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1994 4.2 V8 (300 Hp) quattro 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

4.2 V8 (300 Hp) quattro Tiptronic

Body Type

Sedan

Start of production

1994, May

End of production

1999, May

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

90 l 23.78 US gal
19.8 UK gal

Engine displacement

4172 cm³ 254.59 cu. In.

Power

300 hp (at 6000 rpm)

Torque

400 Nm (at 3300 rpm) 295.02 lb. ft (at 3300 rpm)

Drive Axle

All wheel drive (4x4)

Top Speed

250 km/h 155 mph

Gearbox type

Automatic

Number of Gears

4 Tiptronic

Kerb weight

1750 kg 3858.1 lbs

Length

5034 mm 198.19 in

Width

1880 mm 74.02 in

Doors

4

Seats

5

Wheel rims

7.5J x 16

FULL SPECS

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Urban

16.5 l/100 km 14.25 US mpg
17.12 UK mpg

- Combined

11.6 l/100 km 20.28 US mpg
24.35 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

250 km/h 155 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

7.3 sec

0 - 60 mph

6.9 sec

Drag coefficient (Cd)

0.29

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

ABZ, AKG

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

4172 cm³ 254.59 cu. In.

Power

300 hp (at 6000 rpm)

Torque

400 Nm (at 3300 rpm) 295.02 lb. ft (at 3300 rpm)

Number of cylinders

8

Valves per cylinder

4

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

84.5 mm 3.33 in

Piston Stroke

93 mm 3.66 in

Compression ratio

10.8

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

12.4 m 40.68 ft

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

All wheel drive (4x4)

Number of Gears

4 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

7.5J x 16

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1750 kg 3858.1 lbs

Max. weight

2350 kg 5180.9 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%

2150 kg 4739.9 lbs

- 12%

1950 kg 4299 lbs

Max. trailer load w/out brakes

750 kg 1653.5 lbs

Max. towbar download

75 kg 165.3 lbs

MODEL REVIEW
Audi A8 (D2,4D) 4.2 V8 (300 Hp) quattro Tiptronic is made in 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998