This page will contain blogs about Audi A4, as they become available.Audi A4The Audi A4 is a midsize luxury car made by Audi. It was introduced in 1995, replacing the Audi 80 (called the Audi 4000 in North America) and Audi 90. B5 (1995-1998)Audi debuted the model in 1995 on Volkswagen's B5 platform, which it shared with the fifth generation Volkswagen Passat. Like the Passat, it had a longitudinally-mounted engine and standard front wheel drive, although the vast majority of A4s Audi sells come optioned with their quattro all wheel drive system. The Avant station wagon arrived a year later. A wide range of engines were available to European customers, ranging between 1.6 L and 2.8 L, including a 1.9 L Diesel available with VW's new "pumpe-düse" technology, capable of achieving a then high power value of 110 PS (81 kW), although Audi's 2.8 L V6, carried over from the old 80/90 was the only engine option in North America until 1998. The Audi A4 was the first model in the Volkswagen Group to feature the new 1.8 L 20V motor with five valves per cylinder, based on the unit Audi Sport had developed for their Supertouring race car. At the time, besides Audi, the Ferrari F355 was the only production automobile in the world with a five-valve head design. A turbocharged version produced 150 PS (110 kW) and 210 Nm (155 ft.lbf) of torque. This technology was added to the V6 family in 1996, starting with the 2.8 L V6 30V, which now pumped 193 PS (142 kW). Audi also debuted their new Tiptronic transmission on the B5 platform, based on the unit Porsche developed for their 964-generation 911. The transmission is a "manumatic", meaning it offers the driver a choice of driving the car as either an automatic or a clutchless manual. B5 facelift (1998-2001)Audi refreshed the model in the 1997 Frankfurt Motor Show, with sales beginning in Europe in early 1998. Besides the introduction of a 2.4 L 30-valve V6 (replacing the outdated 2.6 V6), the most important additions to the range were the 2.5 L V6 TDI engine with 150 PS (110 kW) and standard quattro and a 6-speed gearbox, as well the new high-performance S4, now part of the A4 lineup (the previus S4 had been a Audi 100). New taillights, headlights, door handles, and other minor exterior/interior changes rounded out the cosmetic updates. In mid 1998, the 1.8T engine available outside Europe had its power output raised to 170 PS (125 kW), while the 12-valve V6 was replaced by the 30 valve unit that had been available in Europe for two years. In 1994, Audi debuted an even higher performance model, the RS4, like its predecessor RS2 available only in the Avant body. B6 (2000-2005)An all-new A4 debuted in late 2000, now riding on the B6 platform. The 1.6 L base model remained unchanged, but most other gasoline engines received either displacement increases or power upgrades. The 1.8 20 valve Turbo was now available in two versions, with 150 or 180 PS (110 or 132 kW), this one with a standard six-speed gearbox, while the naturally aspirated 1.8 L straight-4 and 2.8 L V6 were replaced by 2.0 L and 3.0 L units, still with five valves per cylinder, the most powerful of which was capable of 220 PS (162 kW) and 300 Nm (221 ft.lbf) of torque. The 1.9 TDI engine was upgraded to 130 PS and was now available with quattro, while the 2.5 V6 TDI high-end model was introduced with 180 PS (132 kW) and standard quattro. The Avant arrived in mid 2001. For 2002, Audi upgraded power in the 1.8 Turbo engines to 163 and 190 PS (120 and 140 kW respectively), and in the 2.5 TDI intermediate version to 163 PS. A year later, Audi reintroduced the S4, now powered by a 344 PS (253 kW) 4.2 L V8, as well as an A4 Cabrio convertible variant, finally replacing the 80-based Audi Cabriolet that had been discontinued in 1998. Audi also introduced a continuously variable transmission developed by LuK, named Multitronic, which replaced the Tiptronic on front wheel drive models. The transmission won considerable praise from the automotive press and is generally regarded as being the best of its type in the world, due to its light weight and promptness in response, but its use was limited to models with a maximum of 310 Nm (229 ft.lbf). Borrowing from the Audi A6, the boot was redesigned to remove the extension of the top edge with a smoother fold line, and the taillight assembly now forms part of the top line. B7 (2004-present)2006 Audi A4Audi introduced a redesigned A4 in late 2004, now riding on the B7 platform, which is completely unique to Audi and not shared with Volkswagen. Nonetheless, the B7 is really a revision of the outgoing B6, and not a ground-up redesign. The engine lineup received many additions, the most notable of which was the introduction of Fuel Stratified Injection on the new 2.0 TSFI and 3.2 V6 FSI, respectively capable