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1998 2.8 V6 E (174 Hp) Automatic

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

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Brand

Audi

Modification

2.8 V6 E (174 Hp) Automatic

Body Type

Cabriolet

Start of production

1998

End of production

2000, Aug

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

70 l 18.49 US gal
15.4 UK gal

Engine displacement

2771 cm³ 169.1 cu. In.

Power

174 hp (at 5500 rpm)

Torque

250 Nm (at 3000 rpm) 184.39 lb. ft (at 3000 rpm)

Drive Axle

Front wheel drive

Top Speed

217 km/h 135 mph

Gearbox type

Automatic

Number of Gears

4

Kerb weight

1445 kg 3185.7 lbs

Length

4366 mm 171.89 in

Width

1716 mm 67.56 in

Doors

2

Seats

4

Wheel rims

7J x 15

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Urban

16.1 l/100 km 14.61 US mpg
17.55 UK mpg

- Extra urban

8.8 l/100 km 26.73 US mpg
32.1 UK mpg

- Combined

11.4 l/100 km 20.63 US mpg
24.78 UK mpg

CO2 Emissions

Overall emissions

267 g/km

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

217 km/h 135 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

11.1 sec

0 - 60 mph

10.5 sec

Drag coefficient (Cd)

0.36

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

AAH

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

2771 cm³ 169.1 cu. In.

Power

174 hp (at 5500 rpm)

Torque

250 Nm (at 3000 rpm) 184.39 lb. ft (at 3000 rpm)

Number of cylinders

6

Valves per cylinder

2

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

82.5 mm 3.25 in

Piston Stroke

86.4 mm 3.4 in

Compression ratio

10.3

Valvetrain

OHC

Engine oil capacity

5 l 5.3 US qt
4.4 UK qt

Coolant

11 l 11.66 US qt
9.68 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

high Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

4366 mm 171.89 in

Width

1716 mm 67.56 in

Height

1379 mm 54.29 in

Wheelbase

2556 mm 100.63 in

Front track

1453 mm 57.2 in

Rear (Back) track

1447 mm 56.97 in

Turning diameter

11.1 m 36.42 ft

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Front wheel drive

Number of Gears

4

Brakes

- Front

Ventilated discs

- Rear

Disc

Assisting system

ABS

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Suspension

- Front

Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar

- Rear

Semi-independent, coil spring

Tire size

- Front

205/60 R15

Wheel rims

7J x 15

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1445 kg 3185.7 lbs

Max. weight

1845 kg 4067.5 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

230 l 8.12 cu ft

- Max. roof load

400 kg 881.8 lbs

Max. trailer load with brakes

- 8%

1000 kg 2204.6 lbs

- 12%

1000 kg 2204.6 lbs

Max. trailer load w/out brakes

750 kg 1653.5 lbs

Max. towbar download

40 kg 88.2 lbs

MODEL REVIEW
Audi Cabriolet (B3 8G, facelift 1997) 2.8 V6 E (174 Hp) Automatic is made in 1998 1999 2000