Wednesday, January 4, 2012

AUDI A4


Audi A4

Audi A4



Audi, the German carmaker of international reputation, is acknowledged for developing lavish cars with catchy design, fantastic interior and solid performance. It launched A4 sedan in India in mid 2008. The sedan fulfilled a range of pre-imagined concepts of its users with its two powerful engine options and good mileage. For people of classy vehicles, it is a very good companion.

Design and Interior
The car is known for its remarkable road presence. The durable single frame radiator grille, with four overlapping rings (Audi's symbol) and stylish bi-xenon headlamps enhance the look of front end of this vehicle. The solid wheel arches provide additional width to the car and support to its dynamic carriage. In the rear end, it flaunts a spoiler and wrap-around tail lights. The sedan stands out from the crowd for the amazing finish in its look. It is one of the leading cars in the subject of glamour and comfort.

Cabin of the sedan is made of smooth leather surfaces and soft touch materials. There is ambient lighting in the cabin that graces the limit of glamour. Seats of this care are well-structured and covered with quality leather. A driver-tilted LCD is positioned on the top of the stylish device sheet, which gets a smooth wooden trim. Besides audio information, the small LCD located between tachometer and speedometer exhibits information about routing, when the driver selects route assistance.

Variants and Price
There are two variants of Audi A4 sedan, 3.2 FSI (petrol) and 2.0 TDI (diesel). The petrol model of the automobile is priced at Rs 36 Lakh (approx), while the diesel variant could be possessed for Rs 29 Lakh (approx).

Engine
Audi A4 sedan has a 3.2 FSI tiptronic Quattro engine, which delivers a power of 265 PS @ 6500 rpm and a torque of 330 Nm @ 3000 rpm. The car accelerates to 100 km/h in 6.4 seconds and reaches a top speed of 250 km/h.

Safety
Safety features available in the car are Electronic Stability Program (ESP), with traction control and Antilock Braking System (ABS). The car also features dual stage front airbags, side and curtain airbags, to protect the passengers from the impact of collision in the event of accidents.

Technical Specifications

A4 2.0 T Specifications
Model Configuration
200 hp with 6-speed manual transmission and FrontTrak front-wheel drive
200 hp with Audi multitronic™ Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) and FrontTrak® front-wheel drive
200 hp with 6-speed manual transmission and quattro® all-wheel drive
200 hp with 6-speed Tiptronic® and quattro all-wheel drive
Engine
Turbocharged DOHC inline 2.0 liter 4-cylinder with FSI® Direct Injection, variable valve timing and intake manifold
Displacement: 2.0 liters (121.06 cu. in.)
Bore: 3.25 in.
stroke: 3.65 in.
Compression ratio: 10.5:1
Horsepower: 200 hp @ 5,100-6,000 rpm
Torque: 207 lb-ft @ 1800-5000 rpm
Performance
0-60 mph in seconds: 7.1 (FrontTrak manual models), 7.3 (multitronic CVT with FrontTrak and 6-speed manual with quattro), 7.5 (6-speed Tiptronic with quattro)
Top track speed: 130 mph*
EPA fuel economy estimates (city/highway)*:
multitronic: 24/32
manual, FrontTrak: 23/34
manual, quattro: 22/31
Tiptronic: 22/30
Chassis/Technical
Fully galvanized steel unibody with multi-step anti-corrosion protection
Front dynamic suspension: 4-link with upper and lower control arms, stabilizer bar and separate coil springs/shock absorbers (gas-charged)
Rear dynamic suspension: Fully independent trapezoidal-link with stabilizer bar and separate coil springs/shock absorbers (gas-charged)
Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP® 8.0)
Servotronic® vehicle speed-sensitive steering; turning circle: 36.4 ft.
Curb weight (lbs.):
multitronic, FrontTrak: 3450
manual, FrontTrak: 3428
manual, quattro: 3549
Tiptronic, quattro: 3660
Capacities:
Engine oil (quarts): 6.3
Fuel tank, FrontTrak (gallons): 18.5
Fuel tank, quattro (gallons): 16.6
A4 3.2 Specifications
Model Configuration
255 hp with 6-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission and quattro all-wheel drive
255 hp with 6-speed manual transmission and quattro all-wheel drive
255 hp with Audi multitronic™ Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) and FrontTrak® front-wheel drive
Engine
DOHC aluminum 90-degree 3.2 V6 with FSI Direct Injection, variable intake valve timing and intake manifold
Displacement: 3.2 liters (190.57 cu. in.)
Bore: 3.33 in.
stroke: 3.65 in.
Compression ratio: 12.5:1
Horsepower: 255 hp @ 6,500 rpm
Torque: 243 lb-ft @ 3250 rpm
Performance
0-60 mph in seconds: 6.7
Top track speed: 130 mph*
EPA fuel economy estimates (city/highway)*:
Tiptronic, quattro: 19/26 mpg
manual, quattro: n/a
multitronic, FrontTrak: n/a
Chassis/Technical
Fully galvanized steel unibody with multi-step anti-corrosion protection
Front dynamic suspension: 4-link with upper and lower control arms, stabilizer bar and separate coil springs/shock absorbers (gas-charged)
Rear dynamic suspension: Fully independent trapezoidal-link with stabilizer bar and separate coil springs/shock absorbers (gas-charged)
Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP® 8.0)
Servotronic® vehicle speed-sensitive steering; turning circle: 36.4 ft.
Curb weight (lbs.):
Tiptronic, quattro: 3748
manual, quattro: n/a
multitronic, FrontTrak: n/a
Capacities:
Engine oil (quarts): 6.3
Fuel tank, quattro (gallons): 16.6

