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{{Infobox automobile
| name = Audi 80 and Audi 90
| image = Audi80-1992.JPG
| caption = Audi 80 (B4)
| manufacturer = [[Audi]]
| aka = Audi Fox <br/>Audi 4000 <br/>Audi 4000 5+5 <br/>Audi 5+5 <br/>Audi 4000S
| production = 1966–1996
| assembly = {{Unbulleted list |Germany: [[Ingolstadt]] |Germany: [[Emden]] |Germany: [[Wolfsburg]] |Australia: [[Clayton, Victoria|Clayton]], [[Melbourne]]}}
| predecessor = [[Audi F103]]
| successor = {{ubl
  | [[Audi A4]] (Saloon and Avant)
  | [[Audi A5]] (Coupé and Cabriolet)
  }}
| class = [[Compact executive car]] ([[D-segment|D]])
| layout = [[Longitudinal engine|Longitudinal]] [[Front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout|front-engine design]], [[front-wheel-drive]] or [[quattro (four wheel drive system)|quattro]] permanent [[four-wheel-drive]]
| platform = [[Volkswagen Group B platform]]
| related = {{ubl | [[Audi Cabriolet]] | [[Audi Coupé]] | [[Volkswagen Passat]] }}
| sp = uk
}}

The '''Audi 80''' is a [[compact executive car]] produced by the [[Audi]] subdivision of the [[Volkswagen Group]] across four generations from 1966 to 1996. It shared its platform with the [[Volkswagen Passat]] from 1973 to 1986 and was available as a [[Saloon (automobile)|saloon]], and [[station wagon|estate]] &mdash; the latter marketed by Audi as the Avant. The [[coupé]] and [[convertible]] models were not badged as members of the range, but used a derivative of the same platforms.

In [[North America]] and [[Australia]], the 80 was marketed as the '''Audi Fox''' for model years 1973–1979, as the '''Audi 4000''' for model years 1980–1987 in the US, as '''Audi 4000 5+5''' from 1981 in the US, and '''Audi 5+5''' in Australia during 1981 through 1983. 

The '''Audi 90''' was an upmarket version of the Audi 80, although all North American sedans of the B4 generation were called Audi 90.

== Naming convention ==
Under Audi's platform numbering convention, the 80 is classified as a member of the ''B-series'' or ''B platform'' family of vehicles, with the four generations of 80 being numbered as B1, B2, B3, and B4; its replacement – the [[Audi A4]] – continues this sequence with platform numbers B5 through to B9. Originally this numbering convention ran concurrently with that of the [[Volkswagen Passat]], the first generation of which was essentially a [[badge engineering|badge engineered]] clone of the Audi 80. This link was severed in 1988 when the Passat moved to a transverse-engined, VW-specific platform for its 80-unrelated B3 and B4 versions. The Passat was based again on the Audi A4 (B5 or "8D" platform) for its B5 generation, and returned to a transverse engine for the B6 and later generations.

== F103 (1966–1972) ==
{{Main|Audi F103}}
[[File:Audi F103 80 Variant.jpg|left|thumb|Audi 80 Variant (F103)]]

The '''Audi F103''' series, based on the [[DKW F102]] but with an all-new range of four-stroke engines developed in conjunction with [[Daimler-Benz]], was sold between 1965 and 1972. It comprised several models named for their [[horsepower]] ratings. From 1966 to 1969 this series included an '''Audi 80''', and there were also '''Audi 60''', '''72''', '''75''', and '''Super 90''' models available over the years.{{clear}}

== {{anchor|B1}}B1 (1972–1978) ==
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Audi 80 B1 (80/82)
| image = Audi 80L 2-door (ca 1975) B1.JPG
| caption = Audi 80 (B1) 2-door sedan (pre-facelift)
| aka = Audi Fox (USA & Australia) <ref name=Davis>Pedr Davis & Tony Davis, The Best of Circles - Audi in Australia, page 74</ref>
| production = 1972–1978<br />''1,103,766 built''<ref>[[#WO1|Oswald (2001)]], p. 274</ref>
| assembly = Germany<br />Australia: [[Clayton, Victoria|Clayton]], [[Melbourne]]<ref name=Davis/>
| designer = [[Giorgetto Giugiaro]] at [[Italdesign]]{{cn|date=October 2025}}
| predecessor = [[Audi F103|Audi 60/75]]
| successor = [[#B2|Audi 80 (B2)]]
| body_style = 2/4-door [[sedan (automobile)|sedan]]<br />5-door [[station wagon|estate]]
| layout = [[Front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout|Front-engine, front-wheel-drive]]
| platform = [[Volkswagen Group B platform#B1|Volkswagen Group B1 platform]]
| related = [[Volkswagen Passat (B1)]]
| engine = {{Unbulleted list | 1.3&nbsp;L [[Straight-four engine|I4]] | 1.5&nbsp;L I4 | 1.6&nbsp;L I4 }}
| transmission = 4-speed [[manual transmission|manual]]<br />3-speed [[automatic transmission|automatic]]
| wheelbase = {{cvt|2470|mm|in|1}}
| length = {{cvt|4175|mm|in|1}}
| width = {{cvt|1600|mm|in|1}}
| height = {{cvt|1362|mm|in|1}}
| sp = uk
}}
[[File:Audi 80 B1 rear 20080620.jpg|left|thumb|Audi 80 (B1) 2-door sedan pre-facelift (rear)]]
[[File:Audi 80L at Schaffen-Diest in 2015.JPG|left|thumb|Audi 80L (B1) 4-door sedan pre-facelift]]
[[File:Audi 80 B1 Estate England.jpg|thumb|left|Audi 80 (B1) estate (facelift)]]
This model debuted in Europe in 1972 as the Audi 80, and in 1973 in Australia and North America (Canada and the USA) as the Audi Fox, and was available as either a two-door or a four-door saloon (sedan). It effectively took the place of several models that Audi had discontinued (the F103 series, which included the first model designated as an "Audi 80"), and provided the company with a viable rival to the [[Opel Ascona]] and the [[Ford Taunus]] ([[Ford Cortina]] in the UK), as well as more upmarket offerings including the [[Alfa Romeo Alfetta]] and [[Triumph Dolomite]].

The Audi 80 B1 was only the second modern-era Audi product to be developed entirely under Volkswagen ownership - Audi chief engineer Ludwig Kraus had famously been disparaging about the outgoing F103 series, referring to it as the "bastard",{{citation needed|date=June 2021}} owing to its Auto Union/DKW bodyshell and Mercedes-Benz engine. The B1 was a clean break from the Auto Union era, being equipped with a range of brand new 1.3- and 1.5-litre [[SOHC]] [[Inline-four engine|inline-four]] [[petrol engine]]s - the first appearance of the now legendary ''[[Volkswagen EA827 engine|EA827]]'' series of engines, whose descendants are still used in VW Group vehicles to the present day. The [[internal combustion engine]]s were available in various rated power outputs. For the 1.3-litre engines, (identification code: ZA) was rated at {{cvt|55|PS|kW bhp|0|lk=on}}, code: ZF was rated at {{cvt|60|PS|kW bhp|0}}. The 1.5-litre (codes: ZB, ZC) at {{cvt|75|PS|kW bhp}} for the ZB and {{cvt|85|PS|kW bhp|0}} for the ZC.

On the home market, two-door and four-door saloons were available in base trim (55 or 60&nbsp;PS, called simply Audi 80 and 80&nbsp;S, respectively), as L models (LS with 75&nbsp;PS engine) or as a more luxurious GL (85&nbsp;PS only). In September 1973, Audi added the sporty 80&nbsp;GT (two-door only) featuring a carburettor 1.6-litre engine (code: XX) rated at {{cvt|100|PS|kW bhp|0}}.

The Audi 80 had a [[MacPherson strut]] front suspension, and a C-section [[beam axle|beam rear axle]] located by [[trailing arm]]s and a [[Panhard rod]], and using coil springs and telescopic dampers.<ref>Paul Fernley, "Car of the Year: 1972", ''Classic and Sports Car'' (September 2005) p.&nbsp;135</ref>

Audi's design and development efforts paid off during the 1973 [[European Car of the Year]] competition where the 80 won ahead of the [[Renault 5]] and the [[Alfa Romeo Alfetta]].

