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(1998 model)
4-door 5-seater sedan (saloon), petrol (gasoline) 6-cylinder 30-valve V engine, SOHC (single overhead camshaft), 2771 cm3 / 169.1 cu in / 169.1 cu in, 280.0 N·m / 206.5 lb·ft / 206.5 lb·ft @ 3200 rpm / 3200 rpm / 3200 rpm, manual 5-speed transmission, all wheel drive, 235 km/h / 146 mph / 146 mph top speed
| Marque (make) | Audi | Issued from | 1998 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | A8 2.8 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 | 5034 mm / 198.2 in / 198.2 in | Total (curb) weight | 1580 kg / 3483 lb / 3483 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1880 mm / 74.0 in / 74.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1440 mm / 56.7 in / 56.7 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2882 mm / 113.5 in / 113.5 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1597 mm / 62.9 in / 62.9 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1586 mm / 62.4 in / 62.4 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | 80 l / 17.6 UK gal / 21.1 US gal | |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.75 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | 0.3 | Frontal area (A) | 2.25 m2 / 24.2 sq ft / 24.2 sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | 0.68 m2 / 7.3 sq ft / 7.3 sq ft | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) | 16.9 kW / 22.7 hp / 22.7 hp |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine | Total number of valves | 30 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Audi | Valves per cylinder | 5 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 82.5 mm / 3.25 in / 3.25 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 86.4 mm / 3.40 in / 3.40 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.95 | |
| Fuel supply | Bosch Motronic ME 7.1 electronic fuel injection | Engine displacement | 2771 cm3 / 169.1 cu in / 169.1 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 461.83 cm3/cylinder / 28.183 cu in/cylinder / 28.183 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | SOHC (single overhead camshaft) | Compression ratio | 10.6 : 1 |
| Sump | wet | Max. output power | at |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 280.0 N·m / 206.5 lb·ft / 206.5 lb·ft at 3200 rpm / 3200 rpm / 3200 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 79.6 kW / 106.7 hp / 106.7 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific torque | 101.0 N·m/l / 0.88 lb·ft/cu in / 0.88 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | all wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.79 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 4.11 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 235 km/h / 146 mph / 146 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 120.2 kW/ton / 91.1 bhp/ton / 91.1 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 8.50 s / 8.50 s / 8.50 s | 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 | 266 g/km / 428 g/mi / 428 g/mi | |
| Range |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion PAS | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | Independent,4 Links, Upper & lower 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 | 7J x 16 | Wheels rear | 7J x 16 |
| Tyres front | 225/60 R 16 W | Tyres rear | 225/60 R 16 W |
| 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 |
Technical specifications and performance data of Audi A8 2.8 quattro
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