Audi Chassis Codes Explained
The Audi chassis code chart below is designed to help Audi enthusiasts and car owners easily identify and understand their vehicle’s chassis generation. Each Audi model is built on a specific platform, identified by a unique code such as B8, C7, or F5. These codes indicate important information like the years the cars were made and the specific models within each generation, including popular performance variants like the Audi S4, RS5, or RS6. Using this chart, you'll quickly find details about your car's generation, which can help when ordering parts, researching performance upgrades, or simply learning more about your vehicle's history.
| Chassis Code | Audi Models | Years | About this Chassis |
|---|---|---|---|
| B3/B4 | Audi S2, RS2 Avant | 1990–1995 | Audi’s early sporty cars. RS2 Avant is famous as Audi's first powerful, sporty family wagon. |
| C4 | Audi S4, Audi S6 (Ur-S models) | 1991–1997 | Big, powerful sedans. Known as "Ur" or original S-models, popular for being comfortable and sporty. |
| B5 | Audi A4, Audi S4, Audi RS4 | 1996–2001 | Compact sedan/wagon. Introduced Audi's popular RS4 model, a very sporty and powerful small car. |
| C5 | Audi A6, Audi S6, Audi RS6 | 1998–2004 | Larger luxury family sedan and wagon. RS6 version was super powerful, with a big engine for fast driving. |
| B6 | Audi A4, Audi S4 | 2002–2004 | Improved comfort and style over previous models. Great mix of sporty driving and everyday use. |
| B7 | Audi A4, Audi S4, Audi RS4 | 2005–2008 | Known for better handling and powerful RS4 with a strong V8 engine, making it a favorite for car lovers. |
| C6 | Audi A6, Audi S6, Audi RS6 | 2005–2011 | Luxury cars with advanced features. RS6 famous for powerful V10 engine, extremely fast for a family car. |
| B8 | Audi A4, S4, A5, S5, RS4, RS5 | 2008–2016 | Modern and sporty, praised for driving feel. RS models known for aggressive looks and speed. |
| C7 | Audi A6, S6, RS6, A7, S7, RS7 | 2012–2018 | Luxurious, sporty, with advanced technology. RS versions extremely fast, popular among car enthusiasts. |
| B9 | Audi A4, S4, RS4, A5, S5, RS5 | 2016–present | Current version with latest tech and comfort, plus even faster performance. Popular choice today. |
| C8 | Audi A6, S6, RS6, A7, S7, RS7 | 2019–present | Latest luxury and sporty sedans/wagons. High-tech interiors and powerful engines, Audi’s newest design. |
| F5 | Audi RS5 | 2016–present | Current sporty coupe with cutting-edge technology and very powerful engines, fast and stylish. |
