Audi A8 (D2, 4D, facelift 1998) 3.7 V8 40V (260 Hp) quattro tiptronic | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Audi A8 (D2, 4D, facelift 1998) 3.7 V8 40V (260 Hp) quattro tiptronic /Sedan 1998 - 2002/

What is the body type of Audi A8 (D2, 4D, facelift 1998)?

Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of Audi A8 (D2, 4D, facelift 1998) 3.7 V8 40V (260 Hp) quattro tiptronic?

12.3 l/100 km
19.1 US mpg
23 UK mpg
8.1 km/l

How environmentally friendly is Audi A8 3.7 V8 40V (260 Hp) quattro tiptronic?

295 g/km CO₂
Euro 3

How fast is 1998 A8 (D2, 4D, facelift 1998) 3.7 V8 40V (260 Hp) quattro tiptronic?

250 km/h | 155 mph
0-100 km/h: 8.6 sec
0-60 mph: 8.2 sec

What is the power output of Audi A8 Sedan 1998 3.7 V8 40V (260 Hp) quattro tiptronic?

260 Hp, 350 Nm
258 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Audi A8 Sedan 1998 3.7 V8 40V (260 Hp) quattro tiptronic?

3.7 l
3697 cm³
225.6 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1998 Audi 3.7 V8 40V (260 Hp) quattro tiptronic?

8, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of Audi A8 (D2, 4D, facelift 1998) Sedan 1998 3.7 V8 40V (260 Hp) quattro tiptronic?

All wheel drive (4x4). Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives permanently the four wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 1998 Audi A8 Sedan?

5034 mm
198.19 in.

What is the width of 1998 Audi A8 Sedan?

1880 mm
74.02 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1998 Audi A8 (D2, 4D, facelift 1998) 3.7 V8 40V (260 Hp) quattro tiptronic?

1725 kg
3803 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1998 Audi A8 (D2, 4D, facelift 1998) 3.7 V8 40V (260 Hp) quattro tiptronic?

2325 kg
5126 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1998 Audi A8 Sedan?

525 l
18.5 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1998 Audi A8 (D2, 4D, facelift 1998) 3.7 V8 40V (260 Hp) quattro tiptronic?

5, automatic transmission tiptronic

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General information

Brand

Audi

Model

Generation

A8 (D2, 4D, facelift 1998)

Modification (Engine)

3.7 V8 40V (260 Hp) quattro tiptronic

Start of production

1998

End of production

2002

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (NEDC)

18.3 l/100 km 12.9 US mpg
15.4 UK mpg
5.5 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (NEDC)

8.9 l/100 km 26.4 US mpg
31.7 UK mpg
11.2 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC)

12.3 l/100 km 19.1 US mpg
23 UK mpg
8.1 km/l

CO₂ emissions (NEDC)

295 g/km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

8.6 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

8.6 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

8.2 sec

Maximum speed

250 km/h, Electronically limited 155 mph

Emission standard

Euro 3

Weight-to-power ratio

6.6 kg/Hp, 150.7 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

4.9 kg/Nm, 202.9 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

260 Hp @ 6000 rpm.

Power per litre

70.3 Hp/l

Torque

350 Nm @ 3250 rpm. 258 lb.-ft. @ 3250 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

AQG

Engine displacement

3697 cm³ 225.6 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

84.5 mm 3.33 in.

Piston Stroke

82.4 mm 3.24 in.

Compression ratio

11:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

7.5 l 7.93 US qt | 6.6 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

11 l 11.62 US qt | 9.68 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1725 kg 3803 lbs.

Max. weight

2325 kg 5126 lbs.

Max load

600 kg 1323 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

525 l 18.5 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

90 l 23.78 US gal | 19.8 UK gal

Max. roof load

100 kg 220 lbs.

Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%)

2300 kg 5071 lbs.

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

2300 kg 5071 lbs.

Permitted trailer load without brakes

750 kg 1653 lbs.

Permitted towbar download

95 kg 209 lbs.

Dimensions

Length

5034 mm 198.19 in.

Width

1880 mm 74.02 in.

Width including mirrors

1973 mm 77.68 in.

Height

1438 mm 56.61 in.

Wheelbase

2880 mm 113.39 in.

Front track

1591 mm 62.64 in.

Rear (Back) track

1580 mm 62.2 in.

Front overhang

1018 mm 40.08 in.

Rear overhang

1136 mm 44.72 in.

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.30

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

12.3 m 40.35 ft.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives permanently the four wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

All wheel drive (4x4)

Number of gears and type of gearbox

5 gears, automatic transmission tiptronic

Front suspension

Independent multi-link suspension, Anti-roll bar

Rear suspension

Independent, on trapezoidal arms, Anti-roll bar

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tire size

225/60 R16

Wheel rim size

7.5J x 16

Specs of Audi A8 (D2, 4D, facelift 1998) 3.7 V8 40V (260 Hp) quattro tiptronic /1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002/