Specifications: Audi A8 (D2, 4D) 3.7 V8 32V (230 Hp) tiptronic 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998

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Audi A8 (D2, 4D) 3.7 V8 32V (230 Hp) tiptronic – Full specifications
General information
Brand Audi
Model A8
Generation A8 (D2, 4D)
Modification (Engine) 3.7 V8 32V (230 Hp) tiptronic
Start of production 1995 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) 18.6 l/100 km
12.6 US mpg
15.2 UK mpg
5.4 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban (NEDC) 8.5 l/100 km
27.7 US mpg
33.2 UK mpg
11.8 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined (NEDC) 12 l/100 km
19.6 US mpg
23.5 UK mpg
8.3 km/l
CO2 emissions (NEDC) 288 g/km
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 8.3 sec
Maximum speed 247 km/h
153.48 mph
Emission standard Euro 2
Weight-to-power ratio 7.2 kg/Hp, 139.8 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 5.2 kg/Nm, 191.5 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 230 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
Power per litre 62.2 Hp/l
Torque 315 Nm @ 2700 rpm.
232.33 lb.-ft. @ 2700 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code AEW, AKJ
Engine displacement 3697 cm3
225.6 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 8
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 84.5 mm
3.33 in.
Piston Stroke 82.4 mm
3.24 in.
Compression ratio 10.8:1
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain DOHC
Engine oil capacity 7.5 l
7.93 US qt | 6.6 UK qt
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Coolant 11 l
11.62 US qt | 9.68 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1645 kg
3626.6 lbs.
Max. weight 2245 kg
4949.38 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%) 2000 kg
4409.25 lbs.
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) 1750 kg
3858.09 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 1591 mm
62.64 in.
Rear (Back) track 1580 mm
62.2 in.
Ride height (ground clearance) 146 mm
5.75 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 the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Front wheel drive
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 7.5J x 16

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