A [[facelift (automobile)|facelift]] in autumn 1976 brought about a revised front end in the style of the newly introduced [[Audi 100]] C2 with square instead of round [[headlamp|headlights]], 1.6- instead of 1.5-litre engines (still of 75/85&nbsp;PS) and a new 80&nbsp;GTE model with a [[fuel injection|fuel-injected]] version of the 1.6-litre ({{cvt|110|PS|kW bhp|0}}) replacing the former 80&nbsp;GT.

In certain markets a five-door "Avant" (Audi's name for an estate/wagon) variant was offered — effectively a rebadged [[Volkswagen Passat]] with Audi front panels. This version, first seen in mid-1975, appeared in the United States, South Africa, and several other markets.<ref name=CarZA1178>{{cite magazine | magazine = CAR (South Africa) | title = Audi 80 GLS, by Volkswagen | editor-last = Wright | editor-first = Cedric | volume = 22 | number = 8 | date = September 1978 | ref = DNLCV | page = 58 | publisher = Ramsay, Son & Parker (Pty) ltd. }}</ref>

The Fox originally had a 1.5&nbsp;litre engine rated at {{cvt|55|hp|kW PS|0}}, attached to a four-speed [[manual transmission]]. Subsequent versions came with 1.6-litre engines rated at {{cvt|83|hp|kW PS|0}}.<ref>Imports: Audi", Collector Car and Truck Market Guide, (VMR International, July 2001) p. 76</ref> By 1978, ever more stringent emissions rules meant that this had dropped to {{cvt|78|hp|kW PS|0}}. Four-speed manuals or three-speed automatics were on offer, in all three bodystyles.<ref name=BG79>{{citation | ref = RT79 | title = Road & Track's Road Test Annual & Buyer's Guide 1979 | date = January–February 1979 | publisher = CBS Publications | location = Greenwich, CT | page = 81 }}</ref> Aside from the required larger bumpers, early models looked very similar to their European counterparts, while facelift versions (model year 1977) received a large black grille with double, round headlights, without the wraparound turn signals used elsewhere. There was also a sporting GTi package on offer in later years.<ref name=BG79/> The B1 platform was dropped from the European market in 1978, although it was sold into the 1979 model year in North America.
{{clear}}

== {{anchor|B2}}B2 (1978–1986) ==
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Audi 80 B2 (81)
| image = Mint 1983 Audi 80 1.8 GL (9901585426).jpg
| caption = 1983 Audi 80&nbsp;1.8 GL (European version with single headlamps)
| aka = {{ubl
  | Audi 90
  | Audi 4000 (North America)
  | Audi 5+5 (Australia) <ref name=Harrington>Paul Harrington, ''5+5 aussie audi'', Motor Manual, December 1981, page 36</ref>
  }}
| production = 1978–1986<br />''1,680,146 built''<ref name=WO263>[[#WO1|Oswald (2001)]], p. 263</ref><ref name="production" group="n">Figures given for calendar years, some overlap with predecessor/successor models; actual figures therefore slightly lower.</ref><br />80: 1,405,506<br />90: 105,593<br />Coupé: 169,047
| predecessor = [[#B1|Audi 80 (B1)]]
| successor = [[#B3|Audi 80 (B3)]]
| body_style = {{Unbulleted list | 2-door [[sedan (automobile)|sedan]] | 4-door [[sedan (automobile)|sedan]] }}
| layout = [[Front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout|Front-engine, front-wheel-drive]] or [[quattro (four wheel drive system)|quattro]] permanent [[four-wheel-drive]]
| platform = [[Volkswagen Group B platform#B2|Volkswagen Group B2 platform]]
| engine = {{Unbulleted list | 1272&nbsp;cc ''[[List of discontinued Volkswagen Group petrol engines#FY|FY/FZ]]'' [[Inline-four engine|I4]] | 1297&nbsp;cc ''[[Volkswagen EA827 engine|EA827]]'' I4 | 1588&nbsp;cc ''[[Volkswagen EA827 engine|EA827]]'' I4 | 1595&nbsp;cc ''[[Volkswagen EA827 engine|EA827]]'' I4 | 1715&nbsp;cc ''[[Volkswagen EA827 engine|EA827]]'' I4 (North America) | 1781&nbsp;cc ''[[Volkswagen EA827 engine|EA827]]'' I4 | 1921&nbsp;cc [[Straight-five engine|I5]] | 1994&nbsp;cc I5 | 2144&nbsp;cc I5 | 2226&nbsp;cc I5 | 1588&nbsp;cc ''[[List of discontinued Volkswagen Group diesel engines#JK|JK/CR]]'' [[Diesel engine|diesel]] I4 | 1588&nbsp;cc ''[[List of discontinued Volkswagen Group diesel engines#CY|CY]]'' [[turbodiesel]] I4 }}
| transmission = {{Unbulleted list | 4-speed [[manual transmission|manual]] | 5-speed [[manual transmission|manual]] | 3-speed [[automatic transmission|automatic]] }}
| wheelbase = {{cvt|2540|mm|1}}
| length = {{Unbulleted list | {{cvt|4383|mm|in|1}}<ref name=Autocar197809>{{cite journal| journal = [[Autocar (magazine)|Autocar]] |volume = 149 |issue = 4271 | first = Michael | last = Scarlett |title =Audi 80 description: Bigger and better| pages = 37–40| date = 16 September 1978}}</ref> | {{cvt|176.7|in|mm|0|order=flip}} (1980 Audi 4000)<ref name=6FS22>{{cite journal | ref = 6FS | journal = Road & Track's Road Test Annual & Buyer's Guide 1981 | issue = January–February 1981 | title = Six Family Sedans | editor-first = Tony | editor-last = Hogg | page = 22 }}</ref> }}
| width = {{cvt|1682|mm|1}}<ref name=Autocar197809/>
| height = {{cvt|1365|mm|1}}<ref name=Autocar197809/>
| weight = {{cvt|2337|lb|kg|0|order=flip}} (1987 Audi 4000S)<ref>[https://www.xr793.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/1987-Audi-Full-Line.pdf Audi for 1987]</ref>
| related = [[Audi Coupé (B2)]]<br />[[Audi Quattro]]<br />[[Volkswagen Passat (B2)]]
| designer = [[Giorgetto Giugiaro]] at [[Italdesign]]
| sp = uk
}}
Audi presented a redesigned 80 based on the [[Volkswagen Group B platform#B2|B2 platform]] (''Typ'' 81) in September 1978 and deliveries of the four-door sedan began a few weeks later in Europe. Deliveries of the fuel injected GLE and two-door bodied cars began early in 1979.<ref>[[#WO1|Oswald (2001)]], p. 282</ref> The redesigned car was first seen in North America in 1979 (as a 1980 model). Audi continued to use the 80 nameplate in Europe, but badged their ''Typ'' 81 as the '''Audi 4000''' in North America. The body of the B2 Audi 80 was designed by [[Giorgetto Giugiaro]]. No Avant variant was available, as the [[Volkswagen Passat]] filled that role, as the B2 was intended to move the 80 upmarket from the mid-sized family segment to a compact executive model pitched to rival the [[BMW 3 Series]]. The B2 also acted in a de facto sense, as a replacement for the ill-fated [[NSU Ro 80]] that ceased production the year before, since Audi dropped the NSU brand completely following that car's demise. The corresponding B2 version of the Passat appeared two years later and, although the two cars shared the same platform and running gear as before, the Passat had a much stronger visual identity distinct from its Audi 80 sister in comparison with the B1.

