1979 Audi 5000 Auto
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The 1979 Audi 5000 Auto is a 103-hp 2.1-liter with a 3-speed automatic and front-wheel drive.
It makes 103 horsepower.
The 5000 measures 189.5 inches long on a 105.5-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Wagon |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.1L Inline-5 CIS |
| Displacement | 2.1 L |
| Horsepower | 103 hp |
| Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 |
| Injection Type | CIS (Continuous Injection System) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| Tank Capacity | 15.9 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent coil-shock absorber struts, stabilizer, negative roll radius |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion crank axle with built-in stabilizer and Panhard rod, coil springs |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | Yes |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | Yes |
| Turning Diameter | 33.8 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Vented disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | Finned drum |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 5.5J x 14 |
| Wheels Rear | 5.5J x 14 |
| Tires Front | 185/70 HR 14 |
| Tires Rear | 185/70 HR 14 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 189.5 in |
| Width | 69.6 in |
| Height | 53.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.5 in |
| Front Track | 57.9 in |
| Rear Track | 56.9 in |
| Cargo Volume | 22.7 ft³ |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1979 Audi 5000 Auto with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1979 Audi 5000. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jan 3, 1987 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
SUDDEN ACCELERATION FROM A STATIONARY POSITION MAY OCCUR, WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO REVERSE OR DRIVE.
Consequence: UNEXPECTED SUDDEN ACCELERATION WITHOUT PRIOR WARNINGCOULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH, CAUSING INJURIES.
Remedy: INSTALL AN AUTOMATIC SHIFT LOCK TO PREVENT THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER FROM BEING MOVED FROM PARK TO REVERSE OR DRIVE UNLESS BRAKE PEDAL IS APPLIED AT THE SAME TIME.
NHTSA campaign 87V008000
Sep 22, 1983 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
CERTAIN VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH AN INSUFFICIENT HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL BETWEEN THE ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDALS.
Consequence: CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE DRIVER COULD INADVERTENTLY DEPRESS BOTH PEDALS AT ONE TIME, LOSE CONTROL, AND HAVE AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALER WILL INSTALL A BRAKE PEDAL PLATE WHICH WILL RAISE THE BRAKE PEDAL TO THE PROPER HEIGHT.
NHTSA campaign 83V095000
Apr 21, 1982 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, AN IMPROPERLY PLACED MAT INTERFERES WITH THE VIBRATION ABSORBER ATTACHED TO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE ACCELERATOR. THE PEDAL MAY NOT FULLY RETURN TO THE IDLE POSITION.
Consequence: CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS COULD RESULT IN UNINTENTIONAL ACCLERATION WHICH COULD CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALER WILL INSTALL, WHERE NECESSARY, A GUIDE FOR THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND INSPECT THE ENTIRE THROTTLE SYSTEM.
NHTSA campaign 82V037000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1979 AUDI 5000. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.