| General information |
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| Brand | Audi |
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| Model | A8 |
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| Generation | A8 Long (D2, 4D) |
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| Modification (Engine) | 4.2 V8 40V (310 Hp) quattro Tiptronic |
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| Start of production | October, 1998 year |
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| End of production | September, 2002 year |
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| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type | Sedan |
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| Seats | 5 |
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| Doors | 4 |
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| Performance specs |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban |
19.6 l/100 km
12 US mpg14.41 UK mpg5.1 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban |
9.2 l/100 km
25.57 US mpg30.7 UK mpg10.87 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined |
13 l/100 km
18.09 US mpg21.73 UK mpg7.69 km/l |
| CO2 emissions | 312 g/km |
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| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 7 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 7 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph | 6.7 sec |
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| Maximum speed |
250 km/h
155.34 mph |
| Emission standard | Euro 3 |
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| Weight-to-power ratio | 5.8 kg/Hp, 173.2 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio | 4.4 kg/Nm, 229.1 Nm/tonne |
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| Engine specs |
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| Power | 310 Hp @ 6200 rpm. |
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| Power per litre | 74.3 Hp/l |
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| Torque |
410 Nm @ 3000-4000 rpm.
302.4 lb.-ft. @ 3000-4000 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
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| Engine Model/Code | AQF, AUW |
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| Engine displacement |
4172 cm3
254.59 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
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| Position of cylinders | V-engine |
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| Cylinder Bore |
84.5 mm
3.33 in. |
| Piston Stroke |
93 mm
3.66 in. |
| Compression ratio | 11 |
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| Number of valves per cylinder | 5 |
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| Fuel System | Multi-point indirect injection |
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| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Valvetrain | DOHC |
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| Engine oil capacity |
7.2 l
7.61 US qt | 6.34 UK qt |
| Oil viscosity | No Data |
| Engine oil specification |
| Coolant |
9 l
9.51 US qt | 7.92 UK qt |
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| Space, Volume and weights |
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| Kerb Weight |
1790 kg
3946.27 lbs. |
| Max. weight |
2390 kg
5269.05 lbs. |
| Max load |
600 kg
1322.77 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum |
525 l
18.54 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity |
90 l
23.78 US gal | 19.8 UK gal |
| Max. roof load |
100 kg
220.46 lbs. |
| Dimensions |
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| Length |
5164 mm
203.31 in. |
| Width |
1880 mm
74.02 in. |
| Height |
1438 mm
56.61 in. |
| Wheelbase |
3010 mm
118.5 in. |
| Front track |
1595 mm
62.8 in. |
| Rear (Back) track |
1586 mm
62.44 in. |
| Drag coefficient (Cd) | 0.30 |
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| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) |
12.7 m
41.67 ft. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs |
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| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
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| Number of Gears (automatic transmission) | 5 Tiptronic |
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| Front suspension | Multi-link suspension |
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| Rear suspension | Independent on trapezoidal lever |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
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| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
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| Tires size | 225/60 R16 |
| Wheel rims size | 7.5 J x 16 |
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