1979 Audi 100 Avant specifications

1979 Audi 100 Avant data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater hatchback
Number of doors5
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2680 mm 105.5 inches
Track/tread (front) 1470 mm 57.9 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1440 mm 56.7 inches
Length 4590 mm 180.7 inches
Width 1770 mm 69.7 inches
Height 1390 mm 54.7 inches
Ground clearance 130 mm 5.1 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.71
Kerb weight 1110 kg 2447 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 60 litres 13.2 [15.9] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Volkswagen
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.6 litre
1588 cc
(96.906 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 79.5 × 80 mm
3.13 × 3.15 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.99
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
86 PS (85 bhp) (63 kW)
at 5600 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
122 Nm (90 ft·lb) (12.4 kgm)
at 3200 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
39.9 kW/litre
54.3 ps/litre
53.5 bhp/litre
0.88 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
76.83 Nm/litre
0.93 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8.2:1
Fuel system 1 Solex carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 965.4 kPa (140 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 397 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-60mph 13.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 160 km/h (99 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
77.64 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 PS/kg
57.1 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 kW/kg
76.58 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
17.51 kg/kW
29.25 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels front wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 11.30 m
Front suspension I.MS.LW.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension I.SwLongTrailRA.PR.ARB.
Wheel size front 5½J x 14
Wheel size rear 5½J x 14
Tyres front 165 SR 14
Tyres rear 165 SR 14
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.91
Final drive ratio 4.44
general
Carfolio.com ID40205
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 15.7
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1979 Audi 100 Avant added 1996-05-09.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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