Audi A8 (D2,4D) 3.7 V8 40V (260 Hp) Tiptronic 1998

General Information

Modification (Engine)

3.7 V8 40V (260 Hp) Tiptronic

Start of production

1998 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Seats

Doors

End of production

2002 year

Engine

Power

260 Hp @ 6000 rpm.

Power per litre

70.3 Hp/l

Engine location

Front, Longitudinal

Number of cylinders

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Compression ratio

Number of valves per cylinder

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Torque

350 Nm @ 3250 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)

2.3

Front overhang

1018 mm

Rear overhang

1136 mm

Wheelbase

2882 mm

Performance Characteristics

CO₂ emissions

276 g/km

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

8.1 sec

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

16.9 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

8.4 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

11.5 l

Maximum speed

250 km/h

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

7.7 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

95 kg

Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%)

2200 kg

Permitted trailer load without brakes

750 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

525 l

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

2200 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

7J x 16

Tires size

225/60 R16

Audi A8 3.7 V8 40V (260 Hp) Tiptronic