Audi 80 0–60 Times
The Audi 80 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 5 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Autocar, Car and Driver and Motor and more.
The fastest tested Audi 80 is the 1988 Audi 80 Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 9.60 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 17.10 seconds at 79.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested Audi 80 is the 1974 Audi 80 GL Sedan, which took 11.50 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 18.70 seconds at 73.0 mph, according to Autocar.
Out of all the Audi 80 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 10.66 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 17.94 seconds at 76.40 mph.
Fastest 0–60
9.60sec
1988 Sedan · stock
Average 0–60
10.66sec
Across 5 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
17.94sec
@ 76.4 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
11.50sec
1974 GL Sedan
Across 5 verified runs, the Audi 80 ranges from 9.60 to 11.50 seconds 0–60, with a 10.66-second average.
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Audi 80 Performance Overview
Audi’s compact 80 was produced from 1973 to 1991, and across 5 verified tests it shows a clear shift from modest early-1970s family-sedan pace to quicker late-1980s gasoline performance. The earliest data comes from the B1 era, where naturally aspirated 75-hp cars set the baseline: the 1974 GL Sedan reached 60 mph in 11.5 seconds, while the 1973 LS Sedan improved that to 11.2 seconds and briefly stood as the quickest recorded Audi 80 in the sample. All tested examples are gasoline-powered, with no hybrid or electric variants represented here.
By the B3 generation (1986–1991), output rose to 113–130 hp, and the 80’s straight-line numbers tightened accordingly. The 1987 Sedan posted a 9.7-second 0-60 run, and the 1988 Sedan’s 9.6-second 0-60 remains the model’s quickest verified result in this data set. That same 1988 car also recorded the fastest quarter-mile at 17.1 seconds at 79 mph. As covered here, the Audi 80 ends its production run in B3 form as a naturally aspirated gasoline sedan with a measured performance range from 11.5 to 9.6 seconds to 60 mph.
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Audi 80 0–60 Times by Generation: B1 to B3
2 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B3 | 1986–1991 | 9.65s | 9.60s — 1988 Sedan | 2 | The B3 generation (1986–1991) averaged 9.65 seconds to 60 mph across 2 tests, led by the 1988 Sedan at 9.60 seconds. Output ranged from 113 to 130 hp across 2.0L I-4, 2.3L I-5 configurations. |
| B1 | 1972–1978 | 11.33s | 11.20s — 1973 LS Sedan | 3 | The B1 generation (1972–1978) averaged 11.33 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 1973 LS Sedan at 11.20 seconds. Output was 75 hp across 1.5L I-4 configurations. |
B3
1986–1991
Avg 0–60
9.65s
Fastest
9.60s
Tests
2
1988 Sedan
The B3 generation (1986–1991) averaged 9.65 seconds to 60 mph across 2 tests, led by the 1988 Sedan at 9.60 seconds. Output ranged from 113 to 130 hp across 2.0L I-4, 2.3L I-5 configurations.
B1
1972–1978
Avg 0–60
11.33s
Fastest
11.20s
Tests
3
1973 LS Sedan
The B1 generation (1972–1978) averaged 11.33 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 1973 LS Sedan at 11.20 seconds. Output was 75 hp across 1.5L I-4 configurations.
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Audi 80 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
5 tests · 5 years
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1991 Audi 80
1 verified run
Avg 0–60
9.70
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
17.50
sec
Recorded Tests
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#02
1991 Audi 80 Sedan
9.70sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.50s
¼ mi @ 80.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 9.70 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 17.50 sec
- Trap Speed
- 80.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.3L I-5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 4A
- Horsepower
- 130 hp
- Torque
- 137 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 2,900 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 22.3 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 16 C / 23 H / 24 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #2 of 5
How we verify Audi 80 performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Audi 80 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Audi 80 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
0–60 →
¼ mile →
Fastest
Recorded run
Slowest
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Audi 80 performance FAQs
10 questions
The 1991 Audi 80 Sedan reaches 60 mph in 9.7 seconds. In the same test, it ran the quarter-mile in 17.5 seconds at 80 mph. That car used a 130-hp naturally aspirated gasoline engine, front-wheel drive, and had a curb weight of 2,900 pounds.
The quickest Audi 80 on record is the 1988 Audi 80 Sedan, with a 0-60 time of 9.6 seconds. It also owns the model’s best quarter-mile result at 17.1 seconds at 79 mph. Across all five Audi 80 tests, the average 0-60 time is 10.66 seconds.
The fastest stock Audi 80 is also the overall quickest one on record: the 1988 Sedan at 9.6 seconds from 0-60 mph. There are no modified Audi 80 runs in the record, so the fastest stock result and fastest overall result are the same car and same time.
The Audi 80 B3, sold from 1986 to 1991, averages 9.65 seconds from 0-60 mph across two recorded tests. The quickest B3 run is 9.6 seconds, set by the 1988 Sedan. B3 models in these tests range from 113 to 130 horsepower and are naturally aspirated gasoline cars.
The fastest Audi 80 B3 on record is the 1988 Sedan, which reaches 60 mph in 9.6 seconds. That makes it not only the quickest B3, but also the quickest Audi 80 overall. Across the two B3 tests, the generation average stands at 9.65 seconds to 60 mph.
The Audi 80 B1, covering the 1972 to 1978 model years, averages 11.33 seconds from 0-60 mph across three tests. Its quickest recorded run is 11.2 seconds from the 1973 LS Sedan. The tested B1 cars are naturally aspirated gasoline models with 75 horsepower.
The quickest Audi 80 B1 is the 1973 LS Sedan, posting a 0-60 time of 11.2 seconds. That edges out the other B1 results, including the 11.3-second GL Estate and the 11.5-second GL Sedan. Across three B1 tests, the generation average is 11.33 seconds to 60 mph.
The regular Audi 80 Sedan is clearly quicker on record. Sedan-badged tests average 9.65 seconds to 60 mph, with a best of 9.6 seconds, while the GL Sedan recorded 11.5 seconds. That gives the Sedan a 1.85-second average advantage and a 1.9-second edge comparing best runs.
The Audi 80 Sedan is faster than the LS Sedan in recorded 0-60 testing. Sedan models average 9.65 seconds, with a best of 9.6 seconds, while the 1973 LS Sedan ran 11.2 seconds. Comparing each trim’s best result, the Sedan leads by 1.6 seconds.
Across all five Audi 80 tests, the average quarter-mile time is 17.94 seconds at 76.4 mph. The quickest quarter-mile on record is the 1988 Sedan at 17.1 seconds with a 79-mph trap speed. For the 1991 Audi 80 Sedan specifically, the quarter-mile result is 17.5 seconds at 80 mph.
Sources
Autocar
Car and Driver
Motor
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what an Audi 80 can do, not a single marketing claim.
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