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Background and Identification

The Audi A4 is a line of compact executive cars built by Audi, a German car manufacturer. Since its creation in 1994, the Audi A4 has seen five generations and is based on the Volkswagen Group B platform, a mid-size car platform. The A4 came in succession to the Audi 80 and according to the brands’ internal numbering system, the A4 is a continuation of the Audi 80.

The A4 has been sold as a four-door saloon (sedan) and a five-door estate (station wagon). The Audi A4’s automobile layout consists of a front-engine design, with a transaxle-type transmission mounted at the rear of the engine. Furthermore, the cars are front-wheel drive or “quattro” (Audi sub-brand to indicate all-wheel drive).

The Audi A4 began production in 1994 for the 1995 model year. The first-generation A4 was introduced to the European market in January 1995 and in the North American market in 1996. The A4 was introduced as a four-door saloon/sedan, and the Avant (estate/wagon) was introduced in late 1995. The first-generation A4 was available with an automatic or manual transmission paired to either an inline-four gasoline engine, a V6 gasoline engine, an inline-four diesel engine, or a V6 diesel engine. It shares the Volkswagen Group B5 platform with the Volkswagen Passat B5.

Technical Specifications

Overview:

  • ProductionNovember 1994-2001
    1,674,943 built
  • Model years: 1995–2001

Body and chassis:

  • Body style:
    • 4 door saloon/sedan,
    • 5-door Avant (estate/wagon)
  • Platform: Volkswagen Group B5 (PL45) platform

Powertrain:

Engine:

  • Inline-four petrol engine:
    • 1.6 L I4
    • 1.8 L I4 20v
    • 1.8 L I4 20v Turbo
  • V6 petrol engine
    • 2.4 L V6 12v
    • 2.4 L V6 30v
    • 2.6 L V6
    • 2.7 L V6 Biturbo
    • 2.8 L V6 12v
    • 2.8 L V6 30v
  • Inline-four diesel engine
    • 1.9 L I4 DI
    • 1.9 L I4 TDI
  • V6 diesel engine
    • 2.5 L V6 24v TDI

Transmission:

  • Manual transmission
    • 5-speed manual
    • 6-speed manual
  • Automatic transmission
    • 4-speed automatic
    • 5-speed ZF 5HP19 automatic

Dimensions:

  • Wheelbase: 2,615 mm (103.0 in)
  • Length:
    • 4,520 mm (178.0 in)
    • Avant: 4,488 mm (176.7 in)
  • Width: 1,733 mm (68.2 in)
  • Height:
    • 1,415 mm (55.7 in)
    • Avant: 1,440 mm (56.7 in)

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