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It is the dream of every auto manufacturer that the vehicle they
produce would be highly regarded by the automotive press. This dream
became a reality for Audi when the company introduced the Audi Coupe in
the U.S. automotive market. Through the years, the Audi Coupe has been
rated highly by the automotive press because of its capable suspension
and powerful engine. But Audi must not have dreamt enough; for while
the Coupe was a favorite among the automotive columnists, it wasn't
that popular in the eye's of the vehicle buyers.
The Audi Coupe was introduced in the U.S. for the 1981 model
year. A derivative of the turbo Audi Quattro Coupe, which was
previously sold only in the European market, the Audi Coupe sports the
same body and style used on the European car. However, there are
significant differences between the two, including the absence of the
flared fender on the American version. Instead of an all-wheel drive
car, the Audi Coupe was a front-wheel drive vehicle and was equipped
with smaller wheels compared to the European model.
Upon introduction, the Audi Coupe was equipped with a normally
aspirated 5-cylinder engine that outputs 100 hp of power and 112.4
lb-ft of torque. The said engine was upgraded for the 1985 model year,
a year after its name became the Audi Coupe GT, to output 10 hp more
power. For its 1987 model, which was also the final year for the said
coupe, another engine was added—a 5-cylinder engine that outputs 130 hp
and 140 lb-ft of torque.
In 1991, Audi's coupe was introduced and was then named as the
Audi Coupe Quattro. The real coupe version of the Audi Quattro, a best
selling car in Europe, the Audi Coupe Quattro was more powerful than
the past Audi Coupe models. But just like the previous Audi Coupe
models, the Audi Coupe Quattro did not fare well to the Americans.
A not so popular car but a very capable one, the Audi Coupe is
always fun to drive, then and now. Today, however, the car is old and
it may not perform as well if not equipped with high quality
restoration, repair and performance Audi Coupe parts.
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