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(2002 model)
4-door 5-seater sedan (saloon), petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 40-valve V engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 4172 cm3 / 254.6 cu in / 254.6 cu in, 246.0 kW / 329.9 hp / 329.9 hp @ 6500 rpm / 6500 rpm / 6500 rpm, 246.0 N·m / 181.4 lb·ft / 181.4 lb·ft @ 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm, automatic 6-speed transmission, four wheel drive, consumption 11.9 l/100km / 23.7 mpg-UK / 19.8 mpg-US
| Marque (make) | Audi | Issued from | 2002 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | A8 4.2 Quattro | Issued until | 0 |
| Serie | A8 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | monocoque | |
| Model code | Body designation | D3 | |
| Manufacturer | Audi AG | Country | DE |
| Base platform | D3 | Number of doors | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | 500 l / 17.66 cu ft / 17.66 cu ft | |
| Passenger space (volume) | 4250 l / 150.09 cu ft / 150.09 cu ft | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 5051 mm / 198.9 in / 198.9 in | Total (curb) weight | 1780 kg / 3924 lb / 3924 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1894 mm / 74.6 in / 74.6 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1444 mm / 56.9 in / 56.9 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2944 mm / 115.9 in / 115.9 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1629 mm / 64.1 in / 64.1 in | Towing weight | 2300 kg / 5071 lb / 5071 lb |
| Track rear | 1615 mm / 63.6 in / 63.6 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | 125 mm / 4.9 in / 4.9 in | Fuel capacity | 90 l / 19.8 UK gal / 23.8 US gal |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.72 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | Frontal area (A) | 2.32 m2 / 25.0 sq ft / 25.0 sq ft (est.) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine (V8) | Total number of valves | 40 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Valves per cylinder | 5 | |
| Engine construction | Bore | 84.5 mm / 3.33 in / 3.33 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 93.0 mm / 3.66 in / 3.66 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.91 | |
| Fuel supply | Multipoint Injection | Engine displacement | 4172 cm3 / 254.6 cu in / 254.6 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 522.77 cm3/cylinder / 31.901 cu in/cylinder / 31.901 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Compression ratio | 11.0 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | 246.0 kW / 329.9 hp / 329.9 hp at 6500 rpm / 6500 rpm / 6500 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 246.0 N·m / 181.4 lb·ft / 181.4 lb·ft at 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm |
| Compressor type | Maximum rpm | ||
| Intercooler | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 96.5 kW / 129.4 hp / 129.4 hp (est.) | |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 59.0 kW/l / 1.296 bhp/cu in / 1.296 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | Specific torque | 59.0 N·m/l / 0.52 lb·ft/cu in / 0.52 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | automatic | Number of gears | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | four wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 4.80 s / 4.80 s / 4.80 s | Top (maximal) speed | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | 6.60 s / 6.60 s / 6.60 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 180.4 kW/ton / 136.7 bhp/ton / 136.7 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | 17.5 l/100km / 16.1 mpg-UK / 13.4 mpg-US | |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | 8.7 l/100km / 32.5 mpg-UK / 27.0 mpg-US | |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | 11.9 l/100km / 23.7 mpg-UK / 19.8 mpg-US | |
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | 286 g/km / 460 g/mi / 460 g/mi | |
| Range | 756 km / 470 mi / 470 mi |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | Steering details | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft / 39.4 ft | |
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 235/55 R17 99Y | Tyres rear | 235/55 R17 99Y |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | ventilated disc |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | ABS (anti-lock braking system) | Braked area |
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