Interesting Facts About the Audi A4 B5
The Audi A4 B5 launched in 1994 as a clean‑sheet redesign that replaced the Audi 80, ushering in the new A‑prefix naming for the model line. Produced until 2001, the first generation saw nearly 1.7 million units built and introduced several platform‑sharing strategies within the Volkswagen Group.
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A Fresh Start: Clean‑Sheet Redesign
The A4 B5 began production in 1994 as a clean‑sheet redesign of the compact premium sedan, directly replacing the Audi 80 and becoming the first A‑prefix generation of the model.
Shared Foundations with the VW Passat
The B5 generation shares its platform with the Volkswagen Passat, illustrating Audi’s use of common underpinnings across the Volkswagen Group’s midsize cars.
Production Milestone and Rarity of the Final Year
Between 1994 and 2001, 1,674,943 B5 A4s were built. The 2001 model year was the last before the B6 arrived, making the 2001 B5 a relatively rare find for enthusiasts.
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