With the new generation Audi A4 company opens new horizons, it is possible to tell a new dimension in the segment of medium-class cars «premium». Technologies used in creating engines for this model is able to provide the new Audi A4 the undisputed leader among peers. In sale the new Audi A4 will be in November 2009 at a cost of 26 000 euros (in Germany).
Compared with the previous generation, the new Audi A4 was more sporty appearance, longer wheel base, new suspension, with the majority of components made of aluminum, and almost ideal for the axes. All this is the best way influenced the behavior of the car on the road and its manageability. With a range of power units, too, everything is in order. The car in the base engine has 143 hp, masthead version has received a powerful engine of 265 hp
New Audi A4 appears in increased overall dimensions, and more «muscular» design, as compared to the predecessor. Its length (4 703 mm) and width (1 826 mm) higher than those of nearby competitors. For a sense of sportiness, to the sides are two lines: «Dynamic Line» - which is almost in a straight line crosses the entire side of the front and rear wings, and the «line of tornadoes» - starting at the bottom of the front wing and gradually rises to the rear bumper. This, as well as the big wheels and wheel arches highlight the concentration of energy embodied in the Audi A4.
A new, wider and low-sport grille attached to the individuality of the model. A little surprised the front optics, which, unlike the last model is almost obsolete the simple rectangular shape. But the most interesting inside, in addition to xenon, as the position lamps installed LED sources (14 in each lamp). Tail end of new Audi A4 visually shrinking, not the role played in this acute form of the rear lamps «hidden» under the red glass. Dual exhaust pipes are not ambiguously hinted at the power of the engine hiding under the hood.
But such engines have five to choose from and all are equipped with direct fuel injection, increasing power while reducing fuel consumption compared to previous models. In addition, buyers get a choice of new high-tech mechanical or automatic transmission, sending power of the engine at the front wheels or all four at once. The most powerful of the proposed for the Audi A4 engines - 3.2 FSI. With a working volume of 3 197 cm3, he develops the power of 265 hp, which allows the vehicle to disperse from 0 to 100 km / h in 6.2 seconds (on a mechanical CPR). Since 2008, the version with this engine will be available 6-speed transmission Tiptronic. The speed of the car forcibly confined at around 250 km / h.
Average fuel consumption version of Audi A4 3.2 FSI with «hand» CPR is 9.2 liters per 100 kilometers. This entire 1.2 liters less than spent the previous model with the same engine with a capacity of 255 hp Approximately half of such savings derived from improved valve mechanism of the AVS. The other half was achieved by minimizing internal friction.
The lower of the two petrol engines - a compact four 1.8 TFSI, is very effective. With a capacity of 160 hp, it can disperse the Audi A4 to 100 km / h in 8.6 seconds (ILAC) and maintain the maximum speed of 225 km / h. But, according to the EU test cycle average fuel consumption of the car with the engine is at the level of 7.1 liters per 100 kilometers, it is 1.1 liters less than the previous model. Nor should we forget that a close relative of the engine - 2.0 liter TFSI, three times awarded the title of «Engine of the Year».
Stable operation and high efficiency makes diesel engines ideal to use. 3.0 liter TDI power unit capacity 240 hp a more athletic than the gasoline models. In order to disperse the new Audi A4 to «hundreds» it requires the entire 6.1 seconds. Average fuel consumption is modest 6.9 l/100 km, while cars with this engine is equipped with a full drive quattro.
Slightly less powerful is the 2.7 liter engine TDI, based on the 3.0 TDI, and has a capacity of 190 hp Entry-level diesel engine is the 2.0 TDI, a capacity of 143 hp It is not as fast as the rest of the family (to 100 km / h - 9,4 s, max speed - 215 km / h), but its main advantage is the enormous savings - 5.5 liters per 100 km, ie on a single tank (65 liters), the car is able to pass more than 1 100 km. And environmental cleanliness - he fully complies with the requirements of «Euro-5»
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