Compare: Audi A8 1998 Sedan 260 Hp

General information

Brand

Audi

Model

Generation

A8 (D2, 4D, facelift 1998)

Modification (Engine)

3.7 V8 40V (260 Hp) tiptronic

Start of production

1998

End of production

2002

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

16.9 l/100 km (NEDC)

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

8.4 l/100 km (NEDC)

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

11.5 l/100 km (NEDC)

CO₂ emissions

276 g/km (NEDC)

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

8.1 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

8.1 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

7.7 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

250 km/h, Electronically limited

Emission standard

Euro 3

Weight-to-power ratio

6.3 kg/Hp, 158.1 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

4.7 kg/Nm, 212.8 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

260 Hp @ 6000 rpm.

Power per litre

70.3 Hp/l

Torque

350 Nm @ 3250 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

AQG

Engine displacement

3697 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

84.5 mm

Piston Stroke

82.4 mm

Compression ratio

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

1645 kg

Max. weight

2245 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%)

2200 kg

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

2000 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

1591 mm

Rear (Back) track

1580 mm

Front overhang

1018 mm

Rear overhang

1136 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 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