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General Specifications & VIN Identification

MODEL COVERAGE

Model Body (1) Eng. (2) Eng. ID (3) Fuel (4) (5) Ign.
A4 8D 2.8L (AFC) A SFI EI
A4 Quattro 8D 2.8L (AFC) A SFI EI
A6 4A 2.8L (AFC) A SFI EI
A6 Quattro 4A 2.8L (AFC) A SFI EI
Cabriolet 8G 2.8L (AFC) A SFI EI
(1) Body code designated by 7th and 8th digit of Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). See VIN DEFINITION below.
(2) Engine code letters and engine serial number are located on right side of engine block between cylinder head and power steering pump. See Figure . An adhesive label on drive belt cover also identifies engine code and engine serial number. Engine code is additionally located on vehicle data plate.
(3) Engine identified by 5th digit of Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
(4) Sequential Fuel Injection (SFI).
(5) Distributorless ignition.