Audi A4 B8
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Audi A4 is the 4th generation of Audi A4
. The B8 A4 is built on a variant of the Audi Modular Longitudinal Platform
, a platform which is also used in the Audi A5
coupé
. Whilst prior A4 chassis were limited in wheelbase
due to the relationship between the engine
, transmission
and front axle
, the MLP allows for a reduced front overhang, resulting in a greater wheelbase length without the same increase in overall length. This effectively redistributes the centre of gravity slightly rearwards, improving handling by better balancing vehicle mass between the front and rear axles. The estimated static front:rear weight ratio of the B8 A4 is approximately 55:45, depending on body style and engine. The relocation of the steering
rack in front of the axle also improves handling over previous A4 platforms.
The B8 A4 has increased in wheelbase by 160 millimetres (6.3 in) and in length by 117 millimetres (4.6 in) over the prior B7, which has allowed for increased rear seating legroom. Although the overall dimensions have increased, the kerb weight has dropped some 10%. The boot (trunk) has also increased to 480 litres (17 cu ft) for the saloon (sedan) version. The A4 Avant will have a maximum capacity of 1430 l (50.5 cu ft) with the rear seats folded down.
Reception has been mixed, with praise for the Audi A4's increased size, giving it best-in-class rear legroom and trunk space in the compact executive car segment. Its inline-four 2.0 TSFI engine, while efficiently providing plenty of torque, was considered lacking and less refined compared to six-cylinder engines of lighter rivals who posted faster acceleration times. However, the Audi S4
has been well-received for its V6
3.0 TSFI engine's power and efficiency.
) models are offered.
, with a 60 mm (2.4 in) longer wheelbase and 50 mm (2 in) longer length.
The vehicle was unveiled at the 2008 Guangzhou Motor Show.
Production version went on sale in 2009-01. Launch models include 2.0 TFSI with 132 kW (180 hp) and the 3.2 FSI with 195 kW (265 hp).
, a distinctive radiator grille, stainless steel underbody guards and roof rails. It is expected to be available in the early summer of 2009.
The car was unveiled in 2009 Geneva Motor Show.
The A4-based convertible models were replaced by the A5/S5
Cabriolet.
options comprise of the following engines
, transmissions
and drivelines: (All United Kingdom
specification unless stated otherwise).(for South Africa specification).(for Australia specification).(for New Zealand specification).
The quattro permanent four-wheel drive
system uses the latest Torsen
T-3 centre differential, with a default 40:60 front to rear asymmetric torque distribution ratio (used first on the B7 RS4) as standard. (Previous A4 quattro models split torque with a default front:rear 50:50). The additional torque bias applied to the rear wheels helps mimic the driving dynamics of rear wheel drive cars.
Audi was reported to stop offering 3.2L V6 models in 2010 model year, but still offers them as of August 2011 (Germany).
All petrol engine
s use Fuel Stratified Injection
(FSI), and all diesel engine
s use the common rail
fuel delivery (with a pressure of 1600 bars (23,206 psi)), with piezo
injectors
of their Turbocharged Direct Injection
engines.
S tronic
transmission as option for A4 in UK and European markets.
All A4L models include Speed 8 multitronic continuously variable
/manual transmission
, except for A4L 3.2 FSI quattro, which includes Tiptronic automatic transmission
.
Standard equipment on the B8 A4 includes:
Options:
1968 cc TDI diesel engine rated at 120 PS and 290 newton metre, a stop-start system
and regenerative braking
. It can achieve a fuel consumption of 3.99L/100 km (58.95 mpg) and CO2 output of 105 g/km. It can accelerate 0-100 km/h (62.1 mph) in 10.7 seconds, with top speed of 206 km/h (128 mph).
Other features include electric motor
-based power steering, revised aerodynamics
, low-rolling resistance 225/45R17 tyres
, and electric actuation of the rear brake
s.
The car was unveiled in Paris Motor Show.
In Australia, the B8 has undergone 2 revisions leading to three variants, the B8, B8 MY10 and B8 MY11.
