Performance Review: Audi 200 2.1 Turbo Quattro - [1985]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Audi 200 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Audi 200 2.1 Turbo Quattro is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1985. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1985 Lamborghini Countach LP5000S QV and the 1985 TVR 390 SE 3.9l V8.This particular Audi 200 has a 2144cc Turbo Petrol powerplant with 5 cylinders in a St formation.

Alternative Petrol St5's includes the 2022 KTM X-Bow GT-XR 2.5 Turbo

The 200 shares its Petrol St5 engine configuration with the likes of the 2022 KTM X-Bow GT-XR 2.5 Turbo and the 2018 Audi TT RS 2.5 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the 200's All Wheel Drive, Saloon combination then how about the or the .

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1410 kgs (3108 lbs) this makes the Audi 200 2.1 Turbo Quattro in the same weight category as the 2022 Lotus Emira First Edition 3.5 V6 Supercharged or the give or take 50kg.

The Audi 200 shares the same bhp with the 2020 Abarth 695 70th Anniversario 1.4 Turbo (177 bhp)

In terms of power the 2144cc 10V St5 engine produces 179 bhp (133 kW) @ 5700 rpm similar to the 2020 Abarth 695 70th Anniversario 1.4 Turbo (177 bhp) or the 2020 Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI S tronic S line (197 bhp).

The Turbo St5 throws out 186 lb-ft (252.1 Nm) @ 3600 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2022 Mini Cooper Countryman John Cooper Works 1.5 Turbo (162 lb-ft) or the 2020 Audi A1 A1 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic S line (184 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Audi 200 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS 2.0 Supercharged (151.8 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Audi 200.

The Audi 200 has a Power to weight ratio of 126.9 bhp per ton and 131.9 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1985 200 competing with the 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS 2.0 Supercharged (151.8 bhp per ton) or the 2008 Volkswagen-VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI GT (151.7 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Audi 200 generating around 131.9 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2009 Seat Ibiza Cupra 1.4 Turbo (156.9 lb-ft per ton) or the 1955 Mercedes SL Class 300SL Gullwing W198 (156.9 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 7.20 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 7.4 secs, this made the Audi 200 2.1 Turbo Quattro as fast as the 2018 Abarth 695 XSR Yamaha Automated (7.20 secs) the 2015 Volkswagen-VW Golf GTD 2.0 TDI DSG (7.20 secs) the 2014 Peugeot 308 GT 1.6 Turbo (7.20 secs) the or the 2013 Volvo S60 T5 2.5 Turbo (7.20 secs). This Audi 200 2.1 Turbo Quattro is also faster than the 2019 Peugeot 508 PureTech 225 GT S and S (7.30 secs) the 2013 Seat Leon SC 2.0 TDI FR (7.30 secs) the 2013 Subaru BRZ 2L 210ps (7.30 secs) the and the 2013 Volkswagen-VW Golf GTD DSG 2.0 Turbo Diesel (7.30 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 200 and the 1997 Honda Civic Type R 1.6 16v - EK9

When talking about the performance of the Audi 200 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 15.68 secs @ 87.2 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1997 Honda Civic Type R 1.6 16v - EK9 (15.61 secs), the 2012 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Coupe (15.62 secs), and the 1975 Lotus Esprit S1 2.0 (15.62 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1985 version of the Audi 200 2.1 Turbo Quattro has a maximum speed of 143mph.

Top Speed of the 1985 200 equals the 2023 Porsche Cayenne 3.0 V6 Turbo (154 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1985 Audi 200 2.1 Turbo Quattro then how about the 2023 Porsche Cayenne 3.0 V6 Turbo (154 mph), the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe 3.0 V6 Turbo (154 mph), or the 2019 Peugeot 508 PureTech 225 GT S and S (154 mph).

Related Links:

1985 200 Rivals List.

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