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Audi releases new TFSI 1.8T for A5
The VAG 1.8-liter turbocharged inline four was a staple of Audi and VW's product lineup for
They've fitted the TFSI 1.8T to the new A5, making it the cheapest way to get into Audi's newest hotness. Before, a base A5, sporting the 3.2-liter FSI V6 would set you back just over £33,000. When the A5 1.8 TFSI (mit manual) goes on sale, European buyers will be able to get behind the wheel of the Teutonic coupe for over £6,000 less -- and they aren't going to skimp on features either. Buyers abroad will be able to get Milano leather, tri-zone climate control, parking sensors, and an electromechanical parking brake, all standard.
For all the details, Audi's full press release is posted after the jump.
PRESS RELEASE
ALL-NEW TURBO FSI ENGINE FOR AUDI A5
Replacement for highly successful 1.8-litre Turbo engine brings yet more FSI efficiency to A5 coupé
* New four-cylinder FSI engine for A5 combines turbo charging with direct petrol injection for excellent all-round performance
* A5 1.8 TFSI available to order now with six-speed manual transmission for £26,190 OTR or £27,140 with Sport specification – first UK deliveries in late November
* 170PS @ 4,800-6,200rpm, 250Nm @1,500-4,800rpm, 0-62mph in 8.4 seconds, 140mph, 39.8mpg, CO2 169g/km
The first four-cylinder engine to power the all-new Audi A5 coupé joins the UK range this week, and fittingly it too is also a completely new design. The advanced, directly injected successor to the familiar 1.8-litre Turbo petrol unit that has powered A3, A4, A6 and TT models in the past creates the A5 1.8 TFSI, which is available to order now for an OTR price of £26,190. First UK deliveries are expected in late November.
Performance-enhancing turbo charging and fuel-rationing FSI direct petrol injection combine in the new unit to deliver 170PS at 4,800rpm and a healthy 250Nm torque peak that remains available from 1,500rpm through to 4,800rpm. As a result, the front-wheel-driven A5 1.8 TFSI with six-speed manual transmission passes the 62mph yardstick 8.4 seconds after take off, and can continue to a top speed of 140mph, all the while demonstrating a healthy dislike for petrol, with up to 39.8mpg possible according to the combined cycle test.
The extensive equipment list from which the first phase of V6-powered A5 models benefits is carried over largely unchanged to the four-cylinder version. It includes luxuries such as Milano leather-upholstery, advanced three-zone climate control and rear acoustic parking sensors, as well as sophisticated features like a space-liberating electromechanical parking brake which are more commonly to be found only in larger luxury cars.
Key optional features for this new lead-in model include Xenon head lamps with LED daytime running lights (£775), a Sport upgrade bringing larger 18-inch wheels, sports seats and further lowered sports suspension (£950), a 505-watt, 14-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio system (£525), the Audi Parking System Advanced with rear-mounted camera (£650) and Adaptive Light swivelling headlights (£325).
A5 1.8 TFSI manual 170PS £26,190 OTR
A5 3.2 FSI multitronic 265PS £33,230 OTR
A5 3.2 FSI quattro manual 265PS £33,375 OTR
A5 2.7 TDI multitronic 190PS £31,640 OTR
A5 3.0 TDI quattro manual 240PS £33,430 OTR
S5 quattro manual 354PS £39,825 OTR
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IowaSuby 1:13PM (10/07/2009)
I thought they replaced the 1.8 with the 2.0? You can't buy an Audi or VW in the U.S. with a 1.8 anymore, the 2.0T the lowest engine choice. So....are they bringing the 1.8T back?
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nagmashot 8:53AM (10/13/2007)
The 1.8TFSI is a completly new engine and only shares the number 1.8 with the old 1.8T engine..
They need a wide range of smale displacment engines in all new models to get under the EU CO² fleet limit
Phil Becker 9:29AM (10/13/2007)
There are 3 basic generations of 1.8T. Without going into the obscure details of each one I'll give a rough outline of the history.
Damon... The production 1.8T engine dates to 11/1995 by my listing of engine block serial numbers & dates. We've had more than a decade of 1.8T stateside as the 1.8T became available with the introduction of the 1997 model year A4.
1. 058 which was the evolution of the traditional VW/Audi 4cyl engine block which shares parts with predecessors as far back as 1973. 1.8T engines Produced into 1999 or there abouts still had a port for a distributor on the block.
