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Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 83.00 mm x 95.50 mm 3.27 in x 3.76 in
Cylinders V-8
Displace 4.1 litre 4134 cc (252.272 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 4 valves per cylinder | 32 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 16.50:1
Fuel system common rail direct diesel injection
Maximum power 326.5 PS (322.0 bhp) (240.1 kW) @ 3750 rpm
0-50 mph 4.30 s
0-60 mph
0-100 mph 13.70 s
0-100 km/h 6.10 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 250 km/h (155 mph)
Fuel consumption 13.3/7.2/9.4 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
CO2 emissions 358.0 g/km
Power to weight ratio 165.55 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 650.0 Nm (479 ft·lb) (66.3 kgm) @ 1600-3500 rpm
bmep 1975.8 kPa (286.6 psi)
Specific torque 157.23 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.87
Unitary capacity 516.75 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Turbo D.
Compressor type 2 turbochargers
Intercooler Y
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2944 mm
wheelbase 115.9 in
Length (milimeters) 5062 mm
Length (inches) 199.3 in
Width (milimeters) 1894 mm
Width (inches) 74.6 in
Height (milimeters) 1444 mm
Height (inches) 56.9 in
L:W ratio 1.72
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1945 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 4288 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 90 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 19.8 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 23.8 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient 0.270
Frontal area 2.31 m2
Cx 0.62

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive AWD
Steering rack & pinion VPAS
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres 235/55 R 17 99Y
Wheels 8J x 17 ET43
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 6A
Top gear ratio 0.69
Final drive ratio 3.40

General information

RAC rating 34.2
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

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Year 2005

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