The Audi Fan Club

[Serge.D]

 

[Tommi]

Eh... I'm not digging the A3 headlights at all.

Me Neither, personally I think it would look better with the headlights from the A5.👎

And I think the A4 is, like, perfect.

Indeed it is:tup:

Thanks for the pic's Serge:tup:, I love the TT one:tup:, awesome colour - I think it's called Dolphin Grey, although I think the owner chose the Rims


Tommi

 

[Turbo Lag]

Yep, the A4 is perfect. 👍

 

[hemisport15]

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Design milestones of sports car construction do not only come from Sant' Agata Bolognese or Maranello but also from Kempten. Because there, in the picturesque Allgäu region, Abt Sportsline, the greatest tuner for vehicles from the Volkswagen group, is based. With the new Abt R8, the term "improvement" is set one level higher as this car combines technical competence and brilliant design from Abt and results in an automobile masterwork. Not more and not less. The Abt R8 is a fantastic super sports car, playing in the same league as Lamborghini Gallardo or Ferrari F430.

sorry about the really big pics, they were the only size they had on the website.

 

[JCE]

My fellow Audi-neers among my list of possible future car buying possiblities are these:

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.j...ors=&transmission=&max_price=16000&cardist=20

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.j...ors=&transmission=&max_price=16000&cardist=27

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.j...ors=&transmission=&max_price=16000&cardist=29

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.j...ors=&transmission=&max_price=16000&cardist=12


I would appreciate any advice of things to look/watch out for when shopping for these.

 

[Pupik]

I would appreciate any advice of things to look/watch out for when shopping for these.

If you're a stickler for perfection, my advice is don't buy one unless you have one of the following:

1) A factory warranty remaining.
2) An extended warranty.
3) A lot of money.

If you can deal with odds and ends being "used", then they're still fine cars. The road manners are nice, if the cars haven't been abused or raced. One advantage to an Audi is that the services (every 10,000 miles until 45,000-50,000) have been free since the year 2000 or so.

Allroads are nice cars, but they're not speed demons. Buy one only because you don't want the height and "handling" of an SUV, but you want something what doesn't mind going gently off-road. Yes, the roof is not painted.

Clutches are expensive propositions ($2000-3000); many Audi drivers are quite enthusiastic drivers! Brake rotors aren't resurface-able, according to Audi: Figure on a $500-800 bill for brakes. You're going to need an ignition coil every two years; fortunately, they aren't terribly expensive (about $100 total), but they're common issues.

Interiors: Switchgear has a tendency to get scratched and peel on every Audi over 2 years old, especially if the owner had long nails, bangles, or rings. On the other side of the coin, the leather surfaces hold up quite nicely compared to most other luxury brands, to the point of withstanding abuse quite well.

I'd avoid Audi convertibles altogether: Their soft tops are reoccuring nightmares.

I havent' been with Audi long enough to be really well-rounded; I found AudiZine to be the most helpful and professional of the Audi forums I've browsed.

 

[JCE]

My advice is don't buy one unless you have one of the following:

1) A factory warranty remaining.
2) An extended warranty.
3) A lot of money.

(Sorry, AutoTrader is perpetually Loading...)

Why? I need solid provable answers to be able to remove these from my perspective list. As I said on Final Gear, if I'm going to remove (in that case the Cadillac Catera) anything from my list I need actual evidence of the vehicle(s) in question's lack of build quality.

Audis after the mid-90's here in the US have seemed to have gained ground in terms of build quality perceptions. I have met a few A4 and A6 owners who rave about how good their cars have been through the years. The only complaint I get is the 1.8T model's turbo burning out--but I attribute that to poor regular maintenance habits by the owner. *edit*CHANGE YOUR OIL ON TIME DAMNIT!

But, if you can show me real world evidence that I shouldn't buy a particular Audi (or any other model on my list) please do so as it is important to me. It will be after all my real hard earned money I'm spending here.

 

[Pupik]

Look up, JCE. ^

 

[JCE]

Look up, JCE. ^

Cool. Thanks for the link and the warning about the clutch and brakes. So about the cutch, is that only the manual boxes? Or are the automatic clutches bad as well in temrs of wearing?

