Model:
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2.8
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Engine/Engine Design
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Type:
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V6 90 degree, gasoline
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Bore:
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3.25 in. (82.5 mm)
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Stroke:
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3.40 in. (86.4 mm)
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Displacement:
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169 cu. in. (2771 cc)
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Compression Ratio:
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10.3:1
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Horsepower (SAE Net):
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172 @ 5500 RPM
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Torque:
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184 ft. lbs.@ 3000 RPM
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Cylinder block:
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Cast Iron
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Crankshaft:
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Forged Steel, 4 main bearings
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Cylinder head:
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Aluminum alloy
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Valve Train:
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DOHC, belt driven, hydraulic lifters / variable intake valve timing and variable geometry composite intake manifold
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Firing Order:
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1-4-3-6-2-5
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Cooling System:
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Water-cooled, thermostatically controlled radiator fan
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Fuel/Ignition System:
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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.
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Emission System:
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Dual 3-way catalytic converters w/individual oxygen sensors
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Drivetrain
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Type:
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Fwd or quattro all-wheel drive
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Transmission:
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5-speed manual or five-speed automatic
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Gear Ratios:
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Reverse
Final Drive (quattro)
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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)
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Steering
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Type:
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Rack & pinion, servotronic - variable power assist
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Ratio:
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17.1:1
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Turns (lock-to-lock):
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3.1
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Turning circle (curb-to-curb):
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36.4ft. (11.1 m)
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Suspension
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Front:
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Four link with upper and lower control arms, stabilizer bar, coil spring/shock absorber (gas charged)
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Rear (Fwd):
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Torsion-beam axle with trailing arms, stabilizer bar, coil spring/shock absorbers (gas charged)
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Rear (quattro):
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Double control arm (upper and lower), stabilizer bar, coil spring/shock absorbers (gas charged)
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Brakes
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Service brake:
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Anti-lock brake system (ABS 5.0), vacuum power assist, with asbestos-free linings, dual diagonal circuits and electronic rear brake pressure proportioning
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Front, size and type:
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10.9 in. (276 mm) - Ventilated disc
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Rear, size and type:
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9.6 in. (245 mm) - Solid disc
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Wheels & Tires
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Wheel size:
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7j x 16 inch cast alloy; five spoke design
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Tire size:
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205/60 R 16 H speed rated all-season radial (205/55 R 16 ZR or WR speed rated high performance radial optional)
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Body
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Material:
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Fully galvanized (both sides) steel
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Corrosion protection:
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Multi-step anti-corrosion process
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Capacities
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Engine Oil:
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5.3 U.S. quarts (5 liter)
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Fuel Tank:
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16.4 U.S. gallons
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Cooling System:
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6.9 U.S. quarts
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Exterior Dimensions
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Wheelbase:
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103.0 in. (102.6 quattro)
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Front Track:
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58.9. (1498 mm)
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Rear Track:
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58.2 in. (58.1 quattro)
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Overall length:
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178.0 in. (4522 mm)
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Overall Width:
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68.2 in. (1733 mm)
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Height (unloaded):
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55.8 in. (1418 mm)
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Ground Clearance:
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4.3 in. (110 mm)
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Curb Weight:
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Fwd manual - 2976 lbs.
Fwd auto - 3086 lbs.
Quattro manual - 3228 lbs.
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Interior Dimensions
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Seating Capacity:
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5
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Front Leg room:
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41.3 (1049 mm)
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Rear Leg room:
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33.4 in. (848 mm)
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Interior Volume Front:
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49.7 cu. ft
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Interior Volume Rear:
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38.0 cu. ft
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Luggage capacity:
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13.7 cu. ft
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Performance (quattro models)
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0-50 mph (0-80 kmh):
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n/a
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0-60 mph (Manual / Auto):
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7.8 / 9.0 sec (7.8 sec / 9.6 sec. quattro)
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1/4 Mile:
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n/a
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Top estimated speed:
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130 mph (203 kmh) - Electronically limited for North America
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Fuel Economy
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City (Manual/Auto):
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19 / 18 mpg (19 / 18 mpg quattro)
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Highway (Manual/Auto):
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27 / 28 mpg (26 / 27 mpg quattro)
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Combined (Manual/Auto):
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23 / 23 mpg (22 / 21 mpg quattro)
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