The Audi 100 and Audi 200 models, known as the Audi 5000 in North America, were produced by the Audi division of the Volkswagen Group from 1968 to 1997. Spanning four generations (C1-C4), they were mid-size/executive cars offering both two-door and five-door models across different generations. Notably, the third generation Audi 100, introduced in 1982, stood out for its low drag coefficient of 0.30, achieved through innovative design elements like flush greenhouse sides and unique sliding window mountings.
In the North American market, the C2 and C3 models were marketed as the Audi 5000 from 1978 to 1988. In South Africa, they were sold as the Audi 500. By 1993, the models underwent mild restyling and were rebranded as part of the new Audi naming scheme, becoming the Audi A6 series. This naming convention change aligned with the introduction of the new A6th Gen, internally referred to as the C5, launched in 1997, which marked the end of the Audi 100 and Audi 200 series.
Key Points:
1. The Audi 100 and Audi 200 were mid-size/executive cars manufactured by Audi.
2. Production spanned from 1968 to 1997, covering four generations (C1-C4).
3. The third generation Audi 100 boasted a notably low drag coefficient of 0.30.
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