1998 Audi A4

Audi A4 2.8 quattro, Photo courtesy of Audi of America

1998 Audi A4

Trim Levels, Colors and Available Options
Available Trim Levels:	1.8T / 2.8 (Fwd or quattro) / 2.8 Avant quattro
Available Options:	Cold Weather Package: Heated front seats, heated windshield washer nozzles, heated driver door lock, expandable ski/storage sack (standard on Avant models) Sport Package: Sport suspension, 7-spoke 7J x 16 sport wheels, 205/55 16 high performance tires, 3-spoke leather covered sport steering wheel (w/ Tiptronic controls with automatic transmission) Convenience Package: Power Glass Sunroof, Remote Locking System, Folding Key w/ Remote Locking Controls Quattro all-wheel drive 5-Speed Tiptronic Transmission Glass sunroof with pre-select function, sunshade and 100 N force limiter Trip computer 3-spoke sport steering wheel (included with Sport package) Sport front seats Leather upholstery (2.8 models only) Pearlescent white paint Cool shade exterior colors Bose premium sound system Bose w/ 6-disc CD changer
Available Exterior Colors:	Melange Metallic / Sable Brown Mica / Casablanca White / Santorin Blue Mica / Laser Red / Hibiscus Red Mica / Aluminum Silver Metallic / Cactus Green Mica / Brilliant Black / Pelican Blue Metallic / Brilliant Yellow / Tropic Green Metallic / Aquarel / Pearl White

Technical Specs

Model:	1.8T	2.8	2.8 Avant
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	190 @ 6000 RPM
Torque:	155 ft. lbs.@ 1750 RPM	207 ft. lbs.@ 3200 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 with Tiptronic and automatic shift lock
Gear Ratios: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Reverse Final Drive (quattro)	Manual (Automatic) 3.778:1 (3.665:1) 2.176:1 (1.999:1) 1.429:1 (1.407:1) 1.029:1 (1.000:1) 0.838:1 (0.742:1) 3.444:1 (4.096:1) 3.889:1 (3.730:1)	Manual (Automatic) 3.500:1 (3.665:1) 1.944:1 (1.999:1) 1.300:1 (1.407:1) 0.943:1 (1.000:1) 0.789:1 (0.742:1) 3.444:1 (4.096:1) 3.889:1 (3.730:1)
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 5.3), 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 aluminum alloy; seven spoke design optional)	7j x 16 inch cast alloy; five spoke design (7J x 16, Cast aluminum alloy; seven spoke design optional)
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	15.6 U.S. gallons
Cooling System:	6.9 U.S. quarts
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase:	103.0 in. (102.6 quattro)	103.0 in. (102.6 quattro)	102.6 in.
Front Track:	58.9. (1498 mm)
Rear Track:	58.2 in. (58.1 quattro)	58.2 in. (58.1 quattro)	58.1 in. (1477 mm)
Overall length:	178.0 in. (4522 mm)	178.0 in. (4522 mm)	176.7 in. (4487 mm)
Overall Width:	68.2 in. (1733 mm)
Height (unloaded):	55.8 in. (1418 mm)	55.8 in. (1418 mm)	56.7 in. (1440 mm)
Ground Clearance:	4.3 in. (110 mm)
Curb Weight (quattro/manual):	3241 lbs (1470 kg)	3384 lbs (1535 kg)	3494 lbs. (1585 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	39.0 cu. ft
Luggage capacity:	13.7 cu. ft	13.7 cu. ft	31.0 cu. ft
Performance (quattro models)
0-50 mph (0-80 kmh):	5.8 sec (7.4 sec. auto)	5.3 sec. (6.5 sec. auto)	5.5 sec. (6.7 sec. auto)
0-60 mph (0-100 kmh):	8.1 sec (9.8 sec. auto)	7.1 sec (8.8 sec. auto)	7.3 sec (8.9 sec. auto)
1/4 Mile:	15.9 sec (16.9 sec. auto)	15.4 sec (16.5 sec. auto)	15.6 sec (16.7 sec. auto)
Top estimated speed:	130 mph (203 kmh) - Electronically limited for North America
Fuel Economy (quattro models)
City:	21 mpg (18 mpg auto)	19 mpg
Highway:	29 mpg (27 mpg auto)	27 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 5-valve 190 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) (standard on Avant models) • 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 (2.5 mph Avant rear) • 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) • Roof rails with bright finish (2.8 Avant only) • Roof mounted tri-band antenna (Avant 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. • Remote rear deck lid release button located in driver's door (Avant models only) • 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 • Center rear head restraint (Avant models only)
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 eyelet's with luggage net in trunk • Expandable storage/ski sack in center or rear seat back (Standard on Avant models) • Retractable rear luggage cover, removable (Avant models only)
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 (Sedan only) • Roof mounted tri-band antenna with flexible mast (Avant models only) • 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 (Sedan models only) • Rear center 3-point seat belt with automatic pretensioner (Avant models only) • 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 • First Aid kit located in rear center armrest • Emergency warning triangle located in trunk • Rear child seat tether anchor (Avant models only)