I might head over to their forums when the time is right for the purchase and ask them about some models I'm looking at to get a more detailed report. Thanks.

 

[forza2.0]

If you're a stickler for perfection, my advice is don't buy one unless you have one of the following:

1) A factory warranty remaining.
2) An extended warranty.
3) A lot of money.

If you can deal with odds and ends being "used", then they're still fine cars. The road manners are nice, if the cars haven't been abused or raced. One advantage to an Audi is that the services (every 10,000 miles until 45,000-50,000) have been free since the year 2000 or so.

Allroads are nice cars, but they're not speed demons. Buy one only because you don't want the height and "handling" of an SUV, but you want something what doesn't mind going gently off-road. Yes, the roof is not painted.

Clutches are expensive propositions ($2000-3000); many Audi drivers are quite enthusiastic drivers! Brake rotors aren't resurface-able, according to Audi: Figure on a $500-800 bill for brakes. You're going to need an ignition coil every two years; fortunately, they aren't terribly expensive (about $100 total), but they're common issues.

Interiors: Switchgear has a tendency to get scratched and peel on every Audi over 2 years old, especially if the owner had long nails, bangles, or rings. On the other side of the coin, the leather surfaces hold up quite nicely compared to most other luxury brands, to the point of withstanding abuse quite well.

I'd avoid Audi convertibles altogether: Their soft tops are reoccuring nightmares.

I havent' been with Audi long enough to be really well-rounded; I found AudiZine to be the most helpful and professional of the Audi forums I've browsed.

Do audi parts really cost that much in the US? No wonder alot of german premium cars are seen as unreliable and often get neglected for servicing.

Get the TT and then get coilovers and a remap.

 

[JCE]

I saw someone today with an all blacked out A6 with some sort of performance exhaust--it sounded awsome. I just wish Audi's weren't expensive to repair.

So the question is, of all of the Audis I'm interested in which one would be generally considered to be the more reliable?

2002-2004 A4
2002-2004 A6
2000-2002 S4
2000-2004 A8
2001-2004 TT
200?-200? Allroad Quattro

 

[Pupik]

An A8 part's prices seem to be more expensive than most others, form what I've noticed. Otherwise, reliability is about the same across the Audi spectrum.

You may want to drive a TT before committing to it. Some people don't like the odd ergonomics of the interior, or the heft of the steering at slow speeds.

 

[forza2.0]

I saw someone today with an all blacked out A6 with some sort of performance exhaust--it sounded awsome. I just wish Audi's weren't expensive to repair.

So the question is, of all of the Audis I'm interested in which one would be generally considered to be the more reliable?

2002-2004 A4
2002-2004 A6
2000-2002 S4
2000-2004 A8
2001-2004 TT
200?-200? Allroad Quattro

A8 msot reliable
S4 probably most unreliable, but thats because people like to drive them hard and the turbo tends to need replacing around 80k miles.

If I was you I would go for the most low mileage example you can find. Im talking 30 - 40k miles. Preferably a turbo model.

How do you usually drive your cars? Do you like taking corners at speed or are you a more relaxed sort of driver?

 

[JCE]

A8 msot reliable
S4 probably most unreliable, but thats because people like to drive them hard and the turbo tends to need replacing around 80k miles.

If I was you I would go for the most low mileage example you can find. Im talking 30 - 40k miles. Preferably a turbo model.

How do you usually drive your cars? Do you like taking corners at speed or are you a more relaxed sort of driver?

I would imagine A8's would be the best to get with higher mileage due to them probably being driven by older adults who "cruise".

My driving style differs based on mood. 90% of the time I like to just cruise at the speed limit and relax. 10% of the time I drive slightly aggresively, or because I want the yummy feeling I get by driving "spiritedly". Truth be told my Camaro wouldn't of lasted this long if I drove it like I did when I first bought it. 100,000 of the 122,xxx miles of my ownership (and my brother having it for three years) were 95% easy driving. 20k miles were hard WOT miles.

