Audi A4: Information roundup about the new Audi A4

With literally only hours away from its public launch the first pictures and some information about the Audi A4 B8 have been leaked. As you can expect from us, you don't need to surf the various sources as we have compiled a roundup for you. Expect more to come really soon!

# 4.7 meters long, 1.83 meters wide
# .27 coeffcient of drag
# Base engine is 1.8L TFSI producing 160 hp
# 3.2L V6 FSI available producing 260 hp
# 2.0, 2.7 and 3.0L diesels available
# Six standard airbags
# Interior similar to A5, A6, and Q7

Design-wise, the 2008 A4 is literally an A5 with two-extra doors and a higher roofline –the rear and front end are a carbon-copy from the coupe. Same goes for the dashboard that’s derived straight from Audi’s mid-size coupe. Overall, we were expecting something a bit more exciting from Audi as the new A4 looks too "familiarish" with the current model. -Continued after the jump

Based on the A5 Coupe's platform, the new A4 is quite bigger than the model it replaces as its overall length is just above 4.7m or 1,850-inches (vs the current A4’s 4.586 m or 1,805-inches). Initially, the 2008 A4 will be offered with two petrol units, the 1.8 TFSi delivering 170 Hp and the 3.2 FSI V6 with 262 Hp, along with three diesel engines, the 2.0TDI with 140 Hp, the 188 Hp 2.7 TDI and the 236 Hp 3.0 TDI.