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Specs of Audi A8 (D2, 4D, facelift 1998) 4.2 V8 40V (310 Hp) quattro tiptronic /1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002/

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Key specs

Audi A8 (D2, 4D, facelift 1998) 4.2 V8 40V (310 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) 4.2 V8 40V (310 Hp) quattro tiptronic?
12.9 l/100 km
18.2 US mpg
21.9 UK mpg
7.8 km/l
How environmentally friendly is Audi A8 4.2 V8 40V (310 Hp) quattro tiptronic?
310 g/km CO2
Euro 3
How fast is 1998 A8 (D2, 4D, facelift 1998) 4.2 V8 40V (310 Hp) quattro tiptronic?
250 km/h | 155 mph
0-100 km/h: 6.9 sec
0-60 mph: 6.6 sec
What is the power output of Audi A8 Sedan 1998 4.2 V8 40V (310 Hp) quattro tiptronic?
310 Hp, 410 Nm
302 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Audi A8 Sedan 1998 4.2 V8 40V (310 Hp) quattro tiptronic?
4.2 l
4172 cm3
254.59 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1998 Audi 4.2 V8 40V (310 Hp) quattro tiptronic?
8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of Audi A8 (D2, 4D, facelift 1998) Sedan 1998 4.2 V8 40V (310 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) 4.2 V8 40V (310 Hp) quattro tiptronic?
1750 kg
3858 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1998 Audi A8 (D2, 4D, facelift 1998) 4.2 V8 40V (310 Hp) quattro tiptronic?
2350 kg
5181 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) 4.2 V8 40V (310 Hp) quattro tiptronic?
5, automatic transmission tiptronic

General information

Brand
Model
Modification (Engine)
4.2 V8 40V (310 Hp) quattro tiptronic
Start of production
1998
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)
19.5 l/100 km 12.1 US mpg
14.5 UK mpg
5.1 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (NEDC)
9.1 l/100 km 25.8 US mpg
31 UK mpg
11 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC)
12.9 l/100 km 18.2 US mpg
21.9 UK mpg
7.8 km/l
CO2 emissions (NEDC)
310 g/km
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
6.6 sec
Maximum speed
250 km/h, Electronically limited 155 mph
Emission standard
Euro 3
Weight-to-power ratio
5.6 kg/Hp, 177.1 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
4.3 kg/Nm, 234.3 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
310 Hp @ 6200 rpm.
Power per litre
74.3 Hp/l
Torque
410 Nm @ 3000-4000 rpm. 302 lb.-ft. @ 3000-4000 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
AQF
Engine displacement
4172 cm3 254.59 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
8
Engine configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
84.5 mm 3.33 in.
Piston Stroke
93 mm 3.66 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
1750 kg 3858 lbs.
Max. weight
2350 kg 5181 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
1440 mm 56.69 in.
Wheelbase
2882 mm 113.46 in.
Front track
1591 mm 62.64 in.
Rear (Back) track
1580 mm 62.2 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 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
7J x 16