Changes: Audi

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The modern era of Audi, a German automobile manufacturer, was founded more than 45 years ago in Neckarsulm, Germany. Audi is a member of Volkswagen AG. November 11, 2002

Starting from the 1970 model year, Audi's cars began importing to the United States.

Car models

Name	Model years	Type
Audi 80/90	1988-1995	Sedan
Audi 100/200/S4	1989-1994	Sedan, station wagon
Audi 90/Cabriolet	1990-1991, 1994-1998	Coupe, convertible
Audi V8/A8	1990-1994, 1997-2003	Sedan
Audi A6/S6	1995-	Sedan, station wagon
Audi A4	1996-2001	Sedan, station wagon

Sales

Calendar year	80/90	90 Coupe	100/200	V8	Cabriolet	A6	A4	A8	Total
1990				1,934	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	21,106
1991	3,101	364	8,291	527	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	12,283
1992	3,882	58	10,546	270	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	14,756
1993	5,588	0	6,685	170	85	N/A	N/A	N/A	12,528
1994	4,174	0	7,149	77	1,175	N/A	N/A	N/A	12,575
1995	3,796	0	0	0	1,087	3,672	3,672	N/A
1996	0	0	0	0	1,183	10,318	15,288	559
1997	0	0	0	0	1,255	9,946	20,871	2,085
1998	0	0	0	0	660	18,050	26,635	2,172
1999	0	0	0	0	0	26,131	32,137	2,481

