The Audi 100 Audi 100 CS & Quattro
Rounded restyling of Audi's mid-size remium sedan kept dimensions close to the former 100/200 series. A V-6 went under the hood for the first time, replacing the inline 5-cylinder engine. Dimensions were nearly identical to the prior cars, inside and out, but curb weight grew by some 250 pounds. Three versions went on sale: 100, 100 S, and 100 CS. Each could have either 5-speed manual shift or a 4-speed automatic transmission. A driver-side air bag and anti-lock disc brakes were standard. 
For 1992, the Audi 100's body structure has been dramatically stiffened by 30 percent and is combined with a retuned, firmer suspension for a more solid, noise-free ride. The new, totally independent front suspension features lower control arms attached to coil spring/shock absorber struts and a stabilizer bar for precise steering control. Its suspension geometry minimizes toe-in of the front wheels during acceleration, and eliminates toe-out during braking. At the rear, a torsion beam axle with a stabilizer bar is used, assuring consistent geometry under varying road conditions. The Audi 100 is equipped with standard all-weather steel-belted radial tires on 15-inch steel wheels.
Making its debut in the Audi 100, is a refined, more potent 2.8-liter, six-cylinder engine. The new power plant, the lightest, most compact V-6 engine in its displacement class, generates 172 horsepower at 5,500 revolutions per minute and produces 184 foot-pounds of torque at 3,000 rpm. Assisted by a dual-path intake manifold, the new power package provides impressive torque at the low-end spectrum and delivers optimum power at higher speeds for enhanced performance.
The V6 power plant succeeds the five-cylinder, 2.3-liter engine which developed 130 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 140 foot-pounds of torque at 4,500 rpm.
Audis proven five-speed manual transmission is standard, and t e new engine can optionally be teamed with Audi's four-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission with "Sport" and "Normal" driving modes. Top speed of the new Audi 100 is electronically limited to 130 miles per hour for U.S. versions. The car moves from zero to 60 in 8.8 seconds with the manual transmission, and 9.9 seconds with the automatic. City mileage for the Audi 100 is estimated at 17 miles per gallon, and highway is 25 mpg, with the automatic transmission.
The automatic transmission incorporates electronic controls which interact with the engine for smooth, consistent shift quality, and a lock-up torque converter for quiet cruising. Audi's industry-first Automatic Shift Lock (ASL) is also an integral part of the transmission. ASL prevents shifting from "Park" or "Neutral" to "Drive" or "Reverse" unless the driver's foot is on the brake pedal, and requires that the shift lever be returned to "Park" for key removal.
The sedan employs a maintenance-free, fully electronic engine management system which incorporates sequential fuel injection, electronic idle control, dual oxygen sensors and two knock sensors -- all continuously monitored by sophisticated electronics. If component failure occurs, the engine management system, in most cases, will get the driver home and, at the same time, diagnoses and retains the fault in memory for later service by the dealer.
Technical innovation is complimented by functional elegance with a luxurious interior which boasts substantially more passenger room. The new design provides two cubic feet of additional interior space versus the car it replaces. The new car offers more front head space, plus increased front leg room and rear shoulder room.
For enhanced driver comfort, a new adjustable tilt and telescopic steering column has been added for 1992. The cockpit, with Canadian elm inlays for the wrap-around dash, door panels and center console, artfully integrates luxury and ergonomics. The hooded instrument panel helps prevent glare while the extensive analog gauge cluster is backlit for greater visibility at night. The primary instruments, tachometer, speedometer, and fuel and coolant temperature gauges are visually centered in front of the steering wheel arch, while the oil temperature and oil pressure gauges, plus an analog clock are offset.
The seats, of Chenille velour, have been re-designed in generous proportions with plush center sections and firmer side padding to reduce travel fatigue. The front seats, with lumbar adjustments, are fully reclining. The height adjustment employs a parallelogram linkage so that the entire seat moves uniformly, ensuring comfort in all height settings. Both the front and the rear outboard seats have "open" headrests, folding center armrests and three-point seat belts. The rear outboard three-point seat belts, like the front belts, include adjustable upper mounts.
