

Comfort/Convenience
Anti-theft alarm system with blinking theft-deterrent light and interior monitoring
sensors Automatic climate control system with sun sensor and pollen filter
Power windows with one-touch up and down for front windows, one-touch up for rear windows
and pinch protection for all windows Retained accessory power for windows (and
sunroof if equipped) Convenience open feature for power windows Convenience
close feature for power windows and optional sunroof Electronic cruise control with
coast and speed resume features Electric outside mirrors with defog feature
Power central locking system including trunk and fuel door and selective unlocking
Heat ducts to rear seat area Illuminated glove box, trunk, lighter/ashtrays
Remote vehicle entry with folding key fob Right and left illuminated vanity mirrors
in sun visors Front and rear reading lights Fade-out feature for interior
lights Intermittent wiper mode with adjustable intervals Tilt-and-telescopic
steering column
Seating/Trim
8-way power driver seat with lumbar adjustment; front passenger seat with manual
height and lumbar adjustment Cloth or perforated leatherette seat upholstery
Genuine wood trim Front seatback map pockets Leather-wrapped steering wheel
Folding front-center armrest with storage container Rear-center armrest
Full center console with forward storage bin, including cupholders 60/40
split folding rear seat with locking seat back Front and rear carpet floor mats
Instrumentation
Backlit instrument cluster fuel, oil temperature, voltmeter and coolant
temperature gauges, red illumination Tachometer and electric speedometer (160 mph)
Analog clock Outside temperature gauge Preparation wiring for
Motorola® cellular phone Mini-check system with low fuel, safety belt and oil
pressure warning lights
Audio Systems
Concert AM/FM stereo cassette radio (anti-theft coded) with CD changer operation
capability 8-speaker sound package
Exterior
Halogen ellipsoid headlights with integrated foglights 16-inch, 5-spoke cast
aluminum alloy wheels with 205/55 R 16 H-speed rated all-season radials Protective
side moldings, painted in body color
Safety
Anti-lock brake system (ABS 5.3) Supplemental restraints: Next generation
driver and front passenger airbags*; front outboard seat mounted airbags Front
3-point safety belts with height-adjustment and automatic pre-tensioning Rear
outboard 3-point safety belts with comfort adjustment and automatic pre-tensioning
Rear passenger and right front passenger belts with Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) for
children/child seats Locking front headrests First Aid kit in rear armrest
Owner Protection Programs1
3-year or 50,000-mile, whichever comes first, no-charge scheduled maintenance
3-year or 50,000-mile, whichever comes first, limited new vehicle warranty
12-year limited warranty against corrosion perforation Audi Guaranteed Mobility
24-hour roadside assistance for 3 years2 
All-Weather Package
Expandable ski/storage sack Heatable: front seats, windshield washer nozzles
and driver door lock
Sports Package
16-inch, 7-spoke cast aluminum alloy wheels with 205/55 R 16 high performance tires
Leather-wrapped 3-spoke sport steering wheel Sport suspension
Steering wheel Tiptronic controls with automatic transmission
Convenience Package
Glass sunroof with pre-select function Remote locking with selective unlock
and panic function Folding ignition key
Audio Package
Bose® 150-watt 8-speaker premium sound system 6-disc CD changer
Separate Options
Hands-free Motorola cellular telephone3 6-disc CD changer3
Remote locking with panic function3 Leather seat upholstery
Trip computer with Auto-check system and driver information display Cool
Shades® exterior colors 3-spoke sport steering wheel (Tiptronic
controls with automatic transmission) Sport front seats

Body/Chassis
2-sided fully galvanized steel construction, multi-step anti-corrosion protection
Engine
Type: 90-degree V6 with 5 valves per cylinder, variable intake valve timing and intake
manifold
Displacement: 2.8 liters (169 cu. in.)
Bore: 3.25 in.
Stroke: 3.40 in.