 

[forza2.0]

I would imagine A8's would be the best to get with higher mileage due to them probably being driven by older adults who "cruise".

My driving style differs based on mood. 90% of the time I like to just cruise at the speed limit and relax. 10% of the time I drive slightly aggresively, or because I want the yummy feeling I get by driving "spiritedly". Truth be told my Camaro wouldn't of lasted this long if I drove it like I did when I first bought it. 100,000 of the 122,xxx miles of my ownership (and my brother having it for three years) were 95% easy driving. 20k miles were hard WOT miles.

Well a S4 or TT would be the most competent car for spirited driving, especiallu if you fit coilovers.

Cruising wise the A8 is king and I would not worry about high mileage too much if its a big displacement model. However parts for the A8 will be more expensive than the rest of the range.

See if you can get some test drives and give us some feedback!

 

[forza2.0]

New audi a4 3.2 quattro has been taking around the hockenheim racetrack by sport auto and it posted a 1min 18sec lap.

Now that really is a astonishing lap time. Faster than the audi S5! I have copied and pasted some of the lap times for different vehicles and we should celebrate the FWD MK2 TT's effort also. Such a quick time for 200hp and FWD. This is thanks no doubt to all the weight saving meausres that audi made with that car. Kudos audi!

BMW 335i (E90) ---------------------------------------- 1.18,0 min
Audi A4 3.2 Quattro (B8) -------------------------------------- 1.18.0 min
Mercedes E55 (476hp) ------------------------------------ 1.18,0 min
Mercedes SL 500 ------------------------------------------ 1.18,1 min
BMW Z4 3.0 SMG (231hp) --------------------------------- 1.18,1 min
Bentley Continental MTM ---------------------------------------- 1.18,1 min
Audi S4 Sedan (V8) ---------------------------------------- 1.18,1 min
Audi RS4 (old) --------------------------------------------- 1.18,2 min
Mitsubishi EVO 7 -------------------------------------------- 1.18,2 min
Audi TT 3.2 Roadster (new) -------------------------------------------------- 1.18,2 min
Audi RS4 Convertible (V8)------------------------------------------- 1.18,2 min
BMW M3 Convertible------------------------------------------- 1.18,4 min
BMW Z3M Roadster ---------------------------------------- 1.18,2 min
Porsche Boxster S (252 hp) -------------------------------- 1.18,3 min
Brabus-Mercedes CLK 5.8 (1998) -------------------------- 1.18,3 min

Mercedes SL 55 ------------------------------------------ 1.18,4 min
Mercedes CLK 63 ---------------------------------------- 1.18,4 min
Mitsubishi EVO 6 -------------------------------------------- 1.18,4 min
Maserati 3200 GT ------------------------------------------- 1.18,4 min
Mercedes CL 65 ---------------------------------------------- 1.18,4 min
Porsche Cayman 2.7 ---------------------------------------- 1.18.5 min
Mercedes SLK 32 ------------------------------------------- 1.18,5 min
Mercedes C55 --------------------------------------------- 1.18,6 min
Renault Megane F1 R26 -------------------------------------------- 1.18,2 min
Mercedes CLS 63 AMG ------------------------------------------------ 1.18,5 min
Mercedes SLK 350 ----------------------------------- 1.18,7 min
Audi S5 (Dunlop Sportmaxx, 19" wheels) ------------------------------------------------ 1.18,8 min
Nissan 350Z ------------------------------------------------ 1.18,8 min
Audi S6 (435hp) --------------------------------------------- 1.18,8 min
Renault Sport Trophy ------------------------------------------- 1.18,8 min
Audi TT 2.0 TFSI --------------------------------------------- 1.18,9 min

 

[Tommi]

Wow, that is truly amazing, just looking at the cars it has beaten leaves me speechless, before I even look at the time... Great Work Audi, another fine example of superb engineering!👍👍

 

[Tommi]

Source:

Audi RS5 and TTRS Revealed: All We Know about Audi’s RS Coupes

The R8 may be getting all the press as of late, but Audi’s not done with their growing performance lineup by a longshot. Several weeks ago, quattro GmbH’s director Werner Frowein confirmed to Auto Motor und Sport that his wing of Audi would be stepping up its work for 2008. The current RS 4’s retirement may be imminent, but production of the R8, RS 6 and upcoming Q7 V12 TDI will keep his team busy. So too will new projects, and two of these expected expansion models are the much-anticipated TTRS and RS5 coupes.

