Performance Review: Audi 200 2.2T 20v Quattro - [1989]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Audi 200 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Audi 200 2.2T 20v Quattro is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1989. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1989 Ferrari F40 LM Competizione 2.9 V8 Twin Turbo and the 1989 Dodge Viper 8.0L V10.This particular Audi 200 has a 2226cc 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 1520 kgs (3351 lbs) this makes the Audi 200 2.2T 20v Quattro in the same weight category as the 2022 Ferrari 296 GTS Assetto 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo Hybrid or the give or take 50kg.

The Audi 200 shares the same bhp with the 2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo (228 bhp)

In terms of power the 2226cc 20V St5 engine produces 216 bhp (161 kW) @ 5700 rpm similar to the 2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo (228 bhp) or the 2020 Audi TT S Turbo 50 TFSI (225 bhp).

The Turbo St5 throws out 228 lb-ft (309.1 Nm) @ 1950 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo (236 lb-ft) or the 2020 McLaren Sabre 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (206 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 1996 Fiat Coupe 2.0 20V Turbo (167.1 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Audi 200.

The Audi 200 has a Power to weight ratio of 142.1 bhp per ton and 150.0 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1989 200 competing with the 1996 Fiat Coupe 2.0 20V Turbo (167.1 bhp per ton) or the 1963 Alfa-Romeo Giulia TZ (167.1 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 150.0 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 1999 Audi A8 4.2 V8 Quattro (175.0 lb-ft per ton) or the 1996 Subaru Impreza WRX - Classic JDM Wagon (175.0 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 6.30 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 6.5 secs, this made the Audi 200 2.2T 20v Quattro as fast as the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (6.30 secs) the 2020 Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI S tronic S line (6.30 secs) the 2018 Ford Fiesta ST 1.5 Turbo 5 door (6.30 secs) the or the 2018 Ford Fiesta ST 1.5 Turbo (6.30 secs). This Audi 200 2.2T 20v Quattro is also faster than the 2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo (6.40 secs) the 2016 Ford Fiesta ST 200 1.6 Turbo (6.40 secs) the 2012 Subaru Forester STi tS 2.5L Turbo (6.40 secs) the and the 2011 Honda Civic 2.0i 16v VTEC Type R - FN2 (6.40 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 200 and the 1998 Porsche 911 Carrera 2

When talking about the performance of the Audi 200 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 15.09 secs @ 90.7 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1998 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 (15.03 secs), the 1988 BMW 3 Series M3 Evolution E30 (15.04 secs), and the 2003 Nissan 350Z Coupe (15.04 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1989 version of the Audi 200 2.2T 20v Quattro has a maximum speed of 150mph.

Top Speed of the 1989 200 equals the 2013 Porsche Panamera Diesel 3.0 V6 Turbo (161 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1989 Audi 200 2.2T 20v Quattro then how about the 2013 Porsche Panamera Diesel 3.0 V6 Turbo (161 mph), the 2013 Porsche Panamera 3.6 V6 (161 mph), or the 2011 Radical SR3 SL 2.0 Turbo (161 mph).

Related Links:

1989 200 Rivals List.

A Brief History of Audi

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