Audi 80 B2

Audi
Audi 80 four-door (1978–1984)
80 B2 (type 81, 85)
Production period:	1978-1986
Class :	Middle class
Body versions :	limousine
Engines:	Otto engines : 1.3–2.1 liters (40–100 kW) Diesel engines : 1.6 liters (40–51.5 kW)
Length:	4383 mm
Width:	1682 mm
Height:	1365 mm
Wheelbase :	2540 mm
Empty weight :	930-1190 kg
Previous model	Audi 80 B1
successor	Audi 80 B3

The Audi 80 B2 ( Type 81 with front wheel drive or Type 85 with quattro - four-wheel drive called) is a vehicle of Audi NSU Auto Union AG (from 1985: Audi AG) and was in the late summer of 1978 as the second generation of the Audi 80 put on the market. It replaced the Audi 80 B1 .

The Coupé and the Quattro were derived from the Audi 80 B2. Both models were presented to the public in the spring of 1980.

The 80 B2 model series was replaced by the Audi 80 B3 (type 89) model series in the summer of 1986 .

Model history

General

Rear view

The Audi 80 B2 was presented to the public in September 1978. This series of the Audi 80 was offered as a two- and four-door notchback sedan . The two-door was only delivered from spring 1979.

Compared to the previous model, the body has grown in size. In autumn 1978, the Ingolstadt-based company presented its completely redesigned two- and four-door mid-range sedans, which had grown significantly in all dimensions compared to their delicately proportioned predecessor: 16 centimeters in length to a total of 4.38 meters and a plus of seven centimeters in the wheelbase to 2.54 meters were a significant increase compared to their predecessor. The shape was first drawn by the designer Claus Luthe ; after his move from Audi to BMW , Giorgio Giugiaro's appearance was heavily revised. With a six-window sideline, the designers of the Audi 80 not only succeeded in creating a relationship to the larger Audi 100 models , but also creating a brand-defining recognition feature. The chassis with MacPherson struts and wishbones on the subframe at the front and rigid torsion crank axle at the rear, rack- and- pinion steering and hydraulically operated brakes ( disc brakes at the front, usually drum brakes at the rear ), basically remained the same.

In August 1980, a diesel model with a displacement of 1.6 liters was added to the range.

Like many vehicles from Audi and VW, the B2 was also offered as "Formula E" from February 1981. This energy-saving version had a standard five-speed gearbox with a long-geared fifth gear to reduce engine speed (called "4 + E gearbox") and a start-stop system with which the engine could be switched off at traffic lights, for example, by pressing a small button in the windshield wiper lever and which started again when the clutch and accelerator pedals were pressed. However, public interest in this variant fell short of expectations, although it consumed around one liter of fuel per 100 km less than the standard model. From 1982 the diesel model was optionally also available with an exhaust gas turbocharger.

In August 1981 the model range was reorganized. The Audi 80 CD with the 1.9 liter / 85 kW (115.6 hp) five-cylinder carburettor engine was added to the range as the most sophisticated model in the summer of 1981. Frame headrests front and rear, honeycomb velor fabric, height-adjustable driver's seat, 4 + electric gearbox, rev counter, rear center armrest, four-spoke leather steering wheel, headlight cleaning system, aluminum wheels, stainless steel covers on the bumpers, front spoilers in body color, matt-anodized rain gutters and moldings, stainless steel window strips were part of the CD window slot Package. The Audi 80 CD was only offered as a four-door sedan. From spring 1982 the Audi 80 CD was also offered as a 4-cylinder turbo diesel.

From February 1982 the Audi 80 Diesel was available with a turbocharger, the turbo diesel output was 51 kW (70 hp). As a special feature, this engine was also offered with CD equipment and also only had four doors.

