Audi : 100 / 200 (C2)

Model Introduction

The C2 Audi 100 and 200 combined understated looks with durable engineering. They were quiet, capable cruisers that helped establish Audi as a credible rival to BMW and Mercedes in the late 1970s and early 1980s.

Magazine Articles

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    Scoop!

    Audi 100

    CAR · January 1976
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    Newcomers

    Audi take five

    CAR · September 1976
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    Giant Test

    Mercedes-Benz 250 v BMW 525 v Audi GL5E

    CAR · December 1976
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    Newcomers : Audis of the odd cylinder

    A brace of petrol and diesel 100s

    CAR · February 1979
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    Giant Test

    Audi 100 Avant 5S v Saab 900 GLS v Renault 20TS

    CAR · May 1979
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    Giant Test

    Peugeot 505 STI v Ford Granada 2.3GL v Audi 100 5S

    CAR · December 1979
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    Giant Test

    Following the Golf lead, big brother VW Passat and upmarket cousin Audi 100 can now be had with diesel engines too. Audi has five cylinders, Passat four

    CAR · January 1980
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    Audi turbo blasts off

    Meaty, efficient looks for Audi's new 200 Turbo. Deep spoiler, 15in wheels/60 series tyres separate it visually from 100.

    CAR · March 1980
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    Giant Test

    BMW 728i v Audi 200 Turbo v Mercedes-Benz 280e

    CAR · August 1980
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    Newcomers : Audi 200 5E

    Audi's turbo-less 200 may be out of the limelight, but still desirable

    CAR · March 1981
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    Long Term Test : Turbo Toccata

    After 20,000 miles the turbocharged Audi 200 answers more questions than were asked.

    CAR · December 1981

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