1997 Audi A4 1.8T Test Drive

After arriving all new for 1996, the A4 received significant changes under the attractive sheet metal. The biggest was the addition of a smaller, 4-cylinder engine. This 1.8 Liter powerplant will be the first example of a 5-valve per cylinder car engine on the US market. it was also turbocharged, bringing horsepower up to 150. This was available initially with a 5-speed automatic transmission in a choice of front or all wheel drive. Later in the model year, a 5-speed manual became available.

other changes to the car were more minor, such as the addition of a trip computer option and new sport package. There was also mild changes to the rear trunk lid and interior door panels.