{"id":5017,"date":"1982-01-17T04:45:00","date_gmt":"1982-01-17T04:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ooooiykyk.com\/audiarchives\/?p=5017"},"modified":"2026-01-17T22:09:31","modified_gmt":"2026-01-17T22:09:31","slug":"audi-100-family-camper-by-bischofberger-c2-type-43-1982","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ooooiykyk.com\/audiarchives\/1982\/01\/17\/audi-100-family-camper-by-bischofberger-c2-type-43-1982\/","title":{"rendered":"Audi 100 Family Camper by Bischofberger (C2 \/ type 43, 1982)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

What:<\/strong> 100 Family by Bischofberger
Model Family:<\/strong> 100<\/a>
Market \/ Zone: <\/strong>EU<\/a>
Assembly Location: <\/strong>Backnang, Germany
Debut:<\/strong> 
Year:<\/strong> 1982
Number Produced:<\/strong> unknown
Model \/ Generation Code(s):<\/strong> Type 43<\/a>
Chassis \/ Matrix:<\/strong> C2<\/a>
Engine(s):<\/strong> 1.6l 4-cylinder, 1.9l 5-cylinder, 2.0l 4-cylinder, 2.1l 5-cylinder, 2.1l 5-cylinder turbo, 2.0l 5-cylinder diesel, 2.0l 5-cylinder turbo diesel
Transmission(s):<\/strong> 5-speed Manual, 3-speed Automatic

Predecessor:<\/strong> 
Successor:<\/strong> 100 Family (C3, type 44)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SUMMARY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Bischofberger Family is a rare motorhome conversion based on the Audi 100 C2 (Type 43), developed in the early 1980s by Helmut Bischofberger and produced by Bischofberger Motorcaravan GmbH & Co. in Backnang, Baden-W\u00fcrttemberg, Germany. Conceived as \u201ca new motor home concept,\u201d the Family combined the road manners and performance of a passenger car with the living space and amenities of a compact camper, earning a reputation as one of the fastest German motorhomes of its era.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BACKGROUND & DEVELOPMENT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the late 1970s and early 1980s, Helmut Bischofberger\u2014an experienced Volkswagen and Audi dealer with a background in commercial motorhome construction\u2014sought to create a camper that avoided the compromises of traditional vans. His goal was to retain the comfort, speed, and efficiency of a sedan while providing genuine overnight accommodation for a small family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Audi 100 C2 was selected as the base due to its wide track, stable chassis, and availability of powerful engines, including the five-cylinder petrol units. Bischofberger marketed the concept under the name \u201cFamily,\u201d accompanied by the slogan: \u201cSpaciousness and usable area like a camper combined with the advantages of a passenger car.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first Audi-based Family conversions appeared from 1982 onward. Early examples were built on used Audi 100 Type 43 vehicles and were reportedly demonstrated in Ingolstadt. Later, Audi internally supported evaluation and approval by providing access to newer-generation platforms for testing, an unusual level of cooperation for such a radical aftermarket conversion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The conversion process involved extensive structural modification. From the B-pillar rearward, the original steel body of the Audi 100 was removed, leaving the floorpan and chassis intact. A tubular steel frame was installed to restore structural rigidity before a custom glass-reinforced plastic (GRP) motorhome body was mounted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The GRP superstructure was designed and manufactured specifically for Bischofberger Motorcaravan, with proportions pushed to the maximum allowable width and height to create usable interior volume for up to four occupants. The visual form of the rear body was influenced by the Volkswagen T3 Transporter, creating a recognizable camper silhouette while remaining integrated with the Audi sedan front end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Two roof configurations were offered:<\/p>\n\n\n\n