Taking what it learned from race-car technology and putting it into a midsize family sedan seems perfectly natural, especially if you're Audi. The 1991 Audi 200 is a turbocharged monster, quick off the line and delivering the fast and tight action of a sports car, while swathing passengers in luxurious, leather-seated comfort. The quattro AWD trims add all-wheel drive and more stable handling and traction, for extra confidence in tricky conditions.

Take your pick of either a sedan or wagon, in quattro trim they all feature a new 20-valve turbocharged 2.2-liter 5-cylinder engine that provides 217 hp and 228 ft-lbs of torque. The new quattro version was not only quicker in acceleration, it also offered plenty of low-end torque for a more relaxed drive. The non-quattro version (sometimes called the 200 "front track") used the 162-hp/177 ft-lbs of torque 10-valve engine of previous years.

The Audi 200 sedan came in front-wheel drive or quattro all-wheel drive. For 1991 the wagon was quattro only and a very limited production car, with less than 300 imported to the U.S. Inside, the 200 offered plenty of space for five and a large trunk or seating for seven in the wagon. Stylishly lit dash controls and thoughtful features like a power/memory adjustable driver's seat, wood trim, a premier sound system, and leather upholstery carry you off into luxurious comfort.

While its gas mileage is only so-so, what drivers point out is how safe they feel in an Audi 200. Some that have been in accidents report coming out unscathed due to the Audi's solidity and sturdiness. Precise handling and turbo speed are big attractions, as is the long-lasting nature of this popular sedan. High cost for parts and repairs is an Audi trademark, and some owners complain about failures with the electrical and hydraulic systems.