Standard Features |
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| Technical: | • 2.8 liter DOHC 5-valve 200 hp V6 engine with variable intake valve timing and intake manifold path • 5-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic, DSP (selects from over 200 shift programs to match drivers needs) and hill detection capability • "quattro IV" - permanent all-wheel drive system, includes Torsen torque sensing center differential; front and rear electronic differential locks (EDL) (standard on Avant models) • Anti-lock brake system (ABS 5.3) with electronic differential lock (EDL) and electronic rear brake pressure regulation • CFC-free air conditioning refrigerant • Fully galvanized steel unibody contruction with aluminum hood |
| Wheels / Tires / Suspension / Steering: | • 7j x 16 inch alloy wheels with 505/55 16-inch H-speed all-seas tires. • Four link front suspension) • Double A-arm rear suspension (quattro models) • "Servotronic" - vehicle speed-sensitive power rack and pinion steering • Leather covered 4-spoke steering wheel, tilt and telescopic • Tilt and telescopic (manual) adjustable steering column |
| Exterior: | • 5 mph (Federal standard) bumpers, painted in body color • Bumper covers contoured to be flush with body surface and profile • Protective side moldings, painted in body color • Body color, flush door handles • Bright trim around side windows and lower trunk lid • Body color outside mirror; left side flat, right side convex • Heatable windshield washer nozzles • Metallic paint at no extra charge • Roof rails with bright finish (2.8 Avant only) • Aluminum door sill strips with "Audi" script |
| Exterior lighting: | • Aerodynamic halogen headlights, 3-way lights, including integrated ellipsoid low beam and fog lights • Two front fog lights • One rear fog light (integrated in left rear of trunk lid license plate surround) • White side turn indicator lights in front fenders with amber shine-through bulbs • High pressure headlight washers, retractable • Red taillight lenses with shine through amber turn signal light bulb • "Puddle" lights in all four doors |
| Interior lighting: | • Interior lights in front and rear headliner with fade-in and fade-out feature, time delay and automatic switch on when key is withdrawn from ingnition • Front and rear reading lights located in headliner • Red ambient LED lighting in headliner for front center console illumination • Illumination for interior door release handles • Front and rear footwell lights • Illuminated glove box, rear cargo area, lighter and ashtray • Auto dimming outside and inside rear view mirros. |
| Comfort and Convenience: | • Fully automatic dual zone climate control system with sun sensors and active charcoal filter • Power windows with: power retention (until either front door open); "one touch down" for all four windows; "pinch protection" for all four windows; "one touch up" for front windows; driver controlled lock out switch for rear power windows • Steering wheel with Audio controls • Electronic cruise control with coast, resume and speed up features • Electrically adjustable outside mirrors with defog feature • Electric rear window defogger with automatic timed shut off feature • Power central locking system (doors, deck lid, and fuel door), with selective unlock (enables unlocking of a single door or all doors), plus: Convenience close feature for windows and sunroof; master switch located in driver and front passenger door; convenient open for windows. • Rear deck lid release with "soft touch" open • Radio frequency remote locking system with selective unlock, remote trunk opening and panic function. Also activates interior lights and alarm system (control integrated in folding ignition key) • Remote power trunk lid release button located in driver's door • Illuminated vanity mirrors in right and left sunvisors • 4 assist handles with slow retraction feature • Folding ignition key with remote controls and interior key profile |
| Seating: | • 12-way power front drivers and passenger seats including electric lumbar adjustment and lockable head restraints • 3-position memory for driver seat and outer mirrors. • 3 adjustable head restraints for rear seats • 1/3, 2/3 split fold rear seats • Rear seats with locking seat backs (sedan models only) • Folding from center armrest with adjustable height and storage area for cellular telephone • Prepration for rear facing children's benc seat including two 3-point seat belts and seat anchor points. |
| Interior: | • Leather upholstery, including door panel inserts (4.2 model only) • Leather shift knob • Full length center console with: Forward storage bin in front of shift selector / fold out cup holder; storage area under front center armrest area; adjustable rear passenger air vents and rear power outlet • Two retractable front cup holders • Rectractable storage tray in left side of center dashboard console • Two retracktable rear cup holders (located in center of rear seat bottom cushion) • Owners manual wallet (storage area) below steering column • Rear seat heater ducts under front seats • Genuine wood inlays in instrument panel, center console and door • Front and rear floor mats • Rear cargo area mat and footwell mats • Four tie-down eyelets with luggage net in trunk • Power outlet in rear cargo area • Retractable rear luggage area partition net (attached to rear 2/3 seat back) • Retractable rear luggage cover, removable • Retractable rear window sunshade • Tool kit located in left rear storage compartment in luggage area • Fold down rear center armrest • Expandable ski sack |