Audi A4
The first generation Audi A4 debuted in 1994, with production starting November 1994. It was built on the Volkswagen Group B5 platform, which it shared with the fourth generation Volkswagen Passat . It had a front-mounted longitudinal engine and front-wheel drive...
. The B8 A4 is built on a variant of the Audi Modular Longitudinal Platform
Audi MLP
The Volkswagen Group MLB platform is one of a range of automobile platforms of the Volkswagen Group. MLB stands for the German Modularer Längsbaukasten, which can be loosely translated as "Modular Longitudinal Matrix". It is sometimes also referred to in English as MLP...
, a platform which is also used in the Audi A5
Audi A5
The Audi A5 is a coupé produced by the German automobile manufacturer Audi since 2007. It is the coupé, cabriolet, and five-door fastback versions of the fourth generation Audi A4 saloon and estate models....
coupé
Coupé
A coupé or coupe is a closed car body style , the precise definition of which varies from manufacturer to manufacturer, and over time...
. Whilst prior A4 chassis were limited in wheelbase
Wheelbase
In both road and rail vehicles, the wheelbase is the distance between the centers of the front and rear wheels.- Road :In automobiles, the wheelbase is the horizontal distance between the center of the front wheel and the center of the rear wheel...
due to the relationship between the engine
Internal combustion engine
The internal combustion engine is an engine in which the combustion of a fuel occurs with an oxidizer in a combustion chamber. In an internal combustion engine, the expansion of the high-temperature and high -pressure gases produced by combustion apply direct force to some component of the engine...
, transmission
Transmission (mechanics)
A machine consists of a power source and a power transmission system, which provides controlled application of the power. Merriam-Webster defines transmission as: an assembly of parts including the speed-changing gears and the propeller shaft by which the power is transmitted from an engine to a...
and front axle
Axle
An axle is a central shaft for a rotating wheel or gear. On wheeled vehicles, the axle may be fixed to the wheels, rotating with them, or fixed to its surroundings, with the wheels rotating around the axle. In the former case, bearings or bushings are provided at the mounting points where the axle...
, the MLP allows for a reduced front overhang, resulting in a greater wheelbase length without the same increase in overall length. This effectively redistributes the centre of gravity slightly rearwards, improving handling by better balancing vehicle mass between the front and rear axles. The estimated static front:rear weight ratio of the B8 A4 is approximately 55:45, depending on body style and engine. The relocation of the steering
Steering
Steering is the term applied to the collection of components, linkages, etc. which will allow a vessel or vehicle to follow the desired course...
rack in front of the axle also improves handling over previous A4 platforms.
The B8 A4 has increased in wheelbase by 160 millimetres (6.3 in) and in length by 117 millimetres (4.6 in) over the prior B7, which has allowed for increased rear seating legroom. Although the overall dimensions have increased, the kerb weight has dropped some 10%. The boot (trunk) has also increased to 480 litres (17 cu ft) for the saloon (sedan) version. The A4 Avant will have a maximum capacity of 1430 l (50.5 cu ft) with the rear seats folded down.
Reception has been mixed, with praise for the Audi A4's increased size, giving it best-in-class rear legroom and trunk space in the compact executive car segment. Its inline-four 2.0 TSFI engine, while efficiently providing plenty of torque, was considered lacking and less refined compared to six-cylinder engines of lighter rivals who posted faster acceleration times. However, the Audi S4
Audi S4
The Audi S4 is the high performance variant of Audi's compact executive car A4. The original Audi S4, built from 1991 until 1994, was a performance-oriented version of Audi's 100 saloon/sedan...
has been well-received for its V6
V6 engine
A V6 engine is a V engine with six cylinders mounted on the crankcase in two banks of three cylinders, usually set at either a right angle or an acute angle to each other, with all six pistons driving a common crankshaft...
3.0 TSFI engine's power and efficiency.
Body types
Sedan
Audi released the first official pictures of the B8 series A4 in August 2007, and unveiled the car to the public at the September 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show. Saloon/sedan and Avant (estate/wagonStation wagon
A station wagon is a body style variant of a sedan/saloon with its roof extended rearward over a shared passenger/cargo volume with access at the back via a third or fifth door , instead of a trunk lid...
