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AUDI A8 (D2/4D) · Facelift 1998
3.7 V8 40V
260 hp3697 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2002-2002
0-100 km/h 8.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Performance
| Power | 260 hp310 hp |
|---|---|
| Torque | 350Nm258lb-ft |
| Displacement | 3,697cc226cu in |
| Curb weight | 1,645kg3,627lb |
| Gross weight | 2,245kg4,949lb |
| Power-to-weight | 158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 213Nm/t142lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 8.1s |
| 0-200 km/h | 25.7s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 7.7s Calculated |
| Quarter mile | 15.8s Calculated |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 85.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated |
Efficiency and range
| Fuel consumption | 11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption city | 16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK |
| Fuel tank | 90L |
| Estimated range | 783km486mi Calculated |
Engine and drivetrain
| Engine | AKC |
|---|---|
| Body type | Sedan |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated |
| Drive type | AWD |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Gears | 5-speed |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine configuration | V-engine |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Valves per cylinder | 5 |
Dimensions and space
| Length | 5,034mm198in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,880mm74in |
| Height | 1,438mm57in |
| Wheelbase | 2,882mm113in |
| Front track | 1,593mm63in |
| Rear track | 1,584mm62in |
| Trunk volume | 525L |
| Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 |
Performance spider chart
Current vehicle compared with the precomputed median score across the database.
Power benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19983.7 V8 40V | 260 hp 194 kW |
| Database median | 262 hp 195 kW |
0-100 km/h benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · s
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19983.7 V8 40V | 8.1 s |
| Database median | 6.4 s |
Top speed benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Top speed. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19983.7 V8 40V | 260 km/h 162 mph Unrestricted 250 km/h 155 mph Restricted |
| Database median | 242 km/h 150 mph |
Fuel consumption benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19983.7 V8 40V | 11.5 L/100 km 20.5 mpg US 24.6 mpg UK |
| Database median | 7.4 L/100 km 31.8 mpg US 38.2 mpg UK |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 3.7 V8 40V |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 20.13 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 32.39 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,019 LC/year |
Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 3.7 V8 40VPowerTorque
- AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 3.7 V8 40V: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19983.7 V8 40V | 6,000 rpm | 3,250 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
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