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Audi A8 D2 (4D) facelift Sedan (1999-2002)

Audi S8 D2 (4D) facelift Sedan (1999-2002)

Audi | Cars

Variants

2.5 TDI

2.5 TDI AT

2.5 TDI quattro AT

2.8

2.8 AT

2.8 quattro

2.8 quattro AT

3.3 TDI AT

3.7 AT

3.7 quattro AT

4.2 quattro AT

6.0 W12 quattro AT

DCT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity

525 L / 18.5 cu-ft

390 L / 13.8 cu-ft ~ 845 L / 29.8 cu-ft

Coolant Capacity

11.0 L / 11.6 qt

10.0 L / 10.6 qt

Engine Oil Capacity

7.5 L / 7.9 qt

5.7 L / 6.0 qt

Fuel Capacity

90.0 L / 23.8 gal

55.0 L / 14.5 gal

Passengers

Payload

600 kg / 1323 lbs

550 kg / 1213 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front

Ventilated discs

Brakes | Rear

Ventilated discs

Power Steering

Hydraulic Steering

Electric Steering

Suspension | Front

Multi-link

MacPherson strut

Suspension | Rear

Independent on trapezoidal lever

Multi-link

Tire Size

245/45 R18

225/40 R18

Turning Circle

12.3 m / 40.3 ft

11.0 m / 36.1 ft

Construction

Body Style

4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Size | Height

1392 mm / 54.8 in

Size | Length

5034 mm / 198.2 in

4469 mm / 175.9 in

Size | Width

1880 mm / 74.0 in

1796 mm / 70.7 in | 1960 mm / 77.2 in (mirror unfolded)

Track Width | Front

1551.0 mm / 61.1 in

Track Width | Rear

1526.0 mm / 60.1 in

Weight

1460.0 kg / 3218.7 lbs

Wheel Size

8J x 18

Wheelbase

2631 mm / 103.6 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h

5.3 sec

Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph

5.0 sec

CO2 Emission

159 g/km

Coefficient Of Drag

0.29

0.31

Fuel Economy

6.9 L/100km / 34.1 MPG (combined) | 8.8 L/100km / 26.7 MPG (urban) | 5.9 L/100km / 39.9 MPG (highway)

Top Speed

250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout

Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive

Front-engine (transverse), All-wheel drive

Emission Standard

Euro 3

Euro 6

Engine

CJXC

Engine | Bore

84.5 mm / 3.3 in

82.5 mm / 3.2 in

Engine | Compression Ratio

9.3:1

Engine | Displacement

4.2 L / 254.6 cu-in / 4172.0 cc

2.0 L / 121.1 cu-in / 1984.0 cc

Engine | Power

300.0 hp / 223.7 kW @ 5500-6200 rpm

Engine | Specific Output

151.2 hp/L / 2.5 hp/cu-in

Engine | Stroke

93.0 mm / 3.7 in

92.8 mm / 3.7 in

Engine | Torque

380 Nm / 280.3 lb-ft @ 1800-5500 rpm

Engine | Type

Turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder

Transmission | Gears

6-speed

Production

Availability

2013 ~ 2016

Reviews

Neofiliac score

76%

84%

48%

Pros

Arguably the best styling from Audi ever
Audi Space Frame
Good 0.28 drag coefficient
Good towing capacity
Incredible W12 engine
No electronic gimmicks

The best exterior styling of all Audis
Great multi-link suspension setup
Arguably the best NA V8 from VAG
6-speed manual transmission
No electronics gimmicks

Quick gear changes
Good acceleration

Cons

Very nose-heavy
Unreliable 5HP24A transmission
Very tight engine bay that requires putting the car in

Weak automatic transmission
Nose-heavy
Not as easy to work on as its contemporaries, though far better than later Audis

Questionable styling
Highly-boosted small engine
Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
Does it need AWD?

Price

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