1985 Audi Quattro Base
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All photo credits
- Photo: 1984 Audi Quattro "Los Angeles Olympics" in Alpine White, front right by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1985 Audi Quattro 2.1L by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Black Audi Quattro Coupé (side) by Fiver, der Hellseher, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: G922RSA Audi Ur-Quattro 20V RR (55526473691) by Steve Knight, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Audi Quattro 20V - Flickr - The Car Spy (10) by The Car Spy, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1985 Audi Quattro Base is a 2.1-liter turbocharged with a 5-speed manual and four-wheel drive. It is rated at 17 mpg combined.
EPA fuel-economy estimates are 15 mpg city and 20 mpg highway (17 mpg combined).
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Coupe |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.1L 5-cylinder turbocharged |
| Displacement | 2.1 L |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | 4WD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 15 MPG |
| Highway | 20 MPG |
| Combined | 17 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular |
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1985 Audi QUATTRO. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jan 17, 1989 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
FUEL INJECTION SEALS MAY HARDEN, DUE TO HIGH TEMPERATURE AND ALCOHOL IN SOME FUELS, AND ALLOW FUEL TO ESCAPE INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Consequence: FUEL DRIPPING ONTO HOT ENGINE COMPONENTS COULD CAUSE ANENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy: REPLACE ENGINES FUEL INJECTOR SEALS WITH IMPROVED SEALS PLUS IMPROVEMENTS DESIGNED TO BETTER INSULATE THE ENGINE AGAINST FIRE RISK.
NHTSA campaign 89V006000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1985 AUDI QUATTRO. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.