1979 Audi Fox 4MT
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- Photo: Audi 80L 2-door (ca 1975) B1 by Charles01, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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- Photo: Orange Audi 80 B1 (side) by Fiver, der Hellseher, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Orange Audi 80 B1 (rear) by Fiver, der Hellseher, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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The 1979 Audi Fox 4MT is a 78-hp 1.6-liter inline-4 with a 4-speed fully synchronized manual and front-wheel drive.
It makes 78 horsepower at 5,500 rpm.
The Fox measures 173.8 inches long on a 96.5-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.6L Inline-4 SOHC CIS |
| Displacement | 1.6 L |
| Horsepower | 78 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 2 valves/cylinder |
| Bore and Stroke | 79.5 x 80.0 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 |
| Injection Type | CIS (Continuous Injection System) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed fully synchronized manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| Tank Capacity | 11.9 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent MacPherson struts, negative steering roll radius, coil springs, shock absorbers, stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion crank axle with Panhard rod, coil springs and shock absorbers |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | Yes |
| Turning Diameter | 31.2 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | Drum |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 5J x 13 |
| Wheels Rear | 5J x 13 |
| Tires Front | 155 SR 13 |
| Tires Rear | 155 SR 13 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 173.8 in |
| Width | 64.8 in |
| Height | 53.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 96.5 in |
| Front Track | 52.8 in |
| Rear Track | 52.8 in |
| Cargo Volume | 18.7 ft³ |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1979 Audi Fox 4MT 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
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1979 Audi FOX. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Nov 9, 1983 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
THE FUEL PUMP MAY STOP FUNCTIONING WITHOUT WARNING. THIS CAN OCCUR BECAUSE AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR IN THE FUSE PANEL MAY OVERHEAT AND INTERRUPT THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT.
Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT THE FUSE BOX AND ITS CONNECTORS FOR CORROSION, AND CORRECT WHERE NECESSARY. A BYPASS ADAPTER TO THE FUEL PUMP ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT WILL BE INSTALLED.
NHTSA campaign 83V117000
1 owner complaint to NHTSA for the 1979 Audi FOX
Owner Complaints
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA for the 1979 Audi FOX. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Steering | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1979 AUDI FOX. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.