The 80 first became available with four-wheel drive in 1983. The model was essentially an [[Audi Quattro|Ur-Quattro]] without the turbocharger and with saloon bodywork.<ref name=Moniteur>{{cite journal | ref = PdL | journal = Le Moniteur de l'Automobile | pages = 38–39 | title = Essai Détaille: Audi 80 quattro | last = Renaux | first = Jean-Jacques | location = Brussels, Belgium | language = fr | volume = 33 | number = 770 | date = 1983-06-02 | publisher = Editions Auto-Magazine }}</ref> The four-wheel drive 80, however, weighed more than a front-wheel drive [[Audi 100#C3|Audi 100 CD]] with the same 2144&nbsp;cc {{cvt|136|PS|kW hp|0}} engine, and with its worse aerodynamics it was slower than the larger, better-equipped, and lower-priced 100.<ref name=Moniteur/> Top speeds are {{cvt|187|and|199|km/h|mph|0}} respectively, with similar fuel economy advantages for the larger 100.<ref name=Mon41>[[#PdL|Renaux]], p. 41</ref> The 80 quattro received twin headlamps, a front spoiler with integrated foglights, and a body-coloured rubber spoiler on the rear. There was also a "quattro" script on the bootlid and a twin exhaust. The luggage compartment was marginally smaller (mostly in height), which meant only a temporary spare tire could be fitted.<ref name=Mon47>[[#PdL|Renaux]], p. 47</ref> The 80 quattro was a bargain compared to the Ur-Quattro, but less so in comparison with the two-wheel drive 80 GTE or the 100 CD, although they did not offer the impressive road holding that the quattros do.<ref name=Mon47/>

[[File:Mint 1983 Audi 80 1.8 GL (9901670963).jpg|thumb|left|1983 Audi 80 1.8 GL (United Kingdom)]]
In Europe, the 80 was the standard model, while after a 1984 facelift the '''Audi&nbsp;90''' was launched as a larger-engined version of the 80; with more options, and, aside from the {{cvt|70|PS|kW bhp|0}}, [[Inline-four engine|four-cylinder]] 1.6-litre [[turbodiesel]] (TD) engine which was also available for the 80, two five-cylinder in-line [[petrol engine]]s — a 2.0-litre with {{cvt|115|PS|kW bhp|0}} and a 2.2-litre with {{cvt|136|PS|kW bhp|0}} which was later enlarged into a 2.3-litre. The 2.2-litre was available with a catalytic converter and power ratings of {{cvt|115|PS|kW bhp|0}} for front-drive and {{cvt|120|PS|kW bhp|0}} for quattro models. European models had two [[automotive lighting|headlamp]] casings, while North American models generally had quad headlamps.

In 1983, the 80&nbsp;Sport was introduced in the UK, based on the GTE. It came with quattro-style Ronal alloys, rubber rear spoiler, deep chin spoiler, striped charcoal [[Recaro]] interior, and optional body graphics including full-length "Audi Sport" stripes.

=== 1984 facelift ===


In Mid-1984 for the 1985 [[model year]], Audi gave the B2 a subtle [[facelift (automobile)|facelift]] with tail lights resembling the ones of the ''Typ'' 44 Audi 100, and different front and rear bumpers and headlights and an updated interior. In Europe, engines with catalytic converter emissions controls were made available for the first time. The 1.6- and 1.8-litre engines were replaced by newer iterations of the same, enabling the fitment of catalytic converters.

The B2 platform proved to be both quite versatile and quite profitable; many components were shared to or borrowed from the [[Audi Coupé#B2|Audi Coupé]], [[Audi Quattro]], and Audi Sport Quattro, which in the process helped to cement the company into the public eye after their [[quattro (four wheel drive system)|quattro]] permanent [[four-wheel-drive]] system proved useful in various forms of racing.<ref name="Quattro25">Audi of America Press Site [http://media.audiusa.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=9540 25 Years of Audi Quattro] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080619003420/http://media.audiusa.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=9540 |date=2008-06-19 }} 22 February 2005</ref>

The saloons were offered until late 1986 in Europe and 1987 abroad, and the B2-based Audi Coupé lasted through to 1988 (as an early 1989 model) before being changed. The Coupé shared many components, and its basic body shape, with the original Audi Quattro.

== 4000 ==

==={{anchor|4000}} 4000 (North America)===
The North American '''Audi 4000''' was first introduced for the 1980 model year, with a 1588&nbsp;cc inline-four with {{cvt|76|hp|kW}}.<ref name=6FS>[[#6FS|''Six Family Sedans'']], p. 18</ref> This engine came in for some criticism, being somewhat buzzy and underpowered for a car in this price segment. Audi did not offer an automatic transmission, as the engine could not quite cope.<ref name=RT82>{{cite journal | ref = 81bg | journal = Road & Track's Road Test Annual & Buyer's Guide 1981 | issue = January–February 1981 | title = 1981 Buyer's Guide | editor-first = Tony | editor-last = Hogg | page = 82 }}</ref> A five-speed transmission was also not available until the 1981 model year.<ref name=6FS/> For 1981, the 4000 received a long-stroke 1.7-litre engine and a standard five-speed manual (with a three-speed automatic still available). The new engine was a fifty-state version with a three-way catalyst, and power dropped to {{cvt|74|hp|kW}}. Nonetheless, more torque and the new gearbox translated into better performance and improved gas mileage.<ref name=RT81g>[[#81bg|''1981 Buyer's Guide'']], p. 81</ref>

==== Audi 4000 5+5 (North America) ====
The '''Audi 4000 5+5''' was launched onto the American market in the 1981 model year. The 5+5 was essentially an 80 B2 two-door saloon with the {{cvt|100|hp|PS kW|0}} 2144&nbsp;cc five-cylinder engine from the [[Audi 100#C2|5000]] and a five-speed transmission. 

The 4000 5+5 was the precursor to what would become the Audi 90. It was fitted with various sporty parts such as an oil pressure gauge, sports interior, and alloy wheels as standard equipment.

==== Audi 5+5 (Australia) ====
The '''Audi 5+5''' name was used in the [[Australia]]n market for a unique four-door Audi 80, so named as it was fitted with the 2144-cc, five-cylinder engine coupled with a five-speed manual gearbox.<ref name=Harrington/> An automatic option was also offered.<ref name=Harrington/> The 5+5 was marketed in Australia from October 1981 through to 1983.<ref>The Red Book, October 1989, Automated Data Services Pty. Limited, page 24</ref>

==== Audi 4000S ====
The 4000 5+5 was accompanied on the American market by the 4000S. This is a more pedestrian yet well-equipped four-door version with the same engine, originally only coupled to a three-speed automatic.<ref name=RT82/>

After a facelift it was sold in North America in 4000S (1.8-litre) and 4000S/CS quattro (2.2-litre) derivatives,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.audiworld.com/model/4000/87-4000.shtml |title=Audi World 4000 spec sheet |publisher=Audiworld.com |access-date=2011-09-04}}</ref> with the S and CS quattros corresponding to the European Audi 90 quattro. The Audi 4000 quattro debuted in 1984 and was sold in four colors, Black, Alpine White, Tornado Red, and optional Zermatt Silver metallic. It came standard with a five-speed manual transmission, brown velour interior, and automatic windows up front and manuals in the rear. The early Audi 4000 models were very similar to the Audi 80 with the addition of USA mandated crash safety bumpers and quad sealed beam headlights. The mounting for the safety bumpers intruded into the luggage compartment floor, making for a very irregularly shaped and less useful space.<ref name=6FS/>

The S has a 1.8-litre inline-four-cylinder engine that puts out {{cvt|76|kW|PS bhp|0}} at 5500&nbsp;rpm. The CS quattro has a CIS-E fuel-injected 2.2-litre [[Straight-five engine|inline-five cylinder]] [[petrol engine]] (identification code: JT). It displaces 2226&nbsp;cc and was constructed from a [[Gray iron|grey]] [[cast iron|cast-iron]] [[cylinder block]], with an [[aluminium alloy]] [[cylinder head]], and uses a [[timing belt (camshaft)|timing belt]]-driven [[single overhead camshaft]] (SOHC). The rated horsepower is {{cvt|115|hp|kW PS|0}} at 5500&nbsp;rpm, and the torque is {{cvt|171|Nm|0}} at 3000&nbsp;rpm. The only [[transmission (mechanics)|transmission]] available on the 4000CS was a five-speed close-ratio [[manual transmission|manual]].

