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B6 A4
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  • Technical Specifications 2005 Audi A4 3.0 Sedan

ENGINE:

Type Aluminum, 90 degree V6 with variable intake manifold, continuous camshaft adjustment, balance shaft, DOHC
Arrangement Front mounted, longitudinal

Bore 3.25 in. 82.5 mm
Stroke 3.65 in. 92.8 mm
Displacement 182 cu. in. 2976 cc
Compression ratio 10.1 : 1

Fuel requirement Premium unleaded 91 AKI / 95 RON recommended for maximum performance
Horsepower (SAE) 220 hp @ 6300 rpm
Torque 221 lbs. ft. @ 3200 rpm

ENGINE DESIGN:

Cylinder block High integrity aluminum cylinder block with cast-in thin wall gray iron liners

Crankshaft Forged steel
Cylinder head Aluminum alloy

Valve train / intake DOHC chain driven, hydraulic valve lifters, two-stage variable intake manifold

Firing order 1 - 4 - 3 - 6 - 4 - 5

Cooling system Water-cooled, thermostatically controlled radiator fan
Lubrication system Gear pump, pressurized, full flow with oil cooler

Fuel injection / Fully electronic engine management utilizing Bosch Motronic® 7.1.1., sequential injection with adaptive idle-charge control,
Ignition system acceleration enrichment, overrun fuel cut-off, adaptive lambda control, mapped ignition with solid-state high-voltage distribution via single spark coils, cylinder selective adaptive knock control with two sensors

Emission system Dual 3-way catalytic converters w/individual oxygen sensors

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:
Battery 12volts 80 amp/hr
Alternator 14 volts 120 amp

DRIVETRAIN:
Transmissions
multitronic®
Manual 6-speed > Automatic 5-speed w/ Tiptronic®
Gear ratios:
Manual Automatic
1st - 3.500:1 3.665:1
2nd - 1.889:1 1.999:1
3rd - 1.320:1 1.407:1
4th - 1.034:1 1.000:1
5th - 0.857:1 0.742:1
6th - 0.730:1 - n/a
Final Drive 4.111:1 3.091:1

Front Differential Hypoid gear, electronically locking (EDL) Hypoid gear, electronically locking (EDL)
Center Differential - TORSEN® (TORque SENsing) differential providing

automatic and variable front to rear power proportioning
Rear Differential - Hypoid gear, electronically locking (EDL)

STEERING:
Type Maintenance-free rack-and-pinion steering with power assist
Ratio 16.3:1
Turns (lock-to-lock) n.a.
Turning circle (curb-to-curb) 36.4 ft. 11.1 m

SUSPENSION:
Front Four link, upper and lower control arms, stabilizer bar, coil spring/shock absorbers (gas charged)
Rear (FrontTrak) Fully independent, trapezoidal link rear suspension, stabilizer bar, separate coil spring and shock absorbers (gas charged)
Rear (quattro) Fully independent, trapezoidal link rear suspension, stabilizer bar, separate coil springs and shock absorbers (gas charged)

BRAKES:
Service brake Dual circuit brake system with diagonal split, Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Brake pressure Distribution (EBD) and
Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP); tandem brake booster
Front, size and type 12.3 in. 312x25 mm - Ventilated disc / FN3 - 57
Rear, size and type 10 in. 255x12 mm - Solid disc / C38 HR
Parking brake Mechanically actuated at the rear wheels

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  • Technical Specifications (continued) 2005 Audi A4 3.0

WHEELS: Standard 16" (C2F) Optional 17" (C1X)

Size 7J x 16 7.5J x 17
Offset 42 mm 45 mm
Weight 10,000 g / 22 lbs 11,800 g / 26 lbs
Type Cast alloy Cast alloy

TIRES: Standard 16" (H9P) Optional 17" (H8A) or (HG6)
Size 215 / 55 235 / 45
Speed rating H Y or H
Construction Radial Radial
Load Index 91 94
Brand / Type (all approved) Pirelli P6 Four Seasons Dunlop SP 9090 (Performance)
Michelin MXM4 Michelin Pilot Primacy (Performance)

  • Conti Sport Contact 2 (Performance)

BODY:
Material Unitized steel structure with integrated aluminum and magnesium components
Corrosion protection All steel parts are 100% dual-side zinc-galvanized. (12-year limited warranty against corrosion perforation)

CAPACITIES:

Engine oil 6.8 qt.
Fuel tank 17.4 gal. 66 liter *18.5 gal. 70 liter (the front wheel drive cars have a larger fuel tank.)
Cooling system 8.5 qt.

EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS:

Wheelbase 104.3 in. 2650 mm 104.3 in. 2650 mm
Track: front / rear 60.2 in. 1528 mm / 60.1 in. 1526 mm 60.2 in. 1528 mm / 60.1 in. 1526 mm
Overall length 179.0 in. 4547 mm 179.0 in. 4547 mm
Overall width / with mirrors 69.5 in. 1766 mm / 76.3 in. 1937 mm 69.5 in. 1766 mm / 76.3 in. 1937 mm
Height (unloaded) 56.2 in. 1428 mm 56.2 in. 1428 mm
Ground clearance (loaded) 4.2 in. 106 mm 4.2 in. 106 mm

Curb weight:
Manual. . 3583 lbs.
Tiptronic 3627 lbs.
Front drive 3462 lbs
Distribution % front / rear
Manual trans 58/42
Tiptronic trans 59/41
front drive trans 61/39

Drag coefficient Cw = 0.31 Frontal Area = 2.18 sq. m.

INTERIOR DIMENSIONS (SAE measurements):
Seating Capacity 5
EPA class Compact

Head room front / rear 38.4 in. 976 mm / 37.24 in. 946 mm
w/sunroof front / rear 37.3 in. 948 mm / 37.09 in. 942 mm
Shoulder room front / rear 55.1 in. 1400 mm / 53.43 in. 1357 mm
Leg room front / rear 41.3 in. 1050 mm / 34.25 in. 870 mm
Interior volume front / rear 50.7 cu. ft. / 39.4 cu. ft. 103.5 = total of cu. ft (including trunk volume)
Luggage Capacity 13.4 cu. ft.

PERFORMANCE:
multitronic® Manual 6-speed Automatic
0-50 mph (0-80kmh) 5.2 sec. 5.8 sec.
0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) 6.9 sec. 7.7 sec.
1/4 mile 15.2 sec. 15.7 sec.

Top speed Top speed is electronically limited at 130 MPH (208 km/h)
FUEL ECONOMY: EPA estimate

multitronic® Manual 6-speed Automatic
City 17 mpg 18 mpg
Highway 26 mpg 25 mpg
Combined 21 mpg 21 mpg