Features


Tinted glass, dark tinted band at top of windshieldSS
Power outside mirrors with defog feature, painted in body colorSS
Aluminum trim around side windowsSS
Aerodynamic ellipsoid halogen projector headlights with variable focus reflectors, integrated low beam and high beam tubes, polycarbonate coversSS
Heated windshield washer nozzlesSS
Foglights: 2 front, 1 rearSS
Side indicator lights located in front fendersSS
Safety
Anti-lock brake system with vacuum power assist, Electronic Brake-pressure Distribution (EBD) and hydraulic Brake Assist and disk wiping featureSS
Sideguard™ head protection airbags for front and rear occupants*SS
Driver and front passenger dual-stage and dual-threshold airbag supplemental restraints with occupant sensors*SS
Driver and front passenger seat mounted chest side airbags*SS
Front 3-point safety belts with automatic pre-tensioning, height adjustable upper mounts and force limitersSS
3 rear 3-point safety belts with automatic pre-tensioningSS
Front passenger and rear safety belts with convertible locking retractorsSS
Active driver and front passenger head restraintsSS
3 rear head restraintsSS
Power central locking system with safety unlock feature if airbag deploysSS
First Aid kit located in rear center armrestSS
Lower Anchorage and Tethers for Children (LATCH) in rear seatsSS
Child safety rear door locksSS
Reflectors in rear of all doorsSS
Automatic door locking at 8 mphSS
Interior Comfort and Convenience
12-way sporty power driver seat (manual front passenger) including front driver/passenger 4-way electric lumbar adjustment and adjustable head restraintsSn/a
12-way power front (driver and passenger) seats including front driver/passenger 4-way electric lumbar adjustment and adjustable head restraintsOS
60/40 split-fold rear seatSS
Cloth seat upholsterySn/a
Leather seating surfacesOS
Aluminum inlays on dashboard, in center console around shift knob, and in door panelsSn/a
Wood inlays on dashboard, in center console around shift knob, and in door panelsn/aS
Leather-wrapped 3-spoke multifunction sport steering wheelSS
Manually adjustable tilt-and-telescopic steering columnSS
Leather-wrapped shift knob (Tiptronic and multitronic models), shift boot (manual models) and hand brake leverSS
Electronic cruise control with coast, resume and acceleration featuresSS
Electric rear window defogger with automatic timed shut-off featureSS
Radio frequency remote locking system with selective unlock, remote trunk opening, panic function, interior lights and alarm system activation control integrated in folding ignition keySS
Automatic door locking at 8 mphSS
Red ambient LED lighting in headliner for front center console illuminationSS
Interior lights in front and rear headliner with fade-in and fade-out feature, time delay and automatic activation when key is withdrawn from ignitionSS
Fully automatic dual-zone climate control system with sun sensor and activated charcoal filterSS
Retained accessory power after key is removed from ignitionSS
Remote power trunk release button located in driver's doorSS
Power windows with power retention, "one touch up," "one touch down" and pinch protection for all windowsSS
Power fuel door releaseSS
Folding driver and front passenger front center armrest with adjustable heightSS
Full-length center console with storage area, 2 built-in cupholders and power outletsSS
Folding rear center armrest with cupholders and First Aid kitSS
4 tie-down eyelets and flexible luggage net in trunkSS
Power outlet in trunkSS
Seating capacity: 5 passengersSS
Interior volume (EPA, cu. ft.) Total: 103.5SS
Interior volume (EPA, cu. ft.) Front: 50.7SS
Interior volume (EPA, cu. ft.) Rear: 39.4SS
Luggage volume (EPA, cu. ft.) 13.4SS
Wheels
16-inch 5-spoke grooved design cast alloy wheels with 215/55 all-season tiresSn/a
17-inch 5 double-spoke cast alloy wheels with 235/45 all-season tiresOS
Full-size spareSS
Audio Components
Audi symphony II AM/FM stereo with in-dash 6-disc CD changer, cassette player, Radio Data system (RDS) and Graduated Audio Level Adjustment (GALA)SS
Satellite radio preparation for both XM® and Sirius®*SS
10-speaker sound system including subwoofer and center fill speakerSS
Electronics/Instrumentation
Backlit instrument cluster with automatic brightness control including tachometer, electronic speedometer, odometer, voltmeter, digital clock with date, service interval indicator; fuel and coolant temperature gaugesSS
Anti-theft alarm system with blinking theft-deterrent lightSS
Owner Protection Program*
4 years or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first, new vehicle limited warrantySS
12-year limited warranty against corrosion perforationSS
Audi AdvantageSM
4 years or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first, no-charge scheduled maintenanceSS
Audi 24-hour Roadside Assistance for 4 years*S

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