=== 4000 gallery ===
{{gallery | width = 200 | height = 130
|File:Audi 80 1.3 CL (13381369104).jpg|Pre-facelift Audi 80 1.3 CL two-door sedan (Europe)
|File:Audi 4000 2 door.jpg|1981 Audi 4000: US-spec 2-door version, shown by the headlamp configuration and large bumpers
|File:1986 Audi 80 GT (white), front right.jpg|1986 Audi 80 GT (Germany)
|File:Audi_90_v_sst.jpg|Audi 90 (1984–1986)
|File:1985 Audi 4000S quattro in Tornado Red, front right.jpg|Facelift Audi 4000S quattro (North America)
|File:Audi coupe 2 h sst.jpg|B2-based 1980–1984 [[Audi Coupé#B2|Audi Coupé GT]]
}}

{{clear}}

== {{anchor|B3}}B3 (1986–1992) ==
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Audi 80 B3 (89)
| image = 1987 Audi 80 (8098067988).jpg
| aka = Audi 90
| production = {{Unbulleted list | 1986–1992 | 1,623,382 built<ref name=WO263/><ref>{{citation | first = Eberhard | last = Kittler | ref = EK01 | title = Deutsche Autos seit 1990 | trans-title = German cars since 1990 | language = de | volume = 5 | publisher = Motorbuch Verlag | location = Stuttgart | date = 2001 | isbn = 3-613-02128-5 | pages = 24–26 }}</ref><ref name="production" group="n"/> | '''80''': 1,438,475 | '''90''': 184,907 }}
| predecessor = [[#B2|Audi 80 (B2)]]
| successor = [[#B4|Audi 80 (B4)]]
| body_style = 4-door [[sedan (automobile)|sedan]]
| layout = [[Front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout|Front-engine, front-wheel-drive]] or [[quattro (four wheel drive system)|quattro]] permanent [[four-wheel-drive]]
| platform = [[Volkswagen Group B platform#B3|Volkswagen Group B3 platform]]
| engine = {{Unbulleted list | '''80''': | 1.4&nbsp;L [[Straight-four engine|I4]] | 1.6&nbsp;L I4 | 1.8&nbsp;L I4 | 2.0&nbsp;L I4 | 2.0&nbsp;L [[Multi-valve|16-valve]] I4 | 1.6&nbsp;L [[diesel engine|diesel]] I4 | 1.6&nbsp;L [[turbodiesel]] I4 | 1.9&nbsp;L diesel I4 | '''90:''' | 2.0&nbsp;L [[Straight-five engine|I5]] | 2.2&nbsp;L I5 | 2.3&nbsp;L I5 | 2.3&nbsp;L [[Multi-valve|20-valve]] I5 | 1.6&nbsp;L [[turbodiesel]] I4 }}
| transmission = 5-speed [[manual transmission|manual]]<br />3-speed [[automatic transmission|automatic]]
| wheelbase = {{cvt|2540|mm|1}}
| length = {{cvt|4404|mm|1}}
| width = {{cvt|1695|mm|1}}
| height = {{cvt|1397|mm|1}}
| related = {{ubl
  | [[Audi Coupé#B3|Audi Coupé]] (''typ 8B'')
  | [[Audi Coupé#8G|Audi Cabriolet]] (''typ 8G'')
  }}
| designer = [[J Mays]] (1983)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/j-mays-to-succeed-jack-telnack-as-head-of-fords-global-design-team-75379342.html |title=J. Mays to Succeed Jack Telnack as Head of Ford's Global Design... -- re> DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- |website=www.prnewswire.com |access-date=17 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924150504/http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/j-mays-to-succeed-jack-telnack-as-head-of-fords-global-design-team-75379342.html |archive-date=24 September 2015 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://archive.cardesignnews.com/news/whoswhere/971001ford-jmays.html |title=J Mays, Vice President - Design, Ford Automotive Operations |access-date=2013-07-12 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140601004239/http://archive.cardesignnews.com/news/whoswhere/971001ford-jmays.html |archive-date=2014-06-01 |url-status = dead}}</ref> under Hartmut Warkuß
| sp = uk
}}

In September 1986, Audi released a new ''Typ'' 89 Audi 80 for the 1987 [[model year]] on the European market and introduced it elsewhere within a year. It was based on a new platform that broke the relationship between the 80 and the Volkswagen Passat, the corresponding third generation of which used the transverse-engined [[Volkswagen Group B platform#B3|Volkswagen B3 platform]], whilst Audi stuck with the longitudinal front wheel drive layout for the B3-series 80. Production codes were ''Typ'' 89 from 1987 to 1989, and ''Typ'' 8A from 1990 onward (in line with a restructuring of many VW platform designations). It introduced a new [[aerodynamic]] look and a fully zinc-coated [[galvanizing|galvanised]] bodyshell.
[[File:Audi 80 B3 rear 20081201.jpg|left|thumb|Audi 80 (Europe)]]
Unlike its predecessor, the B3 was marketed worldwide only as the Audi 80 or Audi 90. Initially, Audi transferred existing powertrain concepts to the new model although [[fuel injection]] was now available for some engines. A range of new [[petrol engine|petrol]] and [[diesel engine|diesel]] [[Inline-four engine|inline four-cylinder]] engines became available to European customers along with the ''[[procon-ten]]'' safety system which became standard fitment from 1991.

Procon-ten was a notable safety feature comprising a series of hidden steel cables routed behind the gearbox, attached to the steering wheel and front seatbelt inertia reels. In the event of a front impact, the engine and gearbox are forced rearward, pulling on these cables. This action simultaneously pulls the steering wheel into the dashboard to prevent the driver colliding with it while tightening the front seatbelts. This innovation was a precursor to the airbag, which became popular on mass produced cars during the 1990s after being patented by [[Mercedes-Benz]] in 1982.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.autoevolution.com/news/audi-procon-ten-the-no-airbag-safety-system-100087.html|title=Audi Procon-Ten: The No-Airbag Safety System|first=Alex|last=Oagana|date=21 May 2018}}</ref>

In 1987, the '''Audi 90''' was reintroduced as an upmarket, more luxurious variant of the 80. To begin with it would again feature a choice of 10-valve [[straight-5|inline five-cylinder]] petrol engines, and could be specified with or without quattro. The 90 differs visually from the 80 by a full-width tail-light panel; [[headlamp|headlights]] that featured additional high-beam lights and a slightly different front [[Grille (car)|grille]]. Indicator lamps were moved from beside the headlights to the bumpers next to the fog lights, which were standard fitment on the 90. Brightwork surrounds for the windows, tops of the bumpers and side rubbing strips were also standard. Interiors were upgraded over the 80 featuring velour seat coverings and a slightly more generous level of equipment. The then range-topping 2.2E offered a boot spoiler, alloy wheels, leather steering wheel, and sports front seats. Switchable [[Anti-lock braking system|ABS]] was standard on quattro versions.

From 1989 to 1991 the Audi 90 offered the first [[multi-valve|20-valve]] engine from Audi since the [[turbocharger|turbocharged]] engine used in the [[Audi Sport Quattro]]. This new 2.3-litre engine produced {{cvt|170|PS|kW bhp|0}} and featured in the front wheel drive 20V, 20V Sport, and four-wheel drive 20V quattro derivatives. The non-quattro 20V models were 120&nbsp;kg lighter.<ref>''Volkswagen Audi Car'' September 1989 Page 37</ref> The Audi 80 16V, new in 1990, was also offered with the quattro system, making for a certain amount of overlap with the 2.3-liter Audi 90. The quattro 16V was built in comparably small numbers, meaning that it did not reach the initial annual production requirement of 5,000 examples required to be homologated for [[Group A]] rallying.<ref name="TV891.11">{{cite magazine | ref = PK91 | title = Vän av vinterväg | trans-title = Friend of winter roads | language = sv | magazine = [[Teknikens Värld]] | publisher = Specialtidningsförlaget AB | location = Stockholm, Sweden | page = 11 | date = 1991-04-18 | issue = 8 | volume = 43 | first = PeO | last = Kjellström }}</ref>

Externally, Sport versions of the 90 were visually distinguished by the deletion of brightwork in favour of satin black window surrounds, bumper cappings, and thinner side mouldings. A raised aluminium boot spoiler, lowered suspension, and uprated brakes were fitted as standard, Speedline wheels were also standard fitment in the UK.

In October 1988, a Coupé version based on the 80/90 appeared, called simply the '''[[Audi Coupé]]''' (''typ 8B''). This had completely different three-door liftback bodywork and replaced the earlier, B2-based Coupé which had been manufactured into early 1988. This version remained in production until 1996, in parallel with the succeeding B4 generation Audi 80. A convertible was planned from the beginning, but did not appear until May 1991 as the '''Audi Cabriolet'''. This model remained in production until 2000 and was optically aligned with the B4 Audi 80 from its introduction.