| Instrumentation and Electrical Equipment: | • Backlit instrument cluster with automatic brightness control; including: Tachometer, electric speedometer, digital clock with date, fuel gauge; temperature gauge, oil temperature gauge; voltmeter; white illumination with red pointers • Digital odometer with service interval indicator • Driver information display including: outside temperature display; 5-function trip computer; radio/telephone display; active Auto Check system with speed warning device; pictogram display for open door and trunk lid • Anti-theft alarm system with interior monitoring sensors and defeat switch for interior monitoring • Windshield wipers with 4-position adjustable intermittent interval rate • Symphony 2-DIN AM/FM cassette/single CD radio with: RDS (Radio display system displays radio station call letters and other information); GALA (Graduated Audio Level Adjustment, varies volume based on vehicle speed) • 200 W Premium sound system with subwoofer. • Roof mounted tri-band antenna with flexible mast. • Rear window wiper and washer. |
| Safety: | • Driver and front passenger next generation airbags supplemental retraints • Front seat mounted side airbags • SIDEGUARD inflatable curtain airbags. • Front 3-point safety belts with automatic pretensioning and height adjustable upper mounts • Three rear 3-point safety belts with automatic pretensioning • Front passenger side, and rear safety belts with ALR (automatic retractor lock, a ratcheting mechanism for conveniently securing a child seats) • Rear child seat tether anchor. • Child-safety rear door locks, including rear decklid on Avant • Central locking system with safety unlock feature (unlocks doors and turns on interior lights if airbag deploys) • Active reflectors in rear of all doors • First Aid kit located in rear center armrest • Emergency warning triangle located in trunk |
Specifications |
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| Engine: | |
Type: |
•V6, 90 degree, DOHC, gasoline |
| Bore: | •3.25 in (82.5 mm) |
| Stroke: | •3.40 in. (86.4 mm) |
| Displacement: | •169 cu. in. (4172 cc) |
| Compression Ratio: | •10.3:1 |
| Horsepower (SAE Net): | •200 @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque: | •207 ft. lbs.@ 3200+ RPM |
| Cylinder block: | •Cast Iron |
| Crankshaft: | •Forged Steel, 4 main bearings |
| Cylinder head: | •Aluminum alloy |
| Valve Train: | •DOHC, belt driven, hydraulic lifters / variable intake valve timing and variable geometry composite intake manifold |
| Firing Order: | •1-4-3-6-2-5 |
| Engine Oil: | •6.3 U.S. quarts (6 liter) |
| Cooling System: | •Water-cooled, thermostatically controlled radiator fan |
| Fuel Tank: | •18.5 U.S. gallons (70 liter) |
| Cooling System: | •6.3 U.S. quarts |
| Fuel/Ignition System: | •Electronic multi-point sequential fuel injection, hot film air mass sensor, solid state direct ignition with multiple coils, dual knock sensors w/cylinder selective knock control and fully adaptive controls. |
| Emissions System: | •Dual 3-way catalytic converters w/individual oxygen sensors |
Drivetrain: |
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Type: |
•quattro all-wheel drive |
Transmission: |
•five-speed automatic with Tiptronic, Dynamic Shift Program and automatic shift lock |
Gear Ratios: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Reverse Final Drive |
Tiptronic |
Steering and Suspension : |
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| Type: | •Rack & pinion, servotronic - vehicle speed variable power assist |
| Ratio: | •16.2:1 |
| Turns (lock-to-lock): | •2.81 |
| Turning circle (curb-to-curb): | •38.3 ft. (11.68 m) |
| Front: | •Four link with upper and lower control arms, stabilizer bar, coil spring/shock absorber (gas charged) |
| Rear: | •Double control arm (upper and lower), stabilizer bar, coil spring/shock absorbers (gas charged) |
Brakes: |
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| Service brake: | •Anti-lock brake system (ABS 5.3), vacuum power assist, with asbestos-free linings, dual diagonal circuits and electronic rear brake pressure proportioning |
| Front, size and type: | •11.34 in. (288 mm) - Ventilated disc |
| Rear, size and type: | •9.64 in. (245 mm) - Solid disc |
Wheels and Tires: |
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| Wheel size: | •7j x 16 inch cast aluminum, nine spoke design |
| Tire size: | •205/55 R 16 H speed rated all season radial |
Body: |
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| Material: | •Fully galvanized (both sides) steel |
| Corrosion protection: | •Multi-step anti-corrosion process |
Dimensions: |
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| Wheelbase: | •108.6 in. |
| Front Track: | •60.6 in. (1540 mm) |
| Rear Track: | •62.0 in. |
| Overall lenth: | •192.0 in. (4877 mm) |
| Overall Width: | •76.1 in. (1932 mm) |
| Height (unloaded): | •58.2 in. (1479 mm) - with roof rails |
| Ground Clearance: | •4.2 in. (107 mm) |
| Curb Weight : | •3947 lbs. (1790 kg) |
| Weight Distribution % front/rear | •56/44 |
| Seating Capacity: | •5 |
| Front Leg room: | •41.3 (1049 mm) |
| Rear Leg room: | •37.3 in. (948 mm) |
| Interior Volume Front: | •52.7 cu. ft |
| Interior Volume Rear: | •46.6 cu. ft |
| Luggage cpacity: | •36.4 cu. ft (73.2 w/ rear seats folded) |
Performance and Economy: |
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| 0-50 mph (0-80 kmh): | 7.2 sec. |
| 0-60 mph (0-100 kmh): | 9.6 sec |
| 1/4 Mile: | 17.4 sec |
| Top estimated speed: | 130 mph (203 kmh) - Electronically limted for North America |
| City: | 17 mpg |
| Highway: | 26 mpg |
| Combined: | 20 mpg |
