Audi 4000CS quattro

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Audi 4000CS quattro
1987 Audi 4000CS quattro
Manufacturer Audi AG
Parent company Volkswagen Group
Also called 4000CSQ, 4KCSQ
Production 1985 – 1987
Assembly Ingolstadt, Germany
Class Compact executive car
Body style(s) 4-door saloon
Layout Front engine,
quattro permanent four-wheel drive
Platform Volkswagen B2 platform
Engine(s) 2.2 L 115 hp (86 kW) I5 SOHC
Transmission(s) 5-speed manual
Wheelbase 99.4 in (2525 mm)
Length 176.6 in (4486 mm)
Width 66.4 in (1687 mm)
Height 54.3 in (1379 mm)
Curb weight 2824 lb (1281 kg)
Fuel capacity 70.0 litres (18.5 US gal/15.4 imp gal)
Related Audi 80 (B2)

The Audi 4000CS quattro (sometimes written as 4000CSQ or 4KCSQ) was a special commemorative line of passenger cars, manufactured by Audi of Germany — one of the premier European automobile manufacturers — for the 1985, 1986, and 1987 model years.

The 4000 line included the "Coupé GT" (Coupé - Grand Touring), the "4000S" (4000 - Sedan), and "4000CS" (4000 - Commemorative Sedan). As previously stated, the commemorative model (4000CS) was only manufactured for the 1985-1987 model years, although the 4000 line extended back earlier in time to 1980.

The 4000CS was only manufactured as a quattro permanent four-wheel drive model. "quattro" is Audi's term for four-wheel drive. There were lock-up controls for the center and rear differentials. The "S" model (4000S) was made both with, and without the quattro option.

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[edit] Engine and transmission

The 4000CS quattro (hereinafter referred to simply as "4000CS") had a CIS-E fuel-injected 2.22 Litre inline 5-cylinder, cast iron block petrol engine, with an alloy head, and belt-driven single overhead camshaft (SOHC). The bore was 81 mm (3.19 in), and the stroke was 86.4 mm (3.4 in). The displacement was 2.2 L (2226 cc) (136 cu.in). The compression ratio was 8.5:1. The horsepower was 115 hp (86 kW) at 5500 rpm, and the torque was 126 lb·ft (171 N·m) at 3000 rpm.

The only transmission offered on the 4000CS was a close-ratio 5-speed manual ("standard"/"stick-shift"). Automatic transmission was not available.

The 4000CS was a car with "multiple personalities". It was a 4-door, 5-passenger luxury European sedan, although it had the spirit of a sports car (in the engine, transmission, and handling). In addition, it had lockable front and rear differentials - effectively rendering it with four-wheel drive.

[edit] Styling and features

On the exterior, the 4000CS was designed to look like a luxury sedan. The Audi logo was displayed on the front grille, and the Audi name was displayed on the trunk lid, under the spoiler. The door handles matched the body moulding, and clearcoat metallic paint was an option.

The interior was designed to have "sport" appointments. Although the seats were plush and luxuriously comfortable, the dash area was "sport" style: tab-rocker component switches, red instrument lighting, sport steering wheel, et cetera.

The 4000CS had several standard features which were advanced and/or fancy in the mid 1980s - such as power side mirrors with defoggers, cruise control with resume function, air conditioning, and power windows.

The 4000CS had a few stylish touches - one in particular being the word "QUATTRO" written on the rear windshield in defroster wire. The word was visible from the outside, and it also appeared in the rear-view mirror (reading in the appropriate direction obviously, due to the double-reversal).

[edit] Options

Options included:

  • Non-metallic paint (in Alpine White or Tornado Red)
  • Clearcoat metallic paint (in Sapphire, Satin Black, or Zermatt Silver)
  • Savoy velour interior upholstery (in Quartz Grey or Brasil Brown)
  • Kodiak leather interior (in Platinum Grey, Graphite, Brasil Brown, or Sierra Beige)
  • Power tilt-and-slide sunroof
  • 6-function trip information computer
  • Multi-level heated front seats
  • Upgraded all-weather tires

[edit] Gallery

rear of the car, including the spoiler

the "Full Alpine" package's matching painted wheels and hubcaps

the "Full Alpine" package's matching painted side-view mirrors

the interior; the cow seat covers are an after-market addition

the quattro controls and shift stick

the interior; the cow seat covers are an after-market addition

the climate controls, heated seat controls, and some of the gauges

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