After the Audi quattro presented in March 1980 , the Audi 80 quattro 5E with 100 kW (136 hp) that appeared in November 1982 was the second Audi with permanent all-wheel drive. Outwardly, it was adapted to the Audi Coupé B2 / Audi quattro. This model with the internal designation Type 85 was the first all-wheel drive sedan from Audi - in the course of the years every Audi model became optionally available with the quattro drive. However, the planned sales share of 30 percent was far from being achieved; only years later did this type of drive take up a significant share at Audi.

From February 1983 to March 1984 the GTE equipment variant was offered again. This time based on the 1.8 l with 82 kW (112 hp) and equipped with a five-speed gearbox. The Audi 80 GLE was omitted. In model year 83 only 3 colors were offered for the GTE, namely alpine white, Zermatt silver metallic and Montego black metallic. The doors in the lower third were given a decorative strip with the GTE lettering, the standard 13 "aluminum wheels were painted in alpine white, as were the Audi rings in the grill and the emblems on the rear.

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  Audi 80 CD, rear view

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  Audi 80 two-door (1978–1984)

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  Audi 80 Formula E.

Facelift

A facelift was carried out in August 1984 (at the same time for the Audi Coupé B2 ): There were wider bumpers and side strips, the front and rear sections were made more massive and the radiator grille and headlights beveled to reflect the family resemblance to the then new, aerodynamically efficient Audi 100 C3 to clarify. The now two-part taillights have been enlarged and thus also aligned with those of the Audi 100 C3; the loading sill was pulled down to the level of the bumper. The inner rear lights were thus built into the trunk lid.

In the interior, the dashboard and cockpit were modernized, new fabrics and color samples were introduced, and the model range was again reorganized. The 1.6 and 1.8 liter gasoline engines were renewed. Both 1.8-liter engines were offered with all-wheel drive in the quattro . Although they looked like a Type 81 , the Quattro models kept the designation Type 85 .

The Audi 80 CS was offered exclusively for the Netherlands from 1985. In the well-known engine variants 55 kW (75 PS) with four-speed or "4 + E" gearbox or 66 kW (90 PS) and 4 + E gearbox. In order to boost sales of the Audi 80 again, the interior of the Audi 80 GTE was offered in October 1985 for the models with 75 and 90 hp engines. At first there were six (Amazon blue metallic and Zermatt silver metallic), then from 1986 four exterior colors (tornado red, alpine white, stone gray metallic and graphite metallic). The standard equipment was the same as that of the GTE except for the additional instruments. Almost all engines for this model could be delivered from April 1986.

At the same time as the revision, the Audi 80 was accompanied by the Audi 90 sister model . The well-known five-cylinder engines were now reserved for these more luxuriously equipped, upgraded models, which were given, for example, higher-quality fabrics in the interior and stainless steel inserts in the bumper strips, as well as the broadband headlights as well as the bulky bumpers and sill panels of the Audi Coupé GT. The Audi 90 was also available as a quattro . The Audi 90 turbodiesel played a minor role in the market - it was the only Audi 90 model with a four-cylinder engine.

In August 1986 production of the B2 was discontinued in favor of its successor (internal Type 89 ).

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  Audi 80 (1984–1986)

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  Audi 80 rear view (1984–1986)

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  Audi 80 GT (1986)

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  Audi 90 (1984–1986)

Trivia

Due to initial delays in the start of series production, some vehicles from pre-series production were delivered to dealers as demonstration vehicles. They differed from the later production model by a different wiring harness and the use of some add-on parts (door handles etc.) and assemblies of the Audi 100 built at the time . In addition, almost all screw connections on these vehicles were carried out with hexagon socket screws .

All of these vehicles were painted in the color Inari silver metallic (silver green), which turned out to be significantly more yellow than the color of the same name of the later series models and thus more closely resembled the "Reseda green" metallic of the Audi 100 at that time, but was again somewhat bluish . Originally not intended for sale to end customers, some of these vehicles finally came onto the (used) market through employee sales. They were noticeable because of their rust protection, sometimes significantly better than the production model, but also because of permanent problems with the procurement of spare parts, electrical repairs and paintwork.

