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Audi 100 (C3) production in China from 1986 to 1988 the Shanghai
Volkswagen Corporation in Shanghai assembled (semi knock down, parts made
in Germany) the 1.8 liter Shanghai-Audi 100CC. The engine is the same as
the one used in the Shanghai-Volkswagen Santana. Capacity 1781cc, bore x
stroke 81.0 x 86.5mm, 66 kW/90hp. This engine is nowadays the basic SVW
(Shanghai-VW) engine, made in China in great quantities.
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PRODUCTION
MODELS/YEAR 1988-1992 |
August 1988 the FAW (First Auto Works) Branch Plant No.2 imported parts
from Germany in a cooperative arrangement, to put 391 models FAW-Audi 100
on the market. FAW is China’s oldest automobile factory, established in
Changchun, Jilin province (Manchuria, North China). in 1989 another 120 cars rolled off the assembly line. In 1992 there
was the first serial production; 8.000 were made.This SKD
(semi-knock-down) production is
the start of an important relationship between Audi and the Chinese,
developing in the present series of Hongqi (Red Flag) Audi derivatives.
Three different versions were made initially. |
| -FAW-Audi 100 4 cyl. (1781cc, 81.0x86.4,
66kW/90hp),
(Picture
shown is from 1993)
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| -FAW-Audi 100 5cyl. (in 1991 renamed FAW-Audi
100 2.2E) (5cyl. 2226cc, 81.0x86.4, 95kW/130hp),
(picture
shown is from 1993)
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| -FAW-Audi 200
5 cyl.(2226cc, 82.5.0x81.0, 170hp).
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| -FAW-Audi 200
C3V6 .(2598cc, 81.0x86.4, 137hp)
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PRODUCTION
MODELS/YEAR 1993 |
In 1993
production doubled to (17,769). In the same year a new type was
introduced: The C4, Only 100 were made of this short side step of the C4 model. The from
Germany imported engine was the 2598cc 6 cylinder, 82.5x81, 102kW/143hp.
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| -FAW-Audi 100 4 cyl. (1781cc, 81.0x86.4,
66kW/90hp), |
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| -FAW-Audi 100
5 cyl. (in 1991 renamed FAW-Audi
100 2.2E) (2226cc, 81.0x86.4, 95kW/130hp),
this
picture shows a Quattro version (still a mystery)
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| -FAW-Audi 200
5cyl. (2226cc, 81.0x86.4, 170hp). |
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| -FAW-Audi 200
C3V6 .(2598cc, 81.0x86.4, 137hp).
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FAW-hongqi CA12010 U3 (PICK-UP VERSION) (4
Cyl 2.2 Chrysler engine )
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| -FAW-Audi 100 C4 V6.
(6
cyl., 2598cc, 82.5x81.0, 143hp). |
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| -FAW
hongqi CA7220 / CA7221
5 CYL. (2226cc, 81.0x86.4, 95kW/130hp),
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NO PICTURE AVAILABLE
YET |
| -FAW
hongqi (LIMO LONG VERSION)
-CA7221
L (2.6 V6 AUDI MOTOR) -CA7226
L (2.2 4 CYL CHRYSLER MOTOR)
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| -FAW
hongqi (SPECIAL SERVICE CARS)
CA5021 XYC - STATION WAGON (AVANT)
CA5020 XJB - POLICE EXECUTIVE
LIMO
CA5020 XBYA - FUNERAL CAR (NO
PICT. AVAILABLE)
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PRODUCTION
MODELS/YEAR 1994-95 |
In 1994 began the next model It was the long wheelbase
FAW: This model (v8 4.2) was also only made in very small quantities. The V6 engine
from the C4 V6 was put in the C3 version, known as the 100 2.6E. In 1994 20.157 Audis were assembled, production dropped to 17.961
in 1995.
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-FAW-Audi (C3) 100 / 200 2.6E.
(6 cyl., 2598cc, 82.5x81.0, 143hp).
