Audi 4000 Audi 4000 replaced the Fox for the 1980 model year. It was slightly larger than the car it replaced. The wheelbase was 99.5 inches, versus 97.2 on the Fox. Curb weight was about 2200 lbs. versus about 2100 on the Fox. Unlike the Fox, just two body styles were offered at first which […]
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Volkswagen Quantum
Quantum It replaced the Dasher in 1982. The same 3 body styles were shared with its predecessor, which were 3-door hatch, 4-door sedan, and station wagon. Wheelbase was longer though at just over 100 inches. Base and GL were the trim levels offered. The only power source for ’82 was a 1.7L SOHC EFI I4. […]
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Audi Quattro
Audi Quattro The early 80s was the height of the 4×4 craze, and Audi connected its rally racing heritage to that craze when they brought out the Quattro for 1983. It was a hatchback coupe with four wheel disc brakes, independent rear suspension, and full time four wheel drive. It was the STI or Evo […]
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Audi 5000
Audi 5000 The Audi 5000 replaced the 100LS for 1978. It was a slightly larger car at 105.7 inches of wheelbase and 189.4 inches of length. Just one version was available at first which was a base model 4-door sedan. For power, the standard engine was a 2.1L SOHC EFI I5 which made 103hp and […]
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Porsche 924
924 It essentially replaced the 914 and short-lived 912E. It was the new ‘starter Porsche’. The year was 1977 that it arrived in North America. While the body shape was sleek, the rest of the car was a hodge-podge of parts. The engine was a 2.0L EFI Volkswagen I4 of 95hp in U.S. trim. The […]
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Audi 100LS
Audi 100LS The Audi 100, in general, was in its fourth American model year for 1973 with base, LS, and GL trim. But as of ’74, 100LS was the sole trim level and model name. It was marketed here as a midsize car. Wheelbase was small for the time at 105.3 inches. New in ’73 […]
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Audi Fox
Audi Fox It was America’s version of Europe’s Audi 80. In 1973, the Fox was in its second model year here in the states and was one of the earlier front wheel drive vehicles in the U.S. The ’73 & ’74 versions were powered by a 1471cc OHC 2bbl I4, which put out 75hp. Both […]
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