Audi Type C
Appearance
Audi Type C | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Audi Automobilwerke GmbH Zwickau |
Also called | Audi 14 / 35 |
Production | 1912-1921 |
Assembly | Germany |
Body and chassis | |
Layout | RWD |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 3560 cc 4 cylinder |
Chronology | |
Successor | Audi Type K |
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The Audi Type C was introduced in 1912. It became popular with the German people and Army, being brought back into production for a couple of years after the war. Its performance, handling and reliability along with rally successes greatly raised Audi's profile,[1] and the Type C was a commercial success. 1,116 cars were produced.[2]
It featured a four cylinder in-line engine with a displacement of 3,564 cc, with a maximum output of 35 PS (26 kW; 35 hp) at 1800 rpm. The Type C had a maximum speed of 90 km/h (56 mph).[3]
From 1912 through to 1914, the Audi Type C completed the Austrian Alpine Rally, winning in these three successive years. The Austrian Alpine Rally was one of the most competitive motorsport endurance races at the time.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Oswald, p 41
- ^ "Audi Type C 14/35 hp < Iconic cars < Audi Heritage < Audi innovation < Audi UK". Audi.co.uk. Archived from the original on 2011-08-30. Retrieved 2011-09-18.
- ^ Oswald, p 45
- Oswald, Werner (2001). Deutsche Autos 1920-1945, Band (vol) 2 (in German). Motorbuch Verlag. ISBN 3-613-02170-6.
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