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Audi A8 3.0 TDI Quattro

General information

ModelAudi A8 3.0 TDI Quattro
Year2001
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating63 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2967 ccm (181.05 cubic inches)
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel mixed driving8.6 litres/100 km (27.51 miles per gallon)
Seats5
Drive4WD
TransmissionAutomatic, 7-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2967 ccm (181.05 cubic inches)
Engine typeV6
Max power233.00 PS (171 kW or 230 HP) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Max torque450.00 Nm (45.9 kgf-m or 331.9 ft.lbs) at 1400 Rev. per min.
Compression17.0:1
Fuel systemTurbo
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 7-speed

Speed and acceleration

0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)7.8 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1331 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4990 litres (1,318 gallons)
Cargo space500 litres (132 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1750 kg (3,858.1 pounds)
Max weight with load2430 kg (5,357.2 pounds)
Towing weight2300 kg (5,070.6 pounds)
Overall length5060 mm (199.2 inches)
Overall width1900 mm (74.8 inches)
Overall height1450 mm (57.1 inches)
Wheelbase2950 mm (116.1 inches)
Fuel capacity90.0 litres (23.78 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
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