Performance Review: Audi Coupe S2 2.2T Quattro - [1991]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Audi Coupe Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Audi Coupe S2 2.2T 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 Coupe has a 2226cc Naturally Aspirated 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 Coupe 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 Coupe's All Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the or the .

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1475 kgs (3251 lbs) this makes the Audi Coupe S2 2.2T Quattro in the same weight category as the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Circuit Edition 1.6 Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Audi Coupe 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 220 bhp (164 kW) @ 5500 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 Naturally Aspirated St5 throws out 228 lb-ft (309.1 Nm) @ 1750 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 Coupe you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2006 Subaru Forester STi 2.5L Turbo (174.0 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Audi Coupe.

The Audi Coupe has a Power to weight ratio of 149.1 bhp per ton and 154.5 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1991 Coupe competing with the 2006 Subaru Forester STi 2.5L Turbo (174.0 bhp per ton) or the 2012 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works (174.0 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 Coupe generating around 154.5 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 2023 Porsche Cayenne 3.0 V6 Turbo (179.5 lb-ft per ton) or the 2009 Dodge Ram Sport RT (179.5 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 5.90 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 6.1 secs, this made the Audi Coupe S2 2.2T Quattro as fast as the 2019 Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic Wagon (5.90 secs) the 2019 Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (5.90 secs) the 2017 Hyundai i30 N Performance 2.0 Turbo (5.90 secs) the or the 2015 Seat Leon ST Cupra 280 (5.90 secs). This Audi Coupe S2 2.2T Quattro is also faster than the 2019 Land-Rover Defender 110 3.0 Turbo (6.00 secs) the 2017 Dodge Challenger GT 3.6 V6 AWD (6.00 secs) the 2017 Toyota Century 5.0 V8 (6.00 secs) the and the 2015 Seat Leon ST Cupra 265 DSG (6.00 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Coupe and the 1982 Ferrari 308 GTB QV 3.0l V8

When talking about the performance of the Audi Coupe on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 14.85 secs @ 92.1 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1982 Ferrari 308 GTB QV 3.0l V8 (14.78 secs), the 2019 Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (14.78 secs), and the 2001 Honda Civic 2.0i 16v VTEC Type R EP2 - JDM (14.79 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1991 version of the Audi Coupe S2 2.2T Quattro has a maximum speed of 148mph.

Top Speed of the 1991 Coupe equals the 2017 Subaru Impreza WRX STI 2.5 Turbo (159 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1991 Audi Coupe S2 2.2T Quattro then how about the 2017 Subaru Impreza WRX STI 2.5 Turbo (159 mph), the 2016 Subaru Impreza WRX STI 2.5 (159 mph), or the 2004 Porsche Boxster 2.7 987 (159 mph).

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