Audi 100 1988 2.3 Quattro

Audi 100 1988 2.3 petrol description

Sedan Audi 100 1988 2.3 Quattro has been produced from May, 1988 to February, 1991. It has five-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.3 litres, which produces power of 136 horsepower on 5600 rpm and torque 190 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 300 000 to 510 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs 
This Audi 100 2.3 engine oil type is 5W-40 and oil capacity is 4.5 litres.

Audi 100 1988 2.3 Quattro has AWD (all wheel drive) (power is automatically distributed between the wheel axles) and manual gearbox with 5 gears. Vehicle features full-time Quattro II all-wheel drive - Torsen center differential with automatic torque split between front and rear axles, and electro-pneumatic manually-activated rear differential that automatically unlocks at speeds above 25 km/h.
Audi 100 1988 2.3 Quattro accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 10 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 201 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Audi 100 1988 2.3 Quattro in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 9.2 litres per 100km (10.9 km/l). Fuel tank capacity is 80 litres or 21.14 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 860 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle.
According to user reviews, this Audi real everyday fuel consumption is 10 litres per 100 km, which is 9% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Audi 100 fuel consumption.

With the same engine there are also two other Audi 100 versions - with front wheel drive and manual gearbox (Audi 100 1988 2.3 MT), and with front wheel drive and automatic gearbox (Audi 100 1988 2.3 AT) available:
  • Audi 100 1988 2.3 MT manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.3 litres per 100 km or 3 % - 8.9 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is similar - 10.0 litres per 100 km
  • Audi 100 1988 2.3 AT is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 1.5 seconds later (in 11.5 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.2 litres per 100 km or 2 % - 9.4 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 0.3 litres per 100 km or 3 % - 9.7 litres per 100 km
Audi 100 1988

Audi 100 1988 2.3 Quattro technical data

Model: Audi 100 2.3 Quattro
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 1988. May ... 1991. February 
Engine: 2309 cm3 Petrol, 5 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 136 HP ON 5600 RPM Torque: 190 NM ON 4000 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Maximum speed: 201 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.0 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.2 (combined)
Real fuel consumption: 10 l/100km (23.5 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 80 litres (21.1 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.79m (length) 1.81m (width) 1.42m (height)
Turning diameter: 11.6 meters
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 570 litres
Trunk max capacity: 610 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1910 kg

Audi 100 1988 2.3 Quattro engine NF

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 300,000 to 510,000 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 100 1988 2.3 Quattro oil type 5W-40
Oil capacity 4.5 litres (4.8 quarts)
Coolant capacity 8 litres (8.5 quarts)
Power 136 HP ON 5600 RPM
Torque 190 NM ON 4000 RPM
Start of production (year) 1986
Duration of production 4 years

All Audi 100 sedan [1988 - 1991] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Audi 100 1988 1.8 Jan 1988 — Dec 1990

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

1.8 Petrol 90 HP 10.9 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi 100 1988 1.8 CAT Jan 1988 — Dec 1990

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.8 Petrol 90 HP 8.1 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi 100 1988 1.8 4x4 Jan 1988 — Dec 1990

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

1.8 Petrol 90 HP 11.6 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Audi 100 1988 1.8 CAT 4x4 Jan 1988 — Dec 1990

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

1.8 Petrol 90 HP 9.1 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Audi 100 1988 2.0 Mai 1988 — Feb 1991 2.0 Petrol 116 HP 8.9 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi 100 1988 2.0 Mai 1988 — Feb 1991 2.0 Petrol 116 HP 9.4 l/100km Automatic Front wheel
Audi 100 1988 2.0 D Mai 1988 — Oct 1989 2.0 Diesel 69 HP 6.7 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi 100 1988 2.0 TD Mai 1988 — Oct 1989 2.0 Diesel 100 HP 6.7 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi 100 1988 2.2 E Jan 1988 — Dec 1990 2.2 Petrol 138 HP 8.8 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi 100 1988 2.2 CAT 4x4 Jan 1988 — Dec 1990 2.2 Petrol 138 HP 9.6 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Audi 100 1988 2.2 Turbo Mai 1988 — Oct 1989

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8 seconds

2.2 Petrol 165 HP 9.7 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi 100 1989 2.2 Turbo Oct 1989 — Feb 1991

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8 seconds

2.2 Petrol 165 HP 9.7 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi 100 1988 2.2 Turbo Mai 1988 — Oct 1989 2.2 Petrol 165 HP 10.9 l/100km Automatic Front wheel
Audi 100 1989 2.2 Turbo Oct 1989 — Feb 1991 2.2 Petrol 165 HP 10.9 l/100km Automatic Front wheel
Audi 100 1988 2.2 Turbo Quattro 4x4 Mai 1988 — Oct 1989

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8 seconds

2.2 Petrol 165 HP 10.8 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Audi 100 1989 2.2 Turbo Quattro 4x4 Oct 1989 — Feb 1991

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8 seconds

2.2 Petrol 165 HP 10.8 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Audi 100 1988 2.3 Mai 1988 — Feb 1991 2.3 Petrol 136 HP 8.9 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi 100 1988 2.3 Mai 1988 — Feb 1991 2.3 Petrol 136 HP 9.4 l/100km Automatic Front wheel
Audi 100 1988 2.3 Quattro 4x4 Mai 1988 — Feb 1991 2.3 Petrol 136 HP 9.2 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Audi 100 1989 2.4 D Oct 1989 — Jan 1991 2.4 Diesel 82 HP 7.1 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi 100 1990 2.5 TDI Jan 1990 — Jan 1991

Most powerfull diesel version (120 HP)
Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.5 Diesel 120 HP 5.7 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Audi 100 1988 reviews
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