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1998 4.2 V8 40V (310 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 40V (310 Hp) quattro 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

4172 cm³ 254.59 cu. In.

Power

310 hp (at 6200 rpm)

Torque

410 Nm (at 3000 rpm) 302.4 lb. ft (at 3000 rpm)

Drive Axle

All wheel drive (4x4)

Top Speed

250 km/h 155 mph

Gearbox type

Automatic

Number of Gears

5 Tiptronic

Kerb weight

1790 kg 3946.3 lbs

Length

5164 mm 203.31 in

Width

1880 mm 74.02 in

Doors

4

Seats

5

Wheel rims

7.5 J x 16

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Urban

19.6 l/100 km 12 US mpg
14.41 UK mpg

- Extra urban

9.2 l/100 km 25.57 US mpg
30.7 UK mpg

- Combined

13 l/100 km 18.09 US mpg
21.73 UK mpg

CO2 Emissions

Emission standard

Euro 3

Overall emissions

312 g/km

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

250 km/h 155 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

7 sec

0 - 60 mph

6.7 sec

Drag coefficient (Cd)

0.3

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

AQF, AUW

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

4172 cm³ 254.59 cu. In.

Power

310 hp (at 6200 rpm)

Torque

410 Nm (at 3000 rpm) 302.4 lb. ft (at 3000 rpm)

Number of cylinders

8

Valves per cylinder

5

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

84.5 mm 3.33 in

Piston Stroke

93 mm 3.66 in

Compression ratio

11

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

7.2 l 7.63 US qt
6.34 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

5164 mm 203.31 in

Width

1880 mm 74.02 in

Height

1438 mm 56.61 in

Wheelbase

3010 mm 118.5 in

Front track

1595 mm 62.8 in

Rear (Back) track

1586 mm 62.44 in

Turning diameter

12.7 m 41.67 ft

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

All wheel drive (4x4)

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

7.5 J x 16

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1790 kg 3946.3 lbs

Max. weight

2390 kg 5269 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

525 l 18.54 cu ft

- Max. roof load

600 kg 1322.8 lbs

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Audi A8 Long (D2, 4D) 4.2 V8 40V (310 Hp) quattro Tiptronic is made in 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002