
| General information | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Audi |
| Model | A8 |
| Generation | A8 (D2, 4D) |
| Modification (Engine) | 2.8 V6 30V (193 Hp) quattro tiptronic |
| Start of production | 1996 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) | 17.6 l/100 km 13.4 US mpg 16.1 UK mpg 5.7 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban (NEDC) | 8.4 l/100 km 28 US mpg 33.6 UK mpg 11.9 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – combined (NEDC) | 11.8 l/100 km 19.9 US mpg 23.9 UK mpg 8.5 km/l |
| CO2 emissions (NEDC) | 281 g/km |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h | 10.1 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 62 mph | 10.1 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) | 9.6 sec |
| Maximum speed | 232 km/h 144.16 mph |
| Emission standard | Euro 2 |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 8.5 kg/Hp, 118 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 5.8 kg/Nm, 171.3 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 193 Hp @ 6000 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 69.6 Hp/l |
| Torque | 280 Nm @ 3200 rpm. 206.52 lb.-ft. @ 3200 rpm. |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine Model/Code | ACK, APR |
| Engine displacement | 2771 cm3 169.1 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Engine configuration | V-engine |
| Cylinder Bore | 82.5 mm 3.25 in. |
| Piston Stroke | 86.4 mm 3.4 in. |
| Compression ratio | 10.6:1 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 5 |
| Fuel injection system | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity | 5 l 5.28 US qt | 4.4 UK qt |
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| Coolant | 11 l 11.62 US qt | 9.68 UK qt |
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| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 1635 kg 3604.56 lbs. |
| Max. weight | 2235 kg 4927.33 lbs. |
| Max load | 600 kg 1322.77 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space – minimum | 525 l 18.54 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity | 80 l 21.13 US gal | 17.6 UK gal |
| Max. roof load | 100 kg 220.46 lbs. |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%) | 2100 kg 4629.71 lbs. |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) | 1900 kg 4188.78 lbs. |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes | 750 kg 1653.47 lbs. |
| Permitted towbar download | 75 kg 165.35 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) | 0.30 |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) | 12.3 m 40.35 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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