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Audi Coupe B3


Production period:	1988 to 1996
Class :	Sports car
Body versions :	Coupé
Engines:	Gasoline : 2.0-2.8 Liters
Length:	4366 mm
Width:	1716 mm
Height:	1375 mm
Wheelbase :	2555 mm
Curb weight :	1170-1400 kg

The Audi Coupé B3 (Type 89) is a sports coupe based on the Audi 80 B3 (also Type 89), which was manufactured from autumn 1988 to the end of 1996 and sold into 1997.

History

The second series of the Audi Coupé is based on the presented in August 1986 Audi 80 B3 (Type 89), but was in contrast to the first series a completely independent development with optical parallels to the Audi 80. The hatchback also used here has a large, in the roof hinged tailgate and folding rear seat backrests, the sill lies above the rear lights, the modified bumper is painted in body colour. Based on these design features, which ensure a high body rigidity of the Audi Coupé, later the first Audi convertible was built .

In July 1991, the coupe was subjected to a facelift. For example, the front end of the Audi 80 B3 was changed to the front of the Audi 80 B4, which was introduced in the autumn of 1991 . At the same time, the range of engines was changed. It accounted for the five-cylinder engine with 20 valves. For the already introduced in 1990 in the Audi 100 C4 2.8-liter six-cylinder came to use.

In July 1994 then still accounted for the 2.3 -Liter five-cylinder, which was replaced by the already introduced in August 1992 2.6-liter six-cylinder. Only the 5-cylinder 20V turbo in S2 remained until the end of production. To make the conversion tastier, the six-cylinder engines had a little more power over the 5-cylinder variants.

Audi Coupe B3 Technical details (1988-1996)

Range

Audi Coupe 1.8, 2.0E, 2.2E, 2.3E,2.6E,2.8E.16V,20V
Audi Coupe S2

Drive types

The Audi Coupe was equipped with front-wheel drive and five-speed gearbox, optional were the models 2.0E, 2.3E, 2.3 20V and 2.8E with four-speed automatic transmission (2.0E with 3A / AAD engine only three gears), or the models 2.3E, 16V , 20V, 2.6E, 2.8E with four-wheel drive quattro available.
The Coupe S2 was only offered with four-wheel drive, the model with ABY engine has a six-speed gearbox, but in the last gear is no longer translated as the five-speed gearbox from the 3B.

Audi Coupe B3 (1988-1996)

Updates

10.1988: Presentation of the second Audi Coupé with 2.3E and the 20V engines
09.1990: Introduction of the S2 , already with the optics of the later Audi-80-B4-series (hood integrated in the bonnet, etc.).
07.1991: Facelift for Coupé. The optics is taken over by the S2, however without its bumper, which came only to the model year 1993.
09.1991: Introduction of the 2.8-liter V6 engine.
08.1992: Introduction of the 2.6-liter V6 engine.
12.1996: Production of the Audi Coupé is discontinued.

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Audi Coupe B3 (1988-1996) Specifications

Overview

Dimensions and weights:
wheelbase 2,556 m
Length 4,366 m
Width 1,716 m
Height 1,378 m -
Ground clearance 11 cm
Turning diameter 11,1 m
Kerb weight 1030 kg
max weight 1560 kg
towing weight 1150 kg
Power/weight ratio 79,61 kW/1000 kg
Boot capacity from 278 drn3 to 959 dm3.

Seating capacity .. 5
Front headroom, in. . 35.1
Front shoulder room, in.. 51.7
Front legroom, max. in... 35.4
Rear headroom, in. . 50.6
Rear shoulder room, in. ..50.6
Rear legroom, min., in. 32.6

Fuel tank capacity 70 1.

Transmission:
front wheel drive
Asbestos-free dry single plate clutch, hydraulically actuated
Mechanical 5 speed gearbox, synchromesh (all forward gears): 1st) 2nd) 3rd) 4th) 5th) R)
Final drive: helical bevel gear with ratio
Tyres: 205/60 VR 15,
rims 51/2J x 15.