In the “Eberhoferkimi” series ( steamed noodle blues , winter potato dumplings , pork's head al dente , semolina dumplings and Leberkäsjunkie ) you can often see an Audi 80 B2 as a patrol car for the main actor Franz with special police equipment. Although there is no lack of it, Franz has to put up with malice for this youngtimer , the car is mocked as a “ Police Inspection 1 memory cart”.

Engine variants

Petrol engines

Four cylinder engines

model	Displacement	Engine code	power	comment
Audi 80 1.3 (09.1978-07.1981)	1272 cc	FY	40 kW (55 PS)
Audi 80 1.3 (07.1981-08.1986)	1296 cc	EP	44 kW (60 hp)
Audi 80 1.6 (02.1986-08.1986)	1595 cc	SA	54 kW (73 hp)	Carburettor uncontrolled catalyst
Audi 80 1.6 (09.1978-02.1983)	1588 cc	YN / WV	55 kW (75 PS)	Carburetor YN - 35 PDSIT WV - 1B3
Audi 80 1.6 (02.1983-08.1986)	1576 cc	DT	55 kW (75 PS)	Carburetor 2E2
Audi 80 1.6 (09.1978-02.1983)	1588 cc	YP	63 kW (86 PS)	Carburetor
Audi 80 1.8 (02.1983-08.1986)	1781 cc	DD	55 kW (75 PS)	Carburetor
Audi 80 1.8 (02.1983-08.1986)	1781 cc	DS	66 kW (90 PS)	Carburetor
Audi 80 1.8 quattro (08.1984-08.1986)	1781 cc	NE	66 kW (90 PS)	Carburetor
Audi 80 1.8 (08.1984-08.1986)	1781 cc	JN	66 kW (90 PS)	Injector regulated catalyst
Audi 80 1.8 (02.1986-08.1986)	1781 cc	SF	65 kW (88 PS)	Carburettor uncontrolled catalyst
Audi 80 GLE (01.1979-07.1981)	1588 cc	Y Z	81 kW (110 PS)	Injector
Audi 80 GTE (08.1982-08.1986)	1781 cc	Double room	82 kW (112 hp)	Injector
Audi 80 GTE (03.1985-08.1986)	1781 cc	PV	81 kW (110 PS)	Injection engine controlled catalytic converter knock sensor

Five-cylinder engines

model	Displacement	Engine code	power
Audi 80 CD 5S (09.1981-07.1983)	1921 cc	WN	85 kW (115 PS)
Audi 80 CD 5E (10.1983-07.1984)	1994 cc	JS	85 kW (115 PS)
Audi 80 quattro (08.1982-07.1984)	2144 cc	KK	100 kW (136 hp)
Audi 80 quattro (10.1983-07.1984)	1994 cc	JS	85 kW (115 PS)

Diesel engines

model	Displacement	Engine code	power
Audi 80 Diesel (08.1980-08.1986)	1588 cc	JK	40 kW (54 PS)
Audi 80 turbodiesel (08.1981-08.1986)	1588 cc	CY	51.5 kW (70 hp)

Equipment variants

August 1978 to August 1981

• Audi 80 (basic equipment 40 and 44 kW)
• Audi 80 L (high equipment 40 and 44 kW)
• Audi 80 S (basic equipment 55 kW)
• Audi 80 LS (higher equipment 55 and 63 kW)
• Audi 80 GLS (best equipment 55 and 63 kW)
• Audi 80 D (basic equipment diesel engine)
• Audi 80 LD (high equipment diesel engine)
• Audi 80 GLD (best equipment diesel engine)
• Audi 80 GLE (best equipment, 81 kW injection engine)

