Audi 90

Audi 90
Production period:	1984-1991
Class :	Middle class
Body versions :	limousine
Previous model:	Audi F103

The Audi 90 was a vehicle model from Audi AG, and until 1985 also AUDI NSU Auto Union AG.

Three different sedans were offered under this model name:

• From 1966 to 1971, the Audi Super 90 was the luxury variant of the Audi F103 series . However, the number 90 denoted the engine output in hp, not the series.
• From 1984 to 1986 the Audi 90 (B2) was produced as a luxury variant of the Audi 80 B2 (type 81/85).
• From 1987 to 1991 the Audi 90 (B3) was the luxury version of the Audi 80 B3 (Type 89).

Audi 90 B2 (type 81/85)

1st generation
Audi 90 (1984–1987)
Production period:	1984-1987
Body versions :	limousine
Engines:	Otto engines : 2.0–2.2 liters (83–100 kW) Diesel engines : 1.6 liters (51 kW)
Length:	4465 mm
Width:	1682 mm
Height:	1376 mm
Wheelbase :	2538 mm
Empty weight :	1060-1200 kg

General

Rear view

The idea of ​​this model series, based on the Audi 80 B2 Type 81/85, which was revised in August 1984, was to offer a sporty, exclusive model between the Audi 80 B2 and the significantly larger Audi 100 C3 , in order to stand up to the 3-series BMW and the Mercedes 190 Offer.

Among many used body parts of Audi Coupe GT, the Audi 90 is also 80. The main external differences from the Audi 80 were from different by more powerful engines and better equipment from the Audi thermoplastic made bumpers, broadband headlights, fitted into the bumper turn signals and fog lights, geklipste side skirts , Nirosta trim strips on the bumpers and in the door protection strips as well as an orange-red center panel at the rear, similar to that of the Audi 200.

In contrast to the Audi 80, the Audi 90 was only delivered with five-cylinder in-line engines. An exception, however, is the rare four-cylinder turbodiesel with 1.6 liter displacement and 51 kW (70 hp). Right from the start, the 90s was available either with front-wheel drive (type 81) or with quattro drive (type 85, only with 2.2-l engine). From the 1985 model year, the 2.2-liter engine was also supplied with a regulated catalytic converter for unleaded petrol. The 2.0-l engine was only available for unleaded petrol from 1986 and only with an unregulated catalytic converter.

Another novelty of the Audi 90 was the availability of ABS (only for 2.2 l engine) for an extra charge of 3725  DM . A power steering belonged in 2.2-liter engine as standard. Other options included electric windows, electrically adjustable exterior mirrors and a sunroof, as well as a headlight cleaning system, air conditioning and cruise control ( cruise control ).

Engines / performance

model	Motorkenn- letters	Type	Engine type, cubic capacity	power	Top speed	Acceleration (0-100 km / h)
2.0	JS	81	Five cylinder, 1970 cc	085 kW / 115 PS	187 km / h	09.5 s
2.0 (U-Kat)	SK	81	Five cylinder, 1970 cc	084 kW / 113 PS	181 km / h	11.7 s
2.2	KV	81	Five cylinder, 2226 cc	100 kW / 136 PS	200 km / h	08.6 s
2.2 (G-Kat)	KX	81	Five cylinder, 2226 cc	085 kW / 115 PS	187 km / h	09.5 s
2.2 quattro	KV	85	Five cylinder, 2226 cc	100 kW / 136 PS	200 km / h	09.0 s
2.2 quattro (G-Kat)	KX / JT	85	Five cylinder, 2226 cc	088 kW / 120 PS	189 km / h	09.6 s
1.6 TD	CY	81	Four-cylinder, 1570 cc	051 kW / 070 PS	160 km / h	14.4 s

Audi 90 B3 (Type 89 / Type 89Q)

2nd generation
Audi 90 (1987-1991)
Production period:	1987-1991
Body versions :	limousine
Engines:	Otto engines : 2.0–2.3 liters (85–125 kW) Diesel engines : 1.6 liters (59 kW)
Length:	4393-4403 mm
Width:	1695 mm
Height:	1371-1397 mm
Wheelbase :	2546 mm
Empty weight :	1170-1320 kg

General

Audi 90 quattro

Rear view

The Audi 90 B3 appeared in May 1987. It differs from the Audi 80 B3 / Type 89 by a modified front section, bumpers and exterior mirrors painted in the vehicle color, turn signal lights integrated in the front bumpers, chrome-plated trim strips and modified front and rear lights from the Audi 80 B3 / Type 89 more powerful engines and a higher quality interior are used. In addition, the list of optional equipment has been expanded. This series had a fully galvanized body.

