1983 Audi Coupe


I do not know much about the 1983 Coupe. I assume it was similar or identical to the 1982 Coupe.

Update: It seems that perhaps Audi started designating some '83 models as 'GT', and switched to the Ronal 16-spoke wheels and raised spoiler. Another running change on the production line, I assume.

Base Price:  ????

General Data

Curb Weight: ??? lbs. Test weight: ??? Weight dist. f/r %: 64.4/35.6 % Wheelbase: 99.8 in Track f/r: 55.2/55.9 in Length: 177.3 in Width: 66.3 in Height: 53.1 in Trunk Space: ??

Engine

Code: WE Description: inline n/a 5 cylinder belt-driven SOHC, 2 valves/cyl Displacement: 2144cc Bore/Stroke: 79.5mm/86.4mm Compression ratio: 8.2:1 (??) Horsepower @ RPM: 100 @ 5100 Torque @ RPM: 110 @ 2500 Redline: 6300 Fuel system: Bosch K-Jetronic port fuel injection (CIS)

Drivetrain

Transmission: 5 speed manual, type 093 3 speed automatic, type 087/089 ??? Ratios: 093 - Code QF 1st gear 2.85 ?? mph @ 6300 rpm 2nd gear 1.52 ?? mph @ 6300 rpm 3rd gear 0.97 ?? mph @ 6300 rpm 4th gear 0.70 ?? mph @ 6000 rpm 5th gear 0.54 ?? mph @ 5450 rpm reverse 3.17 final drive 4.46 RPMs @ 60 in top gear: ~2400 (??)

Chassis and Body

Layout: front engine, FWD Body/frame: unibody (???) Brakes, front: 9.4" solid discs rear: 7.9" drum Wheels: 14x6 AL alloy, 4-bolt 100mm diameter, 45mm offset Tires: 185/60HR14 standard Steering: Type: power assisted rack-and-pinion Turns lock-to-lock: 3.2 Turning circle, curb-to-curb: 34.2 ft Suspension front: McPherson strut, lower a-arms, coil springs, strut cartridge, anti-roll bar w/o stabilizer links rear: solid axle trailing arm, coil-over shock/spring Fuel economy: EPA estimate: 24 (5spd manual) Tank capacity: 16 gallons

Acceleration:

Time to speed - 0-30: ??? 0-60: ??? 0-80: ??? Time to distance - 0-100ft: ??? 0-500ft: ??? 1/4 mi with trap speed: ??? (in seconds and tenths)

Braking:

From 60 (in ft) ??? From 80 (in ft) ??? Pedal effort for 1/2 gee stop in lbs ??? Fade, by measuring effort after 6 1/2 gee stops from 60, in lbs ??? 70-0 mph @ impending lockup: 179 ft

Handling:

Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.80 g Speed thru 700 ft slalom, in mph, with balance: ???

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