Performance Review: Audi 80 2.8 E V6 Quattro - [1991]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Audi 80 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Audi 80 2.8 E V6 Quattro is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1991. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1991 Jaguar XJ R-15 6.0 V12 and the 1992 Bugatti EB110 SuperSport.This particular Audi 80 has a 2771cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 6 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V6's includes the 2014 Radical RXC 3.5 V6 Twin Turbo

The 80 shares its Petrol V6 engine configuration with the likes of the 2014 Radical RXC 3.5 V6 Twin Turbo and the 2015 Radical RXC Turbo 500 3.5 V6. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the 80's All Wheel Drive, Saloon combination then how about the or the .

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1430 kgs (3152 lbs) this makes the Audi 80 2.8 E V6 Quattro in the same weight category as the 2023 Lotus Emira First Edition i4 2.0 Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Audi 80 shares the same bhp with the 2020 Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI S tronic S line (197 bhp)

In terms of power the 2771cc 12V V6 engine produces 172 bhp (128 kW) @ 5500 rpm similar to the 2020 Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI S tronic S line (197 bhp) or the 2020 Audi A1 A1 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic S line (148 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V6 throws out 181 lb-ft (245.4 Nm) @ 3000 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 Abarth 695 70th Anniversario 1.4 Turbo (184 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Audi 80 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2012 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Countrman (145.2 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Audi 80.

The Audi 80 has a Power to weight ratio of 120.2 bhp per ton and 126.5 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1991 80 competing with the 2012 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Countrman (145.2 bhp per ton) or the 1959 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible 6.4L V8 3rd Gen (145.2 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 80 generating around 126.5 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 2002 Alfa-Romeo 156 GTA 3.2 V6 Sportwagon (151.3 lb-ft per ton) or the 2008 Seat Leon Linea R 2.0 TSI FR DSG (151.2 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 7.50 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 7.7 secs, this made the Audi 80 2.8 E V6 Quattro as fast as the 2020 Audi A1 A1 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic S line (7.50 secs) the 2019 Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue Wagon (7.50 secs) the 2017 Subaru Forester 2.0 XT Premium (7.50 secs) the or the 2017 Volkswagen-VW Golf GTD Variant 2.0 TDi DSG (7.50 secs). This Audi 80 2.8 E V6 Quattro is also faster than the 2013 BMW i3 0.6l Hybrid (7.60 secs) the 2011 Fiat Punto Evo Abarth 1.4 Turbo (7.60 secs) the 2011 Abarth 500C 1.4 Turbo (7.60 secs) the and the 2010 Peugeot 308 1.6 GTi (7.60 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 80 and the 2006 Bentley Arnage R 6.8 V8 Twin Turbo

When talking about the performance of the Audi 80 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 15.97 secs @ 85.7 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2006 Bentley Arnage R 6.8 V8 Twin Turbo (15.89 secs), the 2004 Porsche Boxster 2.7 987 (15.89 secs), and the 1988 Aston-Martin Virage 5.3 V8 1988 (15.92 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1991 version of the Audi 80 2.8 E V6 Quattro has a maximum speed of 137mph.

Top Speed of the 1991 80 equals the 2016 Mini Cooper Clubman John Cooper Woks 2.0 Turbo (148 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1991 Audi 80 2.8 E V6 Quattro then how about the 2016 Mini Cooper Clubman John Cooper Woks 2.0 Turbo (148 mph), the 2016 Mini Cooper Clubman John Cooper Works 2.0 Turbo Auto (148 mph), or the 2012 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Clubman (148 mph).

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1991 80 Rivals List.

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