The Audi 100 offers a wide range of passive and active safety features. The driver's side air bag and collapsible steering column work in tandem with Audi's seat belt tensioning system. The front seat belts incorporate a steel cable system which tensions the front seat belts in a severe frontal impact, helping to hold properly belted front occupants securely in their seats. Five-mile-per-hour bumpers and special crush zones are located fore and aft.
Standard on the Audi 100 is the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) which, working in concert with the power assisted vented front and rear disc brakes, greatly contributes to driver control. Additionally, the front brakes have been made larger for greater stopping capability. The ABS system provides stopping power on varying road surfaces by selectively modulating the amount of brake pressure applied to the wheels. With ABS technology, wheel lockup is prevented, stopping distances can be reduced, and steering control is improved during adverse or emergency braking situations. Brake linings, like clutch linings, are asbestos-free.
Other standard features for the 1992 Audi 100 include an anti-theft vehicle alarm system; air conditioning; electronic cruise control with a resume feature; power windows with driver's window "one touch" down and "convenience close" features; dual power side-view mirrors with defogger; an electronically tuned AM/FM cassette radio and eight-speaker sound system; dual diversity antenna system with signal boosters; two-speed wipers with intermittent mode; an active Auto Check System for continuous operation monitoring; child safety rear door locks; tinted glass all-around; electric remote trunk lid release; and interior lighting with a courtesy delay feature.
Also standard is a power central locking system. Turning the ignition key in the front door locks or trunk lock, simultaneously secures all doors and the trunk, closes all windows, sets the security alarm and locks the fuel filler door.
Anew Azurite Blue exterior color joins Tornado Red and Alpine White for the Audi 100.
In line with environmental concerns, most of the materials used to build the new Audi 100 are recyclable, and all new plastic parts are coded to identify material composition. The German carmaker only uses lead- and cadmium-free paint. For durability, the Audi 100 is constructed entirely of hot dipped or electrogalvanized sheet metal, both sides. In addition, a multi-step anti-corrosion paint process, which includes sealing the body with PVC, applying stone-chip-resistant filler coat to the lower body surfaces and flooding all lower body cavities with hot wax, is employed. Audi utilizes a wax flooding technique, as opposed to spraying, to reduce or eliminate solvents which evaporate and can contribute to air pollution. This protection is backed by a ten-year limited warranty against corrosion perforation on all 1992 Audis, with no requirement for periodic inspection.
The 1992 Audi 100, like all Audi models, is covered by the Audi Advantage, one of the most risk-free ownership experiences ever offered by any car manufacturer. It includes:
- 3-year/50,000 mile new vehicle limited warranty
- 10-year limited warranty against corrosion perforation
- Maintenance Protection, which for three years or 50,000 miles covers all cost for manufacturer-required services, including oil changes and many normal wear items, excluding collision damage, negligence, soft trim items and tires.
-Roadside assistance (a three-year membership in the United States Auto Club, Motoring Division, Inc.)
THE AUDI 100 S AND 100 CS: A BLENDING OF LINEAL BEAUTY WITH PERFORMANCE
The car's wider footprint, designed to provide greater stability, is one of several engineering considerations contributing to a new level of handling and ride quality. The front-wheel-drive sedan exhibits the totally predictable characteristics during normal driving as it would in an emergency, an important consistency that can protect the driver from surprises in a problem situation.
For 1992, the Audi 100's body structure has been dramatically stiffened by 30 percent and is combined with a retuned, firmer suspension for a more solid, noise-free ride. The new, totally independent front suspension features lower control arms attached to coil spring/shock absorber struts and a stabilizer bar for precise steering control. Its suspension geometry minimizes toe-in of the front wheels during acceleration, and eliminates toe-out during braking. At the rear, a torsion beam axle with a stabilizer bar is used, assuring consistent geometry under varying road conditions. The Audi 100 is equipped with standard all-weather steel-belted radial tires on 15-inch steel wheels.
Making its debut in the Audi 100, is a refined, more potent 2.8-liter, six-cylinder engine. The new power plant, the lightest, most compact V-6 engine in its displacement class, generates 172 horsepower at 5,500 revolutions per minute and produces 184 foot-pounds of torque at 3,000 rpm. Assisted by a dual-path intake manifold, the new power package provides impressive torque at the low-end spectrum and delivers optimum power at higher speeds for enhanced performance.
