Audi Top Speed

A8 (d3, 4e)

243.00 km/h

or 150.99 mp/h

General information
BrandAudi
Model A8
Generation A8 (D3, 4E)
Modification (Engine) 3.0 TDI (233 Hp) quattro Tiptronic
Start of production 2003 year
End of production 2005 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 12 l/100 km 19.6 US mpg23.54 UK mpg8.33 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 6.4 l/100 km 36.75 US mpg44.14 UK mpg15.63 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 8.4 l/100 km 28 US mpg33.63 UK mpg11.9 km/l
CO2 emissions226 g/km
Fuel Type Diesel
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph 7.4 sec
Maximum speed 243 km/h 150.99 mph
Emission standard Euro 4
Weight-to-power ratio 7.9 kg/Hp, 127.3 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 4.1 kg/Nm, 245.9 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 233 Hp @ 4000 rpm.
Power per litre 78.5 Hp/l
Torque 450 Nm @ 1400-3250 rpm. 331.9 lb.-ft. @ 1400-3250 rpm.
Engine location Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code ASB
Engine displacement 2967 cm3 181.06 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Position of cylinders V-engine
Cylinder Bore 83 mm 3.27 in.
Piston Stroke 91.4 mm 3.6 in.
Compression ratio 17
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel System Diesel Commonrail
Engine aspiration Turbocharger
Valvetrain DOHC
Engine oil capacity 8.2 l 8.66 US qt | 7.21 UK qt
Oil viscosity No Data
Engine oil specification
Coolant 15.8 l 16.7 US qt | 13.9 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1830 kg 4034.46 lbs.
Max. weight 2430 kg 5357.23 lbs.
Max load 600 kg 1322.77 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 500 l 17.66 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 90 l 23.78 US gal | 19.8 UK gal
Max. roof load 100 kg 220.46 lbs.
Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%) 2200 kg 4850.17 lbs.
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) 2200 kg 4850.17 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes 750 kg 1653.47 lbs.
Permitted towbar download 95 kg 209.44 lbs.
Dimensions
Length 5051 mm 198.86 in.
Width 1894 mm 74.57 in.
Height 1444 mm 56.85 in.
Wheelbase 2944 mm 115.91 in.
Front track 1629 mm 64.13 in.
Rear (Back) track 1615 mm 63.58 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.28
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 12.1 m 39.7 ft.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drive wheel All wheel drive (4x4)
Number of Gears (automatic transmission) 6 Tiptronic
Front suspension Multi-link suspension
Rear suspension Independent on trapezoidal lever
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discs
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 235/60 R16
Wheel rims size7.5J x 16