1985 Audi 4000 quattro
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All photo credits
- Photo: Audi 4000s quattro by Kurtwiesenhofer16, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Audi 4000CS by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1986 Audi 4000 CS quattro in Tornado Red, front left side by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1986 Audi 4000 CS quattro in Tornado Red, rear left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Audi 4000s quattro heck by Kurtwiesenhofer16, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1985 Audi 4000 quattro is a 115-hp 2.2-liter with a 5-speed manual and all-wheel drive. It starts at $17,745 MSRP and is rated at 18 mpg combined.
It makes 115 horsepower and 126 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 20 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).
The 4000 measures 176.0 inches long on a 99.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,824 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $17,745 ($53,598 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.2L SOHC I5 |
| Displacement | 2.2 L |
| Horsepower | 115 hp |
| Torque | 126 lb-ft |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | quattro permanent all-wheel drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 16 MPG |
| Highway | 20 MPG |
| Combined | 18 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 14-inch |
| Wheels Rear | 14-inch |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 176 in |
| Width | 66 in |
| Height | 54 in |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,824 lbs |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1985 Audi 4000 quattro 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
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1985 Audi 4000. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jan 11, 1993 · POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
THE DIFFERENTIAL OIL OF THE TRANSAXLE IS LOST OVER TIME DUE TO EVAPORATION. LOW OIL LEVELS CAUSE PREMATURE BEARING AND GEAR WEAR AND EVENTUAL FAILURE OF THE DIFFERENTIAL.
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF FAILURE, THE VEHICLE'S DRIVE WHEELS COULDLOSE POWER. IN EXTREME CIRCUMSTANCES, THE FRONT WHEELS LOCK, CAUSING RAPIDDECELERATION RESULTING IN POSSIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DRAIN AND REPLACE THE DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL WITH OIL HAVING HIGHER PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS.
NHTSA campaign 93V006000
May 18, 1987 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
EXCESSIVE WEAR OF IDLE STABILIZER COULD CAUSE IDLE FLUCTUATIONS.
Consequence: IDLE FLUCTUATIONS COULD RESULT IN UNSATISFACTORYDRIVEABILITY.
Remedy: REPLACE IDLE STABILIZER.
NHTSA campaign 87V069000
1 owner complaint to NHTSA for the 1985 Audi 4000
Owner Complaints
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA for the 1985 Audi 4000 (1 a fire). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Fuel System | 1 |
| Gasoline | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 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 1985 AUDI 4000. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.