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Some interesting firsts for the Audi A4 included the first pairing of a turbo engine with FSI direct fuel injection (which spit gas directly into the combustion chambers to improve fuel economy). A new CVT, continuously variable transmission, was ... introduced for the first time in a luxury sedan. Using an electric clutch, this auto transmission was intended to deliver optimal RPM performance by anticipating gears. Owners seemed to love it or hate it.
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LEDs from OSRAM Opto Semiconductors have made the leap into the mid range of automobiles now that they are being used for functional lighting on the Audi A4. In the new headlights on the Audi A4 the LEDs are providing high-visibility daytime running light and stylish good looks - a successful combination of innovative headlight design and high levels of safety. This is an important first step toward the widespread use of LED technology in vehicle headlights.
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B5 facelift (1998-2001) Audi revised the A4 in early 1998. The most significant changes included a 6-speed gearbox and the new high-performance S4. See S4 Tuning for more details. A4 changes ... included new taillights, headlights, handles, and other minor visual changes.
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Because you can never do too much research, click here to read 2005 Audi A4 reviews from the past. The experienced professionals at New Car Test Drive offer their impressions, and insights on the vehicle’s exterior, interior, handling, and more.
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The new 3.2 FSI, a member of Audi’s ultra-modern family of V engines, is the most powerful unit available in the new A4. From a displacement of 3197 cc, it develops 195 kW (265 bhp) and ... delivers 330 Nm of torque all the way from 3000 to 5000 rpm. It accelerates the A4 3.2 FSI quattro with manual gearbox from a standstill to 100 km/h in only 6.2 seconds, and maintains this flow of power until the governed top speed of 250 km/h is reached. As an alternative from 2008 onwards, this engine can be combined with the 6-speed tiptronic automatic transmission; in either case, it delivers its power to the road via quattro permanent all-wheel drive.
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