (133 HP)
Cylinders:L5
Displacement:2309 cm3
Power:98 KW @ 5500 RPM
133 HP @ 5500 RPM
131 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque:139 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM
188 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:18 gallons (68.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:124 mph (200 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):9.8 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-Speed Automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/65 VR15
DIMENSIONS
Length:176.4 in (4481 mm)
Width:66.9 in (1699 mm)
Height:55.5 in (1410 mm)
Front/rear Track:57.1/57.9 in (1,450/1,471 mm)
Wheelbase:102.8 in (2611 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.4 in (137 mm)
Cargo Volume:16 cuFT (453 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.3
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2755.7 lbs (1250 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3813.9 lbs (1730 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:19.9 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km)
Highway:36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km)
Combined:26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:212 g/km

AUDI 80 (B3)
2.3L 5MT FWD (133 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.3L 5MT FWD (133 HP)
Cylinders:L5
Displacement:2309 cm3
Power:98 KW @ 5500 RPM
133 HP @ 5500 RPM
131 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque:139 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM
188 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:18 gallons (68.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:124 mph (200 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):9.8 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/65 VR15
DIMENSIONS
Length:176.4 in (4481 mm)
Width:66.9 in (1699 mm)
Height:55.5 in (1410 mm)
Front/rear Track:57.1/57.9 in (1,450/1,471 mm)
Wheelbase:102.8 in (2611 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.4 in (137 mm)
Cargo Volume:16 cuFT (453 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.3
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2755.7 lbs (1250 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3813.9 lbs (1730 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:19.9 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km)
Highway:36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km)
Combined:26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:212 g/km

AUDI 80 (B3)
2.6L 4AT FWD (150 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.6L 4AT FWD (150 HP)
Cylinders:V6
Displacement:2598 cm3
Power:110 KW @ 5750 RPM
150 HP @ 5750 RPM
148 BHP @ 5750 RPM
Torque:166 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM
225 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:18 gallons (68.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:132 mph (212 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):9.3 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-Speed Automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/65 VR15
DIMENSIONS
Length:176.4 in (4481 mm)
Width:66.9 in (1699 mm)
Height:55.5 in (1410 mm)
Front/rear Track:57.1/57.9 in (1,450/1,471 mm)
Wheelbase:102.8 in (2611 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.4 in (137 mm)
Cargo Volume:16 cuFT (453 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.3
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2866 lbs (1300 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3946.3 lbs (1790 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:19.1 mpg US (12.3 L/100Km)
Highway:35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km)
Combined:25.6 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:218 g/km

AUDI 80 (B3)
2.6L 5MT FWD (150 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.6L 5MT FWD (150 HP)
Cylinders:V6
Displacement:2598 cm3
Power:110 KW @ 5750 RPM
150 HP @ 5750 RPM
148 BHP @ 5750 RPM
Torque:166 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM
225 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:18 gallons (68.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:132 mph (212 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):9.3 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/65 VR15
DIMENSIONS
Length:176.4 in (4481 mm)
Width:66.9 in (1699 mm)
Height:55.5 in (1410 mm)
Front/rear Track:57.1/57.9 in (1,450/1,471 mm)
Wheelbase:102.8 in (2611 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.4 in (137 mm)
Cargo Volume:16 cuFT (453 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.3
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2866 lbs (1300 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3946.3 lbs (1790 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:19.1 mpg US (12.3 L/100Km)
Highway:35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km)
Combined:25.6 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:218 g/km

AUDI 80 (B3)
2.8L V6 4AT FWD (174 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.8L V6 4AT FWD (174 HP)
Cylinders:V6
Displacement:2771 cm3
Power:128 KW @ 5500 RPM
174 HP @ 5500 RPM
172 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque:184 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM
250 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:18 gallons (68.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:137 mph (220 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):8 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-Speed Automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/65 VR15
DIMENSIONS
Length:176.4 in (4481 mm)
Width:66.9 in (1699 mm)
Height:55.5 in (1410 mm)
Front/rear Track:57.1/57.9 in (1,450/1,471 mm)
Wheelbase:102.8 in (2611 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.4 in (137 mm)
Cargo Volume:16 cuFT (453 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.3
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2866 lbs (1300 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3946.3 lbs (1790 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:18.8 mpg US (12.5 L/100Km)
Highway:34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)
Combined:25.3 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:221 g/km

