Specifications: Audi A8 (D2, 4D, facelift 1998) 3.7 V8 40V (260 Hp) quattro tiptronic 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002

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Audi A8 (D2, 4D, facelift 1998) 3.7 V8 40V (260 Hp) quattro tiptronic – Full specifications
General information
Brand Audi
Model A8
Generation A8 (D2, 4D, facelift 1998)
Modification (Engine) 3.7 V8 40V (260 Hp) quattro tiptronic
Start of production 1998 year
End of production 2002 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Sedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban (NEDC) 18.3 l/100 km
12.9 US mpg
15.4 UK mpg
5.5 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban (NEDC) 8.9 l/100 km
26.4 US mpg
31.7 UK mpg
11.2 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined (NEDC) 12.3 l/100 km
19.1 US mpg
23 UK mpg
8.1 km/l
CO2 emissions (NEDC) 295 g/km
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 8.2 sec
Maximum speed 250 km/h, Electronically limited
155.34 mph
Emission standard Euro 3
Weight-to-power ratio 6.6 kg/Hp, 150.7 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 4.9 kg/Nm, 202.9 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 260 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre 70.3 Hp/l
Torque 350 Nm @ 3250 rpm.
258.15 lb.-ft. @ 3250 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code AQG
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 11:1
Number of valves per cylinder 5
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 1725 kg
3802.97 lbs.
Max. weight 2325 kg
5125.75 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%) 2300 kg
5070.63 lbs.
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) 2300 kg
5070.63 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 1438 mm
56.61 in.
Wheelbase 2880 mm
113.39 in.
Front track 1591 mm
62.64 in.
Rear (Back) track 1580 mm
62.2 in.
Front overhang 1018 mm
40.08 in.
Rear overhang 1136 mm
44.72 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 7.5J x 16

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