Performance Review: Audi Coupe S2 2.2T Quattro - [1993]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Audi Coupe Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Audi Coupe S2 2.2T Quattro is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1993. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1994 McLaren F1 6.1 V12 and the 1993 Jaguar XJ 220 S 3.5 V6 Turbo.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 230 bhp (171 kW) @ 5900 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 257 lb-ft (348.4 Nm) @ 1950 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Circuit Edition 1.6 Turbo (273 lb-ft) or the 2022 Toyota Corolla GR 1.6 Turbo (273 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 2003 Nissan 350Z Coupe (180.9 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Audi Coupe.

The Audi Coupe has a Power to weight ratio of 155.9 bhp per ton and 174.2 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1993 Coupe competing with the 2003 Nissan 350Z Coupe (180.9 bhp per ton) or the 2002 Alfa-Romeo 147 GTA (180.8 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 174.2 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 2001 BMW 3 Series M3 GTR E46 (199.2 lb-ft per ton) or the 2020 Lotus Elise Sport 220 1.8 Supercharged (199.1 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 5.80 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 6.0 secs, this made the Audi Coupe S2 2.2T Quattro as fast as the 2021 KIA K5 GT 2.5 Turbo (5.80 secs) the 2020 Toyota Camry TRD 3.5 V6 (5.80 secs) the 2017 Seat Leon ST Cupra 300 DSG (5.80 secs) the or the 2017 Renault Megane RS 1.8 Turbo 280 (5.80 secs). This Audi Coupe S2 2.2T Quattro is also faster than 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 and the 2015 Seat Leon ST Cupra 280 (5.90 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Coupe and the 2011 Mazda 3 2.3 Mazdaspeed

When talking about the performance of the Audi Coupe on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 14.63 secs @ 93.5 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2011 Mazda 3 2.3 Mazdaspeed (14.57 secs), the 1988 Maserati 222 E 2.8 V6 BiTurbo (14.57 secs), and the 2006 Lexus IS 350 3.5 V6 (14.57 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1993 version of the Audi Coupe S2 2.2T Quattro has a maximum speed of 150mph.

Top Speed of the 1993 Coupe 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 1993 Audi Coupe S2 2.2T 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).

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