of 200 and 255 PS (147 and 188 kW), although these engines dropped the five-valve design in favor of the more widely known four valves per cylinder configuration. The new 2.0 TDI engine now combined pompe-düse technology with 16 valves for the first time, while the larger 2.5 TDI was increased to 3.0 L, with 204 PS (150 kW). Quattro was available either as an option or standard on most mid- to high-end models, with Multitronic and Tiptronic automatic gearboxes available throught the entire lineup. In addition to the carry-over S4, which remained unchanged on the technical side, Audi has reintroduced the RS4 to the lineup, for the first time on the sedan body and with a normally aspirated engine. A limited edition variant first introduced in late 2005, named "DTM Edition", was reintroduced in 2006 as a regular option, the 2.0 Turbo engine now engineered to 220 PS (162 kW) with standard quattro. The front grill assembly has changed to be full height in the same manner as the Audi A6. Current lineupThis page about Audi A4 includes information from a Wikipedia article. Additional articles about Audi A4 News stories about Audi A4 External links for Audi A4 Videos for Audi A4 Wikis about Audi A4 Discussion Groups about Audi A4 Blogs about Audi A4 Images of Audi A4 |
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The front grill assembly has changed to be full height in the same manner as the Audi A6. Beechcraft aircraft include:. A limited edition variant first introduced in late 2005, named "DTM Edition", was reintroduced in 2006 as a regular option, the 2.0 Turbo engine now engineered to 220 PS (162 kW) with standard quattro. . In addition to the carry-over S4, which remained unchanged on the technical side, Audi has reintroduced the RS4 to the lineup, for the first time on the sedan body and with a normally aspirated engine. Since its inception Beech has resided in Wichita, Kansas, also the home of chief competitor Cessna Aircraft Company. Quattro was available either as an option or standard on most mid- to high-end models, with Multitronic and Tiptronic automatic gearboxes available throught the entire lineup. Today the company continues as the Beechcraft Division of Raytheon Aircraft. The new 2.0 TDI engine now combined pompe-düse technology with 16 valves for the first time, while the larger 2.5 TDI was increased to 3.0 L, with 204 PS (150 kW). This was a very unpopular move among the Beechcraft faithful and in 2002 the merger decision was reversed, reviving Beechcraft as a brand. The engine lineup received many additions, the most notable of which was the introduction of Fuel Stratified Injection on the new 2.0 TSFI and 3.2 V6 FSI, respectively capable of 200 and 255 PS (147 and 188 kW), although these engines dropped the five-valve design in favor of the more widely known four valves per cylinder configuration. In 1994, Raytheon merged Beech into the Hawker product line they had acquired the previous year from British Aerospace, forming Raytheon Aircraft Company. Nonetheless, the B7 is really a revision of the outgoing B6, and not a ground-up redesign. She continued as CEO until Beech was purchased by Raytheon Company on February 8, 1980. Audi introduced a redesigned A4 in late 2004, now riding on the B7 platform, which is completely unique to Audi and not shared with Volkswagen. In 1950, Olive Ann Beech was installed as president and CEO of the company, after the sudden death of her husband Walter from a heart attack on November 29th of that year. Borrowing from the Audi A6, the boot was redesigned to remove the extension of the top edge with a smoother fold line, and the taillight assembly now forms part of the top line. Other important Beech planes are the King Air line of twin-engine turboprops, in production since 1964, and the Baron, a twin-engine variant of the Bonanza. The transmission won considerable praise from the automotive press and is generally regarded as being the best of its type in the world, due to its light weight and promptness in response, but its use was limited to models with a maximum of 310 Nm (229 ft.lbf). Perhaps the best known Beech aircraft, the single-engine Bonanza has been manufactured for nearly 60 years. Audi also introduced a continuously variable transmission developed by LuK, named Multitronic, which replaced the Tiptronic on front wheel drive models. After the war, the Staggerwing was replaced by the revolutionary Beechcraft Bonanza. A year later, Audi reintroduced the S4, now powered by a 344 PS (253 kW) 4.2 L V8, as well as an A4 Cabrio convertible variant, finally replacing the 80-based Audi Cabriolet that had been discontinued in 1998. Army during World War II. For 2002, Audi upgraded power in the 1.8 Turbo engines to 163 and 190 PS (120 and 140 kW respectively), and in the 2.5 