Technical Data (Coupe quattro 20V)

Engine & Transmission

 Engine Type In-line 5 cylinder (7A engine), cast iron block, aluminium alloy head, forged steel crankshaft, dual overhead camshafts, hydraulic lifters, four valves per cylinder, sodium filled
 Firing order  1 - 2 - 4 - 5 - 3
Bore x stroke (mm) 82.5 x 86.4
Displacement (c.c.) 2309
Max. Power bhp (kW) 170 (125) @ 6000 r.p.m.
Max. torque Nm (lb.ft) 220 (162) @ 4500 r.p.m.
Compression Ratio 10.3:1
Induction Electronic Multipoint injection (MPI), dual map electronic ignition, cylinder selective knock control via dual knock sensors
Transmission Via single plate dry clutch with hydraulic operation. Fully synchronised 5 speed manual gearbox, automatic locking "Torsen" inter axle differential (balancing front and rear drive) to integrated front axle differential and via propeller shaft to lockable rear axle differential.
Gear ratios 1st - 3.55:1

2nd - 2.11:1

3rd - 1.43:1

4th - 1.03:1

5th - 0.84:1 (21.6 mph/1000 r.p.m.)

Reverse - 3.50:1

Final drive - 4.11:1

Running gear Suspension front and rear by uprated coil springs with gas filled shock absorbers - all elements combined in spring struts. Anti-roll bar front. Independent suspension front and rear by MacPherson struts and lower wishbones, negative rolling radius
Steering Maintenance free rack and pinion with power assistance. Safety steering column with disconnecting element
Braking System Dual circuit brake system with disc brakes front and rear, ventilated at the front. Brake servo, brake pressure regulator, 3 channel ABS anti-lock brake system standard.
 Front Discs (Ventilated) 276mm (10.9in), dual piston caliper
 Rear Discs (solid) 245mm (9.6in), single piston caliper

Body

Fully galvanised unitary construction all steel body with deformation zones front and rear. 0.36 Cd

Dimensions

Length/Width/Height mm (in) 4366/1716/1365 (171.9/67.6/53.7)
Wheelbase mm (in) 2549 (100.4)
Track front/rear mm (in) 1453/1437 (57.2/56.6)
Ground clearance mm (in) 110 (4.3)
Turning circle m (ft) app. 11.1 (36.4)
Comfort length m (ft) 1891 (74.4)
Front elbow room mm (in) 1360 (56.5)
Seating area m2 (ft2) 2.57 (27.7)
Luggage Space UDA

 - seat backrests folded

227

907

Fuel Tank Capacity litres (Imp. Gals.) 70 (15.4)
Wheels Light alloy 7J x 15 Speedline 6 spoke, 37mm offset, 4 x 108 bolt pattern (full size spare)
Tyre size 205/60 R15V radial ply (optional winter size 195/65 15 M+S)
Alternator 90A max

Weights

Unladen weight Kg (lbs) 1320 (2911)
Gross weight limit Kg (lbs) 1780 (3925)
Axle load limits front/rear Kg (lbs) 950/950 (2095/2095)
Trailer load limits Kg (lbs)

 - braked 10% gradient

 - unbraked

 

1500 (3308)

640 (1411)

 Weight Distribution front/rear (%)  58 / 42

Performance

Top Speed 137 mph
 1/4 mile 16.5 sec / 85 mph
0-50 mph 5.5 sec
0-60 mph 8.1 sec
0-70 mph 11.7 sec
30-50 mph (3rd gear) 5.0 sec
30-50 mph (4th gear) 8.3 sec
50-70 mph (4th gear) 8.8 sec
50-70 mph (5th gear) 12.0 sec
 60 - 0 mph  138 ft
 70 - 0 mph  179 ft

Fuel Consumption

(acc to Passenger car fuel consumption order 1983)

SUDC mph

@ 56 mph

@ 75 mph

Fuel type

Min. Octane number

 

19.9

35.8

30.4

Premium Unleaded

95

 

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