Compare: Audi A8 1995 Sedan 230 Hp

General information

Brand

Audi

Model

Generation

A8 (D2, 4D)

Modification (Engine)

3.7 V8 32V (230 Hp) quattro tiptronic

Start of production

1995

End of production

1998

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

19.6 l/100 km (NEDC)

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

9 l/100 km (NEDC)

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

12.9 l/100 km (NEDC)

CO₂ emissions

310 g/km (NEDC)

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

9.1 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

9.1 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

8.6 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

245 km/h

Emission standard

Euro 2

Weight-to-power ratio

7.5 kg/Hp, 133.3 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

5.5 kg/Nm, 182.6 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

230 Hp @ 5500 rpm.

Power per litre

62.2 Hp/l

Torque

315 Nm @ 2700 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

AEW, AKJ

Engine displacement

3697 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

84.5 mm

Piston Stroke

82.4 mm

Compression ratio

10.8

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

Engine oil specification

Coolant

11 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1725 kg

Max. weight

2325 kg

Max load

600 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

525 l

Fuel tank capacity

90 l

Max. roof load

100 kg

Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%)

2150 kg

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

1900 kg

Permitted trailer load without brakes

750 kg

Permitted towbar download

75 kg

Dimensions

Length

5034 mm

Width

1880 mm

Width including mirrors

1973 mm

Height

1440 mm

Wheelbase

2882 mm

Front track

1591 mm

Rear (Back) track

1580 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

146 mm

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.30

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

12.3 m

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