1987 Audi 4000 S MT
Unverified
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 1987 Audi 4000 S MT is a 102-hp 1.8-liter inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $16,210 MSRP and is rated at 24 mpg combined.
It makes 102 horsepower. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 22 mpg city and 28 mpg highway (24 mpg combined).
The 4000 measures 176.0 inches long on a 99.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,216 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $16,210 ($46,375 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.8L SOHC I4 |
| Displacement | 1.8 L |
| Horsepower | 102 hp |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 22 MPG |
| Highway | 28 MPG |
| Combined | 24 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 13-inch aluminum alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 13-inch aluminum alloy |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 176 in |
| Width | 66 in |
| Height | 54 in |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,216 lbs |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1987 Audi 4000 S MT 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 1987 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
3 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1987 Audi 4000
Owner Complaints
3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1987 Audi 4000. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Power Train | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Fuel System | 1 |
| Gasoline | 1 |
| Suspension | 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 1987 AUDI 4000. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.