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Audi A8 3.7

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 84.50 mm × 82.40 mm 3.33 in × 3.24 in
Cylinders V-8 in 90.0° vee
Displace 3.7 litre 3697 cc (225.605 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 4 valves per cylinder | 32 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 10.80:1
Fuel system Motronic fuel injection
Maximum power 230.2 PS (227.0 bhp) (169.3 kW) @ 5500 rpm
0-50 mph 6.20 s
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 8.70 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 247 km/h (153 mph)
Fuel consumption 18.6/8.5/12.0 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
CO2 emissions 288.0 g/km
Power to weight ratio 137.99 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 315.0 Nm (232 ft·lb) (32.1 kgm) @ 2700 rpm
bmep 1070.7 kPa (155.3 psi)
Specific torque 85.2 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.03
Unitary capacity 462.13 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) 1645 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3627 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 0.300
Frontal area 2.25 m2
Cx 0.68

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive FWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres 225/60 R 16 W
Wheels 7½J x 16
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 5A
Top gear ratio 0.74
Final drive ratio 3.09

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 1996 Audi A8 3.7 PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1996

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