Altogether, the Audi 80 came with the following engine range, although not all of these were available in all markets:
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{| class="wikitable defaultcenter col1left" style="font-size:92%;"
|-
! Model !! [[Engine displacement|Displacement]] !! Power at rpm !! Torque at rpm !! [[Fuel supply]] !! [[Catalytic converter|Catalytic<br />converter]] !! Notes !! Production<br>period
|-
! colspan="8" |[[Petrol engine]]s
|-
| rowspan="4" |'''Audi 80'''|| 1399&nbsp;cc||{{cvt|65|PS|kW hp|0}} at 5,200||{{cvt|110|Nm|lbft|}} at 3,000|| rowspan="4" | [[Carburettor]]||No||[[Greece]] only ||
|-
| rowspan="4" style="text-align:center;" | 1595&nbsp;cc||{{cvt|70|PS|kW hp|0}} at 5,200||{{cvt|123|Nm|lbft|}} at 2,700||No||[[Austria]] only || 03/87–07/89
|-
| {{cvt|70|PS|kW hp|0}} at 5,200||{{cvt|118|Nm|lbft|}} at 2,700||Yes|| || 08/89–12/91
|-
| {{cvt|75|PS|kW hp|0}} at 5,200||{{cvt|125|Nm|lbft|}} at 2,700||No|| || 08/86–12/91
|-
| '''Audi 80 1.6E'''|| {{cvt|102|PS|kW hp|0}} at 6,300||{{cvt|135|Nm|lbft|0}} at 3,500||[[Fuel injection|MPFI]]||No||Portugal and [[Greece]] || 08/90–12/91
|-
| rowspan="2" |'''Audi 80'''|| rowspan="8" |1781&nbsp;cc||{{cvt|75|PS|kW hp|0}} at 4,500||{{cvt|140|Nm|lbft|0}} at 2,500|| rowspan="4" | Carburettor||No|| || rowspan="2" | 10/86–01/90
|-
| {{cvt|75|PS|kW hp|0}} at 4,500||{{cvt|140|Nm|lbft|0}} at 2,500||Yes||
|-
| rowspan="5" |'''Audi 80 1.8S'''|| {{cvt|88|PS|kW hp|0}} at 5,200||{{cvt|142|Nm|lbft|}} at 3,300||Yes|| || 08/86–07/90
|-
| {{cvt|90|PS|kW hp|0}} at 5,200||{{cvt|150|Nm|lbft|0}} at 3,300||No|| || 08/86–12/91
|-
| {{cvt|90|PS|kW hp|0}} at 5,400||{{cvt|140|Nm|lbft|0}} at 3,350|| rowspan="3" | [[Fuel injection|SPFI]]||Yes|| || rowspan="2" | 08/86–12/91
|-
| |{{cvt|90|PS|kW hp|0}} at 5,400||{{cvt|145|Nm|lbft|}} at 3,350||Yes||
|-
| {{cvt|90|PS|kW hp|0}} at 5,500||{{cvt|142|Nm|lbft|}} at 3,250||Yes|| || 03/88–12/91
|-
|'''Audi 80 1.8E'''|| {{cvt|112|PS|kW hp|0}} at 5,800||{{cvt|160|Nm|lbft|0}} at 3,400|| rowspan="5" | MPFI||No|| || 08/86–12/91
|-
|'''Audi 80 1.9E'''|| 1847&nbsp;cc||{{cvt|113|PS|kW hp|0}} at 5,600||{{cvt|160|Nm|lbft|0}} at 3,400||Yes|| || 09/86–07/88
|-
| rowspan="2" |'''Audi 80 2.0E'''|| rowspan="3" |1984&nbsp;cc||{{cvt|112|PS|kW hp|0}} at 5,300||{{cvt|168|Nm|lbft|}} at 3,250||Yes|| || 08/88–10/90
|-
| {{cvt|113|PS|kW hp|0}} at 5,300||{{cvt|170|Nm|lbft|0}} at 3,250||Yes|| || 08/90–12/91
|-
|'''Audi 80 16V'''|| {{cvt|137|PS|kW hp|0}} at 5,800||{{cvt|181|Nm|lbft|}} at 4,500||Yes|| || 03/90–12/91
|-
! colspan="8" |[[Diesel engine]]s
|-
| rowspan="3" |'''Audi 80 Diesel'''|| rowspan="2" |1588&nbsp;cc||{{cvt|50|PS|kW hp|0}} at 4,800||{{cvt|97|Nm|lbft|}} at 2,700–3,200|| rowspan="3" | Diesel||No||[[Austria]] only || rowspan="2" | 08/86–07/89
|-
| {{cvt|54|PS|kW hp|0}} at 4,800||{{cvt|100|Nm|lbft|}} at 2,700–3,200||No||
|-
| style="text-align:center;" | 1896&nbsp;cc||{{cvt|68|PS|kW hp|0}} at 4,400||{{cvt|127|Nm|lbft|}} at 2,200–2,600||No|| || 08/89–12/91
|-
| rowspan="2" |'''Audi 80 Turbodiesel'''|| rowspan="2" |1588&nbsp;cc||{{cvt|80|PS|kW hp|0}} at 4,500||{{cvt|152|Nm|lbft|}} at 2,300–2,800|| rowspan="2" | [[Turbo-diesel|Turbodiesel]] ||No|| || 04/89–12/91
|-
| {{cvt|80|PS|kW hp|0}} at 4,500||{{cvt|155|Nm|lbft|}} at 2,300–2,800||No|| || 04/88–07/90
|}

The Audi 90 came with the following engines:
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{| class="wikitable defaultcenter col1left" style="font-size:92%;"
|-
! Model !! [[Engine displacement|Displacement]] !! Power at rpm !! Torque at rpm !! [[Catalytic converter|Catalytic<br />converter]] !! Engine<br>Code !! Notes !! Production<br>period
|-
| '''Audi 90 2.0E'''|| rowspan="2" |1994&nbsp;cc||{{cvt|115|PS|kW hp|0}} at 5,400&nbsp;rpm||{{cvt|172|Nm|lbft|}} at 4,000&nbsp;rpm||Yes|| PS || || 05/87–11/91
|-
| '''Audi 90 2.0E 20V'''|| {{cvt|160|PS|kW hp|0}}||{{cvt|190|Nm|lbft|}}||No|| NM || Italy/Portugal only || 02/88–11/91
|-
| '''Audi 90 2.2E'''|| 2226&nbsp;cc||{{cvt|136|PS|kW hp|0}} at 5,700&nbsp;rpm||{{cvt|186|Nm|lbft|}} at 3,500&nbsp;rpm||No|| KV || || 05/87–89
|-
| '''Audi 90 2.3E'''|| rowspan="2" |2309&nbsp;cc||{{cvt|136|PS|kW hp|0}} at 5,700&nbsp;rpm||{{cvt|190|Nm|lbft|0}} at 4,500&nbsp;rpm||Yes|| NG || || 05/87–11/91
|-
| '''Audi 90 2.3E 20V'''|| {{cvt|170|PS|kW hp|0}} at 6,000&nbsp;rpm||{{cvt|220|Nm|lbft|0}} at 4,500&nbsp;rpm||Yes|| 7A || || 02/88–11/91
|-
| colspan="8" |
|-
| '''Audi 90 Turbodiesel'''|| 1588&nbsp;cc||{{cvt|80|PS|kW hp|0}} at 4,500||{{cvt|152|-|155|Nm|lbft|0}} at 2,300–2,800|| No|| RA/SB || || 88–90
|}

=== North America ===
In 1989, for the 1990 model year, North America received the 90 quattro model (and [[Audi Coupé#B3|Coupé quattro]]) that was powered by a detuned {{cvt|164|hp|kW PS|0}} of the 20v 2.3-litre 5-cylinder engine. It was marketed in the "Grand Tourismo" (GT) style of a comfortable luxury car with sporting tendencies, as opposed to a dedicated lightweight sports car. Weighing between {{cvt|3042|lb|0|lk=on}} (1990 sedan model) to {{cvt|3308|lb|0}} (1991 Coupé model), these cars were not lightweight, especially in consideration of the 164&nbsp;hp powerplant (slightly less than the European version). These models can be recognised by their distinctive wheels, 14" [[BBS Kraftfahrzeugtechnik|BBS]] Mesh wheels or 15" Six-star Speedlines. They differed from regular 80/90 models in several ways. Notable differences include their standard leather interiors with Zebrano wood trim, additional [[Siemens VDO|VDO]] gauges mounted in the bottom of the [[center console (automobile)|centre console]], a [[carbon fibre]] centre prop shaft, and push-button locking rear differential.

