Technical characteristics of the steering (Audi 100 C3)

The car is equipped with a rack-and-pinion steering system with a trauma-safe steering column. Some cars are equipped with a hydraulic power steering. Also, depending on the configuration, the cars are equipped with an airbag and a PROCON-TEN passive safety system.

Steering mechanism type	rack and pinion
The gear ratio of the steering mechanism:
- without power steering	24,80:1
- with hydraulic booster	18,70:1
Number of steering wheel turns from lock to lock:
- without power steering	4,7
- with hydraulic booster	3,5
The smallest turning radius of a vehicle along the axis of the outer track front wheel, m:
- without power steering	10,80±0,50
- with hydraulic booster	11,95±0,53
Steering column	trauma-safe energy-absorbing, equipped with an anti-theft device, combined with the ignition switch
Capacity of hydraulic steering system, l:
– without body stabilization system	1,6
– with body stabilization system	2,7
Power steering pump discharge pressure when the engine is running at idle, kPa (kgf/cm²)	14 500 – 15 500 (145 – 155)
Power steering pump drive belt size, mm:
– Gates 62 08 MC or Continental 533 (4-cylinder engines)	9.50 x 730.00
– Gates 64 68 MC or Continental 1994 (5-cylinder engines)	9.50 x 730.00