1997 Audi A4 2.8 quattro

1997 Audi A4

Trim Levels, Colors and Available Options Available Trim Levels: 1.8T / 2.8 (Fwd or quattro) Available Options: All-Weather Package: Heated front seats, heated windshield washer nozzles, heated driver door lock, expandable ski/storage sack, Outside Temperature Gauge Sport Package (1.8T model only): 5-spoke 7J x 16 sport wheels, 205/55 16 high performance tires, 3-spoke leather covered sport steering wheel, Jacquard Satin Cloth Sport Seats Sunroof Package: Power Glass Sunroof, Remote Locking System Quattro all-wheel drive 5-Speed Automatic Transmission Trip computer 3-spoke sport steering wheel (included with Sport package) Leather upholstery (2.8 models only) Pearlescent white paint Cool shade exterior colors (1.8T Models only) Bose premium sound system Available Exterior Colors: Bamboo Metallic / Sable Brown Mica / Casablanca White / Europa Blue / Laser Red / Autumn Red Mica / Aluminum Silver Metallic / Cactus Green Mica / Brilliant Black / Pearl White / Pelican Blue Metallic (1.8T only) / Brilliant Yellow Pelican Blue Metallic (1.8T only) / Tropic Green Metallic Pelican Blue Metallic (1.8T only) / Aquarel Pelican Blue Metallic (1.8T only)

Technical Specs

Model: 1.8T 2.8 Engine/Engine Design Type: Four cylinder inline, turbocharged, charge air intercooling V6 90 degree, gasoline Bore: 3.18 in. (81 mm) 3.25 in. (82.5 mm) Stroke: 3.40 in. (86.4 mm) 3.40 in. (86.4 mm) Displacement: 1.8 liters - 107 cu. in. 2.8 liters - 169 cu. in. Compression Ratio: 9.5:1 10.3:1 Horsepower (SAE Net): 150 @ 5700 RPM 172 @ 5500 RPM Torque: 155 ft. lbs.@ 1750 RPM 184 ft. lbs.@ 3000 RPM Cylinder block: Cast Iron Crankshaft: Forged Steel, 4 main bearings Cylinder head: Aluminum alloy Valve Train: DOHC, belt driven, hydraulic lifters DOHC, belt driven, hydraulic lifters / variable intake valve timing and variable geometry composite intake manifold Firing Order: 1-3-4-2 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 Type: Fwd or quattro all-wheel drive Transmission: 5-speed manual or five-speed automatic Gear Ratios: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Reverse Final Drive (quattro) Manual (Automatic) 3.778:1 (n/a) 2.176:1 (n/a) 1.429:1 (n/a) 1.029:1 (n/a) 0.838:1 (n/a) 3.444:1 (n/a) 3.889:1 (n/a) Manual (Automatic) 3.500:1 (n/a) 1.944:1 (n/a) 1.300:1 (n/a) 0.943:1 (n/a) 0.789:1 (n/a) 3.444:1 (n/a) 3.889:1 (n/a) Steering 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 Front: Four link with upper and lower control arms, stabilizer bar, coil spring/shock absorber (gas charged) Rear (Fwd): Torsion-beam axle with trailing arms, stabilizer bar, coil spring/shock absorbers (gas charged) Rear (quattro): Double control arm (upper and lower), stabilizer bar, coil spring/shock absorbers (gas charged) Brakes Service brake: Anti-lock brake system (ABS 5.1), 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 Wheel size: 7j x 15 inch cast aluminum, eight spoke design (7J x 16, Cast alloy; five spoke design optional) 7j x 16 inch cast alloy; five spoke design Tire size: 205/60 R 15 H speed rated all season radial (205/55 R 16 ZR or WR speed rated high performance radial optional) 225/60 R 16 H speed rated all-season radial (205/55 R 16 ZR or WR speed rated high performance radial optional) Body Material: Fully galvanized (both sides) steel Corrosion protection: Multi-step anti-corrosion process Capacities Engine Oil: 4.2 U.S. quarts (4 liter) 5.3 U.S. quarts (5 liter) Fuel Tank: 16.4 U.S. gallons (15.9 gal. quattro) 16.4 U.S. gallons Cooling System: 6.9 U.S. quarts Exterior Dimensions Wheelbase: 103.0 in. (102.6 quattro) Front Track: 58.9. (1498 mm) Rear Track: 58.2 in. (58.1 quattro) Overall length: 178.0 in. (4522 mm) Overall Width: 68.2 in. (1733 mm) Height (unloaded): 55.8 in. (1418 mm) Ground Clearance: 4.3 in. (110 mm) Curb Weight (quattro/manual): 3241 lbs (1470 kg) 3384 lbs (1535 kg)   Note: Subtract 200 lbs for FWD, Add 100 lbs for automatic transmission Interior Dimensions 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: 38.0 cu. ft 38.0 cu. ft Luggage capacity: 13.7 cu. ft 13.7 cu. ft Performance (quattro models) 0-50 mph (0-80 kmh): 5.8 sec (7.4 sec. auto) n/a 0-60 mph (0-100 kmh): 8.1 sec (9.8 sec. auto) 7.8 sec (9.6 sec. auto) 1/4 Mile: 15.9 sec (16.9 sec. auto) n/a Top estimated speed: 130 mph (203 kmh) - Electronically limited for North America Fuel Economy (quattro models) City: 21 mpg (18 mpg auto) 19 mpg (18 auto) Highway: 29 mpg (27 mpg auto) 26 mpg (27 mpg auto) Combined: 24 mpg (21 mpg auto) 22 mpg (21 mpg auto)

