Performance Review: Audi Coupe 2.0 GT - [1984]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Audi Coupe Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Audi Coupe 2.0 GT is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1984. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1985 Lamborghini Countach LP5000S QV and the 1984 Audi Quattro Sport 2.2 T.This particular Audi Coupe has a 1994cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 5 cylinders in a St formation.

Alternative Petrol St5's includes the 2022 KTM X-Bow GT-XR 2.5 Turbo

The Coupe shares its Petrol St5 engine configuration with the likes of the 2022 KTM X-Bow GT-XR 2.5 Turbo and the 2018 Audi TT RS 2.5 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Coupe's Front Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 2022 Volkswagen-VW Golf R Performance 2.0 Turbo or the 2020 Toyota Avalon TRD 3.5 V6.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1050 kgs (2314 lbs) this makes the Audi Coupe 2.0 GT in the same weight category as the 2016 Abarth 124 Spider 1.4 Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Audi Coupe shares the same bhp with the 2022 Mini Cooper Countryman John Cooper Works 1.5 Turbo (134 bhp)

In terms of power the 1994cc 10V St5 engine produces 113 bhp (84 kW) @ 5400 rpm similar to the 2022 Mini Cooper Countryman John Cooper Works 1.5 Turbo (134 bhp) or the 2017 Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi ST-Line 120 (118 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated St5 throws out 122 lb-ft (165.4 Nm) @ 3200 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2013 Renault Captur 1.2 Turbo TCe 120 EDC (140 lb-ft) or the 2012 Mini Cooper Paceman (118 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Audi Coupe you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2008 Volkswagen-VW Touareg R50 4.9 V10 (132.5 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Audi Coupe.

The Audi Coupe has a Power to weight ratio of 107.6 bhp per ton and 116.1 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1984 Coupe competing with the 2008 Volkswagen-VW Touareg R50 4.9 V10 (132.5 bhp per ton) or the 2001 Volkswagen-VW Golf 2.3 V5 (132.3 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Audi Coupe generating around 116.1 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2015 KIA Ceed GT 1.6 Turbo (141.0 lb-ft per ton) or the 1985 Lotus Excel SE 2.2 16v (140.9 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 10.30 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 10.6 secs, this made the Audi Coupe 2.0 GT as fast as the 2005 Hummer H2 6.0 V8 (10.30 secs) the 1999 Ford Fiesta 1.6 Zetec S (10.30 secs) the 1971 Bentley Corniche 6.8 V8 (10.30 secs) the or the 2012 Mini Cooper Paceman (10.40 secs). This Audi Coupe 2.0 GT is also faster than the 2012 Mini Cooper Paceman (10.40 secs) the 2007 Mazda 2 1.5 Sport (10.40 secs) the 1977 Bentley T 2 6.8 V8 (10.40 secs) the and the 1965 BMW 2000 CS (10.40 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Coupe and the 2007 Alfa-Romeo Spider 3.2 V6 Q4

When talking about the performance of the Audi Coupe on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 16.97 secs @ 80.6 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2007 Alfa-Romeo Spider 3.2 V6 Q4 (16.90 secs), the 2012 Lexus ES 350 (16.91 secs), and the 2012 Dodge Charger SXT Blacktop 3.6L V6 (16.92 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1984 version of the Audi Coupe 2.0 GT has a maximum speed of 116mph.

Top Speed of the 1984 Coupe equals the 2022 Mini Cooper Countryman John Cooper Works 1.5 Turbo (127 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1984 Audi Coupe 2.0 GT then how about the 2022 Mini Cooper Countryman John Cooper Works 1.5 Turbo (127 mph), the 2011 Lotus Elise Club Racer (127 mph), or the 2011 Abarth 500C 1.4 Turbo (127 mph).

Related Links:

1984 Coupe Rivals List.

A Brief History of Audi

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