1983 Audi 5000S, Photo courtesy of Audi of America

  1983 Audi 5000
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Trim Levels, Colors and Available Options
Available Trim Levels: S / Turbo Diesel / Turbo
Available Options: n/a
Available Exterior Colors: n/a
 


Technical Specs
 
Model: Turbo Diesel S S Turbo
Engine/Engine Design
Type: 5-cylinder, in-line
Bore: 3.01 in. (76.5 mm) 3.13 in. (79.5 mm) 3.13 in. (79.5 mm)
Stroke: 3.40 in. (86.4 mm)
Displacement: 121.0 cu. in. (1986 cc) 131.0 cu. in. (2144 cc) 131.0 cu. in. (2144 cc)
Compression Ratio: 23.0:1 8.2:1 7.0:1
Horsepower (SAE Net): 84 @ 4500 RPM 100 @ 5100 RPM 130 @ 5400 RPM
Torque: 127 ft. lbs.@ 2800 RPM 112.4 ft. lbs.@ 3000 RPM 142 ft. lbs.@ 3000 RPM
Cylinder block: Cast Iron, tilted 27°
Crankshaft: Forged Steel, 6 main bearings
Cylinder head: Aluminum alloy
Valve Train: Spur belt-driven, overhead camshaft
Firing Order: 1-2-4-5-3
Cooling System: Water-cooled, thermostatically controlled electric fan
Fuel Injection: Mechanical (w/ automatic warm-up provision) CIS fuel injection w/ oxygen sensor CIS fuel injection w/ oxygen sensor and exhaust turbo-charging
Drivetrain
Type: Front-wheel drive
Transmission: 3-speed automatic 5-speed manual or 3-speed automatic 3-speed automatic
Gear Ratios:
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Reverse
Final Drive
Automatic
2.55
1.45
1.00
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2.46
3.08
Manual  (Automatic)
3.60    (2.55)
1.94    (1.45)
1.23    (1.00)
0.90    (----)
0.68    (----)
3.50    (2.46)
4.11    (3.91)
Automatic
2.55
1.45
1.00
----
----
2.46
3.73
Steering
Type: Rack & pinion, power assisted
Ratio: 18.4:1
Turns (lock-to-lock): 3.76
Turning circle (curb-to-curb): 34.3 ft.
Suspension
Front: Independent MacPherson struts with coil springs; single control arm and stabilizer; negative roll radius
Rear: Torsion crank axle, panhard rod and integral stabilizer; coil spring struts
Brakes
Service brake: Dual-diagonal hydraulic circuit w/ pressure regulator, power-assisted, self adjusting
Front, size and type: 258 mm, Vented Disc 258 mm, Vented Disc 280 mm, Vented Disc
Rear, size and type: 230 mm, Finned Drum 230 mm, Finned Drum 240 mm, Solid disc
Wheels & Tires
Wheel size: 5.5 j x 14 light alloy 5.5 j x 14 light alloy 6j x 15 light alloy (5-bolt)
Tire size: 185/70 SR 14 Steel belted radial 185/70 SR 14 Steel belted radial 205/60 SR 15 Steel belted radial
Body
Material: Unitized steel construction
Corrosion protection: n/a
Capacities
Engine Oil: 5.3 U.S. quarts
Fuel Tank: 19.8 U.S. gallons
Cooling System: 10.0 U.S. quarts 8.5 U.S. quarts 10.0 U.S. quarts
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase: 105.5 in.
Front Track: 57.9 in. 57.9 in. 58.1 in.
Rear Track: 56.9 in. 56.9 in. 57.2 in.
Overall length: 188.9 in.
Overall Width: 69.6 in.
Height (unloaded): 54.7 in.
Ground Clearance: 4.4 in. 4.4 in. 3.9 in.
Curb Weight: 2997 lbs. 2703 lbs. 3042 lbs.
Interior Dimensions
Seating Capacity: 5
Front Legroom: n/a
Rear Legroom: n/a
Interior Volume: n/a
Luggage capacity: 15.0 cu. ft
Performance
0-50 mph (0-80 kmh): n/a
0-60 mph (0-100 kmh): 14.0 sec. 12.2 sec (13.0 auto) 10.6 sec
1/4 Mile: n/a
Top estimated speed: 100 mph 107 mph (104 mph/auto) 113
Fuel Economy
City: 28 mpg 22 mpg (19 mpg/auto) 18 mpg
Highway: 36 mpg 34 mpg (28 mpg/auto) 26 mpg
Combined: 31 mpg 26 mpg (22 mpg/auto) 21 mpg




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