Vehicle description Audi A4 B5, petrol
General information about the Audi A4
In 1972, the Audi 80 was first introduced. Since then, 4 generations of models from Ingolstadt have entered the market. All of them have managed to gain a...
In 1972, the Audi 80 was first introduced. Since then, 4 generations of models from Ingolstadt have entered the market. All of them have managed to gain a...
Chassis of the car
The four independent suspension arms are designed to match the front axle Audi A8 . Due to the arrangement of the four transverse levers, it is achieved that...
The four independent suspension arms are designed to match the front axle Audi A8 . Due to the arrangement of the four transverse levers, it is achieved that...
Passenger protection
The Audi A4 comes standard with two full-size airbags. The driver's airbag has a capacity of about 70 liters, while the passenger airbag next to the driver has...
The Audi A4 comes standard with two full-size airbags. The driver's airbag has a capacity of about 70 liters, while the passenger airbag next to the driver has...
Full zinc coating
As early as 1985, Audi introduced the first fully galvanized bodies in large series. In this case, the metal, galvanized on both sides, is phosphated before...
As early as 1985, Audi introduced the first fully galvanized bodies in large series. In this case, the metal, galvanized on both sides, is phosphated before...
Quattro all-wheel drive
If any company is said to have created all-wheel drive passenger cars, then it is undoubtedly Audi. Idea The VW Iltis all-terrain vehicle, developed by Audi...
If any company is said to have created all-wheel drive passenger cars, then it is undoubtedly Audi. Idea The VW Iltis all-terrain vehicle, developed by Audi...
All-wheel drive concepts
The Torsen differential is based on the principle of a worm drive. The worm drive can be designed to provide a higher or lower degree of locking. The numbers...
The Torsen differential is based on the principle of a worm drive. The worm drive can be designed to provide a higher or lower degree of locking. The numbers...
Torsen distribution differential
1 - drive to the front axle; 2 - hollow shaft (drive to gearbox); 3 - differential housing; 4 - flange/propeller shaft (for rear axle drive); 5 - rear axle...
1 - drive to the front axle; 2 - hollow shaft (drive to gearbox); 3 - differential housing; 4 - flange/propeller shaft (for rear axle drive); 5 - rear axle...
Driving dynamics on dry roads
There is no doubt that the Torsen differential works correctly and sensibly in poor road grip. That is why here is also an explanation of what happens in the...
There is no doubt that the Torsen differential works correctly and sensibly in poor road grip. That is why here is also an explanation of what happens in the...
Operating instructions for quattro cars
Brake test stand Brake testing on each axle can be performed on a standard, slow-rotating brake test stand (max. 6 km/h). In this case, the drive must be from...
Brake test stand Brake testing on each axle can be performed on a standard, slow-rotating brake test stand (max. 6 km/h). In this case, the drive must be from...
Differential lock mechanism
While the previous Audi 80 model was still equipped with a mechanical rear axle lock, the A4 uses the EDS system to lock. Its advantage is that the lock also...
While the previous Audi 80 model was still equipped with a mechanical rear axle lock, the A4 uses the EDS system to lock. Its advantage is that the lock also...
Additional maintenance work
The only additional maintenance item for the quattro is checking the oil level in the rear axle drive (gearbox oil GL 5 SAE 90). How to do this, please read in...
The only additional maintenance item for the quattro is checking the oil level in the rear axle drive (gearbox oil GL 5 SAE 90). How to do this, please read in...
Engine compartment
Four-cylinder engine with 74 kW power 1 - battery; 2 - throttle cable; 3 - brake booster; 4 - expansion tank with brake fluid; 5 - expansion tank with coolant;...
Four-cylinder engine with 74 kW power 1 - battery; 2 - throttle cable; 3 - brake booster; 4 - expansion tank with brake fluid; 5 - expansion tank with coolant;...
Technical characteristics of the car
Engine Type 1,6 1,8 1,8 Turbo 2,6 V6 2,8 V6 Letter designation ADP ADR AEB ABC AAH Number of cylinders 4 4 4 6 6 Design Four-stroke in-line engine...
Engine Type 1,6 1,8 1,8 Turbo 2,6 V6 2,8 V6 Letter designation ADP ADR AEB ABC AAH Number of cylinders 4 4 4 6 6 Design Four-stroke in-line engine...
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