The Audi 100 Coupé S is a sporty fastback coupe Grand tourer class vehicle that was manufactured by the German company Audi AG. The vehicle made its debut in 1969 at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Clcompany is delighted to feature the facts about the Classic 1969’s Audi 100 Coupé S.
Background
Volkswagen acquired the Auto Union plant from Ingolstadt in order to increase production capacity for the hugely successful Beetle. They received the 80 model as part of the deal, but VW didn’t take it seriously. The 100 was a novel car that a group of engineers developed privately. When they revealed it to the VW management, they liked it. It was a great success that saved the Audi name. The 100 Coupe S fastback coupe version was created by the same developers in 1970. It wasn’t as popular as its four-door sibling, but it was still a popular car that raised the German manufacturer’s profile.
Years in production– 1969 to 1976
The Design
The 100 Coupe S used the same double headlight front fascia and large four-ring grille badge with its four-door sibling. For Audi, its sloping roofline and raked windscreen were novel features. Four vents were added to the C-pillars and a second set of side windows were added behind the narrow B-pillars.
The front-wheel-drive coupe, which was created in-house, has an attractive fastback, a lengthy 100.8-inch wheelbase, and a length of 173.1 inches. It also boasts an Italian design. Its overhead-valve, 1.9-liter, four-cylinder Mercedes-Benz engine is equipped with two Solex carburetors. It initially produced 115 horsepower and had a four-speed manual transmission. Originally 30,687 units were produced.
Because it had a front engine and front-wheel drive, the automobile had a lot of interior space. The dashboard of the 100 Coupe S has wood trim and a center stack under it. The carmaker added a four-dial design to the instrument panel that also displayed the coolant temperature and fuel level, in addition to showing speed and revs. Under the hood, Audi placed a 1.9-liter, inline-four engine with a side-mounted radiator. As a result, the front overhang of the automobile was less, giving the impression that it had rear-wheel drive.
Top Specifications of Audi 100 Coupe S
- Displacement – 1871 cm3
- Power – 112 HP @ 5600 RPM, 73.5 KW @ 5500 RPM, 99 BHP @ 5500 RPM
- Torque – 160 Nm @ 3500 RPM, 111 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM
- Transmission – 3-speed automatic, 4-speed manual
- Top speed – 179 km/h
- Kerb weight– 1100 Kg
- Wheelbase– 101 inches
Interesting facts
1. The car was initially made with a lot of secrecy by Audi.
2. Audi 100 Coupe S had a very sturdy and dependable chassis compared to its competitors at that time.
3. Audi 100 Coupe S was the starting point for all modern Audi’s. The body lines of its coupe styling and the pavilion roof it featured helped it stand out and set the standard for Audi’s of the future.
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