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+{{Manufacturer
-==Audi 80/90/Cabriolet==
+|title=Audi
-===1991===
+|image=[[File:AUDI.jpg|thumb]]
-Very early in the '90s, the compact 4-door sedan was known as the Audi 80. It was available as either a base or Quattro model.
+|type=Subsidiary of Volkswagen Group
-===1992===
+|foundeddate=January 1, 1969
-The Audi 80 now came with standard ABS, and an optional power sunroof. This was the last model year for the Audi 80, before a newly designed Audi 90 replaced it.
+|defunctdate=
-===1993===
+|country=Germany
-The name "Audi 90" began in use during the car's last three years in production. The Audi 90 was a 4-door sedan with a 2.8-liter V6 engine. Three models were made -- the CS, CS Quattro and S.
+|areasserved=Germany<br>United States<br>Japan
-===1994===
+|products=Luxury cars
-A new 2-door convertible, called the Audi Cabriolet, was introduced this year.
+}}The modern era of [[Audi]], a German automobile manufacturer, was founded more than 45 years ago in Neckarsulm, Germany. Audi is a member of Volkswagen AG. November 11, 2002
-===1995===
-For '95, Audi's entry-level 90 line was expanded. The 90-series cars were positioned to compete with the BMW 3-series, the Saab 900 series, the Volvo 850 GLT, the Lexus ES 300 and the Infiniti J30.
+Starting from the 1970 model year, Audi's cars began importing to the United States.
-All 90s were powered by a 172-horsepower longitudinally mounted sohc 2.8-liter V6 (not to be confused with sister division VW's narrow-angle V6, which had the same displacement and horsepower, but was mounted transversely under the hood). The base front-wheel-drive sedan was now just called the 90. Other sedan models were the 90 Quattro, Sport 90 and Sport 90 Quattro. The Quattro all-wheel-drive system was available for the first time in the base car.
-Sport versions have lowered, higher-rate suspensions, body-color moldings, unique 5-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels, sport seats and a special cloth interior. The Quattro Sport predictably added Audi's sophisticated awd system with the U.S.-made Torsen (torque sensing) center differential. All four series were available with an optional comfort/convenience package that includes leather upholstery, power driver's seat, infrared locking system, automatic climate control and a sunroof.
-Although for 1994 the wheelbase was stretched and legroom increased, the 90 was still cramped in the rear and trunk, and fell short of less expensive cars (like the Mazda 626 ES or Camry V6) in overall comfort. Performance, however was excellent. The lovely Cabriolet convertible remained unchanged except for the addition of new colors and the availability of a blue top.
-<gallery>
-audi90cs.jpg|1993-1994 Audi 90 CS 4-door sedan
-audi90.jpg|1995 Audi 90 4-door sedan
-audi90quattro.jpg|1995 Audi 90 Quattro 4-door sedan
-audicabriolet.jpg|1994-1995 Audi Cabriolet 2-door convertible
-</gallery>
-==Audi V8==
-===1991===
-The full-size luxury sedan, called the Audi V8, was Audi's first car to combine a Quattro system with an automatic transmission.
-===1994===
-After production ended in November 1993, sales of the Audi V8 continued through this year.
-==Audi 100/S4==
-===1991===
-The original Audi 100 consisted of only a 4-door sedan, in both base and Quattro models.
-===1992===
-In 1992, more models were added for the Audi 100 -- CS, CS Quattro and S for the 4-door sedan, and a new CS Quattro 4-door station wagon. In addition, there was also a new Audi S4.
-===1993===
-This was the last year for the Audi 100 base sedan.
-===1994===
-Added to the lineup for a limited time was the S 4-door station wagon. After that, all of the 100 and S4 models were discontinued.
-==Audi A6/S6==
-===1995===
-Audi has renamed its models once again in 1995. The former 100 was now called A6 and the high-performance model, formerly the S4, was now the S6. Otherwise, the changes are mainly cosmetic, with new front sheetmetal.
+==Car models==
-The A6 was powered by the same 2.8-liter V6 as the Audi 90. It was available as a 4-door sedan or station wagon, and competed with the Mercedes E280/E320, Lexus ES 300/GS 300, Infiniti J30, BMW 530i and 540i, Oldsmobile Aurora, Volvo 960 and Saab 9000. The A6 Quattro was the only car in this class available with all-wheel drive.
+{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" width="100%"
+!Name
-The A6 wagon had 7-passenger capacity, and standard features like tilt/telescope steering column and a right-side mirror that automatically rotates downward to aid in parking. A 4-speed automatic transmission was standard on the wagon and optional on the sedan. It had electronically adaptive shift logic that selects from five different programs, from Economy to Sport. Unlike the Audi 90s, A6/S6 interiors were roomy.
+!Model years
+!Type
-The S6 sported wider tires and fender flares, a larger front airdam with larger air inlets and dark, instead of bright, window-surround trim. The interior featured leather seats, a hands-off telephone, 4-position seat memory, wood trim and all of the expected luxury touches. The heart of this hot rod was Audi's old inline 2.2-liter 5-cylinder, in this case equipped with double overhead cams, four valves per cylinder and an intercooled turbocharger. Its 227 hp were channeled through a Quattro drivetrain. The S6 belonged in a class with the M-series BMWs, Mercedes E500, Saab 9000 turbo and Cadillac Seville STS.