Five-cylinder petrol engines with 2.0 and 2.3 liter displacement and a four-cylinder turbo diesel engine with 1.6 liter displacement were offered.

From February 1988 Audi had the first large-scale four-valve engine in the "Audi 90 Quattro 20V" with 1994 cm³ displacement and an output of 118 kW (160 PS) with an uncontrolled catalytic converter ( engine code : NM) and as "2.3 20V" with 2309 cm³ and 125 kW (170 PS) with catalytic converter (MKB: 7A). The five-cylinder engine with a displacement of 2.3 liters and 100 kW (136 hp; from 1990 then with 98 kW / 133 hp) is the most popular Audi 90 engine. The 2.0 20V, 2.3E and 2.3 20V models were available with quattro all-wheel drive .

The 2.3E was initially available with a three-stage automatic without torque converter lockup. From 1990 the models with 2.3E and 2.3 20V with four-speed automatic were offered. There was also a sport button here and fourth gear had a torque converter lockup.

Motors / data

model	Motorkenn- letters	Engine type, cubic capacity	power	Top speed	Acceleration (0-100 km / h)	DIN consumption in liters per 100km at 90/120 / city front [automatic] (Quattro)
2.0E	PS	Five cylinder, 1994 cc	085 kW / 115 PS	196 km / h	10.2 s	6.1 / 7.8 / 11.4 super
2.0 20V 1	NM	Five cylinder, 1994 cc	118 kW / 160 PS	215 km / h	08.9 s	6.6 / 8.5 / 13.3 Super Plus
2.3E 1	NG 2	Five cylinder, 2309 cc	100 kW / 136 PS	206 km / h	09.2 s	6.3 / 8.3 / 11.8 [7.2 / 9.0 / 12.4] (6.7 / 8.8 / 12.8) Super
			98 kW / 133 PS	202 km / h	09.2 s
2.3 20V 1	7A 2	Five cylinder, 2309 cc	125 kW / 170 PS	220 km / h	08.6 s	7.0 / 8.5 / 13.2 [7.9 / 9.3 / 13.9] (7.6 / 9.2 / 13.7) Super
			123 kW / 167 PS
1.6TD	RA / SB	Four cylinder, 1588 cc	059 kW / 80 PS	174 km / h	14.6 s	3.8 / 5.3 / 6.9 diesel

¹ : Also available with Quattro drive ² : The engine types NG and 7A had 2 kW less from the beginning of 1990, due to changes to the camshafts on the NG and the omission of the previously standard manifold and changes to the injection system on the 7A.

• Top speed with automatic and quattro approx. 2 km / h lower.
• Acceleration 0–100 km / h with the 2.3 20V with Quattro drive 0.2 s better, all automatic versions approx. 2 s worse.

End of production

After the facelift of the Audi 80 B3 in late summer 1991 and the subsequent introduction of the Audi 80 B4 in Europe, the Audi 90 was no longer offered under this model name; Regardless of the engine and equipment, all Audi mid-range models were only available as the “Audi 80”. As with the Audi 200 C3, which was also discontinued, the principle of “one model series, two model names” was thus abandoned.

Audi 90 quattro IMSA GTO

Motorsport

The Audi 90 B3 was used as the Audi 90 quattro IMSA GTO works racing car in the American IMSA racing series. There they achieved 7 race wins and became runner-up at the end of the season.

Export models

Audi 90 B4 in US specification

The export models of the Audi 90 Type 81/85 to North America were designated as the Audi 4000 CS (Audi 80: Audi 4000). Externally, these differed from the Audi 90 models intended for Europe in that they had changed headlights and bulky bumpers.

The name “Audi 90” was only introduced in North America from Type 89 onwards.

The name Audi 90 was continued in North America for the Audi 80 B4 model until the model series was replaced by the Audi A4 in 1994 . Characteristic of the US version of the B4 are, among other things, modified bumpers, orange turn signal glasses at the front and a considerably expanded basic equipment compared to the vehicles intended for the German market. In the USA, the B4 was only offered with the V6 engines that were current at the time.

Web links

Commons : Audi 90  - collection of pictures, videos and audio files

• Information page for the Audi 90 B2
• Interest group for the Audi Type 81/85

Individual evidence