In the same Auto Motor und Sport piece, Frowein mentioned that the previous brew period of four years into a six year model cycle would shorten to two in the future. RS versions of both the TT and the A5/S5 have both been spotted undergoing testing, and Frowein’s math should put a TTRS on a show stand by as early as Paris in September and an RS5 sometime in 2009. Such a rapid launch plan should mean little sleep for the boys at quattro GmbH.

TTRS
Rumors of the hottest TT variant ever are rampant. Several theories on drivetrain have resulted, though our money is on a turbocharged five cylinder. Volkswagen already does a low cost and lower capacity 5-cylinder with 2.5-liters, though an Audi version sharing very little with the base VW engine will be a considerably more costly and possibly a different displacement (we’ve heard 2.3-liters from one source) – built up to meet a power rating of 350-hp says a high-ranking source from Audi in Germany.

What else can we guess about the engine? FSI is a certainty, and Audi’s new Valvelift system is likely – aiding in both torque and fuel economy. 2.0T engines we’ve driven with the same FSI/Valvelift setup are burgeoning with torque and we expect no different from the TTRS’ five cylinder.

A turbocharged five-cylinder Audi engine in a performance coupe certainly pays homage to the original Quattro, though the TT’s transverse engine layout lower and closer to the center of the chassis, aluminum body structure and computer-controlled Haldex-sourced version of quattro will make it a decidedly different beast than the boxy Audi icon.

As far as U.S. sale, sources have informed us that the plan is to currently include the TTRS in the American mix. The current plan for DSG-only in the States for the recently announced TTS is likely a hint that a manual-transmission TTRS is the likely shifting choice for the RS.

Our TTRS rendering shows what the car might look like if it were launched today. Audi has been known to share design language across its sub brands and the RS nomenclature is no different. This TTRS mockup uses a similar nose and sill extensions from the latest RS6, along with the car’s 5-spoke alloys with Titanium Package finish. It’s also Avus Silver Metallic – a color Audi usually reserves for RS duty.

RS5
Details on the RS5 are less known, but strong theories are out there. S5 mules have been spotted testing in Europe well after the S5’s launch, and with the trademark RS oval tailpipes. They’re likely RS5 mules and we even hear that there may be an RS5 mule high altitude testing in America.

Print magazines have hinted at a number of engine directions – from the RS4’s high-revving 4.2-liter V8 carryover to the twin-turbocharged V10 of the RS 6 and everything in between. Here’s a quick rundown, supported with our own theories and comments shared by sources at Audi.

1. V10 Twin Turbo – This is an unlikely choice. Fitted in the RS 6, the engine forces pricing of the A6 variant into six-figure territory. Packaging might also prove difficult as the already sizeable V10 also has the turbo system’s plumbing.

2. V10 Normally Aspirated – The most recent issue of Road & Track raised this scenario. The American print magazine said sources close to the book have stated that Audi is working on a high-revving V10 FSI – what the RS4 4.2 is to normal 4.2 FSI, this engine would be to the S8’s V10. R&T’s suggestion points toward a shared approach with the upcoming R8 V10. That scenario doesn’t sound totally unbelievable and, should Audi be able to hit the magical100 hp/liter mark of the RS4, that would mean 520 hp. Still, one source at Audi says the V10’s fitment in the S5 chassis is unlikely but wouldn’t rule it out.

3. Forced Induction 4.2-liter FSI – Utter those words and people will immediately think of the last-generation RS6 and its twin turbo V8. The UK’s Car Magazine seems to think this scenario is most likely, suggesting 450 hp and 500 ft-lbs. of would could come from a mildly turboed RS4 engine.

