Audi Cabriolet (B3 8G, facelift 1997) 2.8 V6 E (174 Hp) Automatic 1998

General Information

Modification (Engine)

2.8 V6 E (174 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

1998 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Seats

Doors

End of production

2000 year

Engine

Power

174 Hp @ 5500 rpm.

Power per litre

62.8 Hp/l

Engine location

Front, Longitudinal

Number of cylinders

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Compression ratio

10.3

Number of valves per cylinder

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Torque

250 Nm @ 3000 rpm.

Engine displacement

2771 cm3

Cylinder Bore

82.5 mm

Piston Stroke

86.4 mm

Engine oil capacity

5 l

Coolant

11 l

Fuel System

Multi-point indirect injection

Valvetrain

OHC

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track

1447 mm

Width

1716 mm

Height

1379 mm

Length

4366 mm

Front track

1453 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

1.1

Wheelbase

2556 mm

Performance Characteristics

CO₂ emissions

267 g/km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

11.1 sec

Weight-to-power ratio

8.3 kg/Hp, 120.4 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

5.8 kg/Nm, 173 Nm/tonne

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

16.1 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

8.8 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

11.4 l

Maximum speed

217 km/h

Volume and Weight

Max load

400 kg

Kerb Weight

1445 kg

Fuel tank capacity

70 l

Permitted towbar download

40 kg

Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%)

1000 kg

Permitted trailer load without brakes

750 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

230 l

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

1000 kg

Max. weight

1845 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

4 gears, automatic transmission

Front suspension

Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar

Rear suspension

Semi-independent, coil spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Wheel rims size

7J x 15

Tires size

205/60 R15

Audi Cabriolet 2.8 V6 E (174 Hp) Automatic