Audi A8 (2002) 3.7 V8 (280 Hp) quattro Tiptronic Technical Specifications and Car Data, Engine Info and Performance

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Brand

Audi

Model

Generation

Audi A8 (D3, 4E)

Modification

3.7 V8 (280 Hp) quattro Tiptronic

Body Type

Sedan

Start of production

2002, June

End of production

2005

Emission standard

Euro 4

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

280 hp (at 6000 rpm)

Torque

360 Nm (at 3750 rpm) 265.52 lb. ft (at 3750 rpm)

Drive Axle

All wheel drive (4x4)

Top Speed

250 km/h 155 mph

Gearbox type

Automatic

Number of Gears

6 Tiptronic

Kerb weight

1770 kg 3902.2 lbs

Length

5051 mm 198.86 in

Width

1894 mm 74.57 in

Doors

Seats

Wheel rims

8J x 17

FULL SPECS

GALLERY

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Urban

17.1 - 17.3 l/100 km 13.75 - 13.6 US mpg
16.52 - 16.33 UK mpg

- Extra urban

8.6 - 8.8 l/100 km 27.35 - 26.73 US mpg
32.85 - 32.1 UK mpg

- Combined

11.7 - 11.9 l/100 km 20.1 - 19.76 US mpg
24.14 - 23.74 UK mpg

CO2 Emissions

Emission standard

Euro 4

Overall emissions

281 - 286 g/km

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)

0.27

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

BFL

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

3697 cm³ 225.6 cu. In.

Power

280 hp (at 6000 rpm)

Torque

360 Nm (at 3750 rpm) 265.52 lb. ft (at 3750 rpm)

Number of cylinders

Valves per cylinder

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

84.5 mm 3.33 in

Piston Stroke

82.4 mm 3.24 in

Compression ratio

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

7.5 l 7.95 US qt
6.6 UK qt

Coolant

11.5 l 12.19 US qt
10.12 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

high Performance

Ratio

0.158 hp/kg

DIMENSIONS

Length

5051 mm 198.86 in

Width

1894 mm 74.57 in

Height

1444 mm 56.85 in

Wheelbase

2944 mm 115.91 in

Front track

1629 mm 64.13 in

Rear (Back) track

1615 mm 63.58 in

Turning diameter

12.1 m 39.7 ft

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

All wheel drive (4x4)

Number of Gears

6 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

235/55 R17

Wheel rims

8J x 17

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1770 kg 3902.2 lbs

Max. weight

2370 kg 5225 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

500 l 17.66 cu ft

- Max. roof load

600 kg 1322.8 lbs

Max. trailer load with brakes

- 8%

2300 kg 5070.6 lbs

- 12%

2300 kg 5070.6 lbs

Max. trailer load w/out brakes

750 kg 1653.5 lbs

Max. towbar download

95 kg 209.4 lbs

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