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Audi A8 4.2 L Quattro
General information | |
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| Model | Audi A8 4.2 L Quattro |
| Year | 2003 |
| Category | Large/luxury cars |
| Rating | 63.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars |
Main features, safety and ecconomy | |
| Engine size | 4172 ccm (254.58 cubic inches) |
| Fuel type | Gasoline, unleaded 98 |
| Fuel city driving | 17.5 litres/100 km (13.44 miles per gallon) |
| Fuel mixed driving | 11.9 litres/100 km (19.77 miles per gallon) |
| Fuel highway driving | 8.7 litres/100 km (27.04 miles per gallon) |
| Seats | 5 |
| Drive | 4WD |
| Transmission | Automatic, 6-speed |
| Airbags | 4. Front airbags. Side airbags. |
Engine and transmission | |
| Engine location | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement | 4172 ccm (254.58 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | V8 |
| Max power | 334.60 PS (246 kW or 330 HP) at 6500 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque | 430.00 Nm (43.8 kgf-m or 317.2 ft.lbs) at 3500 Rev. per min. |
| Compression | 11.0:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 84.5 x 93.0 mm (3.3 x 3.7 inches) |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Valves per cylinder | 5 |
| Fuel control | Double overhead cam (DOHC) |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Gearbox | Automatic, 6-speed |
Speed and acceleration | |
| Top speed | 250.0 km/h (155.3 mph) |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) | 6.7 seconds |
| 0-50 miles | 5.2 seconds |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1725 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior | |
| Chassis type | Sedan/saloon |
| Max no. of doors | 4 |
| Passenger space | 4250 litres (1,123 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires | |
| Steering | Traction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP). |
| Front brakes | Ventilated disks |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated disks |
| Brake details | Antiblocking system (ABS). ABS |
Dimensions and weight | |
| Weight | 1940 kg (4,277.0 pounds) |
| Towing weight | 2300 kg (5,070.6 pounds) |
| Overall length | 5190 mm (204.3 inches) |
| Overall width | 1900 mm (74.8 inches) |
| Overall height | 1460 mm (57.5 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 3080 mm (121.3 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 90.0 litres (23.78 gallons) |
Other specifications | |
| Country of origin | Germany |
| CO2 emissions | 286.0 g/km |