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-FAW
hongqi (LIMO LONG VERSION)
-CA7221
L (2.6 V6 AUDI MOTOR) -CA7226
L (2.2 4 CYL CHRYSLER MOTOR)
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FAW-hongqi CA12010 U3 (PICK-UP VERSION) (4
Cyl 2.2 Chrysler engine )
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-FAW-Audi 100 C4 V6. (6
cyl., 2598cc, 82.5x81.0, 143hp). |
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-FAW -
Audi V8
(8 cyl.,
4172cc, "ABH" 280hp).
(normal &
long version)
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picture not available |
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PRODUCTION
MODELS/YEAR 1996 |
In 1996 the First Auto Works-Volkswagen factory, a joint venture
company between FAW and Volkswagen A.G., started their own Audi
production, independent from the FAW mother works. In this first year 518
units were made. The basic FAW-VW Audi was named, FAW-VW Audi 200 1.8. The
FAW-VW 200 1.8 was driven by the 1781cc Santana engine. The body was face lifted.
FAW itself produced this year 8.152 units, mainly the 2598cc model, now
renamed FAW-Audi c3 v6.
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| -FAW-Audi
C3V6 (6
cyl., 2598cc, 82.5x81.0, 143hp). |
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| -FAW-Audi
200V6 (6
cyl., 2598cc, 82.5x81.0, 143hp). |
| -FAW-VW Audi 200
1.8 4cyl. (1781cc, 81.0x86.4, 66kW/90hp). |
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| -FAW
- hongqi CA7200H CA7220H
these were sport versions
notice the rear spoiler , side skirts chrome trims and exhaust tips
and the specific wheels for this car.
(4
Cyl 2.0 & 2.2 Chrysler engine )
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-FAW
hongqi (LIMO LONG VERSION)
-CA7221
L (2.6 V6 AUDI MOTOR) -CA7226
L (2.2 4 CYL CHRYSLER MOTOR)
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FAW-hongqi CA12010 U3 (PICK-UP VERSION) (4
Cyl 2.2 Chrysler engine )
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PRODUCTION
MODELS/YEAR 1997 |
In 1997 FAW production dropped, the Hongqi model (Audi based model with
Chinese engines) replaced the Audi production. Only 3.764 are made. The
FAW-VW production rose, they produced 2.535 Audis.
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FAW-hongqi CA7180 4cyl. (1781cc, 81.0x86.4, 66kW/90hp).
(picture shown of
2000 model)
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FAW-hongqi CA7200E & CA7220E
(2.2 motor Origin unknown)
(note the V8
style bumpers on this car unique on this model?)
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-FAW - hongqi CA7200H
CA7220H
these were sport versions notice
the rear spoiler , side skirts chrome trims and exhaust tips and the
specific wheels for this car.
(4
Cyl 2.0 & 2.2 Chrysler engine )
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-FAW
hongqi (LIMO LONG VERSION)
-CA7221
EL1 (2.6 V6 AUDI MOTOR)
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| -FAW-Audi
C3V6 2.4L (6 cyl., 2398cc, 81.0x77.5, 129hp)
(this car
uses the 200 20v style bumpers and a V8 hood) |
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| - FAW-VW Audi 200
1.8T (4 cyl.,1781cc, 81.0x86.4, 105kW/143hp)
(this
car uses the 200 20v style bumpers and a V8 hood)
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PRODUCTION
MODELS/YEAR 1998-1999 |
In 1998 the FAW-VW
range is extended. Detailed production numbers for 1998 is not available. FAW
concentrated on the Hongqi production.
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FAW-hongqi CA12010 U3 (PICK-UP VERSION) (4
Cyl 2.2 Chrysler engine )
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FAW-hongqi CA7180AE
4cyl. (1781cc, 81.0x86.4, 66kW/90hp).
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FAW-hongqi CA7200AE & CA7220AE
CA7200 = (6cyl. V6 2.0L Nissan engine)
CA7220 = (2.2
chrysler motor)
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FAW-hongqi CA7300
6cyl. V6 3.0L Nissan engine)
Executive limousine.
