Audi 100 I (C1-C4) gallery (1968–1994)
The classic Audi 100 executive range (C1-C4 generations, 1968-1994) laid the foundation for Audi's modern luxury identity.
Produced from 1968 through 1994, the historic Audi 100 family spanning generations C1, C2, C3, and C4 defined the rebirth of the Audi brand in the executive car market. Secretly engineered by Ludwig Kraus, the original C1 proved an immense commercial triumph. The landmark C3 generation (1982) shocked the industry by setting a world aerodynamic record of Cd 0.30.
Offered as a sedan, Avant estate, and sleek Coupé S, the Audi 100 introduced five-cylinder engine technology, quattro all-wheel drive, and the procon-ten safety restraint system. The final C4 generation (1990-1994) introduced refined V6 engines before being renamed the Audi A6 in 1994, completing a transformative chapter in automotive history. The model fully reflected the premium status of the automaker and its commitment to technological leadership in its class. The model fully reflected the premium status of the automaker and its commitment to technological leadership in its class.
