Audi 90 - high class

The presentation of this sport sedan was held in 1979. It appeared along with the second generation Audi 80. The idea of creating a more "stuffed" car arose even when developing the first, but it was not realized in life. In principle, no one before the Frankfurt Motor Show did not believe that this is a good idea. The fact is that from the 80th Audi 90 was distinguished by the richer interior equipment, all-wheel drive, even in the basic configuration, as well as more powerful engines. Thus, Audi has a model that has become a transition between classes 80 and 100, which allowed to occupy almost all niches of the market and attract the lion's share of buyers.

The main innovation of such models were five-cylinder engines, which replaced the in-line quartet. This allowed for the same volume to achieve better results. The main engine for the Audi 90 was the 2.3-liter, which developed 132 horsepower. They were equipped with cars for the European and American markets, and in addition to the five-speed mechanics, a 3-speed automatic transmission was available for it . I must say that for such an early period of release, this engine was quite economical and spared the pocket of its owner: the average fuel consumption was 10.7 liters.

In addition, there was also an analog of a smaller volume - 2 liters. He was a little weaker (115 "horses"), but his appetite suffered the same as his older brother. It is worth noting that for him only mechanics were provided. He enjoyed considerable demand in the middle class, since this equipment was much cheaper.

Soon both motors became 20-valve (4 valves per cylinder), after which the power increased to 160 horsepower. This seriously heated interest in the Audi 90 Quattro, because previously owners complained about the lack of capacity. As demonstrated by the practice of subsequent exploitation, almost all errors have been corrected.

By the way, about everyday use. Here the Audi 90 has established itself as a reliable car for regular trips, and the type and condition of the road surface practically do not affect the wear of the suspension. In addition, it is worth noting and a remarkable anti-corrosion treatment of the body, which allows you to almost forget about what corrosion is. I must say, the Audi 90 would have received, probably, tremendous popularity, if this sedan was not released in such a small print run. For 2 generations and 12 years of production, about 12 thousand cars came off the assembly line. Production itself was completed in 1991

The novelty was the A4 car in a more advanced configuration. Thus, the company simply narrowed the range of its audience a little, thereby losing some of its former customers. But after all, the A4 appeared only after the fourth generation Audi 80, and two generations were left without a "luxury" class. Probably worth a parallel with the model 200, because it is actually for the Audi 100 is the same as the 90 for the Audi 80. In Russia it is quite difficult to meet such a car, because to us it was simply not delivered. So on domestic roads only those copies of this transport, which were brought from abroad on own initiative of buyers, go.