-(later replaced with the Audi
2.4 V6)
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FAW-hongqi (LIMO LONG VERSION)
-CA7200
A3L
6cyl. V6 2.0L Nissan engine)
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FAW-hongqi (LIMO LONG VERSION)
-CA7220
L (2.2 chrysler motor)
-CA7245 L (6
cyl.Audi, 2398cc, 81.0x77.5, 129hp)
These cars were
used more for taxi and service use like weddings and funeral cars.
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| -FAW-hongqi
(LIMO LONG VERSION)
-CA7247 L
(2.4L 6 cyl., 2398cc, 81.0x77.5, 129hp)
-CA7200 E3L
(6cyl. V6 2.0L Nissan engine)
This car was based on the
200 but stretched.
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FAW-hongqi (LIMO EXTRA LONG VERSION)
(for official use)
- CA7229 (2.2 Chrysler
motor)
- CA7246 (6
cyl.Audi, 2398cc, 81.0x77.5, 129hp)
- CA7265 (6
cyl.Audi, 2598cc, 82.5x81.0, 143hp).
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| -FAW-VW Audi 200 1.8T (4
cyl.,1781cc,
81.0x86.4, 105kW/143hp)
-FAW-VW Audi 200 2.4 (6
cyl., 2398cc, 81.0x77.5, 129hp)
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PRODUCTION
MODELS/YEAR 2000-2002 |
In 2000 Faw launched the newest
version of the Hongqi cars. The CA7202 series or also known as the century
star. The new model is still A
C3  based chassis and with same
variations
as before, just it takes on several remodeling and facelifts. The
century start runs along side with traditional C3 (audi 100) platform.
This is a picture of the new CA7202
century
star
series being crash tested
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FAW-hongqi CA7202 E
V6
(1998cc, 2.0L Nissan engine).
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FAW-hongqi CA7202E3-L (stretch convertible)
V6
(1998cc, 2.0L Nissan engine).
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FAW-hongqi CA7202E3L (LONG VERSION)
V6
(1998cc, 2.0L Nissan engine).
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FAW-hongqi CA7180AE
4cyl.
(1781cc, 81.0x86.4, 66kW/90hp).
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FAW-hongqi CA7180 A2EL1 (LONG VERSION)
4cyl.
(1781cc, 81.0x86.4, 66kW/90hp).
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FAW-hongqi CA7220AE
(2.2 Chrysler motor)
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FAW-hongqi CA7220A9EL2 (LIMO CONVERTIBLE)
(2.2 Chrysler motor)
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| -FAW-hongqi
CA7247 L (LONG VERSION)
2.4L (6 cyl., 2398cc, 81.0x77.5, 129hp)
This car was based on the
200 but stretched.
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-FAW-hongqi CA7245 L1 (LONG
VERSION)
2.4L (6 cyl., 2398cc, 81.0x77.5, 129hp)
This car was based on the
200 but stretched. NOT MANY DETAILS NONE ON THIS CAR AT THIS TIME
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NO PICTURE
AVAILABLE YET |
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FAW-hongqi CA7200 E3L (LONG VERSION)
6cyl. V6 2.0L Nissan engine)
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FAW-hongqi CA7220 A9E (CONVERTIBLE)
4 cyl (motor 2.2 L motor origin unknown)
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FAW-hongqi CA7300
6cyl. V6 3.0L Nissan engine)
Executive limosine.
-(later replaced with the Audi
2.4 V6)
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PRODUCTION
MODELS/YEAR 2002-2003 |
For 2002 all Hongqi Audi 100 based
cars get a facelift this includes color coded bumper and updated
mirrors for the first time since the first Audi 100 was design and
launched in Germany in 1982.
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FAW-hongqi CA7180AE
4cyl.
(1781cc, 81.0x86.4, 66kW/90hp).
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-FAW-hongqi
CA7180A2EL1 (stretch)
4cyl. (1781cc, 81.0x86.4, 66kW/90hp).
This application is mostly used
for "civil applications" like taxis, funerals etc.
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-FAW-hongqi
CA7242E3L (stretch) 2003 ---
2.4L (6 cyl., 2398cc, 81.0x77.5, 129hp)
a new line up to the century
star range and for the first time Hongqi switches back to the Audi
engines using the Audi 2.4 V6 engine from the A6 instead of the Nissan
engine.
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