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Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Premium Coupe
Production years: 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988

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Audi introduced the Coupe lineup in 1980 and offered a sporty alternative front- or all-wheel-drive coupe for a market dominated by rear-wheel-drive sports-cars.

Also known in Audi's internal coding system as the Audi 81, the Coupe shared its platform with the 80 lineup and received both front or all-wheel-drive systems. The German carmaker used this range to build the mighty Audi Sport Quattro rally-car that dominated the World Rally Championship at the beginning of the '80s and marked the all-wheel-drive superiority on loose surfaces.

Escaped by the curved panels and waved shapes of the '70s, Giugiaro imagined the Coupe with straight lines and angular shapes. At the front, depending on the version, the Coupe sported four rectangular headlights or two wider ones. A black plastic grille stood flat vertical above the wrapped-around plastic bumper and corner-mounted turn signals. Despite the car's shape, its sloped rear window didn't open with the trunk lid, which was wide but short and tall.

Inside, there was plenty of room for five adult passengers, although the middle one had to deal with the center tunnel. At the front, the sport bucket-seats featured adjustable height. Depending on the engine and trim level, the dashboard featured larger dials for the speedometer and tachometer and two small gauges for fuel level and coolant temperature. An additional set of three gauges installed on the center stack showed the oil pressure and temperature, plus the charging status.

Audi installed a choice of engines ranged between 1.6-liter and 2.2-liter. Depending on the engine version, the carmaker offered fuel-injected engines or carbureted. The standard transmission was a five-speed manual, while a three-speed automatic was on the options list. For specific versions, and only after 1983, Audi offered an all-wheel-drive system.

AUDI Coupe 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988
  9 gasoline engines
  • 1.8L GT 3AT FWD (90 HP)
  • 1.8L GT 5MT FWD (90 HP)
  • 2.0L 3AT FWD (115 HP)
  • 2.0L 5MT FWD (115 HP)
  • 2.1L 3AT FWD (130 HP)
  • 2.1L 5MT FWD (130 HP)
  • 2.2L GT 3AT FWD (136 HP)
  • 2.2L GT 5MT FWD (136 HP)
  • 2.2L quattro 5MT FWD (136 HP)

AUDI Coupe
1.8L GT 3AT FWD (90 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L GT 3AT FWD (90 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1781 cm3
Power:66 KW @ 5500 RPM
90 HP @ 5500 RPM
89 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque:101 lb-ft @ 3250 RPM
137 Nm @ 3250 RPM
Fuel System:Carburetor
Fuel:Gasoline
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:3-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/60 HR14
DIMENSIONS
Length:177 in (4496 mm)
Width:66.3 in (1684 mm)
Height:53.1 in (1349 mm)
Front/rear Track:55.1/55.9 in (1,400/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase:99.8 in (2535 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume:15.7 cuFT (445 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.4
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2180 lbs (989 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3174.6 lbs (1440 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km)

AUDI Coupe
1.8L GT 5MT FWD (90 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L GT 5MT FWD (90 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1781 cm3
Power:66 KW @ 5500 RPM
90 HP @ 5500 RPM
89 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque:101 lb-ft @ 3250 RPM
137 Nm @ 3250 RPM
Fuel System:Carburetor
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:106.9 mph (172 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):11 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/60 HR14
DIMENSIONS
Length:177 in (4496 mm)
Width:66.3 in (1684 mm)
Height:53.1 in (1349 mm)
Front/rear Track:55.1/55.9 in (1,400/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase:99.8 in (2535 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume:15.7 cuFT (445 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.4
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2161 lbs (980 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3174.6 lbs (1440 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:198 g/km

AUDI Coupe
2.0L 3AT FWD (115 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 3AT FWD (115 HP)
Cylinders:L5
Displacement:1994 cm3
Power:85 KW @ 5400 RPM
115 HP @ 5400 RPM
114 BHP @ 5400 RPM
Torque:122 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM
165 Nm @ 3200 RPM
Fuel System:Fuel Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:3-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/60 HR14
DIMENSIONS
Length:177 in (4496 mm)
Width:66.3 in (1684 mm)
Height:53.1 in (1349 mm)
Front/rear Track:55.1/55.9 in (1,400/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase:99.8 in (2535 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume:15.7 cuFT (445 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2337 lbs (1060 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3329 lbs (1510 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km)