Standard Features Technical: • 1.8 liter 150 hp turbo engine with direct ignition, electronic turbo (1.8T models only) • 2.8 liter DOHC 172 hp V6 engine with variable intake valve timing and intake manifold path (2.8 models only) • 5-speed manual transmission with synchronized reverse gear • "FrontTrak" drive system with front wheel drive, 4 link front suspension and ASR (anti-slip regulation) system (not available on Avant models) • "quattro IV" - permanent all-wheel drive system, includes TORSEN torque sensing center differential; front and rear electronic differential locks (EDL) • Anti-lock brake system (ABS 5.3) with electronic differential lock (EDL) and electronic rear brake pressure regulation • ASR (Anti-slip Regulation) system (full time traction control; Fwd only) • CFC-free air conditioning refrigerant • Fully galvanized steel unibody construction with aluminum hood Wheels / Tires / Suspension / Steering: • 205/60 15 all season tires (1.8T models) • 205/55 16 all season tires (2.8 models) • 7j x 15 8 spoke cast alloy wheel (1.8T 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 (Fwd models) • Double A-arm rear suspension (quattro models) • Tilt and telescopic (manual) adjustable steering column • Rack and pinion power steering Exterior: • 5 mph (Federal standard) bumpers, painted in body color • Retractable high pressure headlight washers • Protective side moldings, painted in body color • Bright trim around side windows (2.8 models) • Black trim around side windows (1.8T model only) • Body color outside mirror; left side flat, right side convex • Heatable windshield washer nozzles • Metallic paint (standard on 2.8 models) 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. • 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 (Avant models only) • 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: • Front "comfort" seats with manual height adjustment and variable backrest adjustment (1.8T models only) • 8-way power driver seat with lumbar adjustment (2.8 models only) • Front passenger seat with height and lumbar adjustment (2.8 models only) • 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 Interior: • Cloth or leatherette seat upholstery • Front and rear floor mats with embroidered model logo on front mats • Matching upholstery on front center armrest and door panel inserts • "Pattern" aluminum trim on dashboard and door panel interior beltline (1.8T models only) • Wood trim on dashboard and door panel interior beltline (2.8 models only) • Leather wrapped 4-spoke steering wheel • Leather covered transmission shift knob and shift boot • 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 eyelets with luggage net in trunk 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 (Avant models only) • 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 (Avant models only) • 8-speaker sound system with active rear speakers • Pre-wiring for Motorola hands-free telephone (includes speaker, microphone and transceiver mounting bracket) • Rear window antenna • Pre-wiring for 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 lap belt • 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

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