AUDI Coupe S2 Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & Photos

Audi made a coupe version based on the same platform as the model 80 and then added a more powerful version named S2, which it introduced in 1990.

The German carmaker was already famous for its S1 Quattro rally car, and sports car enthusiasts were eager to get a newer version. So, Audi made the S2 based on the second generation of the Coupe, trying to fill the market with a high-performance, two-door, all-wheel drive coupe that could have been used as a daily driver.

Unlike its famous predecessor, the second generation of the Audi Coupe sported softer lines, curved panels, and hatchback bodywork. The first generation of the Coupe was a three-box construction, with a fixed rear windscreen and independently opened trunk lid. This was a welcomed change since the solution led to a wider opening area to fit larger luggage inside. For the S2 version, the carmaker added a lip under the front bumper and a discrete S2 badge on the front grille. At the back, Audi installed a wider trunk spoiler and claimed that it actually produced downforce.

Inside, the S2 featured high-bolstered front seats with multiple adjustments. In addition, since it was marketed and sold as a sports car, it featured some unique gauges such as the oil pressure and temperature, an ammeter, and a rear locking differential indicator.

Under the hood, Audi placed its bets on the same 2.2-liter inline-five engine. Like its predecessor, it was turbocharged and paired with a five-speed manual gearbox. Since it was a quattro, it sent the power to all corners via a viscous-coupling center differential.