AUDI Coupe
2.0L 5MT FWD (115 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT FWD (115 HP)
Cylinders:L5
Displacement:1994 cm3
Power:85 KW @ 5400 RPM
115 HP @ 5400 RPM
114 BHP @ 5400 RPM
Torque:122 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM
165 Nm @ 3200 RPM
Fuel System:Fuel Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:115.6 mph (186 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):9.9 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/60 HR14
DIMENSIONS
Length:177 in (4496 mm)
Width:66.3 in (1684 mm)
Height:53.1 in (1349 mm)
Front/rear Track:55.1/55.9 in (1,400/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase:99.8 in (2535 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume:15.7 cuFT (445 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2314.9 lbs (1050 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3329 lbs (1510 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:202 g/km

AUDI Coupe
2.1L 3AT FWD (130 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.1L 3AT FWD (130 HP)
Cylinders:L5
Displacement:2144 cm3
Power:96 KW @ 5900 RPM
130 HP @ 5900 RPM
129 BHP @ 5900 RPM
Torque:126 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM
171 Nm @ 4800 RPM
Fuel System:Fuel Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:3-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/60 HR14
DIMENSIONS
Length:177 in (4496 mm)
Width:66.3 in (1684 mm)
Height:53.1 in (1349 mm)
Front/rear Track:55.1/55.9 in (1,400/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase:99.8 in (2535 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume:15.7 cuFT (445 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2524 lbs (1145 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3329 lbs (1510 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:21.8 mpg US (10.8 L/100Km)

AUDI Coupe
2.1L 5MT FWD (130 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.1L 5MT FWD (130 HP)
Cylinders:L5
Displacement:2144 cm3
Power:96 KW @ 5900 RPM
130 HP @ 5900 RPM
129 BHP @ 5900 RPM
Torque:126 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM
171 Nm @ 4800 RPM
Fuel System:Fuel Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:121.8 mph (196 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):8.8 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/60 HR14
DIMENSIONS
Length:177 in (4496 mm)
Width:66.3 in (1684 mm)
Height:53.1 in (1349 mm)
Front/rear Track:55.1/55.9 in (1,400/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase:99.8 in (2535 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume:15.7 cuFT (445 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2507 lbs (1137 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3329 lbs (1510 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km)
Highway:33 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km)
Combined:24.6 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:227 g/km

AUDI Coupe
2.2L GT 3AT FWD (136 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.2L GT 3AT FWD (136 HP)
Cylinders:L5
Displacement:2226 cm3
Power:100 KW @ 5700 RPM
136 HP @ 5700 RPM
134 BHP @ 5700 RPM
Torque:137 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM
186 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):10.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:3-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/60 HR14
DIMENSIONS
Length:177 in (4496 mm)
Width:66.3 in (1684 mm)
Height:53.1 in (1349 mm)
Front/rear Track:55.1/55.9 in (1,400/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase:99.8 in (2535 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume:15.7 cuFT (445 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.4
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2663 lbs (1208 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3660 lbs (1660 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km)

AUDI Coupe
2.2L GT 5MT FWD (136 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.2L GT 5MT FWD (136 HP)
Cylinders:L5
Displacement:2226 cm3
Power:100 KW @ 5700 RPM
136 HP @ 5700 RPM
134 BHP @ 5700 RPM
Torque:137 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM
186 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:118 mph (190 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):9 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/60 HR14
DIMENSIONS
Length:177 in (4496 mm)
Width:66.3 in (1684 mm)
Height:53.1 in (1349 mm)
Front/rear Track:55.1/55.9 in (1,400/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase:99.8 in (2535 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume:15.7 cuFT (445 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.4
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2646 lbs (1200 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3660 lbs (1660 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:224 g/km

AUDI Coupe
2.2L quattro 5MT FWD (136 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.2L quattro 5MT FWD (136 HP)
Cylinders:L5
Displacement:2226 cm3
Power:100 KW @ 5700 RPM
136 HP @ 5700 RPM
134 BHP @ 5700 RPM
Torque:137 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM
186 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:126 mph (203 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):9 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:All Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/60 HR14
DIMENSIONS
Length:177 in (4496 mm)
Width:66.3 in (1684 mm)
Height:53.1 in (1349 mm)
Front/rear Track:55.1/55.9 in (1,400/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase:99.8 in (2535 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume:15.7 cuFT (445 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2645.5 lbs (1200 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3659.7 lbs (1660 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:22.8 mpg US (10.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:245 g/km
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