) models are offered.
A4L
The A4L is a long-wheelbase version for the Chinese marketAutomobile industry in China
Automotive industry in the People's Republic of China has become the largest automotive market in the world since late 2008. China's automobile industry has been in rapid development since the early 1990s...
, with a 60 mm (2.4 in) longer wheelbase and 50 mm (2 in) longer length.
The vehicle was unveiled at the 2008 Guangzhou Motor Show.
Production version went on sale in 2009-01. Launch models include 2.0 TFSI with 132 kW (180 hp) and the 3.2 FSI with 195 kW (265 hp).
allroad quattro
The A4 allroad quattro features a wider track, increased ground clearance, quattro permanent four-wheel driveFour-wheel drive
Four-wheel drive, 4WD, or 4×4 is a four-wheeled vehicle with a drivetrain that allows all four wheels to receive torque from the engine simultaneously...
, a distinctive radiator grille, stainless steel underbody guards and roof rails. It is expected to be available in the early summer of 2009.
The car was unveiled in 2009 Geneva Motor Show.
Body styles
| Body | Sedan | Avant | A4L | allroad quattro |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 2008- | 2008- | 2009- | 2009- |
| Luggage capacity | 480 litres (17 cu ft) with the rear seats in the upright position, and 962 l (34 cu ft) with the seats folded | 490 l (17.3 cu ft) with the rear seats upright, and 1430 l (50.5 cu ft) with the seats folded | ? | |
| Curb weight | 1410 kg (3,109 lb) to 1690 kg (3,726 lb) | 1470 kg (3,241 lb) to 1695 kg (3,737 lb) | ? |
The A4-based convertible models were replaced by the A5/S5
Audi A5
The Audi A5 is a coupé produced by the German automobile manufacturer Audi since 2007. It is the coupé, cabriolet, and five-door fastback versions of the fourth generation Audi A4 saloon and estate models....
Cabriolet.
Powertrain
The B8 powertrainPowertrain
In a motor vehicle, the term powertrain or powerplant refers to the group of components that generate power and deliver it to the road surface, water, or air. This includes the engine, transmission, drive shafts, differentials, and the final drive...
options comprise of the following engines
Internal combustion engine
The internal combustion engine is an engine in which the combustion of a fuel occurs with an oxidizer in a combustion chamber. In an internal combustion engine, the expansion of the high-temperature and high -pressure gases produced by combustion apply direct force to some component of the engine...
, transmissions
Transmission (mechanics)
A machine consists of a power source and a power transmission system, which provides controlled application of the power. Merriam-Webster defines transmission as: an assembly of parts including the speed-changing gears and the propeller shaft by which the power is transmitted from an engine to a...
and drivelines: (All United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
specification unless stated otherwise).(for South Africa specification).(for Australia specification).(for New Zealand specification).