Auto transmissions:
automatic with torque converter, 3 speed Ratios: 1st) 2,714:1; 2nd) 1,5:1; 3rd) 1:1; R)
Max speed 192 km/h in 3rd gear
Fuel consumption (1/100 km): at 90 km/h 6,2; at 120 km/h 7,8;

Chassls/body:
coupé, stainless steel sheet body
3 doors, 5 seats
Unitary body with additional front sub-frame, steel sheet

Suspension:

Front suspension: independent wheels, MacPherson strut with transverse arm, coil spring
Rear suspension: rigid axle, trailing arms and transverse beam (Panhard rod), coil spring, front anti-roll bar - Shock absorbers: hydraulic type

Brakes:
front vented discs with asbestos-free pads
rear discs with asbestos-free pads
Hydraulic circuit, with pressure regulating valve on rear axle depending on load
hydrauliassisted braking, with optional ABS system

Steering:
rack and pinion, servo (Procon-Ten passive safety device on request)

Coupé 1.8 Introduction: 8/1989

Engine:
Front longitudinal mounting
4 cylinders in-line
Bore 81 mm - Stroke 86,4 mm
Displacement 1781 cms
Compression ratio: 10:1
Cast iron block and light alloy head
5-bearing crankshaft
2 valves per cylinder, aligned overhead
1 overhead camshaft
hydraulic tappets (toothed belt)
Lubrication: pressurized, system capacity 3,5 1
Oil filter: full-flow, cartridge type
Fuel system: mechanic fuel injection with electronic control (multipoint) with cut-off system
Automatic choke
Paper type air filter (cartridge)
Electronic ignition TSZ
Pressurized liquid cooling, sealed circuit
Cooling system capacity 6,5 1
Alternator 65 A
Battery 40 Ah.

Performance:

Max power 82 kW (111 hp) at 5800 rpm
Max torque 160 Nm (16,3 kgm) at 3400 rpm (EEC regulation 88/195) -
Specific power 46 kW/litre (62,3 hp/litre)

Coupé 2.0 cat Introduction: 4/1989.

Engine:
bore 82,5 mm - Stroke 92,8 mm
Displacement 1984 cm
Compression ratio: 10,5:1
2 valves per cylinder, overhead
Lubrication system capacity lubrication 3 1
Fuel system: mechanic fuel injection with electronic control Bosch KE-Monotronic
Paper type air filter with thermostat
Digital ignition (with knock sensor)
Emission control: 3-way catalyst (US'83 Federal Standard)
Alternator 90 A - Battery

Performance:
Max power 83 kW (113 hp) at 5300 rpm
Max torque 170 Nm (17,3 kgm) at 3250 rpm
Power and torque ratings according to DIN standards
Specific power 41,8 kW/litre (57 hp/litre)
Power/weight ratio 73,45 kW/1000 kg.
Performance: max speed 196 km/h; 0-400 m 17,6 sec
standing km 32,5 sec; 0-60 km/h 10,2 sec -
Fuel consumption (1/100 km): at 90 km/h 5,3; at 120 km/h 6,8

Coupé 2.0 20V Quattro Introduction: 10/1988 (Birmingham show).

Engine:

5 cylinders
Stroke 77,4 mm
Displacement 1994 cm
Compression ratio: 10,3:1
6-bearing crankshaft
4 valves per cylinder, V-type, aligned overhead
Double overhead camshaft
Lubrication system capacity lubrication 4,5 1
Fuel system: combined ignition and fuel injection system Hitachi MPI, accelerated idle
Paper type air filter with thermostat
Electronic ignition (integrated with fuel injection system) with knock sensor
Cooling system capacity 8 1
Alternator 90 A
Battery 63 Ah.

Transmission:
full-time 4-wheel drive
Limited slip Torsen centre differential
manual locking on rear differential
rims 6J x 15.

Chassis/body:
unitary body with additional subframes (front and rear)
Rear suspension: independent wheels, MacPherson strut with transverse arm and oblique beam, coil spring, ABS device.

Dimensions and weights:
wheelbase 2,549 m
Height 1,365 m
Kerb weight 1320 kg
max weight 1780 kg
towing weight 1400 kg
Power/weight ratio 87,87 kW/1000 kg
Boot capacity from 227 dm3 to 907 dm3.

