Audi Coupé B2

Audi
Audi Coupé (1980–1984)
Coupé B2
Production period:	1980-1988
Class :	Middle class
Body versions :	Coupe
Engines:	Petrol engines : 1.6–2.2 liters (55–100 kW)
Length:	4420 mm
Width:	1680 mm
Height:	1350 mm
Wheelbase :	2540 mm
Empty weight :	950-1300 kg
successor	Audi Coupé B3

The Audi Coupé B2 is a sports coupé from the vehicle manufacturer Audi, which was produced from summer 1980 to autumn 1987. The coupé is based on the Audi 80 B2 (type 81 or 85), which came on the market in September 1978. It was presented in Paris in March 1980. The Audi quattro was based on the coupé of this series.

Model history

General

Rear view

After it was presented at the Paris Salon in March 1980, production of the Audi Coupé began in August 1980, and from October the Audi Coupé was available from dealers. The body of the Audi Coupé resembles that of the Audi 80 up to the belt line, the front does not differ up to the A-pillar except in the headlights.

Above the belt line, the coupé has a flatter front window and flatter side windows than the Audi 80 and a hatchback with a small tailgate. A striking feature are the tall, narrow taillights, between which there is a black, fluted cover. A continuous, red light strip (with the "Coupe" lettering on the background) runs underneath this panel, similar to the older models of the Porsche 911 . It was available as a “GT” with five-cylinder engines or as a “GL” with the well-known four-cylinder engines from the Audi 80 B2.

The rectangular double headlights have a border made of chrome-plated trims, similar to those of the Audi 200 C2 , the indicators and the fog lights (available at an additional cost) are integrated into the bumper. Generously dimensioned ventilation grilles are embedded in the C-pillar. With the exception of the 1.6 l (later 1.8 l) 75 hp four-cylinder coupe, all models had a flat, black plastic rear spoiler as standard; the early models were made of PUR foam, later hollow. The Coupé GL with the new 1.8 l 90 hp engine from 1982 onwards also has this spoiler.

From autumn 1982 there were new, better shining headlights with two reflectors under a common, vertical glass. A new central electrical system from the Audi 100 Type 44 with a locking plate was also installed in the plenum chamber. In August 1983 the econometer in the dashboard of the Audi was replaced by a cooling water temperature display.

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  Audi Coupé (1982–1984)

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  Rear view

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  Coupé as the basis: Audi quattro

In the first years of construction, the coupés in GT equipment were basically offered in two colors, with the body covered all around below the bumpers / side protection strips with a film one shade darker (example white / gray). The basic models (GL), on the other hand, were normally monochrome, the 75 PS model was delivered from the factory without a front spoiler.

The second and more extensive facelift took place during the factory holidays in August 1984. The two bumpers and the side strips were modified, two-piece sill covers made of plastic were installed, the front and rear sections were made more massive and the radiator grille and headlight glasses beveled to emphasize the family resemblance to the aerodynamic Audi 100/200 C3 ( Type 44 ). The taillights and the continuous light strip were now colored black. The rear spoiler has now been adopted from the quattro - initially in black, in later models in the body color. In the interior, the dashboard and cockpit have been modernized with new fabrics and color patterns. The two-tone design of the GT models was omitted.

The “Coupé GL” (with four-cylinder engine) remained in the program and was now simply referred to as the “Audi Coupé”. It only differed in details from the five-cylinder models. Inside, a modified speedometer cover and the velor seats from the Audi 80 were used, but the sports seats known from the GT were available for an extra charge. The GT interior was installed in the four-cylinder special model "Audi Coupé Exclusive" launched in 1986, and from the 1987 model year the Audi Coupé with four-cylinder engines was upgraded to the Audi Coupé GT.

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  Audi Coupé (1984–1988)

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  Audi Coupé, US version (1984–1988)

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  Audi Coupé, US version (1984–1988)

From the end of 1984 the coupé was available for an extra charge with the all-wheel drive familiar from the quattro , after Audi announced that it would also be offering all models as "quattro" versions at the end of 1984 . This model was sold as the "Audi Coupé quattro".

Facelift

• 05/1981: A 1.6-liter carburettor engine with 75 HP and GL equipment is available from May to August 1981.
• 08/1981: New 1.8 l engine with 75 hp
• 03/1982: A 130 hp 2.2-liter injection engine with standard power steering and 14-inch aluminum rims completes the range.
• 09/1982: A 1.8 l, 90 hp carburettor engine with four-cylinder and modified headlights is introduced, new central electrics.
• 06/1983: Special model 130 PS with leather interior in beige, referred to by enthusiasts as the "Gold Edition"
• 09/1983: The 1.9-liter carburetor engine 5S is replaced by an equally powerful 5E injection engine with 2.0 liters.
• 08/1984: The coupé is subject to a facelift. The modifications include slightly inclined headlights, black taillights, more voluminous bumpers painted in body color, larger rear spoiler, modified interior and a revised dashboard.
• 04/1985: Special model Audi Coupé quattro in graphite with red leather upholstery (called "Michele Mouton" in the scene)
• 08/1985: Introduction of new engine alternatives with emission control
• 05/1986: Special model "Extra Edition" - four-cylinder models with GT interior
• 08/1986: The four-cylinder models also become the Audi Coupé GT with the appropriate equipment. The four-cylinder injection engine with 112 hp (with G-KAT 110 hp), which replaces the 2.0-liter 5-cylinder, is new.
• 10/1987: Production is stopped.