Our own sources say this is unlikely in the details. First, the RS4’s high-revving setup likely wouldn’t get forced induction. Figure something more like the S5’s 4.2 FSI. If the next-generation S4 is supercharged says that source, then figure the lessons learned might be applied to other engines also. Fit a supercharger to the S5’s engine and the power figures suggested by Car aren’t out of reach.

4. V8 Normally Aspirated, RS4-spec – At 420 hp from 4.2-liters, the RS 4 engine is by far no slouch. Top Gear’s Jeremy Clarkson has raved about the mill, saying it might just be one of the best engines ever. Carrying over the engine lock, stock and barrel from the outgoing RS 4 is another possible scenario. No, it’s nothing new, but it’s still great and would be a ton of fun in the better-balanced B8-chassis coupe.

At this point, it’s a bit too early to make the call. Options 2, 3, and 4 all seem like believable scenarios, so we’ll hold off on betting the farm on which will get the nod just yet. One thing’s for sure, any one of the four would be formidable with the platform, Audi Drive Select and the next-generation torque-vectoring quattro.

As with the TTRS, the RS5 rendering above shows how the upcoming car might appear if it were launched today. The latest RS design language from the RS6 such as the nose, wheels, ur Quattro-inspired blister fenders and more have been applied to the A5’s lithe silhouette. It all looks fantastic in Audi’s Ibis White with titanium finish on the RS6 alloys.

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[Turbo Lag]

These will be killer cars for sure. Sexy as hell too

 

[vr6gti72]

RS5 Id do some pretty nasty things for that car.

 

[forza2.0]

Auto Motor und Sport did an interview with Audi chief development engineer Michael Dick. He gave Auto Motor und Sport the correct model release date from today till Feb. 2012

2008

April
- A3 cabriolet
May
- A4 Avant
- RS6 Avant
June
- A3 (face lift)
- new 2.0l Common Rail engine
July
- TT S
September
- Q5, A6 face lift, Q7 V12 TDI
October
- RS6 sedan
November
- TT TDI
December
- S4 sedan and Avant

2009

January
- Q7 full hybrid
February
- A5 convertible
March
- R8 V10
April
- A8
May
- R8 Roadster
June
- TT RS
July
- RS5
October
- A5 Sportback

2010

Jan
- Q3
Feb
- A1 (2door)
March
- A7
May
- RS4
October
- A3
December
- A1 (4door)

2011

January
- A6
Feb
- A7 convertible
March
- city (still a ? behind based on the VW up concept)
April
- Q5 full hybrid
October
- A1 Roadster
November
- A6 Avant
December
- R8 V12 TDI

2012

Jan
- A6 Allroad
Feb
- A4 facelift

Some technical specs that he gave..

- TT RS 350hp from a 5cyl

- Q5 SUV is based on the A4 quattro not on the VW Tiguan and shares nothing with the Tiguan

- New A6 use a all aluminum chassie and nearly all aluminium suspension to reduce the car weight in average by 100kg compared to competetive models of other brands

- 2008 Audi market the cleanest running diesel engine in the world

- the A1 will be available as full electirc car with plug in technology

- The 2008 Q5 is the first DSG equipped car with longitudinal mounted engine in Audis modle range

- possible that Audi starts production in the USA

- Audi slowly goes away from all models looking the same with a single frame front image... beginning with the Q models receiving more marked vertical struts in the grill. The sports models will receive flatter and wider single frame grills. But according to design chief Stefan Sielaff this will be a slow process.

 

[buttsneeze]

Can I join? My dad has an '07 Audi A8L, his second one, and I've been arguing with this guy next to me in Science class about how Audi is better than BMW for months. And I won the argument.

 

[Tommi]

Can I join? My dad has an '07 Audi A8L, his second one, and I've been arguing with this guy next to me in Science class about how Audi is better than BMW for months. And I won the argument.

Of course!, Welcome to the club buttsneeze!👍,
Nice car:tup:, I love A8L's, they are my favourite 'limo' by far, great looking and great all round!👍

I've been arguing with this guy next to me in Science class about how Audi is better than BMW for months. And I won the argument.

