RE: SOTW: Audi Coupe GT
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Ah, that's the same colour as my old one. Mine was a 1988 2.2 and went like a train.
Fabulous machine that I hung onto for years - and the popping and banging while heel and toeing never failed to make me smile.
Mine had the removable steel sunroof, which my mates thought was a hangover from WW2 Tiger tanks - once removed you could stand on the seats and feel like a proper tank commander...
Fabulous machine that I hung onto for years - and the popping and banging while heel and toeing never failed to make me smile.
Mine had the removable steel sunroof, which my mates thought was a hangover from WW2 Tiger tanks - once removed you could stand on the seats and feel like a proper tank commander...
My mates mums boyfriend had one of these, used to relish getting a lift to school in it, she was used to a Mk1 Cortina (was mint but she ruined it (: ) but she used to use his red Audi, was brand new at the time, a 5 cylinder but not sure if it was a 2.0 or 2.2 but it felt fast to a 13 year old me, the front used to rise when she put her foot down in a most impressive manner and it made a lovely noise.
I had a H reg Audi 100 with the same engine, only a 2.0 but it moved quite well for what looked like a massive barge, removed the cat and replaced with straight pipe which made it sound fantastic and freed up a few bhp, the difference between a knackered cat and no cat, performance wise it was as quick as my mates 80 with the 2.0 4 cyl despite us both expecting the 80 to be quicker being smaller.
I love 5 cylinder engines, had the Audi, Volvo T5, Fiat Coupe Turbo, more characterful and powerful than a four without much extra weight and avoids my issue with sixes, that, at lower power outputs and tunes, without turbos etc can feel a bit flat even though they move quite well, due to the power delivery and smoothness.
I had a H reg Audi 100 with the same engine, only a 2.0 but it moved quite well for what looked like a massive barge, removed the cat and replaced with straight pipe which made it sound fantastic and freed up a few bhp, the difference between a knackered cat and no cat, performance wise it was as quick as my mates 80 with the 2.0 4 cyl despite us both expecting the 80 to be quicker being smaller.
I love 5 cylinder engines, had the Audi, Volvo T5, Fiat Coupe Turbo, more characterful and powerful than a four without much extra weight and avoids my issue with sixes, that, at lower power outputs and tunes, without turbos etc can feel a bit flat even though they move quite well, due to the power delivery and smoothness.
The second car I owned was an 80cd saloon in about 1994, looked the same as this one
It was a 2ltr 5cyl, quite a step up from my first, a Fiat 126 ! My girlfriend was very impressed by it's 4 electric windows and sunroof.
I paid £850 for it, drove the wheels off it for 9months then sold it for the same as I paid.
I remember a run back from Birmingham, playing with a Jag keeping the speedo at around 120 for most of the journey.
ETA I prefer the looks of the saloon to the coupe, unless we're talking Quattros.
It was a 2ltr 5cyl, quite a step up from my first, a Fiat 126 ! My girlfriend was very impressed by it's 4 electric windows and sunroof.
I paid £850 for it, drove the wheels off it for 9months then sold it for the same as I paid.
I remember a run back from Birmingham, playing with a Jag keeping the speedo at around 120 for most of the journey.
ETA I prefer the looks of the saloon to the coupe, unless we're talking Quattros.
Edited by markbmw on Friday 26th February 11:16
980kg?! Wow, that's light. I assumed these things were big enough to be well over a tonne. With that engine it's a characterful alternative to a Golf GTI.
But yeah, I'd want the 5-pot soundtrack. I learnt to drive in a Volvo V70, so I think I will always have a soft spot for anything with a straight-five. It's that mix of refinement when you're cruising and a nice warble under acceleration; a four will never come close and a six sounds much more sensible. I could probably be persuaded by a V10; a mate's dad had an M6 convertible which sounded a lot the apocalypse. Or a hairdryer.
