An all-new A4, internally designated Typ 8E, debuted in late 2000, now riding on the all-new Volkswagen Group B6 (PL46) platform. The car's new styling was a great success, inspired by the C5 (second-generation) Audi A6. The 1.6 litre base model powerplant remained unchanged, but most other petrol/gasoline engines received either displacement increases, or power upgrades. The 1.8 litre 20-valve Turbo was now available in two additional versions, with 150 PS (148 bhp) or 180 PS (178 bhp), this one with a standard six-speed manual gearbox, while the naturally aspirated 1.8 litre inline-four engine and 2.8 litre V6 were replaced by 2.0 litre, and all-aluminium alloy 3.0 litre units, still with five valves per cylinder, the most powerful of which was capable of 220 PS (217 bhp) and (221 lb·ft) of torque. This generation of quattro consists of default of 50:50 front to rear dynamic torque distribution. A Bosch ESP 5.7 Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) system, with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), brake assist, and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) were standard across the range., , Audi also introduced a continuously variable transmission developed by LuK, named multitronic, which replaced the dated conventional automatic transmission on front-wheel drive models. The transmission won considerable praise from the automotive press, and is generally regarded as being the best of its type in the world, due to its light weight and promptness in response. This high strength chain driven CVT is made from highly durable metals and utilises a very high grade, purpose-designed fully-synthetic lubricant., , Borrowing from the Audi A6, the boot was redesigned to remove the extension of the top edge with a smoother fold line, and the rear light assemblies now formed part of the top line, these styling cues were eventually borrowed by other European as well as Asian manufacturers., , , Production 2000–2005 , Model years 2002–2005, Body style 4-door saloon/sedan, Platform Volkswagen Group B6 (PL46) platform , Engine petrol engines:, 3.0 V6 30v V6 220 PS ( 217 bhp) , , Transmission 5-speed and 6-speed Manual, 5-speed and 6-speed Automatic , Wheelbase (104.3 in), (104.5 in) , Length (179.0 in),, Avant: (178.9 in); , Width (69.5 in),, Height (56.2 in),, IMMEDIATE INFORMATION CALL 563-508-PICK (7425)