1997 Audi A4 2.8 FWD Auto
The 1997 Audi A4 2.8 FWD Auto is a 172-hp 2.8-liter V6 with a 5-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission w/auto shift lock, dynamic shift programming and front-wheel drive. It starts at $27,430 MSRP.
It makes 172 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 184 lb-ft of torque at 3000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 28 mpg highway.
The A4 measures 178.0 inches long on a 103.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,086 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $27,430 ($55,544 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Gas V6, 2.8L naturally aspirated |
| Displacement | 2.8 L |
| Horsepower | 172 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 184 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
| Injection Type | SEFI (sequential electronic fuel injection) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission (Tiptronic) w/auto shift lock, dynamic shift programming |
| 1st Gear | 3.665 |
| 2nd Gear | 1.999 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.407 |
| 4th Gear | 1 |
| 5th Gear | 0.742 |
| Reverse | 4.096 |
| Final Drive | 3.196 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 18 MPG |
| Highway | 28 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium unleaded |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Four-link independent w/stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion-beam w/trailing arms |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 10.9 x 0.98 in. |
| Rear Brake Disc | 9.6 x 0.39 in. |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16 x 7 |
| Wheels Rear | 16 x 7 |
| Tires Front | P205/55R16 |
| Tires Rear | P205/55R16 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 178 in |
| Width | 68.2 in |
| Height | 55.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 103 in |
| Front Track | 58.9 in |
| Rear Track | 58.2 in |
| Ground Clearance | 4.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.7 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,086 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.1 in |
| Headroom Rear | 36.8 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.3 in |
| Legroom Rear | 33.4 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 54.7 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 53.4 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars