Elsewhere in the world the A4 Cabriolet engine range will be plumped up with even more motoring power. Buyers of the base model will once again be
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| The available transmission choices for the new A4 Cabriolet are nearlyas widely varied as the engine choices, including 5- and 6-speed manualgearboxes, a chain-driven CVT Multitronic, and a compact butultra-smooth six-speed automatic. (Photo: Audi of America) |
acquainted with the venerable 1.8T motor found in many previous generation VAG products. It produces 163-horsepower. At launch, a sole TDI motor will be offered, an ultramodern 3.0-liter V6 that features direct injection and superfine piezo injectors. With the spark-less motor, 233-horsepower is available, backed by a gargantuan 332 lb-ft of torque, available between a spread of 1,400 and 3,500 rpm.
The available transmission choices for the new A4 Cabriolet are nearly as widely varied as the engine choices. Buyers can select from 5-speed and 6-speed manual gearboxes, Audi's chain-driven CVT Multitronic gearbox with seven artificially created ratios, and a compact but ultra-smooth six-speed automatic gearbox. All four engines transmit
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| The fully automatic hydro-electric soft-top now has the ability to open and close at speeds up to 30 km/h, something that'll prove to be invaluable when stoplights go green before the top finishes clicking into place. (Photo: Audi of America) |
their power though either the front wheels or all four wheels via quattro permanent all-wheel drive.
Underneath it all, many of the changes seen on the facelifted A4 sedan and Avant have surfaced here. These include tweaked suspensions that focus not only on reworked springs and shock absorbers, but the actual components and materials in the front four-link and rear trapezoidal suspension systems. Components from both the new A6 and the high performance S4, such as bushings and track rods, have found their way into the A4 Cabriolet, which makes for a better riding, better driving and better performing car.
