To further its upscale image, Audi commissioned a coupe version of the 100, selling it from 1970 to 1976. The clean, sophisticated lines hinted at speed, but the car was hamstrung with a 112-hp 1.9-liter four-cylinder engine. Audi tested a wider-bodied version of the 100 Coupe that used Porsche’s new V8 engine. The cars were development mules for the new Porsche 928, but Audi considered building V8 versions of the Coupe. Too bad that never happened!
Mark Webb is fascinated by anything automotive and particularly loves cars that are unusual or have a good story. He's owned a variety of cars from 60's muscle, Japanese imports, and oddities like a VW Thing and Porsche 924. After 20 years in the automotive and tech industries, he's a walking encyclopedia of car info and is always on the lookout for his next project or a good road trip.