Performance:
max speed 215 km/h
Fuel consumption (1/100 km): at 90 km/h 8,2; at 120 km/h 10,1 ; city 14,2.
Max power 116 kW (158 hp) at 6200 rpm
Max torque 196 Nm (20 kgm) at 4500 rpm (EEC regulation 80/1269)
Specific power 58,2 kW/litre (79,2 hp/litre)

Coupé 2.2 E Introduction: 9/1988 (Paris show).

Engine:

5 cylinders
Displacement 2226 cm'
6-bearing crankshaft
2 valves per cylinder, overhead
Lubrication system capacity lubrication 4,5 1
Fuel system: mechanic fuel injection with electronic control Bosch KE-Jetronic
Paper type air filter with thermostat
Cooling system capacity 8,1 1
Alternator 90 A
Battery 63 Ah.

Transmission:

ratios: 3rd) 1,429:1; 4th) 1,029:1; 5th)
Rims 6.J x 15.
towing weight 1500 kg

Performance:
Power weight ratio 83,76 kW/1000 kg.
Max power 98 kW (133 hp) at 5700 rpm
Max torque 182 Nm (18,6 kgm) at 3500 rpm (EEC standards) -
Specific power 44 kW/litre (59,7 hp/litre)
Performance: max speed 206 km/h
Fuel consumption (1/100 km): at 90 km/h 6,6; at 120 km/h 7,9; city 12,4.

Coupé 2.3 cat E Introduction: 10/1988 (Birmingham show).

Engine:

5 cylinders - Bore 82,5 mm
Displacement 2309 cm

6-bearing crankshaft
2 valves per cylinder, overhead
Fuel system: mechanic fuel injection with electronic control Bosch KE-Jetronic
Paper type air filter with thermostat
Digital ignition (with knock sensor)
Cooling system capacity 8 1
Emission control: 3-way catalyst (US'83 Federal Standard)
Alternator 90 A
Battery 300 A at OOF.

Transmission:
ratios: 3rd) 1,429:1; 4th) 1,029:1; 5th) 0,838:1 - Final drive with ratio 3,889:1
rims 6Jx 15.

Performance:

Max power 100 kW (136 hp) at 5500 rpm
Max torque 189 Nm (19,3 kgm) at 4000 rpm (DIN standards)
Specific power 43,3 kW/litre (58,9 hp/litre)
max speed 206 km/h; 0-400 m 16,6 sec
standing km 30,7 sec
0-100 km/h 9,2 sec; O- 60 km/h 8,7 sec
Fuel consumption (1/100 km): at 90 km/h 6,3; at 120 km/h 8,3; city 11,8.
towing weight 1500 kg
Power/weight ratio 85,47 kW/1000 kg.

Coupé 2.3 20V cat

Engine:

5 cylinders
Bore 82,5 mm
Displacement 2309 cm'
Compression ratio: 10,3:1
6-bearing crankshaft
4 valves per cylinder, overhead -
Double overhead camshaft
Lubrication system capacity lubrication 4,5 1
Fuel system: electronic fuel injection, accelerated idle
Paper type air filter with thermostat
Electronic ignition (integrated with fuel injection system) with knock sensor
Cooling system capacity 8 1
Emission control: 3-way catalyst (US'83 Federal Standard)
Alternator 90 A
Battery 300 A at CF.

Transmission:
ratios: 3rd) 1,429:1; 4th) 1,029:1; 5th) 0,838:1 Final drive with ratio 3,889:1
rims 6Jx 15.

Chassis/body:
ABS device
Power steering and Procon-Ten safety device.

Dimensions and weights:
height 1,365 m
Kerb weight 1200 kg
max weight 1660 kg
towing weight 1500 kg
Power/weight ratio 104,16 kW/1000 kg.

