1984 Audi Coupe GT


1984 was one of the strange years for the Coupe. It changed to the multispoke Ronal wheels and received a new rear spoiler raised off of the trunk (as used in the later models). The '84 dash was also unique to that model year.

As far as I can tell, it also incorporated a running change from the 2144cc CIS engine to the 2226cc CIS-E engine used in the '85 Coupe GT. I also wonder if the front suspension w/ stabilizer link was incorporated in this year. (??)

Rick H. Louie was kind enough to confirm the fact that two different displacement engines existed in the 1984 model year (his '84 is pictured above). He also relayed the following: 
     Anyway, some info based on ownership.

     I have had 2 1984 Coupe GT's and both have had the 2.2 litre engine. My
     first was purchased early in the year and my second was a late year
     model.  The both have the 4 X 100 instead of the 108, which changed in
     1985.  When I bought my coupes there never was the option of the 2.1
     liter engine, and my brochures don't show that option available.  I
     believe I have the 093 ratio 5spd.

     Both of my coupes have the CIS-E injection.  I believe that everything
     as far as engine and suspension is the same as your 1985 model.

     I will note some differences in the two coupes that I have.  The late
     model has the updated steering wheel like the ones in the 5000's prior
     to the airbag (looked like it could eventually handle an airbag).  The
     early year model had the steering wheel like your 1982 with the metal
     showing. Also, I think that there was an increase in displacement by,
     this may sound odd, .001.  I don't know where I saw that, but somehow
     that sticks out in my mind.  I think my mechanic noticed it.

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 / KX
     Description:         inline n/a 5 cylinder belt-driven SOHC, 2 valves/cyl
     Displacement:        2144cc / 2226cc
     Bore/Stroke:         79.5mm/86.4mm / 81mm/86.4mm
     Compression ratio:   8.2:1 (??)/ 8.5:1
     Horsepower @ RPM:    100 @ 5100 / 110 @ 5500
     Torque @ RPM:        110 @ 2500 / 122 @ 2500
     Redline:             6300 / 6300
     Fuel system:         Bosch K-Jetronic port fuel injection (CIS) /
                          Bosch KE-Jetronic port fuel injection (CIS-E)


Drivetrain

     Transmission:        5 speed manual, type 013/093 (both???)
                          3 speed automatic, type 087/089 ???
     Ratios:
          093 - Code QF   ???
               1st gear         2.85
               2nd gear         1.52
               3rd gear         0.97
               4th gear         0.70
               5th gear         0.54
               reverse          3.17
               final drive      4.45

          093 - Code ABV  ???
               1st gear         2.85      30 mph @ 6300 rpm
               2nd gear         1.52      56 mph @ 6300 rpm
               3rd gear         1.07      81 mph @ 6300 rpm
               4th gear         0.78      109 mph @ 6000 rpm
               5th gear         0.64      115 mph @ 5450 rpm
               reverse          3.17
               final drive      4.90

     RPMs @ 60 in top gear:  093 QF  - ~2400
                             093 ABV - ~2800


Chassis and Body

     Layout:              front engine, FWD
     Body/frame:          unibody (???)
     Brakes, front:       9.4" vented discs
             rear:        7.9" drum
     Wheels:              14x6 AL alloy, 4-bolt 108mm 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/[21 city, 25 hwy]     (5spd manual)
     Tank capacity:       16 gallons


Acceleration:

     Time to speed - 0-30:                         ???/2.8 sec
                     0-60:                         ???/9.0 sec
                     0-80:                         ???/16.6 sec
     Time to distance - 0-100ft:                   ???/???
                        0-500ft:                   ???/???
                        1/4 mi with trap speed:    ???/16.6 sec @ 80 mph
                        (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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