Audi A8 (D3, 4E) 3.7 V8 (280 Hp) quattro Tiptronic 2002

General Information

Modification (Engine)

3.7 V8 (280 Hp) quattro Tiptronic

Start of production

2002 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Seats

Doors

End of production

2005 year

Engine

Power

280 Hp @ 6000 rpm.

Power per litre

75.7 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

360 Nm @ 3750 rpm.

Engine displacement

3697 cm3

Cylinder Bore

84.5 mm

Piston Stroke

82.4 mm

Engine oil capacity

7.5 l

Coolant

11.5 l

Fuel System

Multi-point indirect injection

Valvetrain

DOHC

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track

1615 mm

Width

1894 mm

Height

1444 mm

Length

5051 mm

Front track

1629 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

2.1

Wheelbase

2944 mm

Performance Characteristics

CO₂ emissions

286 g/km

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

7.3 sec

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

17.1 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

8.6 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

11.7 l

Maximum speed

250 km/h

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

6.9 sec

Volume and Weight

Max load

600 kg

Kerb Weight

1770 kg

Fuel tank capacity

90 l

Max. roof load

100 kg

Permitted towbar download

95 kg

Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%)

2300 kg

Permitted trailer load without brakes

750 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

500 l

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

2300 kg

Max. weight

2370 kg

Transmission, Brakes and Suspension

Drive wheel

All wheel drive (4x4)

Number of gears and type of gearbox

6 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

8J x 17

Tires size

235/55 R17

Audi A8 3.7 V8 (280 Hp) quattro Tiptronic