The Audi 100 and Audi 200, also known as the Audi 5000 in North America, were mid-size/executive cars produced by the Audi division of the Volkswagen Group from 1968 to 1997. The vehicles spanned four generations (C1–C4), with both two-door and five-door models introduced throughout the years.
One standout feature of the third-generation Audi 100 was its impressive drag coefficient of 0.30, achieved in 1982. This design innovation included flush greenhouse sides with unique sliding window mountings, setting a new standard for aerodynamics at the time.
In North America, the C2 and C3 models of the Audi 100 were marketed as the Audi 5000 from 1978 to 1988, while in South Africa, they were known as the Audi 500. A significant restyling took place in 1993, coinciding with a new naming scheme introduced by Audi, resulting in the vehicles being rebranded as the Audi A6 series.
The Audi A6 series continued until 1997 when it was succeeded by a new generation, internally referred to as the C5. These models represented a shift in Audi's lineup and design philosophy, marking the end of the Audi 100 and Audi 200 era.
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- Audi 100 and Audi 200 (Audi 5000 in North America) were mid-size/executive cars produced from 1968 to 1997.
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