Audi Top Speed

A8 long (d3, 4e, facelift 2005)

243.00 km/h

or 150.99 mp/h

General information
BrandAudi
Model A8
Generation A8 Long (D3, 4E, facelift 2005)
Modification (Engine) 3.0 TDI V6 (233 Hp) quattro DPF Tiptronic
Start of production 2005 year
End of production 2007 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 12.1 l/100 km 19.44 US mpg23.35 UK mpg8.26 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 6.5 l/100 km 36.19 US mpg43.46 UK mpg15.38 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 8.5 l/100 km 27.67 US mpg33.23 UK mpg11.76 km/l
Fuel Type Diesel
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph 7.5 sec
Maximum speed 243 km/h 150.99 mph
Emission standard Euro 4
Weight-to-power ratio 8.1 kg/Hp, 123.9 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 4.2 kg/Nm, 239.4 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, Intercooler
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
Engine systemsParticulate filter
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1880 kg 4144.69 lbs.
Max. weight 2480 kg 5467.46 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
Dimensions
Length 5192 mm 204.41 in.
Width 1894 mm 74.57 in.
Height 1455 mm 57.28 in.
Wheelbase 3074 mm 121.02 in.
Front track 1629 mm 64.13 in.
Rear (Back) track 1615 mm 63.58 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.27
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 12.5 m 41.01 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 235/55 R17
Wheel rims size8J x 17