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| diesel | |
| alcohol based | |
| gas (LPG, CNG) | |
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| electricity |
(2001 model)
4-door 5-seater sedan (saloon), petrol (gasoline) 12-cylinder 48-valve W engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 5998 cm3 / 366.0 cu in / 366.0 cu in, 308.7 kW / 414.0 hp / 414.0 hp @ 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm, 550.0 N·m / 405.7 lb·ft / 405.7 lb·ft @ 4250 rpm / 4250 rpm / 4250 rpm, automatic 5-speed transmission, all wheel drive, 250 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph top speed, consumption 14.6 l/100km / 19.3 mpg-UK / 16.1 mpg-US
| Marque (make) | Audi | Issued from | 2001 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | A8 L 6.0 | 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 | 5164 mm / 203.3 in / 203.3 in | Total (curb) weight | 1980 kg / 4365 lb / 4365 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1880 mm / 74.0 in / 74.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1438 mm / 56.6 in / 56.6 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 3010 mm / 118.5 in / 118.5 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1595 mm / 62.8 in / 62.8 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1586 mm / 62.4 in / 62.4 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | 92 l / 20.2 UK gal / 24.3 US gal | |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.72 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | 0.308 | Frontal area (A) | 2.25 m2 / 24.2 sq ft / 24.2 sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | 0.69 m2 / 7.4 sq ft / 7.4 sq ft | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) | 17.1 kW / 23.0 hp / 23.0 hp |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | W engine | Total number of valves | 48 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Audi | Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 84.0 mm / 3.31 in / 3.31 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 90.2 mm / 3.55 in / 3.55 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.93 | |
| Fuel supply | Bo Motronic ME 7.1.1 fuel inj. | Engine displacement | 5998 cm3 / 366.0 cu in / 366.0 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 499.83 cm3/cylinder / 30.501 cu in/cylinder / 30.501 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Compression ratio | 10.8 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | 308.7 kW / 414.0 hp / 414.0 hp at 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 550.0 N·m / 405.7 lb·ft / 405.7 lb·ft at 4250 rpm / 4250 rpm / 4250 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 141.3 kW / 189.5 hp / 189.5 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 51.5 kW/l / 1.131 bhp/cu in / 1.131 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific torque | 91.7 N·m/l / 0.80 lb·ft/cu in / 0.80 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | automatic | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | all wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.8 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 2.91 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 4.30 s / 4.30 s / 4.30 s | Top (maximal) speed | 250 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 209.1 kW/ton / 158.4 bhp/ton / 158.4 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 5.80 s / 5.80 s / 5.80 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | 22.9 l/100km / 12.3 mpg-UK / 10.3 mpg-US |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | 9.8 l/100km / 28.8 mpg-UK / 24.0 mpg-US | |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | 14.6 l/100km / 19.3 mpg-UK / 16.1 mpg-US | |
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | 350 g/km / 563 g/mi / 563 g/mi | |
| Range | 630 km / 392 mi / 392 mi |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion PAS | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | 12.7 m / 41.7 ft / 41.7 ft | |
| Suspension front | Independent,4 Links, Double wishbones, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB) | Suspension rear | Independent, Trapezoidal link, Wishbone (A-arm, control arm), Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB) |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 245/55 ZR 18 | Tyres rear | 245/55 ZR 18 |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | ventilated disc |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) | Braked area |
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