AUDI 80 (B3)
2.8L V6 5MT FWD (174 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.8L V6 5MT FWD (174 HP)
Cylinders:V6
Displacement:2771 cm3
Power:128 KW @ 5500 RPM
174 HP @ 5500 RPM
172 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque:184 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM
250 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:18 gallons (68.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:137 mph (220 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):8 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/65 VR15
DIMENSIONS
Length:176.4 in (4481 mm)
Width:66.9 in (1699 mm)
Height:55.5 in (1410 mm)
Front/rear Track:57.1/57.9 in (1,450/1,471 mm)
Wheelbase:102.8 in (2611 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.4 in (137 mm)
Cargo Volume:16 cuFT (453 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.3
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2866 lbs (1300 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3946.3 lbs (1790 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:18.8 mpg US (12.5 L/100Km)
Highway:34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)
Combined:25.3 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:221 g/km

AUDI 80 (B3)
1.9L TD 5MT FWD (75 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L TD 5MT FWD (75 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1896 cm3
Power:55 KW @ 4200 RPM
75 HP @ 4200 RPM
74 BHP @ 4200 RPM
Torque:111 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM
150 Nm @ 2500 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Indirect Injection
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:18 gallons (68.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:103 mph (166 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):15.9 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/65 TR15
DIMENSIONS
Length:176.4 in (4481 mm)
Width:66.9 in (1699 mm)
Height:55.5 in (1410 mm)
Front/rear Track:57.1/57.9 in (1,450/1,471 mm)
Wheelbase:102.8 in (2611 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.4 in (137 mm)
Cargo Volume:16 cuFT (453 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.3
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2733.7 lbs (1240 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3813.9 lbs (1730 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km)
Highway:47 mpg US (5 L/100Km)
Combined:36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:169 g/km

AUDI 80 (B3)
1.9L TDI 3AT FWD (90 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L TDI 3AT FWD (90 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1896 cm3
Power:66.2 KW @ 4200 RPM
90 HP @ 4200 RPM
89 BHP @ 4200 RPM
Torque:134 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM
182 Nm @ 2500 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Indirect Injection
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:18 gallons (68.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:103 mph (166 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):15.9 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:3-Speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/65 TR15
DIMENSIONS
Length:176.4 in (4481 mm)
Width:66.9 in (1699 mm)
Height:55.5 in (1410 mm)
Front/rear Track:57.1/57.9 in (1,450/1,471 mm)
Wheelbase:102.8 in (2611 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.4 in (137 mm)
Cargo Volume:16 cuFT (453 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.3
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2733.7 lbs (1240 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3813.9 lbs (1730 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km)
Highway:47 mpg US (5 L/100Km)
Combined:36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:169 g/km

AUDI 80 (B3)
1.9L TDI 4AT FWD (90 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L TDI 4AT FWD (90 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1896 cm3
Power:66.2 KW @ 4200 RPM
90 HP @ 4200 RPM
89 BHP @ 4200 RPM
Torque:149 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM
202 Nm @ 2500 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Indirect Injection
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:18 gallons (68.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:103 mph (166 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):15.9 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-Speed Automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/65 TR15
DIMENSIONS
Length:176.4 in (4481 mm)
Width:66.9 in (1699 mm)
Height:55.5 in (1410 mm)
Front/rear Track:57.1/57.9 in (1,450/1,471 mm)
Wheelbase:102.8 in (2611 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.4 in (137 mm)
Cargo Volume:16 cuFT (453 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.3
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2733.7 lbs (1240 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3813.9 lbs (1730 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km)
Highway:47 mpg US (5 L/100Km)
Combined:36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:169 g/km

AUDI 80 (B3)
1.9L TDI 5MT FWD (90 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L TDI 5MT FWD (90 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1896 cm3
Power:66 KW @ 4000 RPM
90 HP @ 4000 RPM
89 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque:149 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM
202 Nm @ 1900 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Direct Injection
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:18 gallons (68.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:110 mph (177 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):13.6 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/65 TR15
DIMENSIONS
Length:176.4 in (4481 mm)
Width:66.9 in (1699 mm)
Height:55.5 in (1410 mm)
Front/rear Track:57.1/57.9 in (1,450/1,471 mm)
Wheelbase:102.8 in (2611 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.4 in (137 mm)
Cargo Volume:16 cuFT (453 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.3
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2733.7 lbs (1240 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3813.9 lbs (1730 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km)
Highway:37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km)
Combined:44.3 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:140 g/km
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