| General information | |
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| Brand | Audi |
| Model | A8 |
| Generation | A8 (D2, 4D, facelift 1998) |
| Type (Engine) | 2.5 TDI V6 (180 Hp) quattro tiptronic |
| Start of production | 1999 year |
| End of production | 2002 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – urban (NEDC) | 13 l/100 km 18.1 US mpg 21.7 UK mpg 7.7 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban (NEDC) | 6.5 l/100 km 36.2 US mpg 43.5 UK mpg 15.4 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – combined (NEDC) | 8.9 l/100 km 26.4 US mpg 31.7 UK mpg 11.2 km/l |
| CO2 emissions (NEDC) | 240 g/km |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h | 9.9 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 62 mph | 9.9 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) | 9.4 sec |
| Maximum speed | 224 km/h 139.19 mph |
| Emission standard | Euro 3 |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 9.6 kg/Hp, 103.7 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 4.7 kg/Nm, 213.3 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 180 Hp @ 4000 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 72.1 Hp/l |
| Torque | 370 Nm @ 1500-2500 rpm. 272.9 lb.-ft. @ 1500-2500 rpm. |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine Model/Code | AKE |
| Engine displacement | 2496 cm3 152.32 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Engine configuration | V-engine |
| Cylinder Bore | 78.3 mm 3.08 in. |
| Piston Stroke | 86.4 mm 3.4 in. |
| Compression ratio | 18.5:1 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel injection system | Direct injection |
| Engine aspiration | Turbocharger, Intercooler |
| Valvetrain | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity | 5.9 l 6.23 US qt | 5.19 UK qt |
| Engine oil specification |  Log in to see. |
| Coolant | 10 l 10.57 US qt | 8.8 UK qt |
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| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 1735 kg 3825.02 lbs. |
| Max. weight | 2335 kg 5147.79 lbs. |
| Max load | 600 kg 1322.77 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space – minimum | 525 l 18.54 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity | 90 l 23.78 US gal | 19.8 UK gal |
| Max. roof load | 100 kg 220.46 lbs. |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%) | 2200 kg 4850.17 lbs. |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) | 2200 kg 4850.17 lbs. |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes | 750 kg 1653.47 lbs. |
| Permitted towbar download | 95 kg 209.44 lbs. |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 5034 mm 198.19 in. |
| Width | 1880 mm 74.02 in. |
| Width including mirrors | 1973 mm 77.68 in. |
| Height | 1438 mm 56.61 in. |
| Wheelbase | 2882 mm 113.46 in. |
| Front track | 1599 mm 62.95 in. |
| Rear (Back) track | 1591 mm 62.64 in. |
| Drag coefficient (Cd) | 0.29 |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) | 12.3 m 40.35 ft. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs | |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives permanently the four wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4×4) |
| Number of gears and type of gearbox | 5 gears, automatic transmission tiptronic |
| Front suspension | Independent multi-link suspension, Transverse stabilizer |
| Rear suspension | Independent on trapezoidal lever, Transverse stabilizer |
| 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 |
| Tires size | 225/60 R16 |
| Wheel rims size | 7J x 16 |
| What is the body type, Audi A8 (D2, 4D, facelift 1998)? | Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats |
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| What is the fuel economy, Audi A8 (D2, 4D, facelift 1998) 2.5 TDI V6 (180 Hp) quattro tiptronic? | 8.9 l/100 km 26.4 US mpg 31.7 UK mpg 11.2 km/l |
| How ECO is the car, Audi A8 2.5 TDI V6 (180 Hp) quattro tiptronic? | 240 g/km CO2 Euro 3 |
| How fast is the car, 1999 A8 (D2, 4D, facelift 1998) 2.5 TDI V6 (180 Hp) quattro tiptronic? | 224 km/h | 139.19 mph 0-100 km/h: 9.9 sec 0-60 mph: 9.4 sec |
| How much power, Audi A8 Sedan 1999 2.5 TDI V6 (180 Hp) quattro tiptronic? | 180 Hp, 370 Nm 272.9 lb.-ft. |
| What is the engine size, Audi A8 Sedan 1999 2.5 TDI V6 (180 Hp) quattro tiptronic? | 2.5 l 2496 cm3 152.32 cu. in. |
| How many cylinders, 1999 Audi 2.5 TDI V6 (180 Hp) quattro tiptronic? | 6, V-engine |
| What is the drivetrain, Audi A8 (D2, 4D, facelift 1998) Sedan 1999 2.5 TDI V6 (180 Hp) quattro tiptronic? | All wheel drive (4×4). Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives permanently the four wheels of the vehicle. |
| How long is this vehicle, 1999 Audi A8 Sedan? | 5034 mm 198.19 in. |
| How wide is the vehicle, 1999 Audi A8 Sedan? | 1880 mm 74.02 in. |
| What is the curb weight, 1999 Audi A8 (D2, 4D, facelift 1998) 2.5 TDI V6 (180 Hp) quattro tiptronic? | 1735 kg 3825.02 lbs. |
| What is the gross weight, 1999 Audi A8 (D2, 4D, facelift 1998) 2.5 TDI V6 (180 Hp) quattro tiptronic? | 2335 kg 5147.79 lbs. |
| How much trunk (boot) space, 1999 Audi A8 Sedan? | 525 l 18.54 cu. ft. |
| How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1999 Audi A8 (D2, 4D, facelift 1998) 2.5 TDI V6 (180 Hp) quattro tiptronic? | 5, automatic transmission tiptronic |
