- Refined 2.6-litre V6 engine
- High standard of interior fit and finish
- Open-top appeal
- Ponderous handling
- Limited headroom
- Cramped rear seat
- Plastic window becomes opaque over time
Overview
Released in October 1993, the Audi B4 Cabriolet was a two-door, four-seat convertible with a power-operated soft-top roof. Manufactured in Germany, the front-wheel drive Audi Cabriolet was powered by a 2.6-litre V6 petrol engine that was mated to a four-speed automatic transmission. Despite being based on the B3 Coupe, Audi referred to the Cabriolet as having the B4 platform (Type G).
In October 1996, the Cabriolet was updated: the transmission was fitted with a new throttle linkage and revised software, the stereo was replaced and new-design alloy wheels were introduced.
| Years | Engine | Trans. | Peak power | Peak torque | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabriolet | 1993-99 | 2.6-litre ABC petrol V6 | 4sp auto | 110 kW at 5000 rpm | 225 Nm at 3500 rpm |
| Cabriolet SE | 1998-99 | 2.6-litre ABC petrol V6 | 5sp man., 4sp auto |
110 kW at 5000 rpm | 225 Nm at 3500 rpm |
Dimensions and suspension
The Audi B4 Cabriolet was 4366 mm long, 1716 mm wide, 1379 mm tall and had a 2556 mm long wheelbase. Furthermore, the B4 Cabriolet had MacPherson strut front suspension and torsion beam rear suspension.
Safety equipment
Standard safety equipment for the Audi Cabriolet included a driver’s airbag and ABS.
Features
Standard features for the Audi Cabriolet included 16-inch alloy wheels, a six speaker stereo with a radio and cassette player, air conditioning, leather upholstery, cruise control, front fog lights, central locking, power mirrors and power windows.
From October 1996, the Cabriolet was fitted with a six-disc CD changer.
1998 Audi Cabriolet SE
In September 1998, Special Edition or SE Cabriolet models were introduced; the SE omitted features such as the ten-disc CD changer and leather upholstery, but were priced at a significant discount relative to the standard Cabriolet.
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