👍👍

This argument regularly comes up for me, so I know how you feel, well done for winning the argument, nice to see the right outcome!👍(I hate BMW's!)

See you around!

Tommi

 

[Tommi]

Please ignore this post

 

[forza2.0]

There will be no V8 S4's.

 

[Tommi]

Source: Fourtitude

In Detail: The new A4 Avant

• Attractive design, spacious and well thought-out luggage space
• Sporty technology layout and dynamic driving performance
• New generation of engines with higher performance and lower fuel consumption
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Ingolstadt, February 2008 – Dynamic, elegant, and emotional; with the A4 sedan, Audi has already advanced into a new dimension. In a few weeks, the A4 Avant will follow: The most successful premium station wagon of its class offers, along with excellent drivability and uncompromising quality, a higher utility value for sports and recreation. This vehicle combines elegance and intelligent functionality.

The Audi A4 Avant is extending its lead. Based on the same technology layout as the sedan, the newly developed five-link front axle has been shifted farther forward. This ensures that the axle loads are perfectly distributed, thereby guaranteeing the highest precision and agility when it comes to handling. The Avant therefore also offers a new and fascinating driving experience similar to the one that led media experts to pronounce the sedan the best automobile in the midsize range.

Audi is launching the A4 Avant with five engine types to begin with: two gasoline engines and three diesel engines. These engines offer superior performance while reducing fuel consumption by more than 14 percent compared to the previous model – proof of Audi’s successful efficiency strategy. Audi’s high technological competence is also expressed in the broadly diversified range of powertrains and in its numerous sport and comfort technologies – many of which originate directly from the premium class.

Attractive station wagons called Avant: the design
The design of the new Audi A4 Avant is as exciting and dynamic as one would expect from a brand as design-oriented as Audi. The headlights are staged like a technological work of art. The Avant comes with daytime running lights as a standard feature; the xenon plus headlights consist of 14 white light-emitting diodes.

Compared to the forerunner model, the proportions have been reconfigured in a new and even sportier design. The front overhang has been shortened, and the engine hood and the wheel base have gained considerably in length. The flat D-posts lend the Audi A4 Avant a dynamic, coupe-like silhouette, while the rear design emphasizes its width with powerful, horizontal lines. The new A4 Avant measures 4.70 meters (15.42 feet) in length, almost 12 centimeters (4.72 inches) longer than its forerunner model. Its body is considerably more rigid and safer in build than its predecessor, yet is around 10 percent lighter at the same time.

With up to 1,430 liters in volume (50.50 cubic feet), the latest addition to the Audi family has the largest luggage capacity in its competitive field; in its basic configuration it holds 490 liters (129 gallons). The 60/40 split-fold rear seats also come with the option of a load-through hatch with separate ski and snowboard bag. The A4 Avant’s trunk is lined with fine carpet and features intelligent details as standard such as a reversible cargo floor and a convenient cargo cover that retracts at a touch. Audi also offers luxury features such as an electro-mechanical drive for the rear tailgate or tie-down eyelets for securing luggage.

Light and spacious: the interior
The ambience inside the new A4 Avant is light and spacious. The interior reflects Audi’s strengths – the highest quality of workmanship, sophisticated looks, and logical, intuitive operation. The cockpit is driver-oriented; it borrows many features from the larger A8. Thanks to the new electro-mechanical parking brake, the manual parking brake was no longer necessary.

Even the standard climate control system has been completely redesigned. It supplies ten percent more cooling capacity, yet operates more efficiently than the previous system, thus saving about 0.2 liters of fuel per 100 km.

When it comes to safety, Audi has raised the bar, for example, with its combination of adaptive airbags, belt tensioners with variable belt force limiters and seat position sensors on the front seats. With this system, the force of the airbag deployment and belt tension level are selectively controlled depending on the seat position and the accident severity. In case of a rear-end collision, the backs of the front seats and the head rests support the upper body. This system is called Audi backguard and has received special praise during independent tests.

