The Audi 100 and Audi 200, also known as the Audi 5000 in North America, were mid-size/executive cars produced by Audi, a division of the Volkswagen Group, from 1968 to 1997. These cars spanned four generations (C1–C4), featuring a two-door model in the first and second generation and a five-door model in the last three generations.
Key Points:
1. Generations and Models: Audi 100/200/5000 were produced in four generations, with the two-door model in C1 and C2, and five-door model in C2–C4.
2. Drag Coefficient: The third generation Audi 100 achieved a low drag coefficient of 0.30 in 1982, with unique sliding window mountings.
3. Market Variants: In North America, the C2 and C3 models were sold as the Audi 5000 (1978–1988), while in South Africa, they were known as the Audi 500.
4. Rebranding: In 1993, the models were refreshed and rebranded as the Audi A6 series as part of a new naming scheme, until replaced by the C5th Gen A6 in 1997.
The Audi 100/200/5000 series showcased innovation in design with features like a sleek drag coefficient, sliding window mountings, and its evolution into the popular Audi A6 series. The cars' presence in various
