VIN Decoder / makes / Audi / 100 (C1)
Audi logo

Audi 100 (C1) Specs & Chassis Numbers

Compare the listed Audi 100 (C1) specifications and understand how to check an older chassis number. The listed variants predate the modern 17-character VIN format supported by our decoder. 6 listed variants. Free, no registration.

1968–1976 6 variants Sedan Petrol
Model-family illustration
Model-family illustration. Body style and generation may differ. Photo: OSX, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Identifying this older vehicle

Original chassis numbers from before the modern VIN standard can be shorter and use manufacturer-specific formats. Do not add characters to make one fit a 17-character form. Compare the original markings with the registration papers and the correct period manual; a later registration or replacement identity plate needs its own supporting documents.

The NHTSA vPIC decoder is intended for model years 1981 onward. The specification rows below are a reference for comparison, not authentication of an individual car.

Audi 100 (C1) specs by variant

All 6 listed variants, grouped by fuel and gearbox. Open a group and compare the listed years, engine, power and emissions. On a small screen, scroll the table sideways.

Petrol · AUTOMATIC 2 variants
VariantListed yearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
1.9L 3AT RWD (112 HP) 1968–1976 Petrol 1.9 L 111 bhp AUTOMATIC 3sp RWD —
1.8L 4AT RWD (100 HP) 1968–1976 Petrol 1.8 L 99 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp RWD —
Petrol · MANUAL 4 variants
VariantListed yearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
1.9L 4MT RWD (112 HP) 1968–1976 Petrol 1.9 L 111 bhp MANUAL 4sp RWD —
1.8L 4MT RWD (100 HP) 1968–1976 Petrol 1.8 L 99 bhp MANUAL 4sp RWD —
1.8L 4MT RWD (90 HP) 1968–1976 Petrol 1.8 L 89 bhp MANUAL 4sp RWD —
1.8L 4MT RWD (80 HP) 1968–1976 Petrol 1.8 L 79 bhp MANUAL 4sp RWD —

Specification reference from cardata.wiki. A question mark means a year boundary is missing from the source, not that production continues. An empty field means the source did not provide that value. Confirm the fitted engine, transmission and equipment against the car’s documents. How specification matching works.

Using the Audi 100 (C1) specifications

Start with the car’s year, body and engine, then compare the matching row. Several variants may share a model name while differing in power, transmission or drive layout. If the advert conflicts with the registration or manufacturer documents, resolve the mismatch before relying on the specifications. The catalog does not authenticate an older vehicle’s chassis or restoration.

Other 100 generations and versions

The same nameplate across body styles and chassis generations.

100 (C2)100 (C3)100 (C4)100 Avant (C3)100 Avant (C4)100 Coupe100 Coupe S

Other Audi models

Compare another model, or see all Audi models.

200200 Avant8080 Avant (B4)80 Avant RS280 Avant S2 (B4)80 S2 (B4)90 (B2)90 (B3)A1A1 QuattroA1 SportbackA1 Sportback (5 doors)A1 citycarverA2A3A3 CabrioletA3 Hatchback (3 doors)A3 SedanA3 SportbackA3 Sportback (5 doors)A3 Sportback e-tronA3 Sportback g-tronA3 allstreet

Audi 100 (C1) identification FAQ

Can this tool decode an original Audi 100 (C1) chassis number?+
The variants listed here predate the modern 17-character VIN format. The decoder does not support their original short chassis numbers. Use the vehicle’s documents, original identification markings and a manufacturer archive or model specialist to investigate its identity.
Where should I check the Audi 100 (C1) identification number?+
Start with the registration documents and the original chassis or identification plate. Location and format depend on the vehicle’s era and body. Consult the correct period manual rather than assuming modern windscreen or door-label locations.
What do the Audi 100 (C1) dates in this catalog mean?+
The source lists years 1968–1976 across 6 variants. A question mark means a year boundary was not supplied. These are catalog dates, not a verified production history or an individual vehicle’s build date.
Is the Audi 100 (C1) specification reference free?+
Yes. You can read the listed specifications without an account. They are reference data and should be checked against period manufacturer documents when identifying or restoring a vehicle.

Explore the Audi catalog

Compare other models and generations with source specifications.

Browse Audi models