Specifications - 1998 Audi A8 2.8 quattro
General
| Manufacturer |
Audi - Offical Web Page |
| Model |
A8 |
| Version |
Not Available |
| Year |
1998 |
| Production |
Not Available |
| Powertrain Layout |
Not Available |
| Base Price |
Not Available |
| MSRP Range |
Not Available |
Dimensions
| Length |
5034 mm (198.2 in) |
| Width |
1880 mm (74 in) |
| Height |
1440 mm (56.7 in) |
| Wheelbase |
2882 mm (113.5 in) |
| Kerb weight |
1580 kg (3483 lb) |
| Weight distribution |
Not Available |
| Front / Rear Track |
Front: 1597 mm (62.9 in)
Rear: 1586 mm (62.4 in) |
| Ground clearance |
Not Available Not Available |
| Length to Wheelbase Ratio |
1.75 |
Engine
| Engine Manufacturer |
Audi |
| Configuration |
2.8 Liter V6 |
| Construction |
Not Available |
| Valvetrain |
SOHC - 5 Valves per Cylinder |
| Displacement |
2771 cc (2.8 liter) (269.097 cu·in) |
| Power |
192.6 PS (190 bhp) (141.7 kw) @ 6000 rpm |
| Torque |
280 Nm (207 ft·lb) (28.6 kgm) @ 3200 rpm |
| Bore |
82.5 mm (3.25 in) |
| Stroke |
86.4 mm (3.4 in) |
| Bore to Stroke ratio |
0.95 |
| Firing Order |
Not Available |
| Compression Ratio |
10.60:1 |
| Bhp/Liter |
68.6 bhp/liter (1.12 bhp/cu·in) |
| Fuel type |
Not Available |
| Fuel System |
Bosch Motronic ME 7.1 electronic fuel injection |
| Redline |
Not Available |
| BMEP |
1269.8 kPa (184.2 psi) |
| Coolant |
Water |
| Aspiration |
Normal |
| Compressor type |
N/A |
| Intercooler |
None |
| Catalytic converter |
Yes |
| Engine location |
Front |
| Engine alignment |
Longitudinal |
| Main Bearings |
Not Available |
| Unitary Capacity |
461.83 cc/cylinder |
Performance
| Top Speed |
235 km/h |
| 0 - 50 mph |
5.9 sec. |
| 0 - 62 mph |
8.5 sec. |
| 0 - 100 mph |
Not Available |
| 0 - ¼ mile |
Not Available |
| EPA City / Highway / Average [l/100km] |
15.7 l/100km / 8.4 l/100km / 11.1 l/100km |
| EPA City / Highway / Average [MPG] |
Not Available / Not Available / Not Available |
| Power-to-weight ratio |
120.25 bhp/ton |
Aerodynamics
| Drag coefficient |
0.300 |
| Frontal area (m2) |
2.25 (m2) |
| Cx |
0.68 |
Chassis & Body
| Version |
|
| Body Style |
Sedan |
| Designer |
Not Available |
| Number of doors |
4 |
| Seating Capacity |
5 |
| Body / Frame |
Not Available |
| Steering |
Rach & Pinion, PAS |
| Turns lock-to-lock |
Not Available |
| Turning circle |
Not Available |
| Suspension |
Front: Indipendent, 4 link, Upper & lower wishbones, with Anti-role bar
Rear: Independent Trapezoidal link with Anti-role bar |
| Brake Type |
Front: Ventilated Disk Brake
Rear: Ventilated Disk Brakes, Servo-assisted with Anti-lock Braking System |
| Brake Size |
Front: Not Available
Rear: Not Available |
| Braked Area |
Not Available |
| Wheels |
Front: 7J x 16
Rear: 7J x 16 |
| Tyres |
Front: 225/60 R 16 W
Rear: 225/60 R 16 W |
| Trunk Space |
Not Available |
Transmission
| Gear Type |
5 Speed Manual |
| Final Drive |
4.11:1 |
| 5th Gear Ratio |
0.79:1 |
| Reverse Gear Ratio |
Not Available |
Other
| CO2 Emissions |
266 g/km Not Available |
| Fuel capacity |
80 liters (21.1 US Gal) (17.6 UK Gal) |
| Numbers Made |
Not Available |
| RAC Rating |
25.3 |
YouTube Videos
1998 Audi A8 2.8 quattro User Ratings and Reviews
| Performance |
Rating: 4.8/10 (16 votes cast) |
| Handling |
Rating: 4.6/10 (9 votes cast) |
| Exterior Styling |
Rating: 5.6/10 (16 votes cast) |
| Interior Design |
Rating: 3.9/10 (10 votes cast) |
| Features |
Rating: 5.4/10 (10 votes cast) |
| Reliability |
Rating: 3.6/10 (9 votes cast) |
| Comfort |
Rating: 5.3/10 (12 votes cast) |
| Comments |
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