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1998 Audi Cabriolet Base 2dr Convertible
Trim Info:
Front-Wheel Drive, 2 Door Convertible, Mini-Compact
19 mpg city / 24 mpg hwy
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19 mpg city / 24 mpg hwy
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Technical Specifications
Technical Data
Body Style:
2 Door Convertible
Drivetrain:
Front-Wheel Drive
EPA Classification:
Mini-Compact
Passenger Capacity:
4
Passenger Volume (ft³):
70.7
Base Curb Weight (lbs):
3364
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):
19
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):
24
Engine Type:
Gas V6
Displacement:
2.8L/169
Fuel System:
SMPI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:
172 @ 5500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM:
184 @ 3000
Trans Description Cont.:
Automatic w/OD,
Suspension Type - Front:
Coil Spring
Suspension Type - Rear:
Torsion Crank
Front Tire Size:
P195/65R15
Rear Tire Size:
P195/65R15
Spare Tire Size:
Compact
Front Wheel Size (in):
15 x 7
Rear Wheel Size (in):
15 x 7
Front Wheel Material:
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material:
Aluminum
Brake ABS System:
Four-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ):
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ):
Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
9.6 x 0.39
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):
17.4
Wheelbase (in):
100.6
Length, Overall (in):
176.0
Trunk Volume (ft³):
7.0
Advanced Technical Data
Trans Type:
4
Trans Description Cont. Again:
Electronic
First Gear Ratio (:1):
2.714
Second Gear Ratio (:1):
1.441
Third Gear Ratio (:1):
1.000
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):
0.743
Reverse Ratio (:1):
2.884
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):
3.691
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):
120
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):
11.6
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):
w/Stabilizer Bar
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):
w/Panhard Rod
Spare Wheel Size (in):
Compact
Spare Wheel Material:
Steel
Steering Type:
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall:
17.0
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering):
3.1
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):
34.3
Brake Type:
Pwr-Assisted
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
10.9 x 0.98
Front Head Room (in):
38.3
Front Leg Room (in):
40.7
Front Shoulder Room (in):
51.7
Second Head Room (in):
36.4
Second Leg Room (in):
26.5
Second Shoulder Room (in):
43.0
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):
67.6
Height, Overall (in):
54.3
Track Width, Front (in):
57.2
Track Width, Rear (in):
57.0
Min Ground Clearance (in):
4.2
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