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Audi 100 Sales Figures

The Audi 100

The Audi 100 is a series of executive cars produced by the German automaker Audi. It was first introduced in 1968 and served as Audi’s flagship model for many years. The Audi 100 series went through several generations and updates before it was eventually renamed as the Audi A6 in 1994. The Audi 100 was known for its advanced engineering, luxurious features, and comfortable driving experience, making it a popular choice in the executive car segment.

Audi 100 Overview

The Audi 100 was sold in the United States from 1970 to 1978 and from 1988 to 1994. In 1977 the new generation was called Audi 5000, but the brand changed it back to Audi 100 in 1988 because the 5000 name had been tainted by the publicity from the unintended acceleration lawsuits. In 1995 the 100 was renamed Audi A6.

Audi 100 Sales Data & Trends

The Audi 100 was well-regarded throughout its production lifespan and gained a reputation for its build quality, engineering, and comfort. As mentioned earlier, the model was eventually renamed as the Audi A6 in 1994 as part of Audi’s revised nomenclature strategy. The Audi A6 continued the legacy of the Audi 100 as Audi’s flagship executive car, with each generation further refining and enhancing the model’s features and performance.

Audi 100 US Sales Data & Charts

U.S Annual Sales

Year Sales Units
1972 26,703
1973 31,065
1974 23,984
1975 20,334
1976 11,553
1977 7,671
1978 537
1979 0
1980 0
1981 0
1982 0
1983 0
1984 0
1985 0
1986 0
1987 0
1988 3,306
1989 10,499
1990 9,437
1991 7,497
1992 10,103
1993 6,053
1994 7,149

U.S Annual Growth