The engines: more performance, less fuel consumption
The new Audi A4 Avant will be launched on the market with two powerful gasoline engines and two diesel engines, thus covering a range of 105 kW (143 hp) to 195 kW (265 hp). The 2.0 TDI generating 125 kW (170 hp) will be added later to round out the range. All the engines have FSI and TDI direct fuel injection technology and the three four-cylinder engines reach high torques thanks to turbocharger technology. On average, the engine performance in this model series has increased by almost eight percent. At the same time, fuel consumption in the gasoline engines has dropped by almost 12 percent, and the TDI engines by almost nine percent.

The new 3.2 FSI is the most powerful engine that comes with the new A4 Avant. It has an output of 195 kW (265 hp) and reaches 330 Nm (243.40 lb-ft) of torque between 3,000 and 5,000 rpm. Enhancements to the V6 include considerably lower inner friction and a valve actuation system called the Audi Valvelift System, which varies the stroke of the intake valves. The 3.2 FSI delivers sport-driven performance in any situation. It powers the A4 Avant from zero to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in just 6.4 seconds and on up to a top speed of 250 km/h (155.34 mph). At the same time, fuel consumption has dropped by 1.5 liters (0.40 gallons) compared to its predecessor.

The 1.8 TFSI, too, is a highly efficient engine. The compact and light four-cylinder unit has an output of 118 kW (160 hp) and reaches 250 Nm (184.39 lb-ft) of torque between 1,500 and 4,500 rpm. Direct gasoline injection and turbocharging create the ideal combination in this model. The 1.8 liter engine responds spontaneously and provides a highly refined driving experience. It powers the car from zero to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in 8.9 seconds and on up to a top speed of 218 km/h (135.46 mph).

The 3.0 TDI engine in the Audi A4 Avant comes across as a widely new engine, particularly when it comes to the fuel injection system and the turbo. This three liter diesel unit, which is firmly coupled to the manual transmission, has an output of
176 kW (240 hp) and reaches a torque of 500 Nm (368.78 lb-ft) between 1,500 and 3,000 rpm. Its performance figures – from zero to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in 6.3 seconds, a top speed of 250 km/h (155.34 mph) – demonstrate this engine’s dynamic character.

The 2.0 TDI has a new common rail fuel injection system that guarantees refined running; other innovations include the turbo and the piston geometry. Audi offers the two liter diesel engine in two versions: one developing 105 kW (143 hp) and 320 Nm (236.02 lb-ft) of torque and the other generating 125 kW (170 hp) and 350 Nm (258.15 lb-ft) of torque. Both ensure powerful propulsion – the basic TDI accelerates the A4 Avant to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in 9.7 seconds and facilitates a top speed of 208 km/h (129.25 mph). The more powerful of the two accelerates the Avant to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in 8.6 seconds and on up to a top speed of 222 km/h (139.19 mph).

There will be no V8 S4's.

When it comes to power transmissions, customers can choose from a broad range of high-tech components. Six-speed manual and tiptronic transmissions (optional for the

3.2 FSI) transfer the engine’s torque. For the 1.8 TFSI unit and the 2.0 TDI engine generating 105 kW (143 hp), the continuously variable multitronic transmission is also an option.

The 3.2 FSI and the 3.0 TDI come equipped with quattro permanent all-wheel drive as a standard feature. It distributes the forces under normal driving conditions at a ratio of 40 : 60 between the front and rear axle – a configuration that perfectly harmonizes the overall dynamic character of the new A4 Avant. If needed, the Torsen differential transfers the majority of the torque to the axle with the better traction.

In the driveline of the new A4 Avant, the differential has moved directly behind the engine. It has switched places with the clutch or the torque converter.

It was therefore possible to move the front axle 154 millimeters (6.06 inches) forward. This solution provides for a longer wheel base and for the perfect distribution of the axle loads, thus improving both handling and ride comfort equally.

Redesigned from top to bottom: the dynamic suspension
The dynamic suspension of the new Audi A4 was redesigned from top to bottom. The pivot bearing and the five links of the front axle are also made of aluminum, just like the beam, which makes the front end of the body more rigid. The steering box is located far to the front and deep down to enable the steering impulse to go directly to the wheels via the tie-rods. The highly efficient servo pump in the sensitive rack-and-pinion steering improves fuel consumption by about 0.1 liter/100 km.

