Audi 100 (L)
(1968 - 1974)
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In 1969, Audi presented the 100 CS Coupé, which was characterized on the one hand by many identical parts to the saloon, but on the other hand by some refinements to the engine, chassis and equipment. The hobby testers were delighted and would have loved to take part in the Monte Carlo Rally with the car. With a sprint time of less than 10 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi 100 CS Coupé was a fast car in 1969, so the Hobby editors did not predict a "Capri run" due to the comparatively high price.
MOT's historical report deals with the question of whether an Audi 100 can replace a Mercedes 200/220. The MOT editors meticulously measured and compared the results. This article reproduces the original wording of the comparison test at the time.
At the beginning of the 1970s, Audi offered two different two-door versions of its top model. With a notchback and long wheelbase, the Audi 100 two-door was for those who wanted to combine the advantages of a saloon with a little more elegance. The coupé with a shortened chassis and hatchback, on the other hand, was more for the sports driver who often needed four seats. This historical test from 1970 clarifies the details.
At Audi in 1970, they took the term "coupé" literally and cut eleven and a half centimetres from the floor assembly of the 100 to transform the two-door notchback saloon into a sporty hatchback. The result was a touring car that was as fast as it was safe to drive. Only the space on offer was of course somewhat more limited, as this historical test report shows.
With the Audi 100 Coupé S, the Ingolstadt-based company presented a ravishingly beautiful coupé in 1969. It took some time before the test editors were able to lay their hands on the Audi sports car; the Austrian Auto Revue published its first test in 1971. Herbert Völker was very impressed by the appearance and safety, but also highlighted weaknesses and points for improvement in his report. This article reproduces the re-edited original wording of the test report from that time and is illustrated with contemporary pictures.
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Audi 100 C1 - here to stay!
Perhaps it was because Volkswagen was not yet particularly used to integrating a different corporate culture into its own, or it was simply the distance between Wolfsburg and Ingolstadt, which meant that the subsidiary Auto Union, which was taken over in 1964, was happy to cook its own soup from the outset. This may look a little like a loss of control, but it gave the development department of the brand with the four rings the freedom that saved the Volkswagen Group as a whole. The Audi 100 C1 is the best example of this, as it was developed without the knowledge of the Board of Management and was a blessing for the entire Group.
The trend towards powerful, sporty-looking coupés suffered from the fuel problems of the time in 1974, but the example of the USA showed that the road racers were also in demand in speed-restricted countries. A good reason to take a close look at the most powerful coupé variants from Audi, Ford and Opel.
In the winter of 1974/1975, the magazine 'hobby' compared eight compact cars from five countries in a meticulous test that required driving on the Nordschleife and the participation of eight test drivers: the Audi 50 competed against the Citroën Ami Super, Datsun Cherry, Fiat 127, Innocenti Mini, Peugeot 104, Renault 5 and Simca 1000 GLE and won hands down. The Datsun Cherry came second, but this was not the only surprise in the extensive comparison test. This article re-edits the findings of that time, showing the results in detail and the vehicles in many archive photos from back then.
Current market prices for Audi 100 (L)
4-Door Sedan, 80 PS, 1760 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 89 PS, 1760 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 100 PS, 1760 cm3
2-Door Sedan, 80 PS, 1760 cm3
2-Door Sedan, 89 PS, 1760 cm3
2-Door Sedan, 100 PS, 1760 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 85 PS, 1760 cm3
2-Door Sedan, 85 PS, 1760 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 111 PS, 1871 cm3
2-Door Sedan, 111 PS, 1871 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 85 PS, 1588 cm3
2-Door Sedan, 85 PS, 1588 cm3
Coupe, 115 PS, 1871 cm3
Coupe, 111 PS, 1871 cm3
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Auctioned vehicles of Audi 100 (L)
| Brand | Model | Year | Status | Auction name | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audi 100 1974 Not Sold Richard Edmonds Wiltshire (November 13, 2013) |
100 | 1974 | Not Sold | Richard Edmonds Wiltshire (November 13, 2013) | |
| Audi 100 Coupé S 1971 Sold Humer-und-Granner-Auktionen Classic Expo Salzburg (October 19, 2024) |
100 Coupé S | 1971 | Sold | Humer-und-Granner-Auktionen Classic Expo Salzburg (October 19, 2024) | |
| Audi 100 Coupe S 1972 Sold Dorotheum Fahrzeug Auktionen Klasische Fahrzeuge (August 29, 2020) |
100 Coupe S | 1972 | Sold | Dorotheum Fahrzeug Auktionen Klasische Fahrzeuge (August 29, 2020) | |
| Audi 100 Coupé S 1973 Not Sold Iconic Auctioneers The Iconic Sale at Silverstone Festival (August 22, 2025) |
100 Coupé S | 1973 | Not Sold | Iconic Auctioneers The Iconic Sale at Silverstone Festival (August 22, 2025) |
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