Audi revealed a redesigned A4 sedan for the 2008 model year, which has been updated to share many design cues with the new A5 coupe, the A4's two-door sibling. It's also much larger and more powerful, too. It targets the BMW 3-Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
The new C-Class and 3-Series rival is 185 inches long �' 4.5 inches longer than the previous A4, seven inches longer than its BMW counterpart, and four inches longer than its Mercedes rival. The new A4 is also wider, at 71.9 inches. It exceeds the 3-Series in width by a fraction of an inch, while surpassing the C-Class by two inches and the previous A4 by just as much.
The proportions have a new balance compared with the previous model: the front body overhang has been considerably reduced and the bonnet and wheelbase are now noticeably longer. A long, coupe-style roof line meets the side sections of the body at an almost invisible zero-gap joint.
The car's wheelbase has grown to 110.6 inches, while interior space has increased by nearly an inch. Rear passenger knee room has grown 1.5 inches to a respectable 35.75 inches. Compare to the C-Class and 3-Series, the new A4's wheelbase is two inches greater.
New "Xenon Plus" headlights feature daytime driving lights that consist of 14 white LEDs.
The A4's new body shell is 10 percent lighter than the outgoing model, despite being much larger. Overall weight is up very slightly, but more efficient engines mean fuel economy is better across the board.
The new 3.2 FSI is the most powerful engine available in the new A4. It develops 265 hp and also delivers 243 lb-ft of torque all the way from 3000 to 5000 rpm. The car accelerates with a manual gearbox from a standstill to 62 mph in only 6.2 seconds. As an alternative from 2008 onwards, this engine can be combined with the 6-speed tiptronic automatic transmission.
The smaller of the two gasoline engines, the compact four-cylinder 1.8 TFSI, delivers 160 horsepower and peak torque of 184 pound-feet.
Vehicle
- EPA Classification
Compact - EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
7
Engine
- Engine Type
Gas I4 - Displacement
2.0L/121 - Fuel System
FSI - SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
211 @ 5300-6000 - SAE Net Torque @ RPM
258 @ 1500-4200
Transmission
- Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive - Trans Type
1 - Trans Description Cont.
CVT - Trans Description Cont. Again
Automatic w/OD - First Gear Ratio (:1)
2.49-0.37 - Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.02 - Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
5.97
Mileage
- Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
26 - EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
23 - EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
30
Electrical
- Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD - - Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
280
Cooling System
- Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
7.4
Weight Information
- Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3527
Trailering
- Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
- TBD - - Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
- TBD -
Suspension
- Suspension Type - Front
4-Link - Suspension Type - Rear
Trapezoidal Link - Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Stabilizer Bar - Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Stabilizer Bar - Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD - - Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD - - Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD - - Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- TBD -
Brakes
- Brake Type
Pwr - Brake ABS System
4-Wheel - Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes - Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes - Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.6 x 1.18 - Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.3 x 0.47
Tires
- Front Tire Size
P225/50R17 - Front Tire Size
P245/40R18 - Rear Tire Size
P225/50R17 - Rear Tire Size
P245/40R18 - Spare Tire Size
Compact
Wheels
- Front Wheel Size (in)
17 x 7.5 - Front Wheel Size (in)
18 x 8.0 - Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 x 7.5 - Rear Wheel Size (in)
18 x 8.0 - Spare Wheel Size (in)
- TBD - - Front Wheel Material
Alloy - Rear Wheel Material
Alloy - Spare Wheel Material
Alloy
Steering
- Steering Type
Servotronic - Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16.3 - Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
- TBD - - Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
37.4 - Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD -
Fuel Tank
- Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
17.2
Exterior Dimensions
- Wheelbase (in)
110.6 - Length, Overall (in)
185.2 - Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
71.9 - Height, Overall (in)
56.2 - Track Width, Front (in)
61.6 - Track Width, Rear (in)
61.1 - Min Ground Clearance (in)
4.2 - Liftover Height (in)
26.5
Cargo Area Dimensions
- Trunk Volume (ft³)
12.0
Interior Dimensions
- Passenger Capacity
5 - Passenger Volume (ft³)
91 - Front Head Room (in)
40.0 - Front Leg Room (in)
41.3 - Front Shoulder Room (in)
55.5 - Front Hip Room (in)
- TBD - - Second Head Room (in)
37.5 - Second Leg Room (in)
34.3 - Second Shoulder Room (in)
54.3 - Second Hip Room (in)
- TBD -
Audi A4
Audi A4 Pictures
Audi A4 Wallpapers
Audi A4 Photos
Audi A4
Audi A4 Pictures
Audi A4 Wallpapers
Audi A4 Photos
No comments:
Post a Comment