+|-
-===1996===
+|[[Audi 80/90]]
-The S6 was discontinued in the United States for a long time as of 1996.
+|1988-1995
-===1998===
+|[[Sedan]]
-The Audi A6's second generation began starting with this model year. The station wagon was now known as the "Avant".
+|-
+|[[Audi 100/200/S4]]
-<gallery>
+|1989-1994
-audia6sedan.jpg|1995 Audi A6 4-door sedan
+|[[Sedan]], [[station wagon]]
-audia6.jpg|1996 Audi A6 4-door sedan
+|-
-audia6wagon.jpg|1995 Audi A6 4-door wagon
+|[[Audi 90/Cabriolet]]
-audia6wagon.jpg|1996 Audi A6 4-door wagon
+|1990-1991, 1994-1998
-audis6.jpg|1995-1996 Audi S6 4-door sedan
+|[[Coupe]], [[convertible]]
-</gallery>
+|-
-==Audi A4==
+|[[Audi V8/A8]]
-===1996===
+|1990-1994, 1997-2003
-After the Audi 90 was discontinued for the 1996 model year, in its place was the new Audi A4. The Cabriolet, however, still survived in the U.S. market.
+|[[Sedan]]
+|-
-The A4 was only sold as a 4-door sedan, and as a 2.8-liter base or Quattro model.
+|[[Audi A6/S6]]
-===1997===
+|1995-
-The 1.8-liter version of the A4 was released this year.
+|[[Sedan]], [[station wagon]]
-===1998===
+|-
-A new 2.8-liter Avant station wagon was introduced along with the Audi A6. The Cabriolet was discontinued.
+|[[Audi A4]]
-===1999===
+|1996-2001
-The 1.8-liter Avant station wagon was introduced in 1999.
+|[[Sedan]], [[station wagon]]
+|}
-<gallery>
+==Sales==
-audia4.jpg|1996-1997 Audi A4 4-door sedan
+{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
-audia4front.jpg|Front view of the Audi A4
+!Calendar year
-audia4back.jpg|Back view of the Audi A4
+!80/90
-audicabriolet.jpg|1996 Audi Cabriolet 2-door convertible
+!90 Coupe
-</gallery>
+!100/200
-==Audi A8==
+!V8
-===1997===
+!Cabriolet
-With no 1995 or 1996 models ever made in the United States, the Audi A8 debuted as a 1997 model, replacing the Audi V8. Yet again, it was sold as either a base or Quattro 4-door sedan.
+!A6
+!A4
+!A8
+!Total
+|-
+|1990
+|
+|
+|
+|1,934
+|N/A
+|N/A
+|N/A
+|N/A
+|21,106
+|- align="center"
+|1991
+|3,101
+|364
+|8,291
+|527
+|N/A
+|N/A
+|N/A
+|N/A
+|12,283
+|-
+| style="text-align:center;"|1992
+| style="text-align:center;"|3,882
+| style="text-align:center;"|58
+| style="text-align:center;"|10,546
+| style="text-align:center;"|270
+| style="text-align:center;"|N/A
+| style="text-align:center;"|N/A
+| style="text-align:center;"|N/A
+| style="text-align:center;"|N/A
+| style="text-align:center;"|14,756
+|-
+| style="text-align:center;"|1993
+| style="text-align:center;"|5,588
+| style="text-align:center;"|0
+| style="text-align:center;"|6,685
+| style="text-align:center;"|170
+| style="text-align:center;"|85
+| style="text-align:center;"|N/A
+| style="text-align:center;"|N/A
+| style="text-align:center;"|N/A
+| style="text-align:center;"|12,528
+|-
+| style="text-align:center;"|1994
+| style="text-align:center;"|4,174
+| style="text-align:center;"|0
+| style="text-align:center;"|7,149
+| style="text-align:center;"|77
+| style="text-align:center;"|1,175
+| style="text-align:center;"|N/A
+| style="text-align:center;"|N/A
+| style="text-align:center;"|N/A
+| style="text-align:center;"|12,575
+|-
+| style="text-align:center;"|1995
+| style="text-align:center;"|3,796
+| style="text-align:center;"|0
+| style="text-align:center;"|0
+| style="text-align:center;"|0
+| style="text-align:center;"|1,087
+| style="text-align:center;"|3,672
+| style="text-align:center;"|3,672
+| style="text-align:center;"|N/A
+| style="text-align:center;"|
+|-
+| style="text-align:center;"|1996
+| style="text-align:center;"|0
+| style="text-align:center;"|0
+| style="text-align:center;"|0
+| style="text-align:center;"|0
+| style="text-align:center;"|1,183
+| style="text-align:center;"|10,318
+| style="text-align:center;"|15,288
+| style="text-align:center;"|559
+| style="text-align:center;"|
+|-
+| style="text-align:center;"|1997
+| style="text-align:center;"|0
+| style="text-align:center;"|0
+| style="text-align:center;"|0
+| style="text-align:center;"|0
+| style="text-align:center;"|1,255
+| style="text-align:center;"|9,946
+| style="text-align:center;"|20,871
+| style="text-align:center;"|2,085
+| style="text-align:center;"|
+|-
+| style="text-align:center;"|1998
+| style="text-align:center;"|0
+| style="text-align:center;"|0
+| style="text-align:center;"|0
+| style="text-align:center;"|0
+| style="text-align:center;"|660
+| style="text-align:center;"|18,050
+| style="text-align:center;"|26,635
+| style="text-align:center;"|2,172
+| style="text-align:center;"|
+|-
+| style="text-align:center;"|1999
+| style="text-align:center;"|0
+| style="text-align:center;"|0
+| style="text-align:center;"|0
+| style="text-align:center;"|0
+| style="text-align:center;"|0
+| style="text-align:center;"|26,131
+| style="text-align:center;"|32,137
+| style="text-align:center;"|2,481
+| style="text-align:center;"|
+|}
+[[Category:European automotive companies]]