Compression ratio: 10.3:1
Horsepower (SAE net): 190 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque: 207 lbs. ft. @ 3200 rpm
Fuel requirement: Regular unleaded (87 octane), premium unleaded (91 octane) recommended
for maximum performance
Drivetrain
FrontTrak front-wheel drive with Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR)
quattro® IV permanently engaged all-wheel drive system with Torsen® center
differential and Electronic Differential Locks (EDL)
Performance
0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) in seconds
- FrontTrak: 8.2 automatic 7.1 manual
- quattro: 9.0 automatic 7.1 manual
Top track speed: 130 mph4
(210 km/h) EPA estimates mpg (U.S.)5:
|
Transmission |
City
Miles/gallon |
Highway
Miles/gallon |
| FrontTrak |
automatic |
18 |
29 |
|
manual |
20 |
29 |
| quattro |
automatic |
17 |
27 |
|
manual |
19 |
27 |
Fuel economy estimates: liters/100km (Canada)5
|
Transmission |
City
liters/100km |
Highway
liters/100km |
|
| FrontTrak |
automatic |
12.9 |
7.4 |
|
manual |
11.9 |
7.5 |
| quattro |
automatic |
13.5 |
7.9 |
|
manual |
12.2 |
8.1 |
Transmission
5-speed manual or 5-speed automatic with Tiptronic® and Dynamic Shift Programming (DSP)
Brakes
Dual diagonal system with anti-lock braking (ABS 5.3), vacuum power assist, ventilated
front and solid rear discs, electronic rear brake pressure regulation
Front: 10.9 in. diameter (276 mm)
Rear: 9.6 in. diameter (245 mm)
Wheels/Tires
Wheels: 7J x 16 cast aluminum alloy, 5-spoke design
Tires: 205/55 R 16 H-speed rated all-season radials
Steering
Rack and pinion, variable power assist
Turning circle: 36.4 ft. (11.1 m)
Front suspension
Four-link design with upper and lower control arms, stabilizer bar with coil spring/shock
absorbers (gas charged)
Rear suspension
FrontTrak: Torsion-beam axle with trailing arms, stabilizer bar, coil spring/shock
absorbers (gas charged)
quattro: Double control arm (upper and lower), stabilizer bar, coil spring/shock absorbers
(gas charged)
Capacities
Engine oil: 5.3 U.S. quarts (5 litres)
Fuel tank: FrontTrak: 16.4 U.S. gallons (62 litres) quattro: 15.9 U.S. gallons (60
litres)
1Ask your Audi dealer for details.
2Coverage provided by American Automobile Association (AAA), Heathrow, FL.
Certain conditions apply.
3Dealer installed.
4Maximum speed electronically limited to 130 mph in U.S.(210 km/h in Canada)
Obey all traffic laws.
5Your mileage may vary.
Note: Audi of America, Inc. believes the specifications in this site to be correct at
the time of release. However, specifications, standard equipment, options and colors are
subject to change without notice. Some equipment may be unavailable when your car is
built. Please ask your dealer for advice concerning current availability of standard and
optional equipment and verify that your car will include the equipment you ordered.
Vehicles in this brochure are shown with optional equipment. See your dealer for complete
details on the Audi Advantage, limited warranty, Audi Guaranteed Mobility 24-hour roadside
assistance program and limited warranty against corrosion perforation. Tires supplied by
various manufacturers. "Audi," "quattro," "A4," the four
rings and Audi emblems are registered trademarks of AUDI AG. "FrontTrak" and
"Avant" are trademarks of AUDI AG. "Cool Shades" is a registered
trademark of Audi of America, Inc. "Audi Advantage" and "Atmospheres"
are service marks of Audi of America, Inc.
*Airbags are supplemental restraints only. Always use safety belts and seat children
only in the rear, using restraint systems appropriate for their size and age.
All quotes appear with permission of the authors. Quotes from European magazines refer
to Euopean-specification models which were tested and which may vary in equipment and
options from U.S.-specification models.
A word about updated service information. Audi regularly sends its dealers useful
service information about its products. Audi monitors product performance in the field,
then prepares bulletins to better service its products and to help avoid costly repairs.
To order, see a local Audi dealer.
"Tiptronic" is a registered trademark of Dr. Ing.h.c.F.Porsche AG.
"Bose" is a registered trademark of the Bose Corporation.
"Torsen" is a registered trademark of Zexel-Gleason USA, Inc.
"Motorola" is a registered trademark of Motorola, Inc.
©1998 Audi of America, Inc.