Audi A8 (D2,4D) 4.2 V8 (300 Hp) quattro Tiptronic

Audi A8 (D2,4D) 4.2 V8 (300 Hp) quattro Tiptronic Technical information

General information
4172 cm3 300 hp 221 kW 7.3 sec 250 km/h 155 mph 1750 kg 3858 lbs Compare this car with other cars
Brand :	Audi
Model :	A8
Generation :	A8 (D2,4D)
Engine / modification :	4.2 V8 (300 Hp) quattro Tiptronic
Production start :	1994 year
Production end :	1998 year
Coupe type :	Sedan
Num. of Doors :	4
Num. of seats :	5
Fuel economy (consumption)
Fuel consumption / economy - urban :	16.5 l/100 km \| 14.3 mpg US \| 17.1 mpg UK
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban :
Fuel consumption / economy - combined :	11.6 l/100 km \| 20.3 mpg US \| 24.4 mpg UK
Fuel Type :	Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient :	0.29
Fuel tank volume :	90 l \| 23.8 US gallons \| 19.8 UK gallons
Performance
Power :	300 hp \| 221 kW
Max power in :	6000 rpm.
Maximum speed :	250 km/h \| 155 mph
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h :	7.3 sec
Torque :	400 Nm @ 3300 rpm.
Engine
Model Engine :	ABZ, AKG
Engine position :	Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement :	4172 cm3
Engine oil capacity :	7.5 l
Coolant :	9.0 l
Fuel System :	Multi-point injection
Position of cylinders :	V engine
Valvetrain :	DOHC
Number of cylinders :	8
Number of valves per cylinder :	4
Compression ratio :	10.8
Piston Stroke :	93 mm
Cylinder Bore :	84.5 mm
Transmission
Wheel Drive :	All wheel drive (4x4)
Number of Gears (automatic transmission) :	4 Tiptronic
Chassis
Length :	5034 mm \| 198.2 in
Width :	1880 mm \| 74.0 in
Height :	1440 mm \| 56.7 in
Wheelbase :	2882 mm \| 113.5 in
Front track :	1591 mm \| 62.6 in
Rear (Back) track :	1580 mm \| 62.2 in
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk) :	525 l
Front suspension :	Multi-link suspension
Rear suspension :	Independent on trapezoidal lever
Max weight :	2350 kg \| 5181 lbs
Front brakes :	Ventilated discs
Rear brakes :	Ventilated discs
Kerb Weight :	1750 kg \| 3858 lbs
ABS :	yes
Steering type :	Steering rack and pinion
Power steering :	Hydraulic Steering
Max. roof load :	100 kg
Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%) :	2150 kg
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) :	12.4 m
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) :	1950 kg
Permitted trailer load without brakes :	750 kg
Permitted towbar download :	75 kg
Tyres / Wheels
Tire size :	225/60 R16
Wheel rims size :	7.5J x 16
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