The V6 power plant succeeds the five-cylinder, 2.3-liter engine which developed 130 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 140 foot-pounds of torque at 4,500 rpm.
Audi's Automatic Shift Lock (ASL), integrated into the transmission, requires that the shift lever be returned to the "Park" position for key removal. In driving mode, the ASL requires that the driver depress the brake pedal before shifting out of "Park" or "Neutral" into a driving gear.
Both sedans have an electronic engine management system which continually monitors and adjusts engine operation. The self-diagnostic system oversees sequential fuel injection, electronic idle control, dual oxygen sensors and two knock sensors. In the event of a malfunction, a fail-safe program not only gets the driver to the planned destination in most instances, but identifies and "memorizes" the problem for later dealer attention.
Technological sophistication extends to road handling as well. The Audi 100 S and CS exhibit a smoother, quieter ride with a reassuring solid "feel." A stiffer body structure with a 30 percent increase in torsional rigidity allows greater suspension tautness without harshness. Driver control and ride quality are further enhanced by wider front and rear tracks. Standard electronically controlled speed-sensitive power rack and pinion steering for enhanced handling, along with fully independent front suspension, front and rear stabilizer bars, rear torsion beam axle and standard all-weather steel-belted tires mounted on 15-inch alloy wheels round out the road package.
Audi's Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) is also standard. For 1992, the system's power-assisted vented front disc brakes have been made larger for greater stopping capability. ABS provides stopping power on a variety of road surfaces by selectively modulating the amount of brake pressure applied to the wheels. This helps prevent wheel lockup, can reduce stopping distances, and improves steering control during adverse or emergency braking situations. Brake linings, like clutch linings, are asbestos-free.
Optimum luxury is the hallmark of the Audi 100 CS, featuring such standard appointments as a four-position-memory function for the power driver's seat and outside mirror adjustments; six-function trip information computer; outside temperature gauge, and an automatic pre-select function for a two-way power tilt and slide sunroof.
A new automatic climate control system provides precise operation automatically maintaining a comfortable temperature. The new system also features manual override functions which allow either fully automatic operation or manual control for specific comfort requirements.
For 1992, a new four-speaker Audi/BOSE* sound system that is acoustically-tuned to the 100 CS interior environment is standard. Two front speakers are integrated into the lower front door panels with bass reflex enclosures for sound enrichment. The powerful system is balanced by two rear speakers with amplifier, mounted in the hat shelf area. A dual diversity antenna system integrated into the windshield and rear window glass ensures crisp, clear sound. A new state-of-the-art 10-disc compact disc changer is offered as an option.
*BOSE is a registered trademark of Bose Corporation. Covered by patent rights issued and/or pending.
An eight-speaker sound system is available exclusively in the 100 S as a standard feature.
A cellular telephone prep package with complete installation wiring, a center console speaker holder and microphone placement area is also standard.
Both models offer precise and sophisticated ergonomics. A hooded instrument panel, slightly extended for better driver visibility holds a backlit gauge grouping which includes tachometer, speedometer, fuel gauge and coolant temperature gauge -- all strategically centered in the steering wheel arch. Immediately adjacent to the cluster are the oil pressure and oil temperature gauges, plus an analog clock. A new adjustable tilt and telescopic steering column has been included for 1992.
Safety always a major consideration, the 100 S and CS are equipped with a driver's side air bag which works in conjunction with Audi's seat belt tensioning system. The front seat belts incorporate a steel cable system which tensions the front seat belts in a severe frontal impact, helping to hold properly belted front occupants securely in their seats. Five-mile-per-hour bumpers and special crush zones are located fore and aft.
Additionally, a passenger mirror with "reverse" feature is standard on the 100 CS. When a "right side mirror" function is switched to the "On" position and "Reverse" is engaged, the passenger mirror tilts downward some six degrees providing the driver with a clear view of the curb side for easier, safer parallel parking.
Along with the automatic transmission, optional equipment includes leather seat upholstery; Cold Weather Package, including heatable front seats with individual temperature controls, heated windshield washer nozzles and door locks (100 S only), and headlight washers.
The Audi 100 S and 100 CS are available in three new metallic clearcoat paints, Minerva Blue, Opal Mica and Ragusa Green. Additional metallic clearcoat colors include Crystal Silver, Cyclamen Red Mica, Titanium Grey, Indigo Mica, Bamboo, Black and Pearl White. Tornado Red and Alpine White are offered in non-metallic.
