Audi A4 (B5)

Audi A4/Audi S4/Audi RS4 (B5/Typ 8D). 1994–2001 (prod. n/a). 4-door saloon, 5-door estate. F/F, F/A, 1595 cm³ petrol, 1896 cm³ diesel (I4 OHC), 1781 cm³ (I4 DOHC), 2393, 2671, 2771 cm³ (V6 DOHC), 2496 cm³ diesel, 2598, 2771 cm³ petrol (V6 OHC). A much smarter suit for Audi’s entry-level range, with more solid looks. Five-valve-per-cylinder units introduced (1·8 and 2·8) as well as Tiptronic automatic transmission. Mid-term facelift shown at Frankfurt 1997. Fairly entertaining to drive; basic at the lower end.

Manufacturing location: Ingolstadt, Germany

Marque: Audi | Model: Audi A4 | Predecessor: Audi 80 (B4) | Successor: Audi A4 (B6)