| Model | Engine code | Years | displacement Engine displacement Engine displacement is the volume swept by all the pistons inside the cylinders of an internal combustion engine in a single movement from top dead centre to bottom dead centre . It is commonly specified in cubic centimeters , litres , or cubic inches... / type Engine configuration Engine configuration is an engineering term for the layout of the major components of a reciprocating piston internal combustion engine. These components are the cylinders and crankshafts in particular but also, sometimes, the camshaft.... | Power@rpm | Torque@rpm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol engine Petrol engine A petrol engine is an internal combustion engine with spark-ignition, designed to run on petrol and similar volatile fuels.... s |
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| 1.8 TFSI | CABA/CDHA | 2008- | 1798 cc 16v I4 turbo | 160 PS @4500-6200 | 250 newton metre @1500-4500 |
| 1.8 TFSI, 1.8 TFSI quattro | CABB/CDHB | 2007- | 1798 cc 16v I4 turbo | 160 PS @4500-6200 | 250 newton metre @1500-4500 |
| 2.0 TFSI | CDNB | 2008- | 1984 cc 16v I4 turbo | 180 PS @4000-6000 | 320 newton metre @1500-3900 |
| 2.0 TFSI, 2.0 TFSI quattro | CDNC | 2008- | 1984 cc 16v I4 turbo | 211 PS @4300-6000 | 350 newton metre @1500-4200 |
| 3.2 FSI, 3.2 FSI quattro | CALA | 2007- | 3197 cc 24v V6 V6 engine A V6 engine is a V engine with six cylinders mounted on the crankcase in two banks of three cylinders, usually set at either a right angle or an acute angle to each other, with all six pistons driving a common crankshaft... |
265 PS @6500 | 330 newton metre @3000-5000 |
| S4 quattro/3.0 TFSI | CAKA | 2009- | 2995 cc 24v V6 V6 engine A V6 engine is a V engine with six cylinders mounted on the crankcase in two banks of three cylinders, usually set at either a right angle or an acute angle to each other, with all six pistons driving a common crankshaft... supercharged |
333 PS @5500-7000 | 440 newton metre @2900-5300 |
| Diesel engines | |||||
| 2.0 TDI | CAGC | 2008- | 1968 cc 16v I4 turbo | 120 PS @4200 | 290 newton metre @1750-2500 |
| 2.0 TDI e | CAGB | 2009- | 1968 cc 16v I4 turbo | 136 PS @4200 | 320 newton metre @1750-2500 |
| 2.0 TDI, 2.0 TDI quattro | CAGA | 2007- | 1968 cc 16v I4 variable geometry turbo | 143 PS @4200 | 320 newton metre @1750-2500 |
| 2.0 TDI, 2.0 TDI quattro | CAHA | 2008- | 1968 cc 16v I4 variable geometry turbo | 170 PS @4200 | 350 newton metre @1750-2500 |
| 2.7 TDI | CAMA/CGKA | 2007- | 2698 cc 24v V6 turbo | 190 PS @3500-4400 | 400 newton metre @1400-3250 |
| 3.0 TDI quattro | CAPA/CCWA | 2007- | 2967 cc 24v V6 turbo | 240 PS @4000-4400 | 500 newton metre @1500-3000 |
The quattro permanent four-wheel drive
Four-wheel drive
Four-wheel drive, 4WD, or 4×4 is a four-wheeled vehicle with a drivetrain that allows all four wheels to receive torque from the engine simultaneously...
system uses the latest Torsen
Torsen
Torsen is a type of differential used in automobiles. It was invented by American Vernon Gleasman and manufactured by the Gleason Corporation. Torsen is a contraction of Torque-Sensing...
T-3 centre differential, with a default 40:60 front to rear asymmetric torque distribution ratio (used first on the B7 RS4) as standard. (Previous A4 quattro models split torque with a default front:rear 50:50). The additional torque bias applied to the rear wheels helps mimic the driving dynamics of rear wheel drive cars.
Audi was reported to stop offering 3.2L V6 models in 2010 model year, but still offers them as of August 2011 (Germany).
All petrol engine
Petrol engine
A petrol engine is an internal combustion engine with spark-ignition, designed to run on petrol and similar volatile fuels....
s use Fuel Stratified Injection
Gasoline direct injection
In internal combustion engines, gasoline direct injection , also known as petrol direct injection or direct petrol injection, is a variant of fuel injection employed in modern two-stroke and four-stroke gasoline engines...
(FSI), and all diesel engine
Diesel engine
A diesel engine is an internal combustion engine that uses the heat of compression to initiate ignition to burn the fuel, which is injected into the combustion chamber...
s use the common rail
Common rail
Common rail direct fuel injection is a modern variant of direct fuel injection system for petrol and diesel engines.On diesel engines, it features a high-pressure fuel rail feeding individual solenoid valves, as opposed to low-pressure fuel pump feeding unit injectors...
fuel delivery (with a pressure of 1600 bars (23,206 psi)), with piezo
Piezoelectricity
Piezoelectricity is the charge which accumulates in certain solid materials in response to applied mechanical stress. The word piezoelectricity means electricity resulting from pressure...
injectors
Fuel injection
Fuel injection is a system for admitting fuel into an internal combustion engine. It has become the primary fuel delivery system used in automotive petrol engines, having almost completely replaced carburetors in the late 1980s....
of their Turbocharged Direct Injection
Turbocharged Direct Injection
TDI or Turbocharged Direct Injection is a design of turbodiesel engines, which feature turbocharging and cylinder-direct fuel injection, developed and produced by Volkswagen Group. These TDI engines are widely used in all mainstream Volkswagen Group marques of passenger cars and light commercial...
engines.
