Known as the Audi 100 outside of the United States, the 5000 sold pretty well — until 1986. Here's one of the 1987 models that sold, even after the "60 Minutes" report that doomed the model ...

Two well-publicized programs aimed at shoring up the 5000's reputa­tion—and at moving some units—have been in place for most of this year. First, Audi has recalled all 1978–'86 automatic ...

The Audi 5000 with automatic transmission was the car that brought the term "sudden unintended acceleration" into everyday use. Here's a rare 5-speed-equipped example in a Denver wrecking yard.