Performance:
max speed 220 km/h; 0-400 m 16,2 sec
standing km 29,7 sec; 0-100 km/h 8,6 sec; 0-60 km/h 8 sec
Fuel consumption (1/100 km): at 90 km/h 7; at 120 km/h 8,5; city 13,2.
Max power 125 kW (170 hp) at 6000 rpm - Max torque 220 Nm (22,4 kgm) at 4500 rpm (DIN standards)
Specific power 54,1 kW/litre (73,6 hp/litre)

Coupé 2.3 cat Quattro
Performance: max speed 206 km/h; 0-400 m 166 sec
standing km 30,7 sec; 0-100 km/h 9,2 sec; 60 km/h 8,7 sec
Fuel consumption (1/100 km): at 90 km/h 6,7; at 120 km/h 8,8; city 12,6.

Audi Coupé 2.3 20V cat Quattro

Performance:
max speed 195 km/h in fifth gear; O-100 km/h 10,9 sec
Fuel consumption (1/100 km): at 90 km/h 5,4 at 120 km/h 6,9

Performance By Engines

model	Motor type	engine type	capacity	construction time
Coupé 2.0 E	AAD / ABK	four cylinders	1984 cm³	05 / 1989-12 / 1996
Coupé 2.0 E	3A	four cylinders	1984 cm³	05 / 1989-03 / 1990
Coupé 2.3 E	NG	five cylinders	2309 cm³	10 / 1988-07 / 1994
Coupé 2.3 E	NG	five cylinders	2309 cm³	03 / 1990-12 / 1996
Coupe 16V	ACE	four cylinders	1984 cm³	08 / 1992-12 / 1996
Coupé 2.6 E	ABC	six-cylinder	2598 cc	08 / 1992-12 / 1995
Coupé 20V	NM	five cylinders	1994 cm³	08 / 1989-07 / 1991
Coupé 20V	7A	five cylinders	2309 cm³	10 / 1988-07 / 1991
Coupé 20V	7A	five cylinders	2309 cm³	05 / 1990-12 / 1992
Coupé 2.8 E	AAH	six-cylinder	2771 cc	09 / 1991-12 / 1995
Coupé S2 (quattro)	3B	five cylinders	2226 cc	09 / 1990-09 / 1992
Coupé S2 (quattro)	ABY	five cylinders	2226 cc	10 / 1992-12 / 1995

model	capacity	Max. power	Max. torque	top speed	Acceleration 0-100 km / h
Coupé 2.0 E	1984 cm³	85 kW (115 hp) at 5400 rpm	165 Nm at 3200 rpm	196 km / h (190 km / h)	10.9 s
Coupé 2.0 E	1984 cm³	83 kW / 113 hp		196 km / h (190 km / h)	10.9 s
Coupé 2.3 E	2309 cm³	100 kW (136 hp)		206 km / h (200 km / h)	9.2 s
Coupé 2.3 E	2309 cm³	98 kW (133 hp) at 5500 rpm	189 Nm at 4000 rpm	206 km / h (200 km / h)	9.2 s
Coupe 16V	1984 cm³	103 kW (140 hp)		208 km / h	9.4 s
Coupé 2.6 E	2598 cc	110 kW (150 hp) at 5750 rpm	225 Nm at 3500 rpm	215 km / h (210 km / h)	9.3 s
Coupé 20V	1994 cm³	117 kW (160 hp)		215 km / h	8.9 s
Coupé 20V	2309 cm³	125 kW (170 hp)		220 km / h	8.6 s
Coupé 20V	2309 cm³	123 kW (167 hp)		220 km / h	8.6 s
Coupé 2.8 E	2771 cc	128 kW (174 hp) at 5600 rpm	245 Nm at 3000 rpm	222 km / h (220 km / h)	8,4 s
Coupé S2 (quattro)	2226 cc	162 kW (220 hp)	309 Nm at 1950 / min	248 km / h	6.1 s
Coupé S2 (quattro)	2226 cc	169 kW (230 hp) at 5900 rpm	350 Nm at 1950 rpm	248 km / h	5.9 s

For the model year 1990, the engines with the code NG and 7A were slightly revised, making 2 kW (3 hp) less. The 7A accounted for example, the exhaust manifold, the NG, the camshaft was changed. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h on the 7A and AAH with Quattro drive was 0.2 seconds faster, while all automatic versions were about 2 seconds slower.