A pair of unknown Audi 200

But - join clubs, share information. Instances that are close to the ideal state, are fabulously expensive, though far from retromobiles. Both models developed at the time of the very success of the legendary "weave" "Cigar," "herring" (as she also has the names?). Base model indeed good - comfortable, fashionable, with excellent driving characteristics. And it is very reliable. In addition, the Ingolstadt at the moment there are ready-tested turbines, which have been used in so-called ur-quattro, so the solution was obvious - to create a top model based on the Audi 100 with a supercharged. Thus, a model 200, first front-wheel, and since 1985, and four-wheel drive. Was "dvuhsotka" and with a body Avant (wagon). Imagine this car at the Auto Show in 1984 - four-wheel drive, turbo, acceleration - 8.2 with! Fantastic! In 1988, on the basis of "dvuhsotki" created a representative V8 with a V-shaped "figure eight" of 4.2 and 3.6 liters. V8 released directly into the quattro-versions, but by the end of issue emerged front-drive version with the motor 2.8. Since both models were designed with the claim and ambitious drivers with a decent income, their average equipment was much higher than the set of "weave". In the V8 from the first days of release were all conceivable equipment. A special delight is such a "dribs and drabs," as heated washer nozzles or autonomous Webasto engine heater with timer and Remote Control dvuhprogrammnym with a zone of up to one kilometer. It is true that this miracle was part of a top-end equipment in recent years car registration - 1992-1994. Sportsedan Audi 200 a little more austere, its maximum configuration is comparable to the average for the V8. But here, too: climate control, power windows, atermalnye glass, improved insulation, good sound system, etc. Part of the front wheel - with the automatic transmission. However, their low reliability ("machine" is the same as in versions with atmospheric engines), multiplied by the moment and motor power, has led to extinction. Some converted to the "mechanics", but as a body for the AKP and the INC were different and there are differences inside the cabin, a successful remake is difficult to call. All-wheel drive "dvuhsotki" never manned "automatic" in the database, unlike the V8. Several engines: and atmospheric, and supercharged. All are very reliable. With good care, many of them stand 500,000th runs, and for the supercharged it practically the norm. KKK Turbos, applied to "dvuhsotkah 'famous reliability. If lubrication is fine and running normally "turbopause", they can last for even longer than the motor. The pinnacle of evolution 20-valve turbocharged engine (most were 10-valve) is considered a modification 3B. Later, the engine slightly modernized, and renamed the AAN began to put on the sports version of the S4 and S6. With an impressive 2.2-liter power to 220 hp and respectable torque 3B demanded only the 95th fuel. And the fuel consumption can be considered reasonable, especially when driving on the highway. Fuel - hot topic for owners' dvuhsotok. " Although the extent of forcing the majority of engines and the manufacturer recommends higher octane gasoline is not less than 98, many dressed with 95-m, explaining the choice in the first place a more stable fuel quality. There are the lucky ones whose vehicles are equipped with motors and MC KH (can be filled with 92-ft). V8 in a very expensive operation. The normal flow is about 20 liters of 98 octane gasoline per 100 kilometers. And imagine what it takes to replace the hydraulic lifters 32 in the 4.2-liter engine, or simply change the oil (synthetic preferred)? In addition, there is a very important point. By virtue of a specific technology (aluminum block with an oriented silicon) Worn V8 engines can not be repaired, as usual. Absorbing oil V8 - frequent phenomenon. Five-cylinder engines to 200 in a similar situation is usually repaired, although expensive. A special theme of communication, "dvuhsotochnikov" - the brakes are called UFOs (a name blew their appearance). The system is not too successful, which is indirectly acknowledged the firm in 1994, changing the design to a more usual. The disadvantages of UFOs is their high cost, not offset by the resources (about 80 000 km); beat when braking - it eliminated the Audi in 2002, starting the supply of new and not remanufactured parts as a UFO. Quattro-drive surprisingly tough, it just kills our people's random. How not to become conquerors of off-road on polnoprivodnike? That's climb, which is not always dzhiper venture. Both cars are especially good on the highway. Their element - a long "flights." It is for these trips and they are designed. About prices. Audi 200 V8 in good condition are very expensive - up to 000. If before they fall into the hands of chance, today, worthy copies are in the experts. Sane motorist should be interested primarily in the form of strong V8 and 200 cost 00 to 00, albeit with minor shortcomings. Photo by the authors za.ru