1991 Audi 100 Turbo Manual

Note: this vehicle was subject to a Cat D Insurance Loss in November 2005: Vehicle Damaged But Repairable - Insurer Decided Not To Repair

Highlights

• Believed to be the only Audi 100 Turbo with a manual gearbox on the road in the UK
• MOT valid until December 2026
• In the second registered keeper's ownership for over 30 years
• Just two former registered keepers
• Gearbox reconditioned by a specialist, with only a few hundred miles covered since
• Detailed maintenance notes dating back to 2001, with books and manuals included

The Appeal

The Audi 100 is one of those great all-time executive cars, and continues to garner plenty of admiration. Now make it a turbo, paired with a five-speed manual gearbox. That's a genuinely rare find this side of the channel, and this example may well be the only one currently on the road in Britain. Powered by the 2,226 cc five-cylinder MC2 turbo engine - closely related to the unit found in the Ur-Quattro - it offers a compelling blend of performance and long-legged motorway cruising, aided by a drag coefficient of just 0.30.

This car spent over 30 years with its second registered keeper, who used it primarily for long-distance motorway commuting before laying it up in 2009. Stored mainly in a dry garage, it was recommissioned in 2025 and has since benefited from extensive mechanical work. The gearbox has been reconditioned by a specialist, the original exhaust manifold has been replaced with an Ur-quattro item from Dialynx to cure a known cracking issue, and the head gasket, valve stem seals, cam belt, fuel distributor, brakes, radiator and more have all been renewed.
The vendor describes the body as rust-free and the engine as easy to start and clean-burning. It comes with a current MOT and a thorough history file including maintenance notes going back to 2001, Haynes manuals, and technical references - a well-documented example of a genuinely scarce machine, and one that remains eminently drivable.

Key Information

• Mileage: 219,277 miles indicated (supported by maintenance records dating back to 2001)
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• Technical inspection status: MOT valid until December 2026
• Technical specs: 2,226 cc five-cylinder turbo petrol, five-speed manual
• Paperwork: Haynes manuals (two editions), detailed maintenance notes from 2001, and technical references from SJM Auto-Technik and The UK Quattro Network included

The Detail

• Head gasket, valve stem seals, cam belt, fuel distributor, brakes, fluids, oil and radiator all replaced
• Original exhaust manifold replaced with an Ur-Quattro manifold supplied by Dialynx to address a common cracking fault
• The vendor states the engine burns clean with very little exhaust residue
• One valve lifter intermittently ticks when the engine is cold
• Small dent below the rear number plate
• Slight scratches on the bonnet and body sides, with a few small indents from use and storage
• Windscreen stone chips have been repaired and passed MOT
• Interior headlining had drooped and has been temporarily reattached
• Black soft-touch interior coating had become sticky - most has been cleaned off
• Air conditioning is not working
• Battery and oil pressure gauges are not working
• Clock LCD is not displaying full numbers
• Off the road from 2009 to 2025, stored mainly in a dry garage

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