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Audi A8 4.2 quattro

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 84.50 mm x 93.00 mm 3.33 in x 3.66 in
Cylinders V-8 in 90.0° vee
Displace 4.2 litre 4172 cc (254.591 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 5 valves per cylinder | 40 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 11.00:1
Fuel system Bo Motronic ME 7.1.1 fuel inj.
Maximum power 334.6 PS (330.0 bhp) (246.1 kW) @ 6500 rpm
0-50 mph 4.80 s
0-60 mph 6.60 s
0-100 mph 16.30 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 15.00 s @ 96.00
Standing km 26.40 s @ 193.00 km/h
Top speed 250 km/h (155 mph)
Fuel consumption 17.5/8.7/11.9 l/100km urban/extra-urban/overall
CO2 emissions 286.0 g/km
Power to weight ratio 185.39 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 430.0 Nm (317 ft·lb) (43.8 kgm) @ 3500 rpm
bmep 1295.2 kPa (187.9 psi)
Specific torque 103.07 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.91
Unitary capacity 521.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2944 mm
wheelbase 115.9 in
Length (milimeters) 5051 mm
Length (inches) 198.9 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) 1780 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3924 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 12.10 m
Tyres 235/55 R 17 99Y
Wheels 8J x 17
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 6A
Top gear ratio 0.69
Final drive ratio 3.32

General information

RAC rating 35.4
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 2002 Audi A8 4.2 quattro PDF Manual
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Designer unknown
Year 2002

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