1999-2005
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What makes it iconic
An aluminum-bodied city car that weighed under 900 kg. The A2 was a commercial failure but an engineering triumph — years ahead of the efficiency obsession that followed.
History
The A2's Audi Space Frame was built entirely from aluminum, making it one of the lightest cars in its class. The 3L TDI version achieved 78 mpg, a figure most cars still can't match two decades later. Too expensive to build profitably, Audi discontinued it — but the lessons informed every aluminum Audi since.
Timeline
1999Production begins
2005Production ends
Production & Heritage
Production Total176,377
DesignerLuc Donckerwolke
Production Period1999-2005
Estimated Value$5K-$15K
Value estimates are editorial assessments based on recent auction results and market trends.
Technical Specifications
Engine1.4L Inline-4 TDI
Power75 hp @ 4,000 rpm
Torque195 Nm
0-60 mph11.7 sec
Top Speed173 km/h
Transmission5-speed manual
DrivetrainFWD
Weight895 kg
Drag CoefficientCd 0.28
BodyAluminium space frame (ASF)
Engine Details
Engine CodeAMF
Displacement1.4L (1,422 cc)
Bore x Stroke79.5 x 95.5 mm
Compression19.5
Valves6
Fuel SystemPumpe-Duse (unit injector) direct injection
Engine ManagementBosch EDC 15P
Performance
0-100 km/h12.3 sec
0-60 mph11.7 sec
Top Speed173 km/h
Fuel Economy4.3 l/100km combined
Weight-to-Power11.9 kg/hp
Dimensions
Length3,826 mm
Width1,673 mm
Height1,553 mm
Wheelbase2,405 mm
Chassis & Suspension
Front SuspensionMacPherson strut
Rear SuspensionTorsion beam with coil springs
Front BrakesVentilated disc
Rear BrakesDrum
SteeringElectromechanical rack and pinion
Tires175/60 R15
Wheels6J x 15
Stability SystemsESP, ABS, EBD
Drivetrain
Gear Ratios5-speed manual: 1st 3.778, 2nd 2.118, 3rd 1.360, 4th 0.971, 5th 0.756
Final Drive3.389
Capacity
Fuel Tank34 L
Trunk Volume390 L
Doors5
Seats4
Source: Wikipedia, auto-data.net
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Designed by Luc Donckerwolke
From the 1990s