Transmissions
In 2009, Audi announced the seven-speed dual-clutchDual clutch transmission
A dual clutch transmission, commonly abbreviated to DCT , is a differing type of semi-automatic or automated manual automotive transmission. It utilises two separate clutches for odd and even gear sets...
S tronic
Direct-Shift Gearbox
The Direct-Shift Gearbox , commonly abbreviated to DSG, is an electronically controlled dual clutch multiple-shaft manual gearbox, in a transaxle design - without a conventional clutch pedal, and with full automatic, or semi-manual control...
transmission as option for A4 in UK and European markets.
All A4L models include Speed 8 multitronic continuously variable
Continuously variable transmission
A continuously variable transmission is a transmission that can change steplessly through an infinite number of effective gear ratios between maximum and minimum values. This contrasts with other mechanical transmissions that offer a fixed number of gear ratios...
/manual transmission
Manual transmission
A manual transmission, also known as a manual gearbox or standard transmission is a type of transmission used in motor vehicle applications...
, except for A4L 3.2 FSI quattro, which includes Tiptronic automatic transmission
Automatic transmission
An automatic transmission is one type of motor vehicle transmission that can automatically change gear ratios as the vehicle moves, freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually...
.
Performance
| Vehicle model, transmission Transmission (mechanics) A machine consists of a power source and a power transmission system, which provides controlled application of the power. Merriam-Webster defines transmission as: an assembly of parts including the speed-changing gears and the propeller shaft by which the power is transmitted from an engine to a... | (saloon) | top speed (saloon) | CO2 emissions Emission standard Emission standards are requirements that set specific limits to the amount of pollutants that can be released into the environment. Many emissions standards focus on regulating pollutants released by automobiles and other powered vehicles but they can also regulate emissions from industry, power... (g/km) (saloon) (Directive 80/1268/EEC) | notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol engine Petrol engine A petrol engine is an internal combustion engine with spark-ignition, designed to run on petrol and similar volatile fuels.... s |
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| 1.8 TFSI, 6-speed Manual Manual transmission A manual transmission, also known as a manual gearbox or standard transmission is a type of transmission used in motor vehicle applications... |
10.5 | 209 km/h (130 mph) | 164 | |
| 1.8 TFSI, 6-speed Manual Manual transmission A manual transmission, also known as a manual gearbox or standard transmission is a type of transmission used in motor vehicle applications... |
8.6 | 225 km/h (140 mph) | 164 | |
| 1.8 TFSI, 8-speed Multitronic Multitronic multitronic is a stepless transmission launched by AUDI AG in late 1999, jointly developed and manufactured by LuK.Based on the principles of continuously variable transmission popularised by DAF, multitronic offers a stepless automatic transmission in which the ratio between the input shaft and... CVT Continuously variable transmission A continuously variable transmission is a transmission that can change steplessly through an infinite number of effective gear ratios between maximum and minimum values. This contrasts with other mechanical transmissions that offer a fixed number of gear ratios... |
8.6 | 250 km/h (155 mph) | 169 | |
| 2.0 TFSI, 8-speed Multitronic Multitronic multitronic is a stepless transmission launched by AUDI AG in late 1999, jointly developed and manufactured by LuK.Based on the principles of continuously variable transmission popularised by DAF, multitronic offers a stepless automatic transmission in which the ratio between the input shaft and... CVT Continuously variable transmission A continuously variable transmission is a transmission that can change steplessly through an infinite number of effective gear ratios between maximum and minimum values. This contrasts with other mechanical transmissions that offer a fixed number of gear ratios... |
8.2 | 236 km/h (147 mph) | 167 | Aus/NZ/ZA only |
