4) CAR MODELS

by engr. afan bahadur khan

Modern cars are at the top of the list for most buyers in the market. See what's under the hoods of modern cars and explore current modern car models.

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1980-1991 Audi Quattro Couple

The 1980-1991 Audi Quattro Coupe was the first series-production car with full-time all-wheel-drive since the rare late-'60s Jensen FF and was a prelude to many future AWD Audis. The series bowed in Europe during 1980 and in America two years later.
The 1980-1991 Audi Quattro Coupe featured front suspension and sheetmetal shared with contemporary 80/90 sedans (called "4000" in the United States) but offered unique fastback coupe bodywork behind the cowl, plus a rear suspension with essentially duplicate front-end components (struts and coil springs plus fixed "steering arms").





The 1980-1991 Audi Quattro Coupe was sold mostly with a five-speed manual transmission teamed to a turbo-charged, air-to-air intercooler version of the 2.1-liter inline five from the senior Audi 100/200 series (called "5000" in the United States); a normally aspirated 2.2 was available in certain markets from the mid-'80s.


All-wheel drive (with center and locking rear differentials) made this a nearly unbeatable European rally car for several years, but a lightweight, short-wheelbase "homologation special" actually had less success than the stock models.

some more models of AUDI QUATRRO COUPLE:


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The series began the worldwide industry craze for high-performance all-drive road cars -- including other Audis, which is one reason the car was dropped from the United States after 1985 (though limited production continued for Europe all the way through 1990). But that historical significance, plus relative rarity and technical appeal, would seem to ensure its place as a future collectible.


Pluses of the 1980-1991 Audi Quattro Coupe:

•As for 1981-1987 Coupe/Coupe GT plus successful, pioneering concept
•Spirited performance (8 seconds 0-60 mph, up to 130 mph maximum)
•Great poor-weather traction
•Rally-winner appeal
•Not costly

Minuses of the 1980-1991 Audi Quattro Coupe:

•Exact appreciation potential unclear now
•Some parts bound to be scarce in a few years
•Audi image still tarnished in the United States.


1987-1989 BMW M5



The 1987-1989 BMW M5 was an exercise in BMW Motorsport -- this time on Munich's second-series mid-size four-door, which was new in 1982. This BMW was identical to lesser 5s except for the usual chassis uprating to cope with the high-performance M-88 six, which was used in the mid-engine M1 and M635CSi/M6.









The 1987-1989 BMW M5 was a short-timer, and thus few in number, owing to the advent of the all-new "aerodynamic" 5-Series for 1989, which included a new M5 from early '90. Slicker styling may ultimately render the replacement more collectible, but the first M5 is still one of the more rewarding late-model BMWs.

Pluses of the 1987-1989 BMW M5:

•Not long out of production, so parts and service still good
•Goes, stops, and handles like few other four-doors
•Solid, burly feel
•Room for four
•Lots of niceties

Minuses of the 1987-1989 BMW M5:


•Values have yet to hit bottom
Dull, boxy styling