Audi 2003 A4 Avant - Chassis, Wheels, and Brakes; Suspension and Steering; Braking System; Wheel and Tire Options

- 2003 Audi A4 1.8 T Avant
Suspension
Front
Rear
Four link, upper and lower control arms, stabilizer bar, coil spring/shock absorbers (gas charged)
Fully independent, trapezoidal-link rear suspension, stabilizer bar, separate coil springs and shock absorbers
(gas charged)
2003 Audi A4 1.8 T Avant
Steering
Type
Ratio
Turns (lock-to-lock)
Turning circle (curb-to-curb)
Maintenance-free rack-and-pinion steering with power assist
16.3:1
n.a.
36.4 ft. (11.1 m)
2003 Audi A4 1.8 T Avant
Br
akes
Service brake
Front, size and type
Rear, size and type
Parking brake
Dual circuit brake system with diagonal split, Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)
and Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP); tandem brake booster
11.3 in. (288x25 mm) - Ventilated disc / FN3 - 57
9.6 in. (245x10 mm) - Solid disc / C38 HR
Mechanically actuated at the rear wheels
2003 Audi A4 1.8 T Avant
Wheels
Size
Offset
Weight
Type
7J x 15
39 mm
6,900 g / 15 lbs
Lightweight alloy
Standard (C1W)
Optional 16” (CA1) Optional 17” (CD0)
7J x 16
42 mm
9,600 g / 21 lbs
Cast alloy
7.5J x 17
45 mm
12,000 g / 26 lbs
Cast alloy
Tires
Size
Speed rating
Construction
Load Index
Brand / T
ype (all approved)
205 / 65
H
Radial
91
Pirelli P6 Four Seasons
Standard (H3Z)
Optional 16” (H9P) Optional 17” (H8A)
215 / 55
H
Radial
91
Pirelli P6 Four Seasons
Michelin MXM4
235 / 45
Y
Radial
94
Dunlop SP 9090
Michelin Pilot Primacy
Conti Sport Contact 2
Body
Material
Corrosion Protection
Unitized steel structure with integrated aluminum and magnesium components
All steel parts are 100% dual-side zinc-galvanized. (12-year limited warranty against corrosion perforation)
2003 Audi A4 1.8 T Avant
Capacities
Engine oil
Fuel tank
Cooling system
4.2 qt. (4 liter)
17.4 gal. (66 liter)
6.9 qt. (6.5 liter)
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2003 Audi A4 1.8 T Avant