But yeah, I'd want the 5-pot soundtrack. I learnt to drive in a Volvo V70, so I think I will always have a soft spot for anything with a straight-five. It's that mix of refinement when you're cruising and a nice warble under acceleration; a four will never come close and a six sounds much more sensible. I could probably be persuaded by a V10; a mate's dad had an M6 convertible which sounded a lot the apocalypse. Or a hairdryer.
markbmw said:
The second car I owned was an 80cd saloon in about 1994, looked the same as this one
It was a 2ltr 5cyl, quite a step up from my first, a Fiat 126 ! My girlfriend was very impressed by it's 4 electric windows and sunroof.
I paid £850 for it, drove the wheels off it for 9months then sold it for the same as I paid.
I remember a run back from Birmingham, playing with a Jag keeping the speedo at around 120 for most of the journey.
ETA I prefer the looks of the saloon to the coupe, unless we're talking Quattros.
It was a 2ltr 5cyl, quite a step up from my first, a Fiat 126 ! My girlfriend was very impressed by it's 4 electric windows and sunroof.
I paid £850 for it, drove the wheels off it for 9months then sold it for the same as I paid.
I remember a run back from Birmingham, playing with a Jag keeping the speedo at around 120 for most of the journey.
ETA I prefer the looks of the saloon to the coupe, unless we're talking Quattros.
Edited by markbmw on Friday 26th February 11:16
- I have a friend who had one of these ( yeah, yeah, I know what you're thinking everyone has a 'friend' who has had every car going ! ) when they were quite new. Standard suspension was very soft ( see below ) and the power steering too light for my tastes but it did sound lovely with the 5-pot 
Was RS1600i performance almost in a straight line....sadly not when it came to the bends
Edited by Shropshiremike on Friday 26th February 11:52
Shropshiremike said:
markbmw said:
The second car I owned was an 80cd saloon in about 1994, looked the same as this one
It was a 2ltr 5cyl, quite a step up from my first, a Fiat 126 ! My girlfriend was very impressed by it's 4 electric windows and sunroof.
I paid £850 for it, drove the wheels off it for 9months then sold it for the same as I paid.
I remember a run back from Birmingham, playing with a Jag keeping the speedo at around 120 for most of the journey.
ETA I prefer the looks of the saloon to the coupe, unless we're talking Quattros.
It was a 2ltr 5cyl, quite a step up from my first, a Fiat 126 ! My girlfriend was very impressed by it's 4 electric windows and sunroof.
I paid £850 for it, drove the wheels off it for 9months then sold it for the same as I paid.
I remember a run back from Birmingham, playing with a Jag keeping the speedo at around 120 for most of the journey.
ETA I prefer the looks of the saloon to the coupe, unless we're talking Quattros.
Edited by markbmw on Friday 26th February 11:16
- I have a friend who had one of these ( yeah, yeah, I know what you're thinking everyone has a 'friend' who has had every car going ! ) when they were quite new. Standard suspension was very soft ( see below ) and the power steering too light for my tastes but it did sound lovely with the 5-pot Was RS1600i performance almost in a straight line....sadly not when it came to the bends
More like 1139kg according to this:
http://www.audiworld.com/model/coupe-gt/86-coupe.s...
1050kg according to this for the 2.0:
http://www.carfolio.com/specifications/models/car/...
http://www.audiworld.com/model/coupe-gt/86-coupe.s...
1050kg according to this for the 2.0:
http://www.carfolio.com/specifications/models/car/...
Ahonen said:
Ah, that's the same colour as my old one. Mine was a 1988 2.2 and went like a train.
Fabulous machine that I hung onto for years - and the popping and banging while heel and toeing never failed to make me smile.
Ooooh yeah....Fabulous machine that I hung onto for years - and the popping and banging while heel and toeing never failed to make me smile.
Ahonen said:
Mine had the removable steel sunroof, which my mates thought was a hangover from WW2 Tiger tanks - once removed you could stand on the seats and feel like a proper tank commander...
I was on my third one before I realised this slides into a holder at the top of the boot when removed...Edited by Gridl0k on Friday 26th February 12:26
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