The final type 89 80s and 90s were sold as 1992 models in North America; in Europe, all type 89 sedans were discontinued at the end of the 1991 model year to give way to the B4 series; a few Audi&nbsp;90&nbsp;Sport&nbsp;Quattro with the 2.3-litre 20v engine were assembled in early 1992.{{Citation needed|date=March 2009}}

<gallery>
File:1992 Audi 80 (8A) 2.0 E sedan (2015-07-14) 02.jpg|1992 Audi 80 (8A) 2.0 E
File:1988 Audi 80 quattro profile.jpg|1988 Audi 80 quattro
File:Audi 90q20v.jpg|1989 Audi 90 quattro
</gallery>

== {{anchor|B4}}B4 (1991–1995) ==
{{more citations needed section|date=January 2024}}
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Audi 80 B4 (8C)
| image = 1992-1995 Audi 80 (8C) 2.0 E sedan (2018-08-06) 01.jpg
| aka = 
| production = 1991–1995<br />''1,090,690 built''<ref>[[#EK01|Kittler]], p. 24</ref><ref name="production" group="n"/><br />4-door: 908,255<br /> Avant: 182,435
| predecessor = [[#B3|Audi 80 (B3)]]
| successor = [[Audi A4#B5|Audi A4 (B5)]]
| body_style = 4-door [[Sedan (car)|saloon]]<br />5-door [[station wagon|estate]]
| layout = [[Front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout|Front-engine, front-wheel-drive]] or [[quattro (four wheel drive system)|quattro]] permanent [[four-wheel-drive]]
| platform = [[Volkswagen Group B platform#B4|Volkswagen Group B4 platform]]
| engine = {{ubl | '''[[Gasoline engine|Petrol]]''': | 1.6&nbsp;L [[Straight-four engine|I4]] | 2.0&nbsp;L I4 | 2.2&nbsp;L [[Turbocharger|turbo]] [[Straight-five engine|I5]] | 2.3&nbsp;L I5 | 2.6&nbsp;L [[V6 engine|V6]] | 2.8&nbsp;L V6 | '''[[Diesel engine|Diesel]]''': | 1.9&nbsp;L [[Turbo-diesel|turbo]] I4 }}
| transmission = 5-speed [[manual transmission|manual]]<br />4-speed [[automatic transmission|automatic]]
| wheelbase = {{cvt|102.8|in|mm|0|disp=flip}}<br />{{cvt|102.2|in|mm|0|disp=flip}} (quattro)
| length = {{cvt|180.3|in|mm|0|disp=flip}} (sedan)
| width = {{cvt|1695|mm|in|1}} (sedan)
| height = {{cvt|54.3|in|mm|0|disp=flip}} (sedan, 1992–94)<br />{{cvt|54.7|in|mm|0|disp=flip}} (quattro)<br />{{cvt|55.0|in|mm|0|disp=flip}} (saloon, 1995)
| weight = {{cvt|1190|-|1430|kg|lb|0}}
| related = {{ubl | [[Audi Cabriolet]] | [[Audi Coupé]] | [[Audi S2]] | [[Audi RS2 Avant]] }}
| sp = uk
}}
{{Multiple image | align = left | direction = vertical | width =
| image1 = 1992-1995 Audi 80 (8C) 2.0 E sedan (2018-08-06) 02.jpg
| caption1 = Saloon 
| image4 = 1995 Audi 80 TDi SE 1.9.jpg
| caption4 = Avant 
| image5 = Audi-90-sedan.jpg
| caption5 = Audi 90
| image6 = 1995 Audi Cabriolet (8G) 2.6 E convertible (2015-08-07) 02.jpg
| caption6 = The contemporary [[Audi Cabriolet]] was derived from the Audi 80 B3
}}

The Audi 80 (B3) obtained a major facelift in the autumn of 1991, although the UK launch was not until early 1992. From then on it was known internally as the B4 (or ''Typ'' 8C). Changes from the B3 included a longer [[wheelbase]], a fully redesigned [[fuel tank]] and rear axle to enable the use of folding seats, 15" wheels with more prominent wheel arches, redesigned and painted rear and front bumpers, as well as higher-quality materials for the interior, and a larger boot. The front [[Grille (car)|grille]] was merged with the bonnet and given a bolder look. This design had been previewed on the 1990 [[Audi Coupé#8B|Audi Coupé S2]] and was applied to the full lineup of the B3-based Coupés as well in July 1991. The [[Audi Cabriolet|Cabriolet]] (''Typ'' 8G) had been introduced in May 1991 and continued to be built long after the B4 had been replaced, receiving similar updates to the Audi 80 B4 and succeeding [[Audi A4]].

The B4 also marked the beginning of Audi's move into the German luxury mid-sized vehicle segment, which until then was clearly dominated by [[Mercedes-Benz]] and [[BMW]]. On the European market, and in Germany in particular, the B4 and its variants were highly successful and popular.

In Europe, the 90 designation for five-cylinder models was dropped for this generation, and all saloons were badged as 80, regardless of which engine they had. Audi of America went the opposite direction, and sold the saloon as the 90. B4s for the American market typically offered more luxury and style even in the standard version, such as [[automatic transmission]], [[cruise control]], [[air conditioning]], and leather seats, all of which were usually optional at additional cost on European models.

Because the United States does not recognise the international [[ECE Regulations]] on auto safety components and constructions, but rather maintains its own Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, the front of the B4 had to be specially redesigned for vehicles sold in North America. The front and [[Bumper (automobile)|bumper]] had to be designed to accommodate impact energy absorbers not required outside North America. Instead of the dual-reflector headlamps, a single-reflector design was used inboard of an amber combination [[Turn signals|turn signal]], [[Automotive lighting#Front position lights|parking]], and [[Automotive lighting#Side marker lights and reflectors|side marker]] lamp and reflector wrapping around the corner, and fog lamps smaller than the rest-of-world items were placed the corners of the bumper air duct.

European market cars were now available with a selection of [[Inline-four engine|inline four-cylinder]] engines, as well as the familiar [[Straight-five engine|in-line five]], and two different new [[V6 engine]]s (2.6-litre and 2.8-litre); the later 2.8-litre V6 was the only engine available for vehicles sold in North America. As another first, Audi introduced a new high-[[torque]], [[Gasoline direct injection|direct-injection]], [[turbocharger|turbocharged]] [[diesel engine]], the {{cvt|66|kW|PS bhp|0}} 1.9-litre&nbsp;TDI ([[Turbocharged Direct Injection]]). The standard 1.8-litre [[petrol engine]] of the B3 was discontinued; a two-litre, {{cvt|66|kW|PS bhp|0}}, four-cylinder petrol engine, a variation of the previously known {{cvt|85|kW|PS bhp|0}} 2.0&nbsp;E engine, was now available for the base model.

