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Audi 5E 0–60 Times

The Audi 5E 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 1 verified production test sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Motor Manual and more.

The fastest tested production Audi 5E is the 1978 Audi 5E Executive Sedan (Aus Spec), which went from 0 to 60 mph in 12.00 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 18.80 seconds at 76.1 mph, according to Motor Manual.

The slowest tested production Audi 5E is the 1978 Audi 5E Executive Sedan (Aus Spec), which took 12.00 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 18.80 seconds at 76.1 mph, according to Motor Manual.

Across the 1 verified production test of the Audi 5E, the average 0–60 mph time is 12.00 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 18.80 seconds at 76.10 mph.

Fastest 0–60 12.00sec 1978 Executive Sedan (Aus Spec) · stock
Average 0–60 12.00sec Across 1 production run
Avg ¼ Mile 18.80sec @ 76.1 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 12.00sec 1978 Executive Sedan
1978 Audi 5E

Across 1 verified production run, the Audi 5E ranges from 12.00 to 12.00 seconds 0–60, with a 12.00-second average.

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Audi 5E 0–60 Times by Year and Trim

1 production test · 1 year
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1978 Audi 5E

1 production run
Avg 0–60 12.00 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 18.80 sec
Production Tests 1
#01
1978 Audi 5E Executive Sedan (Aus Spec)
12.00sec 0–60
18.80s ¼ mi @ 76.1 mph
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0–60 mph
12.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
18.80 sec
Trap Speed
76.1 mph
Engine
2.1L I-5
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
3A
Horsepower
100 hp
Torque
114 lb-ft
Curb Weight
2,700 lbs
Power-to-Weight
27.0 lbs/hp
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Manual
Overall Rank
#1 of 1 production runs
1978 Audi 5E Executive Sedan (Aus Spec)

How we verify Audi 5E performance data

Records and averages on this page cover verified production runs only; modified and prototype results are listed by year but never folded into them. 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 5E trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Audi 5E performance FAQs

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The quickest production Audi 5E on record is the 1978 Audi 5E Executive Sedan (Aus Spec), which runs 0–60 mph in 12.00 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 18.80 seconds at 76.1 mph.
The slowest recorded production Audi 5E is the 1978 Audi 5E Executive Sedan (Aus Spec), which takes 12.00 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 18.80 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across the 1 verified production run, an Audi 5E reaches 60 mph in 12.00 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 18.80 seconds at roughly 76.1 mph.
We have verified test data for 1 model year, covering 1 production run. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Motor Manual. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.

Sources

Motor Manual

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 5E can do, not a single marketing claim.

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