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General Specifications & VIN Identification

MODEL IDENTIFICATION

Model Body (1) Engine Eng. ID (2) Fuel (3) Ignition
A4 1.8T 8D (4) 1.8L AEB B (5) (5) *
A4 1.8T Quattro 8D (4) 1.8L AEB B (5) (5) *
A4 2.8 8D (6) 2.8L AFC D (7) SFI EI
A4 2.8 Quattro 8D (6) 2.8L AFC D (7) SFI EI
A4 2.8 Avant 8D (6) 2.8L AFC D (7) SFI EI
A6 5A (6) 2.8L AFC (8) (7) SFI EI
A6 Quattro HA (6) 2.8L AFC (8) (7) SFI EI
A6 Quattro (9) 5A (6) 2.8L AFC (8) (7) SFI EI
Cabriolet 8G (6) 2.8L AFC A (7) SFI EI
(1) Body code designated by 7th and 8th digit of Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). See VIN DEFINITION  below.
(2) Engine identified by 5th digit of Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
(3) Distributorless ignition.
(4) 1.8L Turbo. Engine code also located on cylinder block above oil filter. Engine code is additionally located on vehicle data plate.
(5) Fuel injection and ignition is controlled by the Bosch Motronic 3.2 engine control system.
(6) 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.
(7) Sequential Fuel Injection (SFI).
(8) "A" without emission package; "C" with emission package for California, Connecticut, New York and Massachusetts.
(9) A6 Quattro Wagon.