{"id":5028,"date":"1983-01-17T05:02:00","date_gmt":"1983-01-17T05:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ooooiykyk.com\/audiarchives\/?p=5028"},"modified":"2026-01-18T22:47:36","modified_gmt":"2026-01-18T22:47:36","slug":"audi-100-family-camper-by-bischofberger-c3-type-44-from-1982-1990","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ooooiykyk.com\/audiarchives\/1983\/01\/17\/audi-100-family-camper-by-bischofberger-c3-type-44-from-1982-1990\/","title":{"rendered":"Audi 100 Family Camper by Bischofberger (C3 \/ type 44, from 1982-1990)"},"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> 1983-1990
Number Produced:<\/strong> unknown
Model \/ Generation Code(s):<\/strong> Type 44<\/a>
Chassis \/ Matrix:<\/strong> C3<\/a>

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

The Bischofberger Family (Audi 100 C3, Type 44) is a limited-production motorhome conversion based on the third-generation Audi 100, produced between approximately 1983 and 1986 by Bischofberger Motorcaravan GmbH & Co.. Building on the earlier Audi 100 C2-based Family, the C3 iteration refined the concept with improved aerodynamics, broader factory involvement, and the introduction of a fixed high-roof option. It became the most common and best-known version of the Bischofberger Family range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Following the experimental and highly bespoke Audi 100 C2 Family conversions, Helmut Bischofberger transitioned the concept to the new Audi 100 C3 (Type 44), introduced in 1982. The C3\u2019s lighter construction, improved rigidity, and class-leading aerodynamics made it a more suitable long-distance platform for a sedan-based camper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unlike the earlier C2 conversions, which were carried out entirely after delivery, some C3-based Family vehicles could be modified in close coordination with Audi, with conversion work reportedly performed directly at or in cooperation with the factory. This step simplified homologation and approval, particularly for the newly introduced fixed high-roof configuration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By the mid-1980s, the Family had evolved from an engineering curiosity into a small-series, cataloged product, albeit one that remained expensive and exclusive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

As with earlier versions, the Audi 100 C3 Family conversion involved removing the steel body rearward of the B-pillar while retaining the original floorpan and wheelbase. A tubular steel substructure was installed to replace the removed load-bearing elements, providing the rigidity necessary to support the motorhome body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The rear structure itself was molded from glass-reinforced plastic (GRP), with proportions maximized for interior width and height. The design retained visual cues inspired by the Volkswagen T3 Transporter while integrating more smoothly with the C3\u2019s aerodynamic front end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The C3 generation introduced two clearly defined roof variants:<\/p>\n\n\n\n