| General information | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Audi |
| Model | A8 |
| Generation | A8 (D2, 4D, facelift 1998) |
| Modification (Engine) | 3.7 V8 40V (260 Hp) 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) | 16.9 l/100 km 13.9 US mpg 16.7 UK mpg 5.9 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) | 11.5 l/100 km 20.5 US mpg 24.6 UK mpg 8.7 km/l |
| CO2 emissions (NEDC) | 276 g/km |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h | 8.1 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 62 mph | 8.1 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) | 7.7 sec |
| Maximum speed | 250 km/h, Electronically limited 155.34 mph |
| Emission standard | Euro 3 |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 6.3 kg/Hp, 158.1 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 4.7 kg/Nm, 212.8 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 |
| Engine oil specification |  Log in to see. |
| Coolant | 11 l 11.62 US qt | 9.68 UK qt |
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| 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%) | 2200 kg 4850.17 lbs. |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) | 2000 kg 4409.25 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 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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