Audi CoupÃ© (B2)

Audi Coupe (1980-1984)

The Audi Coupe B2 is a sports coupe of the Audi 80, which was prepared from summer 1980 to autumn 1988. The legendary Audi quattro ( " Ur-quattro " ) again based on the coupe.

Model history

The Audi Coupe used the platform of the Audi 80 B2 (type 81), which was sold in September 1978. It was introduced in March 1980 in Paris.

The body of the Audi coupe similar to the belt line of the Audi 80, the front is no different to the A-pillar, except in the headlights.

Above the waistline, the coupe a flat Asked windscreen and side windows flatter than the Audi 80 and a hatchback with a small hatchback. Eye-catching feature is the tall, narrow taillights, between which there is a black, fluted bezel is. Below this panel runs a continuous red light band ( backed with " Coupe " lettering ), similar to older models of the Porsche 911 It was made as a "GT " with 5 - cylinder engines or as "GL" with the familiar 4-cylinder engines the Audi 80 B2 available.

The rectangular dual headlights have a surround made of chrome-plated trim ( similar to those of the Audi 200 C2 5E/5T type 43), the indicators and the ( available at an additional cost ) front fog lamps are integrated into the bumper. In the C-pillar generously sized vent grilles are recessed. Except for the 1.6 L (later 1.8 L) 75 hp four-cylinder coupe had a standard flat black plastic rear spoiler, the early models of PUR foam, later hollow all models. Also, the coupe GL with the new 1.8 liter 90 hp engine from 1982 has this spoiler.

From the autumn of 1982, there were new, more brilliant light having two reflectors under a common, vertical glass. There is also a new central electrics from the Audi 100 Type 44 was fitted with locking plate in the plenum chamber. In the dashboard of the Audi econometer was replaced by a cooling water temperature indication in the fall of 1983.

In the first years of construction, the coupes were generally offered in two-tone GT equipment, where the body was completely stuck below the bumpers / side rubbing strips with a darker color to a film ( eg white / gray). The basic models ( GL) were against normal running single color, and the front spoiler was here available only at extra cost. With the revision in the summer of 1984, the two- color design fell off.

The second and more extensive facelift took place at the vacation in August 1984. The two bumpers and side moldings have been modified, two-piece sill covers fitted plastic, the front and rear sections thereby created a total of more massive and grille and headlight lenses slanted to show the family resemblance to the aerodynamic Audi 100/200 C3 (type 44). The rear lights and the continuous light strip were now dyed black. The rear spoiler has now been taken over by " Ur-quattro " - initially in black, on later models in body color. In the interior, dashboard and cockpit were modernized with new fabrics and color patterns.

The " Coupe GL" ( with four-cylinder engine ) remained in the program and has now also called " Coupe GT", was now but at first glance indistinguishable from the popular five-cylinder models. Inside was a modified speedometer cover and velor seats from the Audi 80 used, which are known from the GT sport seats, however, were available at extra cost. In the later models and the 4 -cyl special " Audi Coupe exclusive" GT interior was standard equipment until the end of production.

Rear view

Coupe as a base: Audi quattro

From the end of 1984 the coupe surcharge with the famous from the " Ur-quattro " all-wheel drive was available because Audi had announced to offer all models up to mid-1985 as a " quattro " model. This model was sold as the " Audi Coupé quattro " and today is whether its rarity of laymen sometimes with the Audi Quattro Coupé ( " Ur-quattro " ) are mistaken.

Models

Type 81 ( front drive):

Audi Coupe GL
Audi Coupe GT
Audi Coupe GT 5S
Audi Coupe GT 5E

Type 85 (four-wheel or quattro ):

Audi Coupe Quattro

Engines / performance

Type 81:

The 66 kW ( 90 hp ) engine replaced in 1982 previously offered 55 kW (75 hp) engine in the GL Coupe.

* The "small" version of the GT 5E model was built in 1984 and replaced the GT 5S.

Type 85q:

Drive

The Audi Coupe Type 81 was offered until August 1984 only with front-wheel drive. With the revision in August 1984 and the quattro drive in the Type 85 was offered.

Facelift

03 /1980: Presentation of the Audi Coupe GT 5S C with 115 hp petrol engine and 1.9 liter displacement.
05 /1981: From May to August 1981, a 1.6 liter petrol engine with 75 hp and a slimmed-down features as GL is available.
09 /1981: new 1.8 liter engine with 75 hp
05/ 1982: A 130 hp injectors with standard power steering and 14 inch alloy wheels complement the program.
09/ 1982: A 1.8-liter and large 90 -hp petrol engine with four cylinders and modified headlights is introduced.
09 /1983: The 1.9 -liter petrol engine 5S will be replaced by an equally strong injection engine 5E with 2.0 l.
08/ 1984: The coupe will undergo a facelift. The modifications are slightly slanted headlights, black taillights, voluminous body-color bumpers, larger rear spoiler, revised interior and a revised dashboard.
08 /1986: The four-cylinder models now get the GT equipment. There is a new four-cylinder injection engine with 112 hp ( with G -KAT 110 hp ), which replaces the 2.0-liter 5-cylinder.
10/1987: The production of 90 hp and 136 hp model is set. The Type 85 is a quattro further built.
10/1988: Production is set after publication of the last models GT Coupe and quattro.

Racing

In the 1981 season the Audi dealer Willi Bergmeister began an Audi coupe in the European Touring Car Championship and won the race in Zolder. The car was built by the then current Group 2 regulations. The engine produced 225 hp. He reached a top speed of 245 km / h The car is now owned by Audi AG.

In the 2011 season continued Prince Andrew a newly built Audi Coupe in the German Championships in autocross.