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Audi A8 4.0 TDI quattro

(2003 model)

Brief specs of 2003 Audi A8 4.0 TDI quattro

4-door 5-seater sedan (saloon), diesel 8-cylinder 32-valve V engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 3936 cm3 / 240.2 cu in / 240.2 cu in, 202.1 kW / 271.0 hp / 271.0 hp @ 3750 rpm / 3750 rpm / 3750 rpm, 650.0 N·m / 479.4 lb·ft / 479.4 lb·ft @ 1800 rpm / 1800 rpm / 1800 rpm, automatic 6-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 250 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph top speed, consumption 9.6 l/100km / 29.4 mpg-UK / 24.5 mpg-US

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)AudiIssued from2003
ModelA8 4.0 TDI quattroIssued until
SerieA8Number made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerAudi AGCountryDE

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors4
Bodywork typesedan (saloon)Number of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length5051 mm / 198.9 in / 198.9 inTotal (curb) weight1940 kg / 4277 lb / 4277 lb
Width1894 mm / 74.6 in / 74.6 inDry weight
Height1444 mm / 56.9 in / 56.9 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2944 mm / 115.9 in / 115.9 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1629 mm / 64.1 in / 64.1 inTowing weight
Track rear1615 mm / 63.6 in / 63.6 inWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity90 l / 19.8 UK gal / 23.8 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.72  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)0.27Frontal area (A)2.31 m2 / 24.9 sq ft / 24.9 sq ft
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)0.62 m2 / 6.7 sq ft / 6.7 sq ftAerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)15.4 kW / 20.7 hp / 20.7 hp

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders8
Engine TypeV engine Total number of valves32
Engine ManufacturerAudiValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionBore81.0 mm / 3.19 in / 3.19 in
FueldieselStroke95.5 mm / 3.76 in / 3.76 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio0.85
Fuel supplycommon rail direct diesel injectionEngine displacement3936 cm3 / 240.2 cu in / 240.2 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity492.00 cm3/cylinder / 30.024 cu in/cylinder / 30.024 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio17.5 : 1
SumpwetMax. output power202.1 kW / 271.0 hp / 271.0 hp at 3750 rpm / 3750 rpm / 3750 rpm
AspirationturbochargedMax. torque650.0 N·m / 479.4 lb·ft / 479.4 lb·ft at 1800 rpm / 1800 rpm / 1800 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercooleryesMax. net output (power at the wheels)120.2 kW / 161.1 hp / 161.1 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output51.4 kW/l / 1.128 bhp/cu in / 1.128 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converteryesSpecific torque165.1 N·m/l / 1.44 lb·ft/cu in / 1.44 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typeautomaticNumber of gears6
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.69
  Final gear (drive) ratio2.9

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)4.50 s / 4.50 s / 4.50 sTop (maximal) speed250 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)6.40 s / 6.40 s / 6.40 sPower-to-weight ratio139.7 kW/ton / 105.8 bhp/ton / 105.8 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/h6.70 s / 6.70 s / 6.70 sFuel consumption, City (urban)13.4 l/100km / 21.1 mpg-UK / 17.6 mpg-US
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)17.60 s / 17.60 s / 17.60 sFuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)7.5 l/100km / 37.7 mpg-UK / 31.4 mpg-US
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)9.6 l/100km / 29.4 mpg-UK / 24.5 mpg-US
Standing ¼mile time15.50 s / 15.50 s / 15.50 s (top 93 km/h / 58 mph / 58 mph)Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time27.10 s / 27.10 s / 27.10 s CO2 emissions259 g/km / 417 g/mi / 417 g/mi
  Range938 km / 583 mi / 583 mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
Steeringrack & pinion VPASSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontIndependent,4 Links, Double wishbones, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB),ASSuspension rearIndependent, Trapezoidal link, Wishbone (A-arm, control arm), Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB),AS
Wheels front8J x 17Wheels rear8J x 17
Tyres front235/55 R 17 99YTyres rear235/55 R 17 99Y
Brakes frontBrakes rear
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsBraked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Audi A8 4.0 TDI quattro

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