Audi Coupe 1983 1.8

Audi Coupe 1983 1.8 petrol description

Coupe Audi Coupe 1983 1.8 has been produced from January, 1985 to October, 1986. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.8 litres, which produces power of 90 horsepower on 5200 rpm and torque 145 Nm (Newton metres) on 3300 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 8-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, this is an atmospheric engine (without turbine). The engine meets the Euro 1 emissions standard. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 310 up to 520 thousand kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This Audi Coupe 1.8 engine oil type is 5W-40 and oil capacity is 3.5 litres.

Audi Coupe 1983 1.8 has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Audi Coupe 1983 1.8 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 11 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 172 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this version of Audi Coupe 1983 1.8 reported by owners in daily driving mode is 7.6 litres per 100km.

With the same engine there is also Audi Coupe version with automatic gearbox (Audi Coupe 1985 1.8 AT) available
Audi Coupe 1983

Audi Coupe 1983 1.8 technical data

Model: Audi Coupe 1.8
Body style: Coupe
Production period: 1985. January ... 1986. October 
Engine: 1781 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 90 HP ON 5200 RPM Torque: 145 NM ON 3300 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 172 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.0 seconds
Fuel consumption: 7.6 l/100km (30.9 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 68 litres (18 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.42m (length) 1.68m (width) 1.35m (height)
Turning diameter: 11 meters
Trunk capacity: 443 litres
Gross weight: 1410 kg

Audi Coupe 1983 1.8 engine JN

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 1781 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 81 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 1983 1.8 oil type 5W-40
Oil capacity 3.5 litres (3.7 quarts)
Power 90 HP ON 5200 RPM
Torque 137 - 145 NM ON 3300 RPM
Start of production (year) 1984
Duration of production 7 years
Engine also used on Volkswagen Passat Audi 80

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All Audi Coupe coupe [1983 - 1988] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Audi Coupe 1985 1.8 Jan 1985 — Oct 1986

Most fuel efficient version by real consumption

1.8 Petrol 90 HP - Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi Coupe 1986 GT 1.8 Oct 1986 — Jan 1988

Most fuel efficient version

1.8 Petrol 90 HP 8.3 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi Coupe 1985 1.8 Jan 1985 — Oct 1986 1.8 Petrol 90 HP - Automatic Front wheel
Audi Coupe 1983 GT 2.0 Sep 1983 — Oct 1986 2.0 Petrol 115 HP 8.5 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi Coupe 1983 GT 2.0 Sep 1983 — Oct 1986 2.0 Petrol 115 HP - Automatic Front wheel
Audi Coupe 1986 GT 2.2 Oct 1986 — Jan 1988 2.2 Petrol 116 HP 9.4 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi Coupe 1986 Quattro 2.2 4x4 Oct 1986 — Jan 1988 2.2 Petrol 120 HP 10.3 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Audi Coupe 1984 GT 2.2 Oct 1984 — Oct 1986

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8.6 seconds

2.2 Petrol 138 HP 9.0 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi Coupe 1984 Quattro 2.2 Oct 1984 — Oct 1986 2.2 Petrol 138 HP - Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi Coupe 1984 GT 2.2 Oct 1984 — Oct 1986 2.2 Petrol 138 HP 9.6 l/100km Automatic Front wheel
Audi Coupe 1983 reviews
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