Altogether, although some layouts were not available everywhere outside Germany, Audi offered the following engine range for the 80/90 B4:

'''''[[Petrol engine]]s:'''''
* 1.6 – {{cvt|71|PS|kW PS bhp|0|order=out}}, [[Straight-four engine|in-line four-cylinder]] (export only)
* 1.6 E – {{cvt|74|kW|PS bhp|0}}, in-line four-cylinder
* 2.0 – {{cvt|66|kW|PS bhp|0}}, in-line four-cylinder (base model in Germany)
* 2.0 E – {{cvt|115|PS|kW PS bhp|0|order=out}}, in-line four-cylinder
* 2.0 E 16v – {{cvt|103|kW|PS bhp|0}}, 16-valve, in-line four-cylinder
* 2.3 E 10v – {{cvt|98|kW|PS bhp|0}}, 10-valve, [[Straight-five engine|in-line five-cylinder]]
* 2.6 E – {{cvt|110|kW|PS bhp|0}}, [[V6 engine|V6]]
* 2.8 E – {{cvt|128|kW|PS bhp|0}}, V6
* S2 – {{cvt|162-169|kW|PS bhp|0}}, 2.2&nbsp;L, 20-valve [[turbocharged]] in-line five-cylinder
* RS2 Avant – {{cvt|232|kW|PS bhp|0}}, 2.2&nbsp;L, 20-valve turbocharged in-line five-cylinder

'''''[[Diesel engine]]s:'''''
* 1.9 TD – {{cvt|55|kW|PS bhp|0}}, [[Inline-four engine|in-line four-cylinder]] [[turbodiesel]]
* 1.9 TDI – {{cvt|66|kW|PS bhp|0}}, in-line four-cylinder [[Direct fuel injection|direct-injection]] turbodiesel (with [[intercooler]])

Most petrol versions could be ordered with [[quattro (four wheel drive system)|quattro]] permanent [[four-wheel-drive]]; at the time, however, it could only be combined with a five-speed [[manual transmission]]. Additionally, Audi built around 2,500 units of the ''Quattro Competition'' for the German and European market. It was a street [[homologation]] of the B4-based [[Super Tourenwagen Cup]] (STW) race car saloon with four-wheel drive and a modified {{cvt|140|PS|hp kW|0}}, 16-valve, two-litre petrol engine. The [[powertrain]] had its roots in the two-litre, four-cylinder [[Straight engine|inline engines]] that most European Audi&nbsp;80s were equipped with at the time. On the outside, the ''Quattro Competition'' featured the same bumpers as the S2, the V6 headlights, and a [[spoiler (automotive)|rear wing]] mounted on the bootlid.

Together with the saloon, Audi produced a B4-based estate, the ''Audi 80 Avant'', and a convertible, the '''Audi Cabriolet''', which was largely based on the B3 Coupé. This meant that Audi now had saloon, coupé, cabriolet, and estate variants of the 80 available to European customers. For the North American market, however, Audi only sold coupés during the 1990 and 1991 [[model year]]s, and the estate was never officially available.

[[File:Audi 80 B4 1.jpg|thumb|Audi 80 unraced [[Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters|DTM]] prototype]]
As of the 1994 model year, a [[special edition|limited edition]] model, known as ''Europa'', was introduced on the European market. It could be ordered both as a saloon and an Avant. It was factory-equipped with power mirrors, [[alloy wheel]]s, rear seat headrests, an [[airbag]] steering wheel, and offered a choice between power [[sunroof]] or [[air conditioning]]. It came in five different special colours. For "regular" 1994 B4 saloons and Avants, standard features as well as options available were stepped up too, including an airbag steering wheel and redesigned door liners (standard), and passenger airbags and a built-in [[immobilizer|engine immobiliser]] (optional).

The 80-series was effectively replaced by the new [[Audi A4]] in 1994, a variant of the 1996 (B5) Volkswagen Passat. By that time it was feeling very dated in comparison with more modern rivals such as the [[BMW E36]]. Production ceased at a time when prestige European manufacturers were making the transition of older executive saloons to newer models based on newer platforms in the compact executive car market.

The B4 saloon was discontinued at the end of the 1994. The Avant was axed in 1995, and the Coupé (with no immediate replacement) followed suit in 1996. The [[Audi Cabriolet|Cabriolet]], however, continued in production until August 2000. The B4 platform saloon was replaced by the [[Audi A4]] for the 1995 [[model year]] (1996 in North America), followed by a new ''A4 Avant'' later in 1996. A mid-sized convertible was not available again until 2002, when the A4&nbsp;Cabriolet was introduced. Since 2007, Audi has produced [[Audi A5]] - which is similar in concept to the old 80-based Coupé.

=== {{anchor|S2}}Audi S2 ===
{{Main|Audi S2}}
[[File:Audi S2 Avant in Canada.jpg|alt=|thumb|Audi S2 Avant]]

Audi developed a sports version of the Coupé in 1990, called the '''[[Audi Coupé#S2|Audi Coupé S2]]'''. This replaced the famous [[Audi Quattro]] and was capable of 150&nbsp;mph. In 1993, the S2 received some cosmetic updates, including new AVUS-style alloy wheels, ellipsoid beam (projector) headlamps, and clear front indicator lenses. This coincided with the introduction of the five-door S2 Avant, along with a limited run of four-door S2 [[sedan (automobile)|sedan]] models, of which 306 were produced. The S2 saloon and Avant feature a lot of similarities in the rear axle support system to the later B5 A4 quattro. The B4 platform S2 Avant was also used between 1993 and 1995 as the basis for Audi's [[Audi RS2 Avant|RS2 Avant]] super-sports estate, which was modified for Audi with assistance from [[Porsche]].{{clear}}

=== {{anchor|RS2}}Audi RS2 Avant ===
[[File:Audi RS2.jpg|thumb|Audi RS2 Avant]]
{{Main|Audi RS 2 Avant}}
The '''Audi RS2 Avant''' is fitted with a similar 2.2-litre turbocharged engine to the S2, but producing {{cvt|232|kW|PS hp|0}}. It can accelerate from {{cvt|0|-|100|km/h|}} in 4.8&nbsp;seconds and has a top speed of {{cvt|262|km/h}}.

The Audi RS2 was generally only available as an Avant, although four 4-door saloon models were officially produced by the factory, including one for the chief of the RS2 development programme. The RS2 was at least partially assembled at the Porsche Rossle-Bau plant in [[Zuffenhausen]]. Prior to manufacturing the RS2, the Porsche Zuffenhausen assembly line was busy producing the high-performance [[Mercedes-Benz W124|W124]] bodystyle [[Mercedes-Benz 500E]]. The RS2/Porsche link is further exemplified by the RS2's dual circuit Porsche braking system (wearing [[Brembo]] calipers with a Porsche name), 7.0Jx17" [[alloy wheel]]s that were identical in design to the [[Porsche 911 Turbo]] wheels of that era, and side view mirrors are also borrowed from the Porsche 911 Turbo. Additionally, the word "PORSCHE" is inscribed in the RS2 factory emblems affixed to the tailgate and front [[Grille (car)|grille]], and on the engine's inlet manifold. Porsche modified the Avant S2 body optics, added more [[Power (physics)|power]], better [[brake]]s, bigger [[sway bar|anti-roll bars]] to front and rear, fine tuned the interior – and a super-sports estate was born. Porsche's involvement in the project was on the strict understanding that a coupé model would not be produced, as this was felt to be too close to Porsche's own products.

