
| General information | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Audi |
| Model | A8 |
| Generation | A8 (D2, 4D) |
| Modification (Engine) | 2.5 TDI V6 (150 Hp) quattro tiptronic |
| Start of production | 1997 year |
| End of production | 1998 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – urban (NEDC) | 12.7 l/100 km 18.5 US mpg 22.2 UK mpg 7.9 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban (NEDC) | 6.7 l/100 km 35.1 US mpg 42.2 UK mpg 14.9 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – combined (NEDC) | 8.9 l/100 km 26.4 US mpg 31.7 UK mpg 11.2 km/l |
| CO2 emissions (NEDC) | 240 g/km |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h | 11.3 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 62 mph | 11.3 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) | 10.7 sec |
| Maximum speed | 213 km/h 132.35 mph |
| Emission standard | Euro 2 |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 11.4 kg/Hp, 88 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 5.5 kg/Nm, 181.8 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 150 Hp @ 4000 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 60.1 Hp/l |
| Torque | 310 Nm @ 1500-3200 rpm. 228.64 lb.-ft. @ 1500-3200 rpm. |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine Model/Code | AFB |
| Engine displacement | 2496 cm3 152.32 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Engine configuration | V-engine |
| Cylinder Bore | 78.3 mm 3.08 in. |
| Piston Stroke | 86.4 mm 3.4 in. |
| Compression ratio | 19.5:1 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel injection system | Direct injection |
| Engine aspiration | Turbocharger, Intercooler |
| Valvetrain | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity | 6 l 6.34 US qt | 5.28 UK qt |
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| Coolant | 10 l 10.57 US qt | 8.8 UK qt |
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| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 1705 kg 3758.88 lbs. |
| Max. weight | 2305 kg 5081.66 lbs. |
| Max load | 600 kg 1322.77 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space – minimum | 525 l 18.54 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity | 90 l 23.78 US gal | 19.8 UK gal |
| Max. roof load | 100 kg 220.46 lbs. |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%) | 2200 kg 4850.17 lbs. |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) | 2200 kg 4850.17 lbs. |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes | 750 kg 1653.47 lbs. |
| Permitted towbar download | 95 kg 209.44 lbs. |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 5034 mm 198.19 in. |
| Width | 1880 mm 74.02 in. |
| Width including mirrors | 1973 mm 77.68 in. |
| Height | 1440 mm 56.69 in. |
| Wheelbase | 2882 mm 113.46 in. |
| Front track | 1597 mm 62.87 in. |
| Rear (Back) track | 1586 mm 62.44 in. |
| Drag coefficient (Cd) | 0.29 |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) | 12.25 m 40.19 ft. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs | |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives permanently the four wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4×4) |
| Number of gears and type of gearbox | 5 gears, automatic transmission tiptronic |
| Front suspension | Independent multi-link suspension, Transverse stabilizer |
| Rear suspension | Independent on trapezoidal lever, Transverse stabilizer |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 225/60 R16 |
| Wheel rims size | 7J x 16 |

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