| 2.0 TFSI, 6-speed Manual Manual transmission A manual transmission, also known as a manual gearbox or standard transmission is a type of transmission used in motor vehicle applications... |
6.9 | 250 km/h (155 mph) (elec. limited) |
149 | |
| 2.0 TFSI, 8-speed Multitronic Multitronic multitronic is a stepless transmission launched by AUDI AG in late 1999, jointly developed and manufactured by LuK.Based on the principles of continuously variable transmission popularised by DAF, multitronic offers a stepless automatic transmission in which the ratio between the input shaft and... CVT Continuously variable transmission A continuously variable transmission is a transmission that can change steplessly through an infinite number of effective gear ratios between maximum and minimum values. This contrasts with other mechanical transmissions that offer a fixed number of gear ratios... |
6.9 | 241 km/h (150 mph) | 167 | |
| 2.0 TFSI quattro, 6-speed Manual Manual transmission A manual transmission, also known as a manual gearbox or standard transmission is a type of transmission used in motor vehicle applications... |
6.6 | 246 km/h (153 mph) | 169 | |
| 2.0 TFSI quattro, 7-speed S tronic Direct-Shift Gearbox The Direct-Shift Gearbox , commonly abbreviated to DSG, is an electronically controlled dual clutch multiple-shaft manual gearbox, in a transaxle design - without a conventional clutch pedal, and with full automatic, or semi-manual control... |
6.5 | 241 km/h (150 mph) | 172 | |
| 3.2 FSI, Multitronic Multitronic multitronic is a stepless transmission launched by AUDI AG in late 1999, jointly developed and manufactured by LuK.Based on the principles of continuously variable transmission popularised by DAF, multitronic offers a stepless automatic transmission in which the ratio between the input shaft and... CVT Continuously variable transmission A continuously variable transmission is a transmission that can change steplessly through an infinite number of effective gear ratios between maximum and minimum values. This contrasts with other mechanical transmissions that offer a fixed number of gear ratios... |
6.5 | 250 km/h (155 mph) (elec. limited) |
194 | |
| 3.2 FSI quattro, 6-speed Manual Manual transmission A manual transmission, also known as a manual gearbox or standard transmission is a type of transmission used in motor vehicle applications... |
6.0 | 250 km/h (155 mph) (elec. limited) | 213 | |
| 3.2 FSI quattro, 6-speed Tiptronic Automatic transmission An automatic transmission is one type of motor vehicle transmission that can automatically change gear ratios as the vehicle moves, freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually... |
6.1 | 250 km/h (155 mph) (elec. limited) | 215 | |
| Diesel engine Diesel engine A diesel engine is an internal combustion engine that uses the heat of compression to initiate ignition to burn the fuel, which is injected into the combustion chamber... s (all common rail Common rail Common rail direct fuel injection is a modern variant of direct fuel injection system for petrol and diesel engines.On diesel engines, it features a high-pressure fuel rail feeding individual solenoid valves, as opposed to low-pressure fuel pump feeding unit injectors... (CR) Turbocharged Direct Injection Turbocharged Direct Injection TDI or Turbocharged Direct Injection is a design of turbodiesel engines, which feature turbocharging and cylinder-direct fuel injection, developed and produced by Volkswagen Group. These TDI engines are widely used in all mainstream Volkswagen Group marques of passenger cars and light commercial... (TDI)) |
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| 2.0 TDI, 6-speed Manual Manual transmission A manual transmission, also known as a manual gearbox or standard transmission is a type of transmission used in motor vehicle applications... |
10.7 | 205 km/h (127 mph) | 129 | |
| 2.0 TDI, 6-speed Manual Manual transmission A manual transmission, also known as a manual gearbox or standard transmission is a type of transmission used in motor vehicle applications... |
9.4 | 215 km/h (134 mph) | 134 | |
| 2.0 TDI, 8-speed Multitronic Multitronic multitronic is a stepless transmission launched by AUDI AG in late 1999, jointly developed and manufactured by LuK.Based on the principles of continuously variable transmission popularised by DAF, multitronic offers a stepless automatic transmission in which the ratio between the input shaft and... CVT Continuously variable transmission A continuously variable transmission is a transmission that can change steplessly through an infinite number of effective gear ratios between maximum and minimum values. This contrasts with other mechanical transmissions that offer a fixed number of gear ratios... |
