The carryall capacity you'd expect from a wagon. The instrumentation of a European performance sedan. And the quick touch of a sports car. The A4 2.8 Avant is one sweet sports car that happens to offer the carryall capacity you'd expect from a full-sized wagon. The 2.8 Avant features 190 hp, the legendary grip of quattro® all-wheel drive, powerful ABS 5.3 brakes and the choice of a Tiptronic® automatic or a standard five-speed manual. Plus, with the new optional Sideguard™ airbag system, safety isn't an add-on. It's built in. Sideguard is a safety breakthrough that protects front and rear occupants from pillar impact and side intrusion. In other words, the A4 2.8 Avant cruises the perfect line between utility you can trust and performance you can be proud of.

Comfort/Convenience
  • Leather wrapped 4-spoke steering wheel
  • Leather wrapped shift knob and hand brake lever
  • Manually adjustable tilt-and-telescopic steering column
  • Interior lights in front and rear headliner with fade-in and fade-out feature, time delay and automatic activation when key is withdrawn from ignition
  • Illuminated glove box, rear cargo area, lighter and ashtray
  • Ambient lighting in headliner for dash and center console
  • Fully automatic climate control system with sun sensors
  • Power windows with power retention, "one touch up" for front windows, "one touch down" and pinch protection for all windows
  • Electronic cruise control with coast, resume and acceleration features
  • Electrical rear window defogger with automatic timed shut-off feature
  • Radio frequency remote locking system with remote decklid opening, selective unlock, panic function, interior lights and alarm systemactivation (control integrated in folding ignition key)
  • Remote rear decklid release button located in driver's door
  • Retained accessory power after key is removed from ignition
  • 10-way power front seats including electric lumbar adjustment and lockable head restraints
  • 60/40 split-fold rear seat
  • Cloth or perforated leatherette seat upholstery
  • Full-length center console with forward storage area, cup holders and adjustable rear passenger air vents
  • Folding front center armrest with adjustable height and retractable storage area for cellular telephone
  • Retractable assist handles in headliner
  • Expandable ski/storage sack
  • Tool kit located in left rear storage compartment in luggage area
  • Seating capacity-5 passengers

Electronics/Instrumentation

  • White and red illuminated backlit instrument cluster with automatic brightness control, including tachometer, electronic speedometer, voltmeter, digital clock with date, service interval indicator, fuel, coolant and oil temperature gauges
  • Driver Information Display with 6-function trip computer including outside temperature gauge, radio/telephone display, active Auto Check system with speed warning device and pictogram display for open door and rear decklid
  • Anti-theft alarm system with blinking theft deterrent light and interior monitoring sensors
  • Windshield wipers with 4-position adjustable intermittent interval rate
  • Pre-wiring for Motorola® hands-free cellular telephone

Audio Components

  • Symphony AM/FM stereo with 1-disc CD player, cassette, Radio Broadcast Display System (RBDS), Graduated Audio Level Adjustment (GALA) and CD changer operation capability
  • 120 watt 8-speaker sound system with subwoofer
  • Pre-wiring for 6-disc CD changer (includes mounting bracket in rear luggage area)
  • Roof-mounted tri-band antenna with flexible mast

Exterior

  • Protective side moldings, painted in body color
  • Flush door handles, painted in body color
  • Bright trim around side windows and roof rails
  • Electric outside mirrors with defog feature, painted in body color
  • Heated windshield washer nozzles
  • Aerodynamic halogen headlights with clear polycarbonate covers
  • Fog lights-2 front, 1 rear
  • High pressure retractable headlight washers
  • Side indicator lights in front fenders
  • Metallic paint