TDI intermediate version to 163 PS. Over 750 Staggerwings were built, with 270 manufactured for the U.S. The Avant arrived in mid 2001. With designer Ted Wells, they developed their first aircraft, the classic Beech Staggerwing model 17, which flew for the first time in November 1932. The 1.9 TDI engine was upgraded to 130 PS and was now available with quattro, while the 2.5 V6 TDI high-end model was introduced with 180 PS (132 kW) and standard quattro. The Beeches began operations in an idle Cessna factory. The 1.8 20 valve Turbo was now available in two versions, with 150 or 180 PS (110 or 132 kW), this one with a standard six-speed gearbox, while the naturally aspirated 1.8 L straight-4 and 2.8 L V6 were replaced by 2.0 L and 3.0 L units, still with five valves per cylinder, the most powerful of which was capable of 220 PS (162 kW) and 300 Nm (221 ft.lbf) of torque. Beech and his wife Olive Ann. The 1.6 L base model remained unchanged, but most other gasoline engines received either displacement increases or power upgrades. Beechcraft was founded in 1932 by Walter H. An all-new A4 debuted in late 2000, now riding on the B6 platform. They are also invariable among the most expensive planes in their class. In 1994, Audi debuted an even higher performance model, the RS4, like its predecessor RS2 available only in the Avant body. Beech airplanes, called Beechcrafts by the company and their many fans, have a long-standing reputation as being among the best made aircraft available. In mid 1998, the 1.8T engine available outside Europe had its power output raised to 170 PS (125 kW), while the 12-valve V6 was replaced by the 30 valve unit that had been available in Europe for two years. The Beech Aircraft Corporation, now the Beechcraft Division of Raytheon, is a manufacturer of general aviation and military aircraft, ranging from light single engine aircraft to business jets and light military transports. New taillights, headlights, door handles, and other minor exterior/interior changes rounded out the cosmetic updates. U-21 Ute. Besides the introduction of a 2.4 L 30-valve V6 (replacing the outdated 2.6 V6), the most important additions to the range were the 2.5 L V6 TDI engine with 150 PS (110 kW) and standard quattro and a 6-speed gearbox, as well the new high-performance S4, now part of the A4 lineup (the previus S4 had been a Audi 100). U-8 Seminole. Audi refreshed the model in the 1997 Frankfurt Motor Show, with sales beginning in Europe in early 1998. T-42 Cochise. The transmission is a "manumatic", meaning it offers the driver a choice of driving the car as either an automatic or a clutchless manual. T-34 Mentor. Audi also debuted their new Tiptronic transmission on the B5 platform, based on the unit Porsche developed for their 964-generation 911. T-1 Jayhawk. This technology was added to the V6 family in 1996, starting with the 2.8 L V6 30V, which now pumped 193 PS (142 kW). RC-12 Guard Rail. A turbocharged version produced 150 PS (110 kW) and 210 Nm (155 ft.lbf) of torque. CT-145 Super Kingair. At the time, besides Audi, the Ferrari F355 was the only production automobile in the world with a five-valve head design. CT-134 Musketeer. The Audi A4 was the first model in the Volkswagen Group to feature the new 1.8 L 20V motor with five valves per cylinder, based on the unit Audi Sport had developed for their Supertouring race car. CT-128 Expeditor. A wide range of engines were available to European customers, ranging between 1.6 L and 2.8 L, including a 1.9 L Diesel available with VW's new "pumpe-düse" technology, capable of achieving a then high power value of 110 PS (81 kW), although Audi's 2.8 L V6, carried over from the old 80/90 was the only engine option in North America until 1998. C-45 Expeditor. The Avant station wagon arrived a year later. C-43 Traveler. Like the Passat, it had a longitudinally-mounted engine and standard front wheel drive, although the vast majority of A4s Audi sells come optioned with their quattro all wheel drive system. C-12 Huron. Audi debuted the model in 1995 on Volkswagen's B5 platform, which it shared with the fifth generation Volkswagen Passat. C-6 Ute. . AT-7 Navigator. It was introduced in 1995, replacing the Audi 80 (called the Audi 4000 in North America) and Audi 90. XA-38 Grizzly. The Audi A4 is a midsize luxury car made by Audi. Model 2000 Starship Beechcraft Model 2000 Starship. . Model 1900 Commuter. Model 400 Beechjet. Model 100 King Air and Model 200 & 300 Super King Air. Model 99 Airliner. Model 95 Travel Air. Model 90 King Air. Model 77 Skipper. Model 76 Duchess. Model 65 Queen Air. Model 60 Duke. Model 55 & 58 Baron. Model 50 Twin Bonanza. Model 36 Bonanza. Model 35 Bonanza. Model 33 Debonair. Model 24 Sierra. Model 23 Musketeer and Sundowner. Model 18. Model 17 Staggerwing. |