With regard to environmental concerns, Audi is among the leaders in terms of "green" technology. Most of the materials used to produce the new Audi 100 models are recyclable, and all new plastic parts are coded to identify material composition. The German carmaker uses no lead or cadmium in its paint.
The 1992 Audi 100 S and 100 CS, like all Audi models, are covered by the Audi Advantage, one of the most risk-free ownership experiences ever offered by any car manufacturer.
Included are:
- 3-year/50,000 mile new vehicle limited warranty
- 10-year limited warranty against corrosion perforation - Maintenance Protection, which for three years or 50,000 miles covers all cost for manufacturer-required services, including oil changes and many normal wear items, excluding collision damage, negligence, soft trim items and tires.
-Roadside assistance through a three-year membership in the United States Auto Club, Motoring Division, Inc.
The AUDI 100CS QUATTROAll-wheel-drive 100 CS Quattro versions came later in the 1992 model year: both a sedan and a station wagon. The Quattro wagon had a standard automatic transmission--a "first" for any Audi all-wheel-drive model. Also arriving later was a limited-production, high-performance S4 edition (successor to the previous 200 Quattro), with manual shift and a 227-horsepower turbocharged version of the old 5-cylinder engine.
New Transmission and Proven Quattro System
Combining an automatic transmission and the Quattro system establishes a new benchmark of advanced engineering, performance and active-safety in the mid-size luxury segment. Until now, only the V8 Quattro coupled an automatic with permanent all-wheel-drive.
The electronically controlled transmission incorporates a "self adapting" shift logic that provides more efficient shifting and reduced fuel consumption. Five different shift programs can be automatically selected by the transmission's control unit. The unit chooses the shift program best suited to driving style. The programs range from economical to sport performance.
Economy programs are selected when driving at steady or gradually changing speeds, and sporty programs engage at higher or frequently changing speeds. The driver can switch to sportier programs by depressing the accelerator quickly.
Transmission efficiency is further aided by a direct power flow system that enables power to be transmitted directly from the engine to the transmission reducing power loss and conserving fuel.
The new gearbox features a self-diagnostic, fail-safe program. In the event a fault occurs in the control system, the program identifies and memorizes it for servicing.
If the fault happens while driving, fourth gear engages until the car is brought to a halt. Upon restarting, the transmission switches to second gear, allowing the vehicle to be driven to the nearest dealer.
The transmission also incorporates the company's automatic shift lock feature.
The electronically controlled transmission incorporates a "self adapting" shift logic that provides more efficient shifting and reduced fuel consumption. Five different shift programs can be automatically selected by the transmission's control unit. The unit chooses the shift program best suited to driving style. The programs range from economical to sport performance.
Economy programs are selected when driving at steady or gradually changing speeds, and sporty programs engage at higher or frequently changing speeds. The driver can switch to sportier programs by depressing the accelerator quickly.
Transmission efficiency is further aided by a direct power flow system that enables power to be transmitted directly from the engine to the transmission reducing power loss and conserving fuel.
The new gearbox features a self-diagnostic, fail-safe program. In the event a fault occurs in the control system, the program identifies and memorizes it for servicing.
If the fault happens while driving, fourth gear engages until the car is brought to a halt. Upon restarting, the transmission switches to second gear, allowing the vehicle to be driven to the nearest dealer.
The transmission also incorporates the company's automatic shift lock feature.
The road-gripping Quattro system differs from traction control systems because the Quattro system powers all four wheels all the time eliminating wheel spin by allocating torque to the wheels with the surest traction.
Most traction control systems reduce wheel spin by activating the braking system and limiting the throttle. In most systems, power is transmitted to either the front or rear wheels rather than to all four wheels.
Most tractraction control systems only engage when wheels slip and therefore do not provide the constant grip of permanent all-wheel-drive. The Quattro's TORSEN* (torque-sensing) center differential distributes torque between the front anci rear wheels from 50/50 up to a maximum 75/25 percent split.
The system also has a rear differential that can be locked manually to aid starts in difficult road conditions. The differential lock disengages after 15 miles per hour, and remains disengaged until re-engagement is required.
