Sometimes, a car just poses a fast car even if it doesn’t deliver, and sometimes it is just sexy.
It was the case of the 2002 Audi A4 convertible, a car that looked good with the top up or down.

The A4 convertible came to replace the Audi 80 convertible that was taken out of the production line in 2000. It had some design inspiration taken from the Audi TT and also from the bigger Audi A6. But shared only a few body panel with the Audi A4 sedan and, since there was not A4 coupe, it was a loner in its family,

The headlights design was the same with its 4-door sibling, but the rear taillights were designed exclusively for the convertible version. It had a chromed rim around the four horizontal lines of the grille to emphasize a luxurious look. A thicker A-pillar also served as a security arch in the event of a roll-over crash.

Inside, the 2.6 meters (104.5”) wheelbase offered enough room for four passengers. The care featured a straight dashboard to give the sensation of a wide car even if it wasn’t. It had the same features as the A4 sedan, apart from the soft-top. That was electro-hydraulically operated, and it took 30 seconds to fold down or cover the cabin.

Under the hood, there were few engine options, including a turbodiesel, which was an unusual choice for a convertible.