1992 Audi 100 Trims and Specs

New in the 1992 Audi 100 STD base sedan was a more powerful 2.8-liter, 172-hp V6 engine that replaced the former 5-cylinder one. This engine was standard in all Audi trims in 1992. In the Audi 100 STD, it came standard with a 5-speed manual transmission (with optional 4-speed automatic) and got about 18/26 mpg.

Luxurious even as a base model, the 1991 Audi 100 STD featured a security system, cruise control, air conditioning, cassette player, power windows and locks, power heated mirrors, tinted glass, tilt steering wheel, a driver's front airbag, and 15-inch wheels. A solid feel behind the wheel, confident handling, good engine power, an extremely quiet ride, and a very comfortably roomy interior are all highlights for drivers. Expensive maintenance is the biggest disappointment.

One step up from the base model, the 1992 Audi 100 S sedan differed only in the features that came standard. It had the same 2.8-liter, 172-hp V6 engine and 5-speed manual transmission, ABS brakes, power windows and locks, cruise control, fog lights, security system, air conditioning, and tilt steering as the base sedan.

It made this four-door high-end family car even more luxurious by adding a power sunroof, center console, power-adjustable front seats, and a ski bag (what every Audi owner needs). The Audi 100 was both roomy and spacious for passengers and had a large trunk. In addition, it felt safe and durable to drive and added a bit of elegance to the driving experience. Though it still seemed slow off the line, drivers loved its overall speed performance, combined with the tight handling and great brakes. Some electrical problems and scarcity and cost of parts annoyed some owners.

The 1992 Audi 100CS was a front-wheel drive sedan that could comfortably fit five passengers, and its standard features meant everyone would be riding in style. A 2.8-liter, 172-hp V6 engine and 5-speed manual transmission gave the Audi 100 a nice zippy energy, its rounded exterior look gave it a nice style, and its sturdy frame, ABS brakes, and driver's front airbag provided safety and security.

It also offered a lot more standard creature comforts than the base or 100S models, including keyless entry, leather seats, leather-trimmed steering wheel, a high-end audio system, and a trip computer in addition to such items as power-adjustable front seats, power sunroof, automatic climate control, and power heated mirrors. Heated front seats and a 4-speed auto tran were available options. Owners love its stylish look, its luxury car trappings, the precise handling, especially in bad weather, and the fact that it drives like a much smaller car, despite being so large and roomy. As always, extremely expensive repairs dismay owners, as do problems with the car not starting and the electrical system.

Like its front-wheel drive counterpart, the 1992 Audi 100 CS quattro sedan features a lot of bells and whistles on the inside to provide a high-end ride, whether for reasons of business, family, or personal pleasure. The main difference is that the quattro represents all-wheel drive, making an already sturdy car more stable, with better traction and firmer handling in rough conditions.

It shares the same 2.8-liter, 172-hp V6 engine and 5-speed manual transmission with the regular CS sedan, along with its standard features, including ABS, power front seats, sunroof, center console, leather seats, heated mirrors, security system, fog lights, and tinted glass. The 1992 Audi 100 CS quattro is a big hit for its durability over the years and in accidents, its ready-for-anything quattro handling, and the comfort inside. Some drivers want even more power, and all drivers want cheaper parts and repair costs.

New for Audi in 1992 was not only a four-door Audi 100 wagon, but a wagon with quattro all-wheel drive technology. The Audi 100CS quattro wagon also offered twice as much cargo room in the trunk than the comparable quattro sedan (both had seating room for five passengers). 1992 was the first year that Audi put a 4-speed automatic transmission in their quattro vehicles. The CS quattro wagon came standard with the auto tran.

Inside, the wagon offered a few more features than the CS sedan to go along with its utilitarian image. Some of those were a roof rack, a rear window wiper, and a ski bag. A trip computer, power heated mirrors, leather seats and trim, power adjustable front seats, tinted glass, tilt and telescopic steering wheel, and keyless entry were also standard. Owners say the quattro wagon is rugged, yet stylish, able to safely and confidently haul passengers and cargo in snowy climates. They love the interior comfort, quality, and roominess. There are few complaints, aside from repair costs.