9.4 | 215 km/h (134 mph) | 149 | |
| 2.0 TDI 6-speed Manual Manual transmission A manual transmission, also known as a manual gearbox or standard transmission is a type of transmission used in motor vehicle applications... |
8.3 | 230 km/h (143 mph) | 134 | |
| 2.0 TDI quattro, 6-speed Manual Manual transmission A manual transmission, also known as a manual gearbox or standard transmission is a type of transmission used in motor vehicle applications... |
8.3 | 226 km/h (140 mph) | 149 | |
| 2.7 TDI, 8-speed Multitronic Multitronic multitronic is a stepless transmission launched by AUDI AG in late 1999, jointly developed and manufactured by LuK.Based on the principles of continuously variable transmission popularised by DAF, multitronic offers a stepless automatic transmission in which the ratio between the input shaft and... CVT Continuously variable transmission A continuously variable transmission is a transmission that can change steplessly through an infinite number of effective gear ratios between maximum and minimum values. This contrasts with other mechanical transmissions that offer a fixed number of gear ratios... |
7.7 | 226 km/h (140 mph) | 167 | |
| 3.0 TDI quattro, 6-speed Manual Manual transmission A manual transmission, also known as a manual gearbox or standard transmission is a type of transmission used in motor vehicle applications... |
6.1 | 250 km/h (155 mph) (elec. limited) | 172 | |
| 3.0 TDI quattro, 6-speed Tiptronic Automatic transmission An automatic transmission is one type of motor vehicle transmission that can automatically change gear ratios as the vehicle moves, freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually... |
6.3 | 250 km/h (155 mph) (elec. limited) | 182 | |
Equipment
- LEDLight-emitting diodeA light-emitting diode is a semiconductor light source. LEDs are used as indicator lamps in many devices and are increasingly used for other lighting...
daytime running lightsDaytime running lampA daytime running lamp is an automotive lighting device on the front of a roadgoing motor vehicle, installed in pairs, automatically switched on when the vehicle is moving forward, emitting white, yellow, or amber light to increase the conspicuity of the vehicle during daylight...
(on some models); - MMI system (Multi Media InterfaceMulti Media InterfaceThe Audi MMI system, is an in-car user interface media system developed by Audi, and implemented in most of its latest series of cars/automobiles since 2004.-Concept:...
) (multi-mode interface of driver information and entertainment systems); (3rd generation MMI expected in vehicles produced from week 22 of 2009) - Electronic hand brakeHand brakeIn cars, the hand brake is a latching brake usually used to keep the car stationary, and in manual transmission vehicles, as an aid to starting the vehicle from stopped when going up an incline - with one foot on the clutch , the other on the accelerator In cars, the hand brake (emergency brake,...
- Speed sensitive power steeringPower steeringPower steering helps drivers steer vehicles by augmenting steering effort of the steering wheel.Hydraulic or electric actuators add controlled energy to the steering mechanism, so the driver needs to provide only modest effort regardless of conditions. Power steering helps considerably when a...
('servotronic' - on some models)
Options:
- Audi Lane Assist (lane departure warning systemLane departure warning systemIn road-transport terminology, a lane departure warning system is a mechanism designed to warn a driver when the vehicle begins to move out of its lane on freeways and arterial roads. These systems are designed to minimize accidents by addressing the main causes of collisions: driver error,...
); - Audi Side Assist (blind spot monitor);
- Adaptive Cruise ControlAutonomous cruise control systemAutonomous cruise control is an optional cruise control system for road vehicles. It makes no use of satellite or roadside infrastructures nor of any cooperative support from other vehicles. Hence control is imposed based on sensor information from on-board sensors only...