August 1981 to August 1984

• Audi 80 C (basic version)
• Audi 80 CL (basic equipment)
• Audi 80 GL (high equipment)
• Audi 80 CD (best equipment), only with 1.9 l (5S carburettor up to and including model year 83) and 2.0 l (5E injection from model year 84) 85 kW and turbodiesel engine 1.6 l 51 kW
• Audi 80 GTE (sporty equipment, only with 1.8 l 82 kW, replaced the GLE from model year 83. 1984 limited special model "Sprinter and Cross-Country Runner" as standard with exterior mirror on the right, rear fog light, green heat protection glazing, aluminum spoked wheels 6Jx14 with 185 / 60R14 tires, radio / Cassette "Kassel Stereo CR")
• Audi 80 GLE (best equipment, 1.6 l 81 kW injection engine, replaced by Audi 80 GTE from model year 83)
• Audi 80 LC (special model 1982, optically like Audi 80 C, seat covers Audi 80 CL, with rear headrests and fog lights and rear fog lights as standard)
• Audi 80 SC (special model 1984, optically like Audi 80 GTE but without front and rear spoiler, tires 175 / 70R13 with large plastic wheel caps, seat covers Audi 80 GL, large center console with cassette storage compartment, double-tone fanfare, green heat protection glazing)
• Audi 80 quattro (only with quattro all-wheel drive and 100 kW 5-cylinder injection (from model year 83) or also as an economy model with 85 kW 5-cylinder injection in model year 84)

August 1984 to August 1986

• Audi 80 (basic equipment)
• Audi 80 CC (high equipment)
• Audi 80 CD (best equipment, only four doors)

• Audi 80 quattro (only with quattro all-wheel drive and 66 kW)
• Audi 80 CC quattro (extended equipment from August 1984)

• Audi 80 SC² (special model 1986, like Audi 80 CD, standard with green heat-insulating glass, central locking, rear fog light, illuminated glove compartment, large center console, large front armrests, frame headrests, radio "gamma", only four doors)
• Audi 80 GTE² (sporty equipment, only with 81/82 kW injection engine, two or four doors)
• Audi 80 GT² (special model, only model year 1986, appearance and interior like the GTE except for the missing additional instruments and small armrests in front, also sporty equipment - 51 kW turbodiesel or petrol engines up to 66 kW, only four-door. Against mid-1986 extended equipment with aluminum wheels 6Jx14 and tires 185 / 60R14, green heat-insulating glass and fog lights)
• Audi 80 CS (special model only available in the Netherlands and Belgium)

² also available as a quattro

Export models

The Audi 80 B2 was produced for the USA from March 1979 and sold under the name Audi 4000 in North America.

Special features are the engine range as well as the more luxurious equipment (corresponded to the equipment variant CD), which differs from the models produced for Europe, e.g. B. due to the stricter emissions standard for the United States and the buying behavior of customers in the North American market.

From spring 1983 this was also available as the Audi 4000 quattro.

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  Audi 4000 (1979–1984)

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  Audi 4000 S quattro

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  Rear view

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  Double headlights in accordance with the sealed beam standard applicable in the USA

The following variants were available there:

model	Displacement	Engine code	power
Audi 4000	1715 cc	WT	55 kW (75 PS)
Audi 4000S	2144 cc	WE	74.5 kW (101 hp)
Audi 4000S	1781 cc	MG	79 kW (107 hp)
Audi 4000S quattro	2226 cc	JT	88 kW (120 PS)

Motorsport

Audi 80 in a rally

Even before Audi was able to achieve great successes in rallying with the Audi quattro , the Audi 80 GLE was used in the Touring Cup across Europe from 1979 to 1981. In 1980 the private driver duo Hans-Joachim Nowak / Willi Bergmeister became European touring car champions.

Web links

Commons : Audi 80 B2  - collection of pictures, videos and audio files

• Information page on the Audi 80 Type 81/85
• Interest group for the Audi Type 81/85
• Model history Audi 80 Type 81/85