Audi Coupe 1991 2.3 E

Audi Coupe 1991 2.3 petrol description

Coupe Audi Coupe 1991 2.3 E has been produced from August, 1991 to August, 1994. It has five-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.3 litres, which produces power of 133 horsepower on 5500 rpm and torque 186 Nm (Newton metres) on 4000 revolutions per minute.

This 5-cylinder 10-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 2 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 310 000 to 520 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This Audi Coupe 2.3 engine oil type is 5W-40 and oil capacity is 4.5 litres.

Audi Coupe 1991 2.3 E has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
Audi Coupe 1991 2.3 E accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 11.7 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 200 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Audi Coupe 1991 2.3 E in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 9.5 litres per 100km (10.5 km/l). Fuel tank capacity is 70 litres or 18.49 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 720 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle.

With the same engine there are also two other Audi Coupe versions - with manual gearbox (Audi Coupe 1991 2.3 E MT), and with four wheel (4x4) drive and manual gearbox (Audi Coupe 1991 2.3 E Quattro MT 4x4) available:
  • Audi Coupe 1991 2.3 E MT is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 2 seconds faster (in 9.7 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.7 litres per 100 km or 7 % - 8.8 litres per 100 km
  • Audi Coupe 1991 2.3 E Quattro MT 4x4 is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 2.5 seconds faster (in 9.2 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is similar - 9.4 litres per 100 km
Audi Coupe 1991

Audi Coupe 1991 2.3 E technical data

Model: Audi Coupe 2.3 E
Body style: Coupe
Production period: 1991. August ... 1994. August 
Engine: 2309 cm3 Petrol, 5 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 133 HP ON 5500 RPM Torque: 186 NM ON 4000 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (4 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Maximum speed: 200 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.7 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.5 (combined)
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres (18.5 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.37m (length) 1.72m (width) 1.38m (height)
Turning diameter: 11 meters
Trunk capacity: 296 litres
Gross weight: 1690 kg

Audi Coupe 1991 2.3 E engine AAR

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 310,000 to 520,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 2309 cm3
Number of cylinders 5
Bore (cylinder diameter) 82.5 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 86.4 mm
Compression ratio 10 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing belt

Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher.

Fuel system Injection
Audi Coupe 1991 2.3 E oil type 5W-40
Oil capacity 4.5 litres (4.8 quarts)
Power 133 HP ON 5500 RPM
Torque 186 NM ON 4000 RPM
Start of production (year) 1990
Duration of production 6 years

Often in the first years of production, engines tend to have various constructive problems, so it is recommended to choose a car with this engine from 1993 onwards.

Engine also used on Audi A6 Audi 100

All Audi Coupe coupe [1991 - 1996] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Audi Coupe 1991 2.0 E

Most fuel efficient version

2.0 Petrol 116 HP 8.2 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi Coupe 1991 2.0 E 2.0 Petrol 116 HP 9.0 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Audi Coupe 1991 2.3 E Aug 1991 — Aug 1994 2.3 Petrol 133 HP 8.8 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi Coupe 1991 2.3 E Aug 1991 — Aug 1994 2.3 Petrol 133 HP 9.5 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Audi Coupe 1991 2.3 E Quattro 4x4 Aug 1991 — Aug 1992 2.3 Petrol 133 HP 9.4 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Audi Coupe 1992 2.6 E Aug 1992 — Jan 1996 2.6 Petrol 150 HP 9.2 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi Coupe 1992 2.6 E Aug 1992 — Jan 1996 2.6 Petrol 150 HP 10.0 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Audi Coupe 1992 2.6 E Quattro 4x4 Aug 1992 — Jan 1996 2.6 Petrol 150 HP 10.3 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Audi Coupe 1991 2.8 E

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8.2 seconds

2.8 Petrol 174 HP 9.3 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi Coupe 1991 2.8 E 2.8 Petrol 174 HP 9.9 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Audi Coupe 1991 2.8 E Quattro 4x4

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8.2 seconds

2.8 Petrol 174 HP 10.2 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Audi Coupe 1991 reviews
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