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Audi A8 4.0 L TDI Quattro

General information

ModelAudi A8 4.0 L TDI Quattro
Year2001
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating63.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size3936 ccm (240.17 cubic inches)
Seats5
Drive4WD
TransmissionAutomatic, 7-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement3936 ccm (240.17 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power275.00 PS (202 kW or 271 HP) at 3750 Rev. per min.
Max torque330.00 Nm (33.6 kgf-m or 243.4 ft.lbs) at 1800 Rev. per min.
Compression18.0:1
Fuel systemTurbo
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 7-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed245.0 km/h (152.2 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)6.8 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1083 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4250 litres (1,123 gallons)
Cargo space500 litres (132 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

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

Dimensions and weight

Weight2540 kg (5,599.7 pounds)
Towing weight2300 kg (5,070.6 pounds)
Overall length5190 mm (204.3 inches)
Overall width1900 mm (74.8 inches)
Overall height1460 mm (57.5 inches)
Wheelbase3080 mm (121.3 inches)
Fuel capacity90.0 litres (23.78 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
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