Evolution

The dominant trend in the automotive industry is evolution. And the new model Audi A4, which debuted in Paris and has already sold in Europe, just an example of an evolutionary approach to design. The car was designed for those whose tastes change very rarely. And the creators is pleased to highlight. "We consciously chose to naff design. We wanted to make sure that the new A4 will attract as many buyers and will live a long time. A trendy models are usually quickly become obsolete," - said Chairman of the Board of Directors of Audi, Franz-Josef Pefgen.Deystvitelno, car design does not contain anything radical. Outwardly, it seems slightly reduced A4 version of a larger sedan A6. And in the chassis they have much in common. But developers say that the machine is completely new, but its platform is not in any other car of the Volkswagen Group is not used (Passat platform is based on the previous generation A4). Before starting work on a new model, conducted a survey of owners of Audi A4. It turned out that they would like to get a car with a more spacious interior and more comfortable. Well, just want ... The car has increased by 67 mm in length and 33 mm in width. Wheelbase also "pushed" up to 35 mm - up to 2650 m. quite decent salon has increased by 32 mm in length and is wider "shoulders" (11 mm) and the "elbow" (17 mm front and 29mm rear) . Added space above the head (15 mm). Legroom rear passengers has increased in length by 41 mm - according Pefgena, the new Audi A4 is the most spacious in its klasse.Bagazhnik also become more (445 hp), the distance between the wheel arches - as many as 1000 mm.Novy car is not only roomier but much safer than its predecessor. Body stiffer by 45% - and this despite the fact that many of its elements are made of alloy materials. Several suspension components are also made of aluminum alloy. Subframes strengthened, thus improving the manageability and shumoizolyatsiyu.Dlya A4 provides a wide range of petrol and diesel engines, 4 - and 6-cylinder. Some of them are on this model have never been used - for example, the most powerful 3 liter V6 with five valves per cylinder, developing 220 hp and 300 nm, or 2 liter 4-cylinder engine with aluminum block 130 hp The three-liter engine accelerates the car (front wheel drive and a 5-step "mechanics") to 245 km / h and up to hundred in 6.9 seconds dovozili. (C 2-liter engine - 212 km / h and 9.9 sec.) All motors more economical than their predecessors. A curious detail: the tank capacity is increased to 70 liters, and now the driver of the car with a diesel engine can drive without refueling, and 1300 with standard front-wheel kilometrov.Vmeste version will be produced and a version with permanent four-wheel-drive quattro. Transmission choice: a five-or six-speed manual. In addition, for versions with front-wheel drive as an option for the first time offered an automatic transmission multitronic. (The company does not detail, saying only that it is - a unique continuously variable transmission that can transmit torque to 310 Nm and to work even with the most powerful in the range of 3 liter V6. It is argued that with the dynamic characteristics of the A4 multitronic is even higher than with manual.) Interior completely updated, it is now even more ergonomic, and driver, according to engineers who must feel it as a classy suit, made-to-measure. The lines of the side door panels, blends in with the central panel, visually surround the driver and passengers, increasing comfort. The effect is compounded by an unusually high position lap linii.Passivnaya safety also reached a new qualitative level. The system screens sideguard, overlapping in an emergency area of ??the anterior and central stands, provided in all trim levels. In addition, the front airbags are equipped with electronic sensors that determine the mode of operation depending on the severity stolknoveniya.V 1999 Audi A4 sales provide about a third of company revenue. According to the calculations of its leadership, the new generation should be even more successful.