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Audi A8 (D3, 4E) 3.7 V8 (280 Hp) quattro Tiptronic 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
Audi A8 (D3, 4E) 3.7 V8 (280 Hp) quattro Tiptronic 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
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General information

Name

Audi A8 (D3, 4E) 3.7 V8 (280 Hp) quattro Tiptronic 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005

Brand

Audi
Model

A8
Generation

A8 (D3, 4E)
Year of production

2002

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

4

Body type

Sedan
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

3.7 V8 (280 Hp) quattro Tiptronic

Power

280 Hp @ 6000 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

360 Nm @ 3750 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

CO2 emissions (g/km)

281-286 g/km

Emission standard

Euro 4

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

17.1-17.3 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

8.6-8.8 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

11.7-11.9 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

7.3 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

250 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Engine code
BFL
Power
280 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre
75.7 Hp/l
Torque
360 Nm @ 3750 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)

1770 kg

Max weight (kg)

2370 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

90 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

500 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

5051 mm

Width (mm)

1894 mm

Height (mm)

1444 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2944 mm

Front track (mm)

1629 mm

Rear track (mm)

1615 mm

Minimum turning circle turning diameter (mm)

12.1 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

235/55 R17

Rear tires size

235/55 R17

Wheel rims size

8J x 17

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