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{| class="wikitable defaultcenter col1left" style="font-size:92%;"
|+ Petrol
|-
! Model
! Cylinder
! Bore × stroke
! {{abbr|Displ.|Displacement}}
!Compression Ratio <ref>{{Cite web|title=Specs for all Audi 80 (B3/B4) versions|url=https://www.ultimatespecs.com/car-specs/Audi/M608/80-(B3-B4)|access-date=2022-02-10|website=www.ultimatespecs.com|language=en}}</ref>
! Rated power (DIN 70020)
! Max. Torque (DIN 70020)
! Engine<br />code
! {{cvt|0|-|100|km/h|disp=br()}}
! Top speed
! Construction period
|-
| 1.6{{efn|group="B"|name="Export"}}
| 4
| 81&nbsp;mm × 77.4&nbsp;mm
| 1595&nbsp;cc
|9:1
| {{cvt|52|kW|PS hp|0}} at 5400&nbsp;rpm
| {{cvt|120|Nm|0}} at 3000&nbsp;rpm
| ABM
| 15.4&nbsp;s
| {{cvt|162|km/h}}
| 01/1992&ndash;08/1994
|-
| 1.6 E{{efn|group="B"|name="Export"}}
| 4
| 81&nbsp;mm × 77.4&nbsp;mm
| 1595&nbsp;cc
|10.5:1
| {{cvt|74|kW|PS hp|0}} at 6000&nbsp;rpm
| {{cvt|130|Nm|0}} at 3200&nbsp;rpm
| ADA
| {{unk}}
| {{cvt|189|km/h}}
| 06/1993&ndash;12/1995
|-
| 2.0
| 4
| 82.5&nbsp;mm × 92.8&nbsp;mm
| 1984&nbsp;cc
|8.9:1
| {{cvt|66|kW|PS hp|0}} at 5400&nbsp;rpm
| {{cvt|148|Nm|0}} at 3000&nbsp;rpm
| ABT
| 13.6&nbsp;s
| {{cvt|177|km/h}}
| 09/1991&ndash;12/1995
|-
| 2.0 E{{efn|group="B"|name="quattro"}}
| 4
| 82.5&nbsp;mm × 92.8&nbsp;mm
| 1984&nbsp;cc
|10.4:1
| {{cvt|85|kW|PS hp|0}} at 5400&nbsp;rpm
| {{cvt|166|Nm|0}} at 3200&nbsp;rpm
| ABK
| 11.8&nbsp;s
| {{cvt|190|km/h}}
| 09/1991&ndash;12/1995
|-
| 2.0 E 16V{{efn|group="B"|name="Export"}}{{efn|group="B"|name="quattro"}}
| 4
| 82.5&nbsp;mm × 92.8&nbsp;mm
| 1984&nbsp;cc
|10.8:1
| {{cvt|103|kW|PS hp|0}} at 5800&nbsp;rpm
| {{cvt|181|Nm|0}} at 4500&nbsp;rpm
| ACE
| 9.6&nbsp;s
| {{cvt|201|km/h}}
| 08/1992&ndash;12/1995
|-
| 2.3 E{{efn|group="B"|name="quattro"}}
| 5
| 82.5&nbsp;mm × 86.4&nbsp;mm
| 2309&nbsp;cc
|10:1
| {{cvt|98|kW|PS hp|0}} at 5500&nbsp;rpm
| {{cvt|186|Nm|0}} at 4000&nbsp;rpm
| NG
| 9.8&nbsp;s
| {{cvt|200|km/h}}
| 09/1991&ndash;11/1994
|-
| 2.6 E{{efn|group="B"|name="quattro"}}
| 6
| 82.5&nbsp;mm × 81.0&nbsp;mm
| 2598&nbsp;cc
|10:1
| {{cvt|110|kW|PS hp|0}} at 5750&nbsp;rpm
| {{cvt|225|Nm|0}} at 3500&nbsp;rpm
| ABC
| 9.3&nbsp;s
| {{cvt|212|km/h}}
| 07/1992&ndash;12/1995
|-
| 2.8 E{{efn|group="B"|name="quattro"}}
| 6
| 82.5&nbsp;mm × 86.4&nbsp;mm
| 2771&nbsp;cc
|10.3:1
| {{cvt|128|kW|PS hp|0}} at 5500&nbsp;rpm
| {{cvt|245|Nm|0}}{{efn|group="B"|name="Super Plus"}} at 3000&nbsp;rpm
| AAH
| 8.0&nbsp;s
| {{cvt|220|km/h}}
| 09/1991&ndash;12/1995
|-
| [[Audi S2|S2]]{{efn|group="B"|name="quattroSerie"}}
| 5
| 81.0&nbsp;mm × 86.4&nbsp;mm
| 2226&nbsp;cc
|9.3:1
| {{cvt|169|kW|PS hp|0}} at 5900&nbsp;rpm
| {{cvt|350|Nm|0}} at 1950&nbsp;rpm
| ABY
| 5.9&nbsp;s
| {{cvt|248|km/h}}
| 02/1993&ndash;12/1995
|-
| [[Audi RS 2 Avant|RS2 Avant]]{{efn|group="B"|name="quattroSerie"}}
| 5
| 81.0&nbsp;mm × 86.4&nbsp;mm
| 2226&nbsp;cc
|9.3:1
| {{cvt|232|kW|PS hp|0}} at 6500&nbsp;rpm
| {{cvt|410|Nm|0}} at 3000&nbsp;rpm
| ADU
| 5.4&nbsp;s
| {{cvt|262|km/h}}
| 03/1994&ndash;05/1995
|}
{{notelist|group="B"|refs=
{{efn|group="B"|name="Export"|Only for export.}}
{{efn|group="B"|name="quattro"|All-wheel-drive (quattro) was available as a factory option.}}
{{efn|group="B"|name="Super Plus"|With "Super Plus" petrol (98 RON): {{cvt|250|Nm|0}}}}
{{efn|group="B"|name="quattroSerie"|All-wheel-drive was a default option.}}
}}

{{Table alignment}}
{| class="wikitable defaultcenter col1left" style="font-size:92%;"
|+ Diesel
|-
! Model
! Cylinder
! Bore × stroke
! {{abbr|Displ.|Displacement}}
! Rated power (DIN 70020)
! Max. Torque (DIN 70020)
! Engine<br />code
! {{cvt|0|-|100|km/h|disp=br()}}
! Top speed
! Construction period
|-
| 1.9 [[Turbodiesel|TD]]
| 4
| 79.5&nbsp;mm × 95.5&nbsp;mm
| 1896&nbsp;cc
| {{cvt|55|kW|PS hp|0}} at 4400&nbsp;rpm
| {{cvt|140|Nm|0}} at 2200–2800&nbsp;rpm
| AAZ
| 17.5&nbsp;s
| {{cvt|162|km/h}}
| 09/1991&ndash;07/1995
|-
| 1.9 [[TDI_(engine)|TDI]]
| 4
| 79.5&nbsp;mm × 95.5&nbsp;mm
| 1896&nbsp;cc
| {{cvt|66|kW|PS hp|0}} at 4000&nbsp;rpm
| {{cvt|182|Nm|0}} at 2300&nbsp;rpm{{efn|group="D"|name="94TDI"}}
| 1Z
| 14.1&nbsp;s
| {{cvt|174|km/h}}
| 09/1991&ndash;07/1995
|}
{{notelist|group="D"|refs=
{{efn|group="D"|name="94TDI"|Starting from model year 1994: {{cvt|202|Nm|0}} at 1900&nbsp;rpm.}}
}}

<gallery widths="200">
Audi 2.3 L SOHC 10V I5 engine.jpg|10V-five-cylinder (MKB: NG)
</gallery>

==''Type'' codes==
Audi assigned its individual models ''"Typ"'' codes, in addition to the primary [[Volkswagen Group B platform]] codes:
* '''F103''' – Audi 80 (1966–1969)
* '''Typ 80''' – B1; Audi 80 (1972–1976)
* '''Typ 82/33''' – B1; Audi 80 (1976–1978)
* '''Typ 81''' – B2; Audi 80/90 (4000 in US) (1979–1987); Audi Coupé (1980–1987)
* '''Typ 85''' – B2; Audi Coupé quattro (1984–1988); [[Audi Quattro]] (1981–1991); Audi 80/90/4000 quattro (1984–1987); Audi Sport Quattro (1984–1987)
* '''Typ 89/8A''' – B3; Audi 80/90 (1986–1992)
* '''Typ 89Q''' – B3; Audi 80/90 quattro (1986–1992)
* '''Typ 8B''' – B3; Audi Coupé (1989–1996); Audi S2 (1991–1996)
* '''Typ 8C''' – B4; Audi 80 (1992–1995); Audi RS2 Avant (1994–1996)
* '''Typ 8G''' – B4; Audi Cabriolet (1991–2000)

== Motorsport ==

The Audi 90 is best known for its heavy dominance in the [[IMSA GT Championship]] under the IMSA GTO category as well as in the [[Trans Am Series]] in the late eighties. The manufacturer almost entered the 1993 DTM, but withdrew prior to the season, and only one Audi 80 DTM car was ever produced.

The Audi 80 did compete in [[Super Touring]] racing beginning in 1993, when [[Frank Biela]] competed in the [[1993 French Supertouring Championship]]. The model was used in 1994 in the German [[Super Tourenwagen Cup]], but by 1995 was replaced by the then-new [[Audi A4#Motorsport|Audi A4]].

== See also ==
* [[Audi Coupé|Audi Coupé/Cabriolet]]
* [[Audi RS2 Avant]]

== Works cited ==
* {{citation | first = Werner | last = Oswald | title = Deutsche Autos 1945–1990 | trans-title = German cars 1945-1990 | language = de | volume = 4 | isbn = 978-3-613-02131-0 | date = 2001 | publisher = Motorbuch Verlag | ref = WO1 | pages =263–274 }}

=== Notes ===
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=== References ===
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
{{Commons category|Audi 80}}
* [http://www.audi.com Audi.com] Audi corporate website

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