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1998 3.7 V8 40V (260 Hp) Tiptronic

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, performance specs, dimensions

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Brand

Audi

Model

A8

Modification

3.7 V8 40V (260 Hp) Tiptronic

Body Type

Sedan

Start of production

1998, Oct

End of production

2002, Sep

Emission standard

Euro 3

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

90 l 23.78 US gal
19.8 UK gal

Engine displacement

3697 cm³ 225.6 cu. In.

Power

260 hp (at 6000 rpm)

Torque

350 Nm (at 3250 rpm) 258.15 lb. ft (at 3250 rpm)

Drive Axle

Front wheel drive

Top Speed

250 km/h 155 mph

Gearbox type

Automatic

Number of Gears

5 Tiptronic

Kerb weight

1645 kg 3626.6 lbs

Length

5034 mm 198.19 in

Width

1880 mm 74.02 in

Doors

4

Seats

5

Wheel rims

7J x 16

FULL SPECS

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Urban

16.9 l/100 km 13.92 US mpg
16.71 UK mpg

- Extra urban

8.4 l/100 km 28 US mpg
33.63 UK mpg

- Combined

11.5 l/100 km 20.45 US mpg
24.56 UK mpg

CO2 Emissions

Emission standard

Euro 3

Overall emissions

276 g/km

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

250 km/h 155 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

8.1 sec

0 - 60 mph

7.7 sec

Drag coefficient (Cd)

0.3

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

AKC, AQG

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

3697 cm³ 225.6 cu. In.

Power

260 hp (at 6000 rpm)

Torque

350 Nm (at 3250 rpm) 258.15 lb. ft (at 3250 rpm)

Number of cylinders

8

Valves per cylinder

5

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

84.5 mm 3.33 in

Piston Stroke

82.4 mm 3.24 in

Compression ratio

11

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

7.5 l 7.95 US qt
6.6 UK qt

Coolant

9 l 9.54 US qt
7.92 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

high Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

5034 mm 198.19 in

Width

1880 mm 74.02 in

Width including mirrors

1973 mm 77.68 in

Height

1440 mm 56.69 in

Wheelbase

2882 mm 113.46 in

Front track

1591 mm 62.64 in

Rear (Back) track

1580 mm 62.2 in

Front overhang

1018 mm 40.08 in

Rear overhang

1136 mm 44.72 in

Turning diameter

12.3 m 40.35 ft

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Front wheel drive

Number of Gears

5 Tiptronic

Brakes

- Front

Ventilated discs

- Rear

Ventilated discs

Assisting system

ABS

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Suspension

- Front

Independent multi-link suspension

- Rear

Independent on trapezoidal lever

Tire size

- Front

225/60 R16

Wheel rims

7J x 16

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1645 kg 3626.6 lbs

Max. weight

2245 kg 4949.4 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

525 l 18.54 cu ft

- Max. roof load

600 kg 1322.8 lbs

Max. trailer load with brakes

- 8%

2200 kg 4850.2 lbs

- 12%

2200 kg 4850.2 lbs

Max. trailer load w/out brakes

750 kg 1653.5 lbs

Max. towbar download

95 kg 209.4 lbs

MODEL REVIEW
Audi A8 (D2,4D) 3.7 V8 40V (260 Hp) Tiptronic is made in 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002