1973Audi100LS Posted September 20, 2006 Posted September 20, 2006 (edited) AUDI 75 1968 Building carefully on the success of the new 90 introduced in 1966, Audi started to expand its range. The two and four door saloon versions were joined by a five-door estate to meet the growing demands for more space inside. Changes to the high-swirl engine gave more power from the 1.7 litres, with the 75 title referring to the DIN power output in bhp. Audis of the period were unusual in using torsion bar independent suspension front and rear. But with a high proportion of the car's weight being carried over the front wheels, they did suffer from understeer when being driven quickly on twisting roads. The estate car, with its neatly sloping tailgate and big windows, accounted for a remarkably high percentage of sales. The 75 range remained on sale until 1972. BODY 2/4 door saloon, 5 door estate; 5 seats; weight 1025kg (2255lb). ENGINE 4 cylinders, in line; front; 80.0x84.4mm, 1696cc; compr 11.2:1; 55kW (75bhp) @ 5000rpm; 32.4kW/1 (44.2bhp/l); 130Nm (l3.0mkp) @ 3000rpm. ENGINE STRUCTURE Ohv; 2 valves per cylinder; 1 chain driven side camshaft; aluminium alloy cylinder head; cast iron block; 5 bearing crankshaft; Solex 35 PDSIT/5 carburettor; water cooled. TRANSMISSION Front wheel drive; 4 speed gearbox; spiral bevel final drive, 3.888. CHASSIS DETAILS Steel unitary construction; independent front suspension, wishbones, torsion bars; rear suspension, torsion beam axle, trailing arms, Panhard rod, torsion bars; telescopic dampers; disc front, drum rear; single braking circuit; rack and pinion steering; 53.0l (11.7 Imp gal) (14.0 US gal) fuel tank; 165R13 tyres, 4.5in rim width. DIMENSIONS Wheelbase 249.0cm (98.0in), front track 133.0cm (52.4in), rear track 133.0cm (52.4in), ground clearance 19 .0cm (7.5in) turning circle 10. 9ft (36.0ft), overall length 438.0cm (172.4in), overall width 163.0cm (53.5in), overall height 145.0cm (57.1in). PERFORMANCE Maximum speed 94mph (152mph), 29.0km (18.0mph) @ 1000rpm; acceleration 0-100kph (62mph) 14.0sec; 18.6kg/kW (13.7kg/bhp); average fuel consumption 33.6mpg (8.41/ 100km). Source: The Audi File Edited September 21, 2006 by 1973Audi100LS
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