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Audi A8 (D2,4D) 4.2 V8 (300 Hp) quattro Tiptronic 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998
Audi A8 (D2,4D) 4.2 V8 (300 Hp) quattro Tiptronic 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998
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General information

Name

Audi A8 (D2,4D) 4.2 V8 (300 Hp) quattro Tiptronic 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998

Brand

Audi
Model

A8
Generation

A8 (D2,4D)
Year of production

1994

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

4

Body type

Sedan
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

4.2 V8 (300 Hp) quattro Tiptronic

Power

300 Hp @ 6000 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

400 Nm @ 3300 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

16.5 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

11.6 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

7.3 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

250 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Engine code
ABZ, AKG
Power
300 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre
71.9 Hp/l
Torque
400 Nm @ 3300 rpm.
Engine displacement
4172 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
84.5 mm
Piston stroke
93 mm
Compression ratio
10.8
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
DOHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1750 kg

Max weight (kg)

2350 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)

12.4 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

7.5J x 16

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