Compare: Audi A8 1998 Sedan 150 Hp

General information

Brand

Audi

Model

Generation

A8 (D2, 4D, facelift 1998)

Modification (Engine)

2.5 TDI V6 (150 Hp) tiptronic

Start of production

1998

End of production

2000

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

11.6 l/100 km (NEDC)

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

6.2 l/100 km (NEDC)

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

8.2 l/100 km (NEDC)

CO₂ emissions

221 g/km (NEDC)

Fuel Type

Diesel

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

10.9 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

10.9 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

10.4 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

214 km/h

Emission standard

Euro 2

Weight-to-power ratio

11.1 kg/Hp, 90.4 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

5.4 kg/Nm, 186.7 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

150 Hp @ 4000 rpm.

Power per litre

60.1 Hp/l

Torque

310 Nm @ 1500-3200 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

AKN

Engine displacement

2496 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

78.3 mm

Piston Stroke

86.4 mm

Compression ratio

19.5

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Direct injection

Engine aspiration

Turbocharger, Intercooler

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

5.5 l

Engine oil specification

Coolant

10 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1660 kg

Max. weight

2260 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%)

2100 kg

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

2100 kg

Permitted trailer load without brakes

750 kg

Permitted towbar download

95 kg

Dimensions

Length

5034 mm

Width

1880 mm

Width including mirrors

1973 mm

Height

1438 mm

Wheelbase

2880 mm

Front track

1597 mm

Rear (Back) track

1586 mm

Front overhang

1018 mm

Rear overhang

1136 mm

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.29

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

12.3 m

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

7J x 16