Standard Features |
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| Technical: | • 2.8 liter DOHC 5-valve 190 hp V6 engine with variable intake valve timing and intake manifold path • "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 construction with aluminum hood |
| Wheels / Tires / Suspension / Steering: | • 205/55 16 all season tires (2.8 models) • 7j x 16 5 spoke cast light alloy wheel (2.8 models) • Four link front suspension • Torsion beam trailing arm rear axle with under floor coil springs • Double A-arm rear suspension • Tilt and telescopic (manual) adjustable steering column • Rack and pinion power steering |
| Exterior: | • 5 mph (Federal standard) bumpers, painted in body color (2.5 mph Avant rear) • Retractable high pressure headlight washers • Protective side moldings, painted in body color • Bright trim around side windows (2.8 models) • Roof rails with bright finish • Roof mounted tri-band antenna • Body color outside mirror; left side flat, right side convex • Heatable windshield washer nozzles |
| Exterior lighting: | • Aerodynamic 3-way headlight assembly with VF (variable focus) reflectors, including integrated ellipsoid low beam and fog lights • One rear fog light in left rear light • Side turn indicator lights in front fenders with amber shine-through bulbs |
| Comfort and Convenience: | • Fully automatic climate control with sun intensity control • Pollen and dust filter • Power windows with: "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 • Electronic cruise control with coast, resume and speed up features • Electrically adjustable and heated outside mirrors • 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. • Remote rear deck lid release button located in driver's door • Electric outside mirrors with defog feature • Right and left illuminated vanity mirrors in sunvisors • 4 assist handles for entry and exit • Rear deck lid release with "soft touch" open • 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 ignition • Illuminated glove box, rear cargo area, lighter and ashtrays • Ignition key with internal key profile and integral light • Retained accessory power; allows operation of power windows and sunroof after the ignition is turned off/before a door is opened • Front and rear reading lights located in headliner |
| Seating: | • 8-way power driver seat with lumbar adjustment • Front passenger seat with height and lumbar adjustment • Front seat back map pockets • 60/40 split fold rear seats with individual locks • Head restraints, solid type for front and rear outer seating positions • Rear head restraints partially retractable into rear seat • Center rear head restraint |
| Interior: | • Leatherette seat upholstery • Front and rear all season floor mats • Matching upholstery on front center armrest and door panel inserts • Wood trim on dashboard and door panel interior beltline • Leather wrapped 4-spoke steering wheel • Leather covered transmission shift knob • Clam shell front armrest, folding and height adjustable • Third, middle sunvisor above rearview mirror • Full length center console with: storage tray and rear ashtray; fold out cupholders; adjustable rear passenger air vents • Fold down rear center armrest • First Aid kit in rear center armrest • Four tie-down eyelet's with luggage net in trunk • Expandable storage/ski sack in center or rear seat back • Retractable rear luggage cover, removable |
| Instrumentation and Electrical Equipment: | • Backlit instrument cluster with automatic brightness control; including: red illumination, electronic speedometer; tachometer, coolant gauge, voltmeter; outside temperature display for all models; service interval indicator, various warning lights; brake warning light, analogue clock • Mini-check system in instrument cluster with: low fuel warning light; seat belt warning light; oil pressure warning light • Windshield wipers with 4-position adjustable intermittent interval rate • Rear window wiper • Anti-theft alarm system with blinking theft deterrent light and interior monitoring sensors and defeat switch for interior monitoring • Concert AM/FM cassette 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); CD changer operation capability • 120 watt with subwoofer • 8-speaker sound system with active rear speakers • Pre-wiring for Motorola hands-free telephone (includes speaker, microphone and transceiver mounting bracket) • 6-disc CD changer |
| Safety: | • Driver and front passenger next generation airbags with dual threshold deployment and occupant detection • Driver and front passenger seat mounted side airbag supplemental restraints • Front 3-point safety belts with automatic pretensioning and height adjustable upper mounts • Rear outer seat belts with automatic pretensioners and angle adjustment • Rear center 3-point seat belt with automatic pretensioner • Front passenger side, and rear safety belts with ALR (automatic retractor lock, a ratcheting mechanism for conveniently securing a child seats) • Central locking system with safety unlock feature (unlocks doors and turns on interior lights if airbag deploys) • Active reflectors in rear of all doors • Emergency warning triangle located in trunk |
| Model: | 2.8 Avant |
Engine/Engine Design |
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| Type: | •V6 90 degree, gasoline |
| Bore: | •3.25 in. (82.5 mm) |
| Stroke: | •3.40 in. (86.4 mm) |
| Displacement: | •2.8 liters - 169 cu. in. |
| Compression Ratio: | •10.3:1 |
| Horsepower (SAE Net): | •190 @ 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 |
| Cooling System: | •Water-cooled, thermostatically controlled radiator fan |
| 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. |
| Emission System: | •Dual 3-way catalytic converters w/individual oxygen sensors |
Drivetrain |
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| Type: | •Fwd or quattro all-wheel drive |
| Transmission: | •Five-speed automatic with Tiptronic and automatic shift lock |
| Gear Ratios: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Reverse Final Drive |
3.665:1 1.999:1 1.407:1 1.000:1 0.742:1 4.096:1 3.730:1 |
Steering |
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| Type: | •Rack & pinion, servotronic - variable power assist |
| Ratio: | •17.1:1 |
| Turns (lock-to-lock): | •3.1 |
| Turning circle (curb-to-curb): | •36.4ft. (11.1 m) |
Suspension |
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| Front: | •Four link with upper and lower control arms, stabilizer bar, coil spring/shock absorber (gas charged) |
| Rear (quattro): | •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: | •10.9 in. (276 mm) - Ventilated disc |
| Rear, size and type: | •9.6 in. (245 mm) - Solid disc |
Wheels & Tires |
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| Wheel size: | •7j x 16 inch cast alloy; five spoke design (7J x 16, Cast aluminum alloy; seven spoke design optional) |
| Tire size: | •225/50 R 16 H speed rated all-season radial (205/55 R 16 ZR or WR speed rated high performance radial optional) |
Body |
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| Material: | •Fully galvanized (both sides) steel |
| Corrosion protection: | •Multi-step anti-corrosion process |
Capacities |
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| Engine Oil: | •5.3 U.S. quarts (5 liter) |
| Fuel Tank: | •15.6 U.S. gallons |
| Cooling System: | •6.9 U.S. quarts |
Exterior Dimensions |
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| Wheelbase: | •102.6 in. |
| Front Track: | •58.9. (1498 mm) |
| Rear Track: | •58.1 in. (1477 mm) |
| Overall length: | •176.7 in. (4487 mm) |
| Overall Width: | •68.2 in. (1733 mm) |
| Height (unloaded): | •56.7 in. (1440 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | •4.3 in. (110 mm) |
| Curb Weight (quattro/manual): | •3594 lbs. (1585 kg) |
Interior Dimensions |
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| Seating Capacity: | •5 |
| Front Leg room: | •41.3 (1049 mm) |
| Rear Leg room: | •33.4 in. (848 mm) |
| Interior Volume Front: | •49.7 cu. ft |
| Interior Volume Rear: | •39.0 cu. ft |
| Luggage capacity: | •31.0 cu. ft |
Performance |
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| 0-50 mph (0-80 kmh): | •6.7 sec. |
| 0-60 mph (0-100 kmh): | •8.9 sec. |
| 1/4 Mile: | •16.7 sec. |
| Top estimated speed: | •130 mph (203 kmh) - Electronically limited for North America |
Fuel Economy |
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| City: | •19 mpg |
| Highway: | •27 mpg auto |
| Combined: | •21 mpg |