Model variants

Type 81 (front wheel drive):

• Audi Coupé GL
• Audi Coupé GT
• Audi Coupé GT 5S
• Audi Coupé GT 5E

Type 85 (all-wheel or quattro):

• Audi Coupé quattro

The Audi Coupé was only available with front-wheel drive as the Type 81 until August 1984 . With the revision in August 1984, the Type 85 was also offered with quattro drive.

Technical specifications

Type 81

model	Engine type, cubic capacity	power	Engine code	Torque	Top speed	Acceleration 0-100 km / h	construction time
Coupé GL	Four cylinder , 1588 cc	55 kW / 75 PS	YN	119 Nm	160 km / h	13.8 s	07 / 1980-08 / 1981
Coupé GL	Four cylinder, 1781 cc	55 kW / 75 PS	DD	138 Nm	167 km / h	11 s	08 / 1981-07 / 1982
Coupé GL	Four cylinder, 1781 cc	66 kW / 90 PS	DS	145 Nm	170 km / h	11 s	08 / 1982-07 / 1984
Coupe	Four cylinder, 1781 cc	66 kW / 90 PS	DS	145 Nm	172 km / h	11 s	08 / 1984-10 / 1987
Coupé GT	Four cylinder, 1781 cc	82 kW / 112 PS	Double room	160 Nm	187 km / h	10.3 s	08 / 1986-10 / 1987
Coupe	Four cylinder, 1781 cc	65 kW / 88 PS (with catalytic converter )	SF				08 / 1985-10 / 1987
Coupe	Four cylinder, 1781 cc	66 kW / 90 PS (with catalytic converter )	JN				08 / 1984-10 / 1987
Coupé GT	Four cylinder, 1781 cc	81 kW / 110 PS (with catalytic converter )	PV				08 / 1986-10 / 1987
Coupé GT 5S	Five cylinder, 1921 cc	85 kW / 115 PS	WN	154 Nm	182 km / h	10.8 s	07 / 1980-08 / 1983
Coupé GT 5E *	Five cylinder, 1994 cc	85 kW / 115 PS	JS	165 Nm	187 km / h	10.0 s	09 / 1983-07 / 1986
Coupé GT 5E	Five cylinder, 2144 cc	96 kW / 130 PS	KE	171 Nm	196 km / h	8.7 s	09 / 1982-08 / 1984
Coupé GT	Five cylinder, 2226 cc	100 kW / 136 PS	KV	186 Nm	202 km / h	8.6 s	08 / 1984-10 / 1987
Coupé GT	Five cylinder, 1994 cc	83 kW / 113 PS (with catalytic converter )	SK				02 / 1986-07 / 1986
Coupé GT	Five cylinder, 2226 cc	85 kW / 115 PS (with catalytic converter )	KX	165 Nm	189 km / h	9.5 s	07 / 1985-10 / 1987

The 66 kW (90 PS) engine replaced the 55 kW (75 PS) engine previously offered in the Coupe GL in 1982.

* The "small" version of the GT 5E was built in model year 1984 and replaced the GT 5S.

Type 85

model	Engine type, cubic capacity	power	Engine code	Torque	Top speed	Acceleration 0-100 km / h	construction time
Coupé quattro	Five cylinder, 2226 cc	100 kW / 136 PS	KV	186 Nm	202 km / h	8.9 s	08 / 1984-10 / 1987
		88 kW / 120 PS (with catalytic converter)	JT	170 Nm	191 km / h	9.6 s	08 / 1985-10 / 1987

Racing

"Group 2" racing touring car based on the Audi Coupé

Andreas Fürst in his Audi Coupé B2 20V Quattro in September 2011 at the DM race on the Kesseltalring in Brachstadt .

In the 1981 season, Audi dealer Willi Bergmeister entered an Audi Coupé in the European Touring Car Championship and was able to win the race in Zolder. The car was built according to the Group 2 regulations in force at the time. The engine developed 225 hp. This enabled it to reach a top speed of around 245 km / h. Today the car is owned by Audi AG.

In the 2011 season, Andreas Fürst fielded a newly built Audi Coupe in the German Autocross Championship .

Web links

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

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