Specifications: Audi Cabriolet (B3 8G, facelift 1997) 2.8 V6 E (174 Hp) Automatic 1998, 1999, 2000

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Audi Cabriolet (B3 8G, facelift 1997) 2.8 V6 E (174 Hp) Automatic – Full specifications
General information
Brand Audi
Model Cabriolet
Generation Cabriolet (B3 8G, facelift 1997)
Modification (Engine) 2.8 V6 E (174 Hp) Automatic
Start of production 1998 year
End of production August, 2000 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Cabriolet
Seats 4
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 16.1 l/100 km
14.61 US mpg
17.55 UK mpg
6.21 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 8.8 l/100 km
26.73 US mpg
32.1 UK mpg
11.36 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 11.4 l/100 km
20.63 US mpg
24.78 UK mpg
8.77 km/l
CO2 emissions 267 g/km
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 10.5 sec
Maximum speed 217 km/h
134.84 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 8.3 kg/Hp, 120.4 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 5.8 kg/Nm, 173 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 174 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
Power per litre 62.8 Hp/l
Torque 250 Nm @ 3000 rpm.
184.39 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code AAH
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 10.3:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain OHC
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

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1445 kg
3185.68 lbs.
Max. weight 1845 kg
4067.53 lbs.
Max load 400 kg
881.85 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 230 l
8.12 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 70 l
18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal
Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%) 1000 kg
2204.62 lbs.
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) 1000 kg
2204.62 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes 750 kg
1653.47 lbs.
Permitted towbar download 40 kg
88.18 lbs.
Dimensions
Length 4366 mm
171.89 in.
Width 1716 mm
67.56 in.
Height 1379 mm
54.29 in.
Wheelbase 2556 mm
100.63 in.
Front track 1453 mm
57.2 in.
Rear (Back) track 1447 mm
56.97 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.36
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 11.1 m
36.42 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 4 gears, automatic transmission
Front suspension Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar
Rear suspension Semi-independent, coil spring
Front brakes Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Disc
Assisting systems ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 205/60 R15
Wheel rims size 7J x 15

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