The Audi 100 Type 44 was introduced in 1982 and set a new milestone in aerodynamics - the car had a drag coefficient of only 0.30. Thanks to its galvanized body and meticulous anti-corrosion treatment, these cars became long-lasting and are still encountered on the roads today. We're flipping through old magazines and delving into what the Audi 100 C3 was like in the 1980s, how it looked compared to its competitors, and the scandal involving the Audi 5000 in the USA.
0:00 • 1982 Year
0:36 • Audi 100 C3 • Debut of the new car
10:22 • Audi 100 CD 2.2 Test in West Germany
16:10 • Comparison with competitors of 1983: Audi 100 CC 2.2, BMW 520i E28, Mercedes-Benz 230E W123
24:08 • Sales statistics of 1983
24:28 • Audi 100 Avant
26:13 • Comparison with competitors of 1985: Audi 100 CD vs. Ford Scorpio (Granada) and Renault 25 in the United Kingdom
26:49 • Audi 100 CC 5E vs. Mercedes-Benz W124, BMW 525e E28, Opel Senator, and Renault 25 in West Germany 1985
27:16 • Sales statistics of 1985
27:38 • Audi 5000, unintended acceleration, and the scandal in the USA during the 1980s
29:48 • Audi 200, Audi 100 Quattro, Audi V8, 1988 facelift, 2.5 TDI diesel
31:46 • Galvanization and the long life of Audi 100 Typ 44
32:18 • Audi 100 in China
32:40 • A few words in conclusion
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