About the Audi 90The Audi 90 was one of the most prominent European cars in North America throughout much of the 1980s. It was available as a sedan, coupe, convertible, and a station wagon throughout its history, though the sedan was the most prominent option. With front-wheel drive standard and the option of four-wheel drive in its Quattro trim, the Audi wasn't an extremely powerful car, but it did have options, a distinctive look, and luxury interior features that appealed to the U.S. market.The 1993 version of the Audi 90 was assembled in Germany and Japan and featured a 2.8-liter 172 horsepower V6 engine, available with either a four-speed automatic transmission or a five-speed manual. Fuel economy was decent for the time at about 18/26 mpg for the automatic. The car was a bit cramped, and although it could seat five, this was easier said than done. The Audi 90's main points of differentiation in comparison to the Audi 80 were a slightly stronger engine and more updated features. The Audi 90 was launched as an improved version of the Audi 80 in 1984. While... View more the Audi 80 was still available, buyers who chose the 90 would enjoy a different front grille, refined exterior features, and a more powerful engine. The difference between the 80 and the 90 became more notable in 1984. Eventually, the Audi 90 became the dominant brand and the 80 name was discontinued in North America. The Audi 90 name was discontinued in 1992 in North America, and the Audi A4 took over for the 90 as the prominent mid-size luxury sedan in Audi's lineup. Three trim levels were available for later versions of the Audi 90, including a standard trim, an upgraded CS that featured a better interior and more electronic features, and the CS Quattro Sport. This last trim was the four-wheel drive version of the Audi 90, popular in certain climates, although the 170 horsepower engine meant that Audi buyers generally weren't interested in a ton of power or towing, so other trim options were more successful. Options like leather seats and a power sunroof made the Audi a popular car, even through the early 1990s, and it was lauded as a dependable and relatively safe vehicle thanks to late introduction of standard passenger airbags. While the Audi 90 was a notable step into the American market, the 80 provided adequate features and handily outsold it. Elements of both vehicles' legacies would live on in the superior Audi A4 View less | |||
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