Car specifications » Audi cars »

Audi A8 2.8 quattro Tiptronic

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 82.50 mm × 86.40 mm 3.25 in × 3.4 in
Cylinders V-6
Displace 2.8 litre 2771 cc (169.097 cu in)
Engine type SOHC
Valves 5 valves per cylinder | 30 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 10.60:1
Fuel system Bosch Motronic ME 7.1 electronic fuel injection
Maximum power
0-50 mph 7.00 s
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 10.10 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 232 km/h (144 mph)
Fuel consumption 17.4/8.4/11.7 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
CO2 emissions 281.0 g/km
Power to weight ratio 116.21 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1269.8 kPa (184.2 psi)
Specific torque 101.05 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.95
Unitary capacity 461.83 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2882 mm
wheelbase 113.5 in
Length (milimeters) 5034 mm
Length (inches) 198.2 in
Width (milimeters) 1880 mm
Width (inches) 74 in
Height (milimeters) 1440 mm
Height (inches) 56.7 in
L:W ratio 1.75
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1635 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3605 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 80 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 17.6 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 21.1 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient 0.300
Frontal area 2.25 m2
Cx 0.68

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive AWD
Steering rack & pinion PAS
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres 225/60 R 16 W
Wheels 7J x 16
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 5A
Top gear ratio 0.74
Final drive ratio 3.29

General information

RAC rating 25.3
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1998 Audi A8 2.8 quattro Tiptronic PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1998

Similar cars

Tags