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Audi A8 4.2 TDI Quattro

General information

ModelAudi A8 4.2 TDI Quattro
Year2005
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating62.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4134 ccm (252.26 cubic inches)
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel mixed driving9.4 litres/100 km (25.02 miles per gallon)
Seats5
Drive4WD
TransmissionAutomatic, 6-speed
Airbags4. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement4134 ccm (252.26 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power326.00 PS (240 kW or 322 HP) at 3750 Rev. per min.
Max torque650.00 Nm (66.3 kgf-m or 479.4 ft.lbs) at 1600 Rev. per min.
Compression16.5:1
Bore x stroke83.0 x 95.5 mm (3.3 x 3.8 inches)
Fuel systemTurbo
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed250.0 km/h (155.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)6.2 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1676 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

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

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1945 kg (4,288.0 pounds)
Max weight with load2545 kg (5,610.8 pounds)
Towing weight2300 kg (5,070.6 pounds)
Overall length5070 mm (199.6 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
Aprox price as new EUR81080
Service interval30,000 km
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