Audi 100 C1 1968 - 1976

The Audi 100 is one of the most emblematic prestige sedans in automotive history, embodying for more than three decades German excellence and refinement at the heart of the high-end touring segment. Launched in 1968, the Audi 100 story extends over four major generations until its replacement by the A6 in 1997, marking constant evolution toward modernity, aerodynamics and mechanical innovation. Positioned against prestigious rivals such as BMW Series 5 and Mercedes-Benz Class E, the German sedan progressively established itself through sophisticated motorizations, remarkable spaciousness and avant-garde design, particularly during the intermediate generations of the 1980s and 1990s. The Audi 100 generations successively introduced major advances: front-wheel drive from the start, powerful five and six-cylinder engines, Quattro transmission for all-wheel drive, and pioneering safety systems. The Audi 100 model thus represents an essential milestone in the rise of the four-rings brand, establishing the stylistic and technological foundations that still characterize Audi's high-end sedans today, and retaining among collectors and enthusiasts a reputation for mechanical solidity and exemplary handling.