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(1998 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, 228.0 kW / 305.8 hp / 305.8 hp @ 6200 rpm / 6200 rpm / 6200 rpm, 410.0 N·m / 302.4 lb·ft / 302.4 lb·ft @ 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm
| Marque (make) | Audi | Issued from | 1998 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | A8 Lang 4.2 | Issued until | 2002 |
| Serie | A8 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | monocoque | |
| Model code | Body designation | D2 | |
| Manufacturer | Audi AG | Country | DE |
| Base platform | D2 | 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 | 5034 mm / 198.2 in / 198.2 in | Total (curb) weight | 1790 kg / 3946 lb / 3946 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1880 mm / 74.0 in / 74.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1440 mm / 56.7 in / 56.7 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 3010 mm / 118.5 in / 118.5 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1591 mm / 62.6 in / 62.6 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1580 mm / 62.2 in / 62.2 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | ||
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.6724252491694 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | Frontal area (A) | 2.30 m2 / 24.8 sq ft / 24.8 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 | 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 | 0.90860215053763 | |
| Fuel supply | Multipoint Injection | Engine displacement | 4172 cm3 / 254.6 cu in / 254.6 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 521.54 cm3/cylinder / 31.826 cu in/cylinder / 31.826 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Compression ratio | 11.0 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | 228.0 kW / 305.8 hp / 305.8 hp at 6200 rpm / 6200 rpm / 6200 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 410.0 N·m / 302.4 lb·ft / 302.4 lb·ft at 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm |
| Compressor type | Maximum rpm | ||
| Intercooler | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 91.2 kW / 122.3 hp / 122.3 hp (est.) | |
| Coolant | Specific output | 54.6 kW/l / 1.201 bhp/cu in / 1.201 bhp/cu in | |
| Catalytic converter | Specific torque | 98.3 N·m/l / 0.86 lb·ft/cu in / 0.86 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | Number of gears | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | ||
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | ||
| Range |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | Steering details | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 225/60 VR16 | Tyres rear | 225/60 VR16 |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | disc |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Audi A8 Lang 4.2
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