| petrol | |
| diesel | |
| alcohol based | |
| gas (LPG, CNG) | |
| steam | |
| electricity |
(2003 model)
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
| Marque (make) | Audi | Issued from | 2003 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | A8 L 4.0 TDI quattro | Issued until | |
| Serie | A8 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Audi AG | Country | DE |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 5181 mm / 204.0 in / 204.0 in | Total (curb) weight | 1990 kg / 4387 lb / 4387 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1894 mm / 74.6 in / 74.6 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1455 mm / 57.3 in / 57.3 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 3074 mm / 121.0 in / 121.0 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1629 mm / 64.1 in / 64.1 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1615 mm / 63.6 in / 63.6 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | 90 l / 19.8 UK gal / 23.8 US gal | |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.69 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | 0.27 | Frontal 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 ft | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) | 15.4 kW / 20.7 hp / 20.7 hp |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine | Total number of valves | 32 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Audi | Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 81.0 mm / 3.19 in / 3.19 in | |
| Fuel | diesel | Stroke | 95.5 mm / 3.76 in / 3.76 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.85 | |
| Fuel supply | common rail direct diesel injection | Engine displacement | 3936 cm3 / 240.2 cu in / 240.2 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 492.00 cm3/cylinder / 30.024 cu in/cylinder / 30.024 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Compression ratio | 17.5 : 1 |
| Sump | wet | Max. output power | 202.1 kW / 271.0 hp / 271.0 hp at 3750 rpm / 3750 rpm / 3750 rpm |
| Aspiration | turbocharged | Max. torque | 650.0 N·m / 479.4 lb·ft / 479.4 lb·ft at 1800 rpm / 1800 rpm / 1800 rpm |
| Compressor type | Maximum rpm | ||
| Intercooler | yes | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 121.3 kW / 162.7 hp / 162.7 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 51.4 kW/l / 1.128 bhp/cu in / 1.128 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific torque | 165.1 N·m/l / 1.44 lb·ft/cu in / 1.44 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | automatic | Number of gears | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.69 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 2.9 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 4.60 s / 4.60 s / 4.60 s | Top (maximal) speed | 250 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 136.2 kW/ton / 103.2 bhp/ton / 103.2 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 6.80 s / 6.80 s / 6.80 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | 13.4 l/100km / 21.1 mpg-UK / 17.6 mpg-US |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel 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 top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | 9.6 l/100km / 29.4 mpg-UK / 24.5 mpg-US | |
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | 259 g/km / 417 g/mi / 417 g/mi | |
| Range | 938 km / 583 mi / 583 mi |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion VPAS | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | Independent,4 Links, Double wishbones, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB),AS | Suspension rear | Independent, Trapezoidal link, Wishbone (A-arm, control arm), Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB),AS |
| Wheels front | 8J x 17 | Wheels rear | 8J x 17 |
| Tyres front | 235/55 R 17 99Y | Tyres rear | 235/55 R 17 99Y |
| Brakes front | Brakes rear | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Audi A8 L 4.0 TDI quattro
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