2. 06A/06B is a radically altered 058, major changes included smaller head bolt bores, a chain driven oil pump/ drop of intermediate shaft & distributor port, smaller piston wrist pins ,belt drive water pump. The head was updated with smaller ports and a simple variable valve timing system. It suffices to say that there were a lot of major changes or updates made.
3. 06H/06J is the latest 1.8T engine block from VW/Audi, we do not get this engine stateside yet but I expect the next 2.0T (a new one is coming) will be a longer stroke 06H/06J as the 1.8's bore is already 1.5mm larger than the normal VW/Audi 1.8. From what I've seen the 06H/06J is radically different... much like the 06D/06F 2.0T engines are when compared to the 06A or 058. One of the most obvious changes is the introduction of a front mounted timing chain system, both previous generations of 1.8T used belt driven valvetrain.
My experience with these engines is derived partly from study of catalogues and partly from building high output Audi R4 engines. I've omitted a LOT of information, one could write a ubergeeky book about the evolution of the VW/Audi R4 engines. My kind of light reading.
Damon Lavrinc 11:10AM (10/13/2007)
Phil B. - Thanks much. Responses like that are one of the many reasons I enjoy the site, so feel free to geek-out at any time.
IowaSuby 7:20PM (10/13/2007)
I totally agree Damon, great info. Phil B.! I had no idea there were so many 1.8Ts and what the history was. I own an Audi A3 sport, so that's my only reference to the 1.8T and Audi/VW engines. I just remember doing my research and reading the 1.8T was out and the new 2.0T was in. Thanks for the clarification guys!
SPG 10:23AM (10/13/2007)
I'd really love to see more engine choices available in North America.
Like a naturally aspirated Saab or Volvo.
This 1.8T Audi, and many others.
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Ben 10:34AM (10/13/2007)
Tri-zone climate control on a coupe? Anybody else think that's just plain dumb?
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sk 11:35AM (10/13/2007)
Well no, If you look at the size of the rear window I can see that the rear passengers get more exposure to heat from the sun than in a sedan. So why not have seperate controls for the back seat?
Ben 11:48AM (10/13/2007)
How often do you see people in the back of a coupe? Especially ones that aren't cheap (ie. aren't bought for teenagers who are determined to haul their tiny friends everywhere).
Val 12:16PM (10/13/2007)
Nope. Nobody.
Torqued 1:02PM (10/13/2007)
Nah I'm with you Ben. I think it's overkill. Almost all luxury cars just add unnecessary stuff to jack up the price. Like 20-way adjustable seats. Come on - who really needs that?
But people eat it up. More is better.
Of course I understand I'm not their target audience. I like simple, light, and fast. "Luxury" doesn't do much for me.
why not the LS2/LS7? 12:46PM (10/13/2007)
There's no way this is the old 1.8T reworked. The old 1.8T had 5 valves per cylinder. This was expensive, unnecessary and hurt efficiency. It also had an iron block.
The old 1.8T couldn't really fit into a lineup with the new 2.0T. The new 2.0T would be lighter, cheaper to make, make more power and get better mpg than the 1.8T, leaving the 1.8T with seemingly no application it is good for.
This is likely a scaled back 2.0T, as it should be.
There are still countries that tax cars by displacement, so a new 1.8T derived from the 2.0T would have places where it makes sense even where the power difference and presumably lower fuel consumption don't quite carry it.
170PS is probably still too much HP as a minimum spec for this car. I'm shocked there isn't a smaller turbo diesel or a 2.0 NA motor.
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Valentino Amoro 4:59PM (10/13/2007)
"170PS is probably still too much HP as a minimum spec for this car. I'm shocked there isn't a smaller turbo diesel or a 2.0 NA motor.
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You kidding right? This is a luxury sports coupe that ways more than great Britain. You really think people will snap this up with less the 170 ps? In the 80's sure. Now?
Nissan Altima couples are pushing 270 HP
why not the LS2/LS7? 8:04PM (10/13/2007)
Audi sells the A4 with a 1.8 non-turbo and the A6 with a 180HP turbo in some markets.
It's a big world. Not every country is as power-hungry as the US and Australia. You have to have a car for all different markets.
2004m3driver 2:14PM (10/13/2007)
Much better looking than the new M3. If they made an RS5 Im sold.
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Csingh 4:31PM (10/13/2007)
guys dont be stupid this is for europe only...... :)
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wudy 6:44PM (10/13/2007)
£27,000 for a FWD 170hp car?
I'll pass.
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Random Task 10:46PM (10/13/2007)
Everything is more expensive in Europe. It would probably be $30K. And that is one damn sexy Audi. It will look so hot on the flatbed tow truck after it Volkswagens....
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