Most traction control systems reduce wheel spin by activating the braking system and limiting the throttle. In most systems, power is transmitted to either the front or rear wheels rather than to all four wheels.
Most tractraction control systems only engage when wheels slip and therefore do not provide the constant grip of permanent all-wheel-drive. The Quattro's TORSEN* (torque-sensing) center differential distributes torque between the front anci rear wheels from 50/50 up to a maximum 75/25 percent split.
The system also has a rear differential that can be locked manually to aid starts in difficult road conditions. The differential lock disengages after 15 miles per hour, and remains disengaged until re-engagement is required.
Superior Handling and Driver Control
Rear suspension is fully independent with trapezoidal lower control arms, Lipper- links and coil spring/shock absorber struts.
*TORSEN is a registered trademark of ZEXEL-GLEASON USA, Inc.
Performance Compliments Engineering Prowess
Audi 100 CS QUATTRO AVANT
The 100 CS Ouattro Sedan includes a new acoustically-tuned, four speaker Audi/Bose* sound system, a dual diversity antenna system with signal boosters, Chenille velour upholstery, a compact disc changer prep package and electric remote trunk lid release as standard equipment.
*BOSE is a registered trademark of Bose Corporation. Covered by patent rights issued and/or pending.
Additional Standard Features For Both ModelsThe 100 CS Quattro Sedan and Wagon feature an infrared remote locking system that operates the trunk and door locks, switches on interior lighting, disarms the anti-theft alarm and adjusts the driver's seat and outside mirrors to pre-selected positions.
These functions can be remotely operated from either side of the car. Up to four drivers can select personal seat and mirror settings. Two "his and her" keys are provided and two additional keys are available as an option.
A cellular telephone prep package with complete installation wiring, a center console speaker holder and microphone placement area are standard.
Additional standard features include an automatic climate control system; tilt and telescopic adjustable steering column; tilt and slide sunroof with convenience close feature; power sunroof automatic pre-set function; Canadian elm inlays for the dash and door panels; eight-way power front seats: reclining front bucket seats with manual lumbar adjustments; "open" front and rear headrests; three-point front seat belts with height adjustment and automatic tensioriers; three-point rear outboard seat belts; fold-down rear center armrest with expandable ski/storage sack; driver's side airbag; 11-function active Auto Check System and electronic cruise control with resume feature.
The instrument panel's gauge grouping is strategically centered in the steering wheel arch. The grouping includes tachometer, electric speedometer, fuel gauge and coolant temperature gauge. Adjacent to the cluster are the oil pressure and oil temperature gauges and an analog clock.
Other standard equipment includes a six-function trip information computer; retained accessory power for windows and sunroof; illuminated vanity mirrors, glove box, trunk, lighters, ash trays and engine compartment; power windows, including driver's window with ono-touch down and convenience close features; dual power side-view mirrors with defog feature; power central locking system, including trunk and fuel filler door; child safety rear door locks; five-mile-per-hour bumpers; front fog lights; integrated rear fog light; and aerodynamic halogen headlights.
These functions can be remotely operated from either side of the car. Up to four drivers can select personal seat and mirror settings. Two "his and her" keys are provided and two additional keys are available as an option.
A cellular telephone prep package with complete installation wiring, a center console speaker holder and microphone placement area are standard.
Additional standard features include an automatic climate control system; tilt and telescopic adjustable steering column; tilt and slide sunroof with convenience close feature; power sunroof automatic pre-set function; Canadian elm inlays for the dash and door panels; eight-way power front seats: reclining front bucket seats with manual lumbar adjustments; "open" front and rear headrests; three-point front seat belts with height adjustment and automatic tensioriers; three-point rear outboard seat belts; fold-down rear center armrest with expandable ski/storage sack; driver's side airbag; 11-function active Auto Check System and electronic cruise control with resume feature.
The instrument panel's gauge grouping is strategically centered in the steering wheel arch. The grouping includes tachometer, electric speedometer, fuel gauge and coolant temperature gauge. Adjacent to the cluster are the oil pressure and oil temperature gauges and an analog clock.
