Audi A8 3.7 V8 (230 Hp) Tiptronic

1995 - 1998
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Body type
, 5 seats
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Boot capacity
525 l
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Engine capacity
3697 cm3
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Power
230 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
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Transmission
5 gears, automatic transmission Tiptronic
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Transmission
Front wheel drive
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Acceleration to 100 km/h
8.7 sec
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Max. speed
247 km/h
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Fuel
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Average consumption
10.5 l/100 km

General Information

Modification (Engine)
3.7 V8 (230 Hp) Tiptronic
Start of production
1995 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Seats
5
Doors
4
End of production
1998 year

Engine

Power
230 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
Power per litre
62.2 Hp/l
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Compression ratio
10.8
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Torque
315 Nm @ 2700 rpm.
Engine displacement
3697 cm3
Cylinder Bore
84.5 mm
Piston Stroke
82.4 mm
Engine oil capacity
7.5 l
Coolant
9 l
Fuel System
Multi-point indirect injection
Valvetrain
DOHC

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track
1580 mm
Width
1880 mm
Height
1440 mm
Length
5034 mm
Front track
1591 mm
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
2.4
Front overhang
1018 mm
Rear overhang
1136 mm
Wheelbase
2882 mm
Ride height (ground clearance)
123 mm

Performance Characteristics

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
8.7 sec
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
14.7 l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
10.5 l
Maximum speed
247 km/h
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph
8.3 sec

Volume and Weight

Max load
600 kg
Kerb Weight
1645 kg
Fuel tank capacity
90 l
Max. roof load
100 kg
Permitted towbar download
75 kg
Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%)
2000 kg
Permitted trailer load without brakes
750 kg
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
525 l
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)
1750 kg
Max. weight
2245 kg

Transmission, Brakes and Suspension

Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel
Front wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox
5 gears, automatic transmission Tiptronic
Front suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Rear suspension
Independent on trapezoidal lever
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Ventilated discs
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Wheel rims size
7.5J x 16
Tires size
225/60 R16

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