Safety

  • Anti-lock brake system (ABS 5.3) with vacuum power assist and electronic rear brake pressure regulation
  • Next generation driver and front passenger airbag supplemental restraints*
  • Driver and front passenger seat mounted chest side airbag supplemental restraints*
  • 3 adjustable upper mounts and force limiters
  • Front 3-point safety belts with automatic pre-tensioning
  • 3 rear 3-point safety belts with automatic pre-tensioning
  • Front passenger and rear safety belts with Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR)
  • Central locking system with safety unlock feature (if airbag deploys)
  • Emergency warning triangle located in rear storage area
  • First Aid kit located in rear center armrest
  • Child safety rear door locks
  • Active reflectors in rear of all doors
  • Locking head restraints for front seats
  • Rear child seat tether anchors

Owner Protection Programs1

  • 3 years or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first, no-charge scheduled maintenance
  • 3 years or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first, new vehicle limited warranty
  • 12-year limited warranty against corrosion perforation
  • Audi 24-hour Roadside Assistance for 3 years2


Cold Weather Package

  • Heated front seats
  • Heated driver door lock

Sport Package

  • Sport suspension
  • 10-spoke 7J x 16-inch cast alloy Sport wheel with 205/55 high performance tires**
  • 3-spoke leather covered Sport steering wheel (Tiptronic controls included on automatic transmission models)

Convenience Package

  • Glass sunroof with pre-select function, sunshade and pinch protection
  • Auto-dimming inside and outside rearview mirrors
  • HomeLink® remote transmitter in driver's sunvisor

Separate Options

  • 5-speed Tiptronic® automatic transmission with Dynamic Shift Programming (DSP)
  • Sideguard™ head airbag supplemental restraints for front and rear occupants*
  • 3-spoke leather covered Sport steering wheel (Tiptronic controls included on automatic transmission models)
  • Front Sport seats (available with leather or cloth)
  • Cool Shades® exterior colors
  • 6-disc CD changer3
  • 150 watt Bose® premium 8-speaker sound system
  • Motorola® hands-free cellular telephone3
  • Leather seat upholstery
  • Xenon headlights
  • Global positioning Audi Navigation System




Body/Chassis
2-sided fully galvanized steel construction, multi-step anti-corrosion protection

Engine
Type: DOHC 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 lb/ft @ 3200 rpm
Fuel requirement: Premium unleaded (91 octane) recommended for maximum performance

Drivetrain
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): 9.0 Tiptronic
  • 7.5 manual
    		•
    Top track speed: 130 mph4 (208 km/h)
    EPA estimates mpg5 (U.S.):
    Transmission City
    mpg    		 Highway
    mpg
    Tiptronic 17 24
    Manual 18 25

    Transmission
    5-speed manual with synchronized reverse gear
    5-speed Tiptronic® automatic with 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 proportioning
    Front: 10.9 in. diameter
    Rear: 9.6 in. diameter

    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.

    Front suspension
    4-link design with upper and lower control arms, stabilizer bar with coil springs/shock absorbers (gas charged)

    Rear suspension
    Double control arms (upper and lower), stabilizer bar, coil springs/shock absorbers (gas charged)

    Capacities
    Engine oil: 6.3 U.S. quarts
    Fuel tank: 15.6 U.S. gallons

    1Ask your Audi dealer for details.
    2Coverage provided by American Automobile Association (AAA), Heathrow, FL. Certain conditions apply.
    3Dealer installation available.
    4Maximum speed electronically limited to 130 mph in U.S. 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 site are shown with optional equipment. See your dealer for complete details on the Audi Advantage, limited warranty, Audi 24-hour Roadside Assistance and 12-year limited warranty against corrosion perforation. Tires supplied by various manufacturers. "Audi," "quattro," "A4," "Avant," the four rings and Audi emblems are registered trademarks and "Sideguard" is a trademark 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-season or winter tires are recommended for those who frequently drive on ice or snow.

    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 registeredtrademark of the Bose Corporation.
    "Torsen" is a registered trademark of Zexel-Gleason USA, Inc.
    "Motorola" is a registered trademark of Motorola, Inc.
    "HomeLink" is a registered trademark of the Prince Corporation, Holland, Michigan. Prince is a wholly owned subsidiary of Johnson ControlsTM.

    ©1999 Audi of America, Inc.

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