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AA6_D_10773Phantom drawing of the Audi A4 (B7) Saloon showing drivetrain and suspension

Dual-overhead cam (DOHC)

In Dual-overhead cam (DOHC) engines, there are two cams above the cylinder head. This design provides precise actuation of intake and exhaust valves for better air and fuel flow.
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Engine & Driveline

Tiptronic®
biturbo
Camshaft adjustment
Catalytic converter
Center differential
Charge-air intercooling
Differential
Dynamic Shift Program (DSP)
E-gas
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)
Electronic engine management
Exhaust emission control
Exhaust gas recirculation
FrontTrak® front-wheel drive
FSI® Direct Injection
Knock sensor
multitronic®
quattro®
3-way catalytic converter
Turbocharger
Variable intake manifold
Variable turbine geometry (VTG)
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
Dynamic suspension
Bore
Compression ratio
Displacement
Drive-by-wire throttle
Drivetrain
Dynamic Regulating Program (DRP)
Haldex™ clutch
Horsepower
Pneumatic_suspension
Powertrain
Stroke
Suspension
TDI® with common rail and piezo injectors
Torque
Trapezoidal link rear suspension
2-stage brakes
Vanadium steel
Vorsprung durch Technik
S tronic
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