(1997 model)
| Marque (make) | Audi | Issued from | 1997 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | A8 2.5 TDi | Issued until | |
| Serie | A8 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Audi AG | Country | DE |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 5034 mm / 198.2 in / 198.2 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1880 mm / 74.0 in / 74.0 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.75 |
| Height | 1440 mm / 56.7 in / 56.7 in | Total (curb) weight | 1595 kg / 3516 lb / 3516 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2882 mm / 113.5 in / 113.5 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1597 mm / 62.9 in / 62.9 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1586 mm / 62.4 in / 62.4 in | Fuel capacity | 90 l / 19.8 UK gal / 23.8 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | 0.290 | Frontal Area | 2.25 m2 / 24.2 sq ft / 24.2 sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx | 0.65 |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine | Total number of valves | 24 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Audi | Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 78.3 mm / 3.08 in / 3.08 in | |
| Fuel | diesel | Stroke | 86.4 mm / 3.40 in / 3.40 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.91 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 2496 cm3 / 152.3 cu in / 152.3 cu in | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Unitary capacity | 416.00 cm3/cylinder / 25.386 cu in/cylinder / 25.386 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 19.5 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | turbocharged | Max. output power | 111.9 kW / 152.1 hp / 152.1 hp at 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm |
| Compressor type | 1 VTG turbocharger | Max. torque | 310.0 Nm / 228.6 lbft / 228.6 lbft at 1500 rpm / 1500 rpm / 1500 rpm |
| Intercooler | air | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 110.3 kW / 150.0 bhp / 150.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific output | 60.1 kW/l / 1.339 bhp/cu in / 1.339 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 124.20 Nm/l / 1.086 lbft/cu in / 1.086 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | front wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.60 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.88 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 6.90 s / 6.90 s / 6.90 s | Top (maximal) speed | 220 km/h / 137 mph / 137 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 94.04 kW/ton / 127.86 bhp/ton / 127.86 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 9.90 s / 9.90 s / 9.90 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | transverse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | 12.30 m / 40.35 ft / 40.35 ft | |
| Suspension front | 4Li.DW. | Suspension rear | TrapLi.TransLi.ARB. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | ventilated disc, servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Audi A8 2.5 TDi
