(2003 model)
| Marque (make) | Audi | Issued from | 2003 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | A8 3.0 multitronic | 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) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 5051 mm / 198.9 in / 198.9 in | Total (curb) weight | 1670 kg / 3682 lb / 3682 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1894 mm / 74.6 in / 74.6 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1444 mm / 56.9 in / 56.9 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2944 mm / 115.9 in / 115.9 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1629 mm / 64.1 in / 64.1 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1615 mm / 63.6 in / 63.6 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | 90 l / 19.8 UK gal / 23.8 US gal | |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.72 |
| Drag coefficient | 0.27 | Frontal Area | 2.31 m2 / 24.9 sq ft / 24.9 sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx | 0.62 |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine | Total number of valves | 30 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Audi | Valves per cylinder | 5 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 82.5 mm / 3.25 in / 3.25 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 92.8 mm / 3.65 in / 3.65 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.89 | |
| Fuel supply | EFi | Engine displacement | 2976 cm3 / 181.6 cu in / 181.6 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 496.00 cm3/cylinder / 30.268 cu in/cylinder / 30.268 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Compression ratio | |
| Sump | wet | Max. output power | 161.1 kW / 219.0 hp / 219.0 hp at 6300 rpm / 6300 rpm / 6300 rpm |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 300.0 Nm / 221.3 lbft / 221.3 lbft at 3200 rpm / 3200 rpm / 3200 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output | 158.9 kW / 216.0 bhp / 216.0 bhp |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 72.6 kW/l / 1.618 bhp/cu in / 1.618 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific torque | 100.81 Nm/l / 0.882 lbft/cu in / 0.882 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | automatic | Number of gears | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | front wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.38 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 5.68 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 5.90 s / 5.90 s / 5.90 s | Top (maximal) speed | 242 km/h / 150 mph / 150 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 129.34 kW/ton / 175.85 bhp/ton / 175.85 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 7.90 s / 7.90 s / 7.90 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | 13.7 l/100km / 20.6 mi/UK gal / 17.2 mi/US gal |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | 7.2 l/100km / 39.2 mi/UK gal / 32.7 mi/US gal | |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | 9.6 l/100km / 29.4 mi/UK gal / 24.5 mi/US gal | |
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions | 230 g/km / 370 g/mi / 370 g/mi |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion VPAS | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | 12.10 m / 39.70 ft / 39.70 ft | |
| Suspension front | I.4Li.DW.ARB. | Suspension rear | I.TzLi.W.ARB. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 235/60 R 16 100W | Tyres rear | 235/60 R 16 100W |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | ventilated disc, servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) |
| Brakes details | Braked area | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear |
Technical specifications and performance data of Audi A8 3.0 multitronic
