Performance Review: Audi Quattro 2.2T - [1990]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Audi Quattro Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Audi Quattro 2.2T is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1990. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1991 Jaguar XJ R-15 6.0 V12 and the 1991 Jaguar XJ 220.This particular Audi Quattro 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 Quattro 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 Quattro's All Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the or the .

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1950 kgs (4299 lbs) this makes the Audi Quattro 2.2T in the same weight category as the 2022 BMW 3 Series M3 Competition Touring 3.0 xDrive or the give or take 50kg.

The Audi Quattro 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) @ 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 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 Quattro you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2006 Volvo S40 2.5 T5 AWD (137.8 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Audi Quattro.

The Audi Quattro has a Power to weight ratio of 112.8 bhp per ton and 116.9 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1990 Quattro competing with the 2006 Volvo S40 2.5 T5 AWD (137.8 bhp per ton) or the 2015 Audi TT 1.8 TFSI Coupe (137.7 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 Quattro generating around 116.9 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 1988 Nissan 200SX S13 1.8T (141.7 lb-ft per ton) or the 1959 Ferrari 250 GT 3.0L V12 (141.7 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 6.20 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 6.4 secs, this made the Audi Quattro 2.2T as fast as the 2019 Toyota Supra SZ-R 2.0 Turbo (6.20 secs) the 2019 Toyota Supra SZ 2.0 Turbo (6.20 secs) the 2017 Volkswagen-VW Arteon 2.0 TDi SCR 4Motion (6.20 secs) the or the 2014 Peugeot 208 Gti 1.6 Turbo 30th (6.20 secs). This Audi Quattro 2.2T is also faster than 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 and the 2018 Ford Fiesta ST 1.5 Turbo (6.30 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Quattro and the 1992 Porsche 968 3.0 Turbo

When talking about the performance of the Audi Quattro on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 16.24 secs @ 84.3 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1992 Porsche 968 3.0 Turbo (16.16 secs), the 2007 Volvo C30 2.5T 230bhp R Design (16.17 secs), and the 1998 Bentley Continental T 6.8 V8 Turbo (16.17 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1990 version of the Audi Quattro 2.2T has a maximum speed of 143mph.

Top Speed of the 1990 Quattro 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 1990 Audi Quattro 2.2T 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).

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