Other standard equipment includes a six-function trip information computer; retained accessory power for windows and sunroof; illuminated vanity mirrors, glove box, trunk, lighters, ash trays and engine compartment; power windows, including driver's window with ono-touch down and convenience close features; dual power side-view mirrors with defog feature; power central locking system, including trunk and fuel filler door; child safety rear door locks; five-mile-per-hour bumpers; front fog lights; integrated rear fog light; and aerodynamic halogen headlights.
Additional Standard Features For Both Models A 10-disc compact disc changer, a Cold Weather package and leather upholstery are available as options on the 100 CS Quattro Sedan. A cellular telephone is optional on both models. The 100 CS Quattro Sedan and Wagon are available in nine clearcoat metallic colors including Crystal Silver, Cyclamen Red Mica, Bamboo, Titanium Grey, Indigo Mica and Pearl White. New for 1992 are Minerva Blue, Opal Mica and Ragusa Green. Other colors include Tornado Red, Alpine White and clearcoat Black.
Like all Audis, the 100 CS Quattro models are constructed of sheet steel that has been hot-dip galvanized and electrogalvanized on both sides. The body undergoes a multi-step anti-corrosion paint finishing process, which includes sealing the body with poly vinyl chloride, applying stone-chip-resistant filler coat to the lower body surfaces and flooding all lower body cavities with hot wax.
A flooding method is used instead of spraying to reduce or eliminate solvents which evaporate and can contribute to air pollution. This protection is backed by a 10-year limited warranty against corrosion perforation on all 1992 Audis, with no requirement for periodic inspection.
The 1992 100 CS Quattro Sedan and Wagon, like all Audis, are covered by the Audi Advantage, one of the most comprehensive owner protection plans offered by any car manufacturer. It includes:
- Three-year/50,000 mile limited warranty
- Ten-year limited warranty against corrosion perforation
- Maintenance Protection, which for three years or 50,000 miles covers all cost for manufacturer-required services, including oil changes and select wear and tear items.
- Roadside assistance through a three-year membership in the United States Auto Club, Motoring Division, Inc.
Like all Audis, the 100 CS Quattro models are constructed of sheet steel that has been hot-dip galvanized and electrogalvanized on both sides. The body undergoes a multi-step anti-corrosion paint finishing process, which includes sealing the body with poly vinyl chloride, applying stone-chip-resistant filler coat to the lower body surfaces and flooding all lower body cavities with hot wax.
A flooding method is used instead of spraying to reduce or eliminate solvents which evaporate and can contribute to air pollution. This protection is backed by a 10-year limited warranty against corrosion perforation on all 1992 Audis, with no requirement for periodic inspection.
The 1992 100 CS Quattro Sedan and Wagon, like all Audis, are covered by the Audi Advantage, one of the most comprehensive owner protection plans offered by any car manufacturer. It includes:
- Three-year/50,000 mile limited warranty
- Ten-year limited warranty against corrosion perforation
- Maintenance Protection, which for three years or 50,000 miles covers all cost for manufacturer-required services, including oil changes and select wear and tear items.
- Roadside assistance through a three-year membership in the United States Auto Club, Motoring Division, Inc.
In addition to the automatic transmission, the Wagon features as standard equipment leather seat upholstery, an eight-speaker sound system for an electronically-tuned AM/FM stereo cassette radio and a Cold Weather Package, including heated front seats with individual temperature controls, heated windshield washer nozzles and headlight washers. The family-oriented wagon has split and folding rear seat backs, roof rails, a folding seat in the cargo area sized for children, a rear window sunshade and a rear window washer/wiper system.
A driver's side airbag, standard on both models, works in conjunction with Audi's seat belt tensioning system which helps hold properly belted front Occupants securely in their seats.
The 100 CS Quattro Wagon is a balance of luxury, function and safety.
The 100 CS Quattro models are powered by a 2.8-liter, V6 engine which produces 172 horsepower at 5,500 revolutions per minute and develops 184 foot-pounds of torque at 3,000 rpm.
Assisted by a dual-path intake manifold, the power plant provides dramatic low-end torque and the needed horsepower at higher rev limits. It is the lightest, most compact engine of its displacement.
The models feature an electronic engine management system which continually monitors and adjusts engine operation. The system oversees sequential fuel injection, a distributor-less ignition, electronic idle control, dual oxygen sensors and dual knock sensors.
If a malfunction occurs, the fault is memorized for correction at the dealership.
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