(ACC); - Advanced KeyAdvanced KeySmart key is an electronic access and authorization system which is available as an option or standard in several cars. It was first used by Mercedes-Benz in 1998.-How it works:...
(keyless entry and start); - Bang & OlufsenBang & OlufsenBang & Olufsen is a Danish company that designs and manufactures audio products, television sets and telephones. It was founded in 1925 by Peter Bang and Svend Olufsen, whose first significant product was a radio that worked with alternating current, when most radios were run from batteries...
sound system (505W); - Advanced parking system front and rear with reversing cameraBackup cameraA backup camera is a special type of video camera that is produced specifically for the purpose of being attached to the rear of a vehicle to aid in backing up. Backup cameras are alternatively known as 'reversing cameras' or 'rear view cameras'....
; - Navigation system with full MMI with 7 inches (177.8 mm) screen;
- Adaptive headlights (with cornering technology);
- Audi Drive Select;
Safety
The Audi A4 (B8) passed the Euro NCAP crash tests, and was awarded the following car safety ratings:- AdultAdultAn adult is a human being or living organism that is of relatively mature age, typically associated with sexual maturity and the attainment of reproductive age....
occupant = - ChildChildBiologically, a child is generally a human between the stages of birth and puberty. Some vernacular definitions of a child include the fetus, as being an unborn child. The legal definition of "child" generally refers to a minor, otherwise known as a person younger than the age of majority...
occupant = - PedestrianPedestrianA pedestrian is a person traveling on foot, whether walking or running. In some communities, those traveling using roller skates or skateboards are also considered to be pedestrians. In modern times, the term mostly refers to someone walking on a road or footpath, but this was not the case...
=
A4 TDI concept e (2008)
It includes a common railCommon rail
Common rail direct fuel injection is a modern variant of direct fuel injection system for petrol and diesel engines.On diesel engines, it features a high-pressure fuel rail feeding individual solenoid valves, as opposed to low-pressure fuel pump feeding unit injectors...
1968 cc TDI diesel engine rated at 120 PS and 290 newton metre, a stop-start system
Start-stop system
In automobiles, a start-stop system or stop-start system automatically shuts down and restarts the internal combustion engine to reduce the amount of time the engine spends idling, thereby improving fuel economy and reducing emissions...
and regenerative braking
Regenerative brake
A regenerative brake is an energy recovery mechanism which slows a vehicle or object down by converting its kinetic energy into another form, which can be either used immediately or stored until needed...
. It can achieve a fuel consumption of 3.99L/100 km (58.95 mpg) and CO2 output of 105 g/km. It can accelerate 0-100 km/h (62.1 mph) in 10.7 seconds, with top speed of 206 km/h (128 mph).
Other features include electric motor
Electric motor
An electric motor converts electrical energy into mechanical energy.Most electric motors operate through the interaction of magnetic fields and current-carrying conductors to generate force...
-based power steering, revised aerodynamics
Aerodynamics
Aerodynamics is a branch of dynamics concerned with studying the motion of air, particularly when it interacts with a moving object. Aerodynamics is a subfield of fluid dynamics and gas dynamics, with much theory shared between them. Aerodynamics is often used synonymously with gas dynamics, with...
, low-rolling resistance 225/45R17 tyres
Tire
A tire or tyre is a ring-shaped covering that fits around a wheel rim to protect it and enable better vehicle performance by providing a flexible cushion that absorbs shock while keeping the wheel in close contact with the ground...
, and electric actuation of the rear brake
Brake
A brake is a mechanical device which inhibits motion. Its opposite component is a clutch. The rest of this article is dedicated to various types of vehicular brakes....
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The car was unveiled in Paris Motor Show.
Model year changes
During a model cycle changes are made to integrate new technologies and to keep the model competitive. These changes are referenced based on the model year (MY) of the car.In Australia, the B8 has undergone 2 revisions leading to three variants, the B8, B8 MY10 and B8 MY11.