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Audi A8 (D2,4D) 3.7 V8 40V (260 Hp) quattro Tiptronic 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
Audi A8 (D2,4D) 3.7 V8 40V (260 Hp) quattro Tiptronic 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
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General information

Name

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

Brand

Audi
Model

A8
Generation

A8 (D2,4D)
Year of production

1998

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

4

Body type

Sedan
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

3.7 V8 40V (260 Hp) quattro Tiptronic

Power

260 Hp @ 6000 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

350 Nm @ 3250 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

CO2 emissions (g/km)

295 g/km

Emission standard

Euro 3

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

18.3 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

8.9 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

12.3 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

8.6 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

250 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Engine code
AKC, AQG
Power
260 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre
70.3 Hp/l
Torque
350 Nm @ 3250 rpm.
Engine displacement
3697 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
84.5 mm
Piston stroke
82.4 mm
Compression ratio
11
Number of valves per cylinder
5
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
DOHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1725 kg

Max weight (kg)

2325 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

90 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

525 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

5034 mm

Width (mm)

1880 mm

Height (mm)

1440 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2882 mm

Front track (mm)

1591 mm

Rear track (mm)

1580 mm

Minimum turning circle turning diameter (mm)

12.3 m

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drive wheel

All wheel drive (4x4)

Transmission type

automatic

Front suspension system

Multi-link suspension

Rear suspension system

Independent on trapezoidal lever

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Front tires size

225/60 R16

Rear tires size

225/60 R16

Wheel rims size

7J x 16

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