In the rear axle, Audi applied the track-controlled trapezoidal link principle from the larger A6 and A8 series. The suspension is made largely of aluminum; the separate layout of the springs and shock absorbers guarantees sensitive responsiveness. The new A4 Avant will roll off the production line on 16 inch and 17 inch alloy wheels, behind which are located powerful brakes. The electronic stabilization program (ESP) can be partially switched off when driving under 70 km/h (43.50 mph).

A package of innovative technology makes the driving experience even more dynamic and exciting. The optional Audi drive select control system accesses various technology components, depending on which upgrade the customer has selected. In the basic version, it influences the engine’s gas intake, the tiptronic shifting points, the multitronic and the power steering as well as the steering angle of the steering wheel. By pressing a button, the driver determines whether these components should work in a comfortable, average or sporty mode. If the car is equipped with the MMI operating system, a fourth, individually programmable mode is available.
Audi drive select requires at least one of the following two high-end components. One is an adaptive controller for the shock absorbers which is connected to a sports suspension and lowers the body by about 20 millimeters (0.79 inches).

The second component is the Audi dynamic steering that operates with a superposition gear. It varies the steering ratio continuously by almost 100 percent depending on the speed driven. In the limit range, it stabilizes the new A4 Avant thanks to its lightning-fast steering interventions. The system is also extremely useful when understeering occurs.

Even greater supremacy: assistance systems
Audi equips the new Avant, upon request, with a complete range of high-tech systems that make driving an even more supreme and relaxed experience. These include the Audi parking system (a parking aid; standard for the A4 Avant Ambiente), Audi lane assist (the lane departure warning system) and Audi side assist (which warns of hazards when changing lane). Adaptive cruise control maintains the distance to the vehicle in front.

Even when it comes to multimedia, the Audi A4 Avant sets new standards. The Audi Music Interface (AMI) allows iPods to be connected. The navigation systems with MMI Basic plus or with DVD including MMI are also further upgrade options. They permit the integration of cell phones as Bluetooth car phones and are combined with the competition-beating MMI operating system. The top of the line when it comes to hi-fi enjoyment is the car’s sound system from the leading Danish company Bang & Olufsen: A powerful 505 watt, ten-channel amplifier controls 14 speakers.

The new Audi A4 Avant will roll off the production line in the Attraction, Ambition, and Ambiente equipment lines. The dynamic S line offers the options of an exterior package and a sports package. The broad range of options includes luxury-class features such as air-conditioned comfort seats, the triple-zone climate control system, the advanced key which allows keyless access to the vehicle and vehicle start-up at the press of a button, and the dynamic cornering light system known as adaptive light. The large panoramic glass sunroof lights up the elegant interior. A new headlight assistant will be an additional feature in the future.
The A4 Avant will be available for sale in the spring in Germany and other European markets. The basic price of the Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI Attraction model with an output of 88 kW (120 hp) will be €27,550 and it will be available in the fall.

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[buttsneeze]

The new A4 and A5 are easily some of the most beautiful car designs I've seen in a long time.

 

[Turbo Lag]

The new A4 and A5 are easily some of the most beautiful car designs I've seen in a long time.

+1 👍 That A4 Avant looks big even though it isnt. Great work Audi 👍

 

[Tommi]

The new A4 and A5 are easily some of the most beautiful car designs I've seen in a long time.

Indeed, the A5 is utterly gorgeous in the metal:tup: - especially at dusk/night.

+1 👍 That A4 Avant looks big even though it isnt. Great work Audi 👍

I know, it is a superb achievement, the new Avant looks so much like a baby A6 avant, well I think it does anyway!.

Some DTM news:

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[icelt]

Hey guys, first time visiting this thread. Just wondering if this is the best place to post a question requesting feedback on the B7 A4 Avant? Basically I'm seriously considering putting a 3.2 titanium on order and just wanted to see if any of you guys had feedback regarding reliability, performance, things to watch out for, dealer comments, etc.

Thanks.