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

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Key specs

Audi A8 (D2, 4D, facelift 1998) 3.7 V8 40V (260 Hp) tiptronic /Sedan 2002 - 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) tiptronic?
11.5 l/100 km
20.5 US mpg
24.6 UK mpg
8.7 km/l
How environmentally friendly is Audi A8 3.7 V8 40V (260 Hp) tiptronic?
276 g/km CO2
Euro 4
How fast is 2002 A8 (D2, 4D, facelift 1998) 3.7 V8 40V (260 Hp) tiptronic?
250 km/h | 155 mph
0-100 km/h: 8.1 sec
0-60 mph: 7.7 sec
What is the power output of Audi A8 Sedan 2002 3.7 V8 40V (260 Hp) tiptronic?
260 Hp, 350 Nm
258 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Audi A8 Sedan 2002 3.7 V8 40V (260 Hp) tiptronic?
3.7 l
3697 cm3
225.6 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 2002 Audi 3.7 V8 40V (260 Hp) tiptronic?
8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of Audi A8 (D2, 4D, facelift 1998) Sedan 2002 3.7 V8 40V (260 Hp) tiptronic?
Front wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 2002 Audi A8 Sedan?
5034 mm
198.19 in.
What is the width of 2002 Audi A8 Sedan?
1880 mm
74.02 in.
What is the kerb weight of 2002 Audi A8 (D2, 4D, facelift 1998) 3.7 V8 40V (260 Hp) tiptronic?
1645 kg
3627 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 2002 Audi A8 (D2, 4D, facelift 1998) 3.7 V8 40V (260 Hp) tiptronic?
2245 kg
4949 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 2002 Audi A8 Sedan?
525 l
18.5 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 2002 Audi A8 (D2, 4D, facelift 1998) 3.7 V8 40V (260 Hp) tiptronic?
5, automatic transmission tiptronic

General information

Brand
Model
Modification (Engine)
3.7 V8 40V (260 Hp) tiptronic
Start of production
2002
End of production
2002
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (NEDC)
16.9 l/100 km 13.9 US mpg
16.7 UK mpg
5.9 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (NEDC)
8.4 l/100 km 28 US mpg
33.6 UK mpg
11.9 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC)
11.5 l/100 km 20.5 US mpg
24.6 UK mpg
8.7 km/l
CO2 emissions (NEDC)
276 g/km
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
7.7 sec
Maximum speed
250 km/h, Electronically limited 155 mph
Emission standard
Euro 4
Weight-to-power ratio
6.3 kg/Hp, 158.1 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
4.7 kg/Nm, 212.8 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
AKC
Engine displacement
3697 cm3 225.6 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
8
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
5
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
1645 kg 3627 lbs.
Max. weight
2245 kg 4949 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%)
2200 kg 4850 lbs.
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)
2000 kg 4409 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
2882 mm 113.46 in.
Front track
1593 mm 62.72 in.
Rear (Back) track
1584 mm 62.36 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd)
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 the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel
Front wheel drive
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