Audi A8 D2 (4D) facelift Sedan (1999-2002)
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Audi A8 D2 (Typ 4D) facelift is a full-size luxury sedan in production from 1999 to 2002. It was available with a range of V6, V8, and W12 engines that displaced 2.5 to 6.0 liters.
Compared to the pre-facelift model, Audi added a couple of chrome stripes on above the front and rear bumpers to tie the entire design together much better. Indeed, this is arguably the best-looking sedan to have ever come out of Audi's production lines. Audi also introduced a LWB variant with 5 inches of additional wheelbase for the rear seat passengers.
All engines received marginal increase in power output, though the most notable addition was the naturally-aspirated 6-liter W12 engine. This unit is essentially two VW VR6 engines joined at the crank. It allowed Audi to fit a 12-cyclinder engine into the already cramped engine bay (thanks to Audi's insistence on symmetric AWD + transaxle) designed barely enough for a V8. Variations of this engine still powers the entire Bentley lineup to this day.
A bit of good news is that by 2001 ZF introduced a new part for the known weak point of its 5HP24A automatic transmission, the Clutch A drum. Still, these transmissions served in severe duty in Audi's transaxle setup with only a small oil cooler. Together with the inherent weak design, these automatic transmissions do not last without rebuilds, which unfortunately also necessitates rebuilding the front- and center- differentials at the same time.
Audi has made a good effort in aerodynamics, with a decent 0.28 coefficient of drag to show for it. The use of "Audi Space Frame" made this vehicle rust-proof, which was in stark contrast to some of the rust buckets that Merc was pushing out at the time.
Drivers who appreciate handling will be pleased to know that the D2 A8 comes with multi-link suspensions at all four corners. This provides the best cornering performance and tunability, at the expense of cost and a little bit of durability.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 76% (not directly comparable across industries)
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
Cons
- Very nose-heavy
- Unreliable 5HP24A transmission
- Very tight engine bay that requires putting the car in
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Specifications
| 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Cargo Capacity | 525 L / 18.5 cu-ft | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coolant Capacity | 10.0 L / 10.6 qt | 10.0 L / 10.6 qt | 10.0 L / 10.6 qt | 9.0 L / 9.5 qt | 9.0 L / 9.5 qt | 9.0 L / 9.5 qt | 9.0 L / 9.5 qt | 8.0 L / 8.5 qt | 9.0 L / 9.5 qt | 9.0 L / 9.5 qt | 9.0 L / 9.5 qt | 12.0 L / 12.7 qt | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine Oil Capacity | 5.9 L / 6.2 qt | 5.9 L / 6.2 qt | 5.9 L / 6.2 qt | 5.0 L / 5.3 qt | 5.0 L / 5.3 qt | 5.5 L / 5.8 qt | 5.5 L / 5.8 qt | 5.3 L / 5.6 qt | 7.5 L / 7.9 qt | 7.5 L / 7.9 qt | 7.2 L / 7.6 qt | 10.5 L / 11.1 qt | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel Capacity | 90.0 L / 23.8 gal | 90.0 L / 23.8 gal | 90.0 L / 23.8 gal | 80.0 L / 21.1 gal | 80.0 L / 21.1 gal | 80.0 L / 21.1 gal | 80.0 L / 21.1 gal | 90.0 L / 23.8 gal | 90.0 L / 23.8 gal | 90.0 L / 23.8 gal | 90.0 L / 23.8 gal | 90.0 L / 23.8 gal | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Passengers | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Payload | 600 kg / 1323 lbs | 600 kg / 1323 lbs | 600 kg / 1323 lbs | 600 kg / 1323 lbs | 600 kg / 1323 lbs | 600 kg / 1323 lbs | 600 kg / 1323 lbs | 600 kg / 1323 lbs | 600 kg / 1323 lbs | 600 kg / 1323 lbs | 600 kg / 1323 lbs | 550 kg / 1213 lbs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Chassis | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brakes | Front | Ventilated discs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brakes | Rear | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power Steering | Electric Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Suspension | Front | Multi-link | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Suspension | Rear | Independent on trapezoidal lever | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tire Size | 225/60 R16 | 225/60 R16 | 225/60 R16 | 225/60 R16 | 225/60 R16 | 225/60 R16 | 225/60 R16 | 225/60 R16 | 225/60 R16 | 225/60 R16 | 225/60 R16 | 245/45 R18 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Turning Circle | 12.3 m / 40.3 ft | 12.3 m / 40.3 ft | 12.3 m / 40.3 ft | 12.3 m / 40.3 ft | 12.3 m / 40.3 ft | 12.3 m / 40.3 ft | 12.3 m / 40.3 ft | 12.3 m / 40.3 ft | 12.3 m / 40.3 ft | 12.3 m / 40.3 ft | 12.7 m / 41.7 ft | 12.7 m / 41.7 ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Construction | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Body Style | 4-door Sedan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dimensions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ground Clearance | 150 mm / 5.9 in | 150 mm / 5.9 in | 150 mm / 5.9 in | 150 mm / 5.9 in | 150 mm / 5.9 in | 150 mm / 5.9 in | 150 mm / 5.9 in | 150 mm / 5.9 in | 150 mm / 5.9 in | 150 mm / 5.9 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Height | 1438 mm / 56.6 in | 1438 mm / 56.6 in | 1448 mm / 57.0 in | 1440 mm / 56.7 in | 1440 mm / 56.7 in | 1440 mm / 56.7 in | 1440 mm / 56.7 in | 1440 mm / 56.7 in | 1440 mm / 56.7 in | 1440 mm / 56.7 in | 1438 mm / 56.6 in | 1438 mm / 56.6 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Length | 5034 mm / 198.2 in | 5034 mm / 198.2 in | 5034 mm / 198.2 in | 5034 mm / 198.2 in | 5034 mm / 198.2 in | 5034 mm / 198.2 in | 5034 mm / 198.2 in | 5034 mm / 198.2 in | 5034 mm / 198.2 in | 5034 mm / 198.2 in | 5164 mm / 203.3 in | 5164 mm / 203.3 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Width | 1880 mm / 74.0 in | 1973 mm / 77.7 in (mirror unfolded) | 1880 mm / 74.0 in | 1973 mm / 77.7 in (mirror unfolded) | 1880 mm / 74.0 in | 1973 mm / 77.7 in (mirror unfolded) | 1880 mm / 74.0 in | 1973 mm / 77.7 in (mirror unfolded) | 1880 mm / 74.0 in | 1973 mm / 77.7 in (mirror unfolded) | 1880 mm / 74.0 in | 1973 mm / 77.7 in (mirror unfolded) | 1880 mm / 74.0 in | 1973 mm / 77.7 in (mirror unfolded) | 1880 mm / 74.0 in | 1973 mm / 77.7 in (mirror unfolded) | 1880 mm / 74.0 in | 1973 mm / 77.7 in (mirror unfolded) | 1880 mm / 74.0 in | 1973 mm / 77.7 in (mirror unfolded) | 1880 mm / 74.0 in | 1880 mm / 74.0 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Track Width | Front | 1599.0 mm / 63.0 in | 1599.0 mm / 63.0 in | 1599.0 mm / 63.0 in | 1597.0 mm / 62.9 in | 1597.0 mm / 62.9 in | 1597.0 mm / 62.9 in | 1597.0 mm / 62.9 in | 1591.0 mm / 62.6 in | 1591.0 mm / 62.6 in | 1591.0 mm / 62.6 in | 1595.0 mm / 62.8 in | 1595.0 mm / 62.8 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Track Width | Rear | 1591.0 mm / 62.6 in | 1591.0 mm / 62.6 in | 1591.0 mm / 62.6 in | 1586.0 mm / 62.4 in | 1586.0 mm / 62.4 in | 1586.0 mm / 62.4 in | 1586.0 mm / 62.4 in | 1580.0 mm / 62.2 in | 1580.0 mm / 62.2 in | 1580.0 mm / 62.2 in | 1586.0 mm / 62.4 in | 1586.0 mm / 62.4 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 1630.0 kg / 3593.5 lbs | 1660.0 kg / 3659.7 lbs | 1735.0 kg / 3825.0 lbs | 1510.0 kg / 3329.0 lbs | 1560.0 kg / 3439.2 lbs | 1580.0 kg / 3483.3 lbs | 1635.0 kg / 3604.6 lbs | 1860.0 kg / 4100.6 lbs | 1645.0 kg / 3626.6 lbs | 1725.0 kg / 3803.0 lbs | 1790.0 kg / 3946.3 lbs | 1980.0 kg / 4365.2 lbs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wheel Size | 7J x 16 | 7J x 16 | 7J x 16 | 7J x 16 | 7J x 16 | 7J x 16 | 7J x 16 | 7.5J x 16 | 7J x 16 | 7J x 16 | 7.5 J x 16 | 18 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wheelbase | 2882 mm / 113.5 in | 2882 mm / 113.5 in | 2882 mm / 113.5 in | 2882 mm / 113.5 in | 2882 mm / 113.5 in | 2882 mm / 113.5 in | 2882 mm / 113.5 in | 2882 mm / 113.5 in | 2882 mm / 113.5 in | 2882 mm / 113.5 in | 3010 mm / 118.5 in | 3010 mm / 118.5 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h | 8.8 sec | 9.3 sec | 9.9 sec | 8.4 sec | 9.9 sec | 8.5 sec | 10.1 sec | 8.2 sec | 8.1 sec | 8.6 sec | 7.0 sec | 5.6 sec | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph | 8.4 sec | 8.8 sec | 9.4 sec | 8.0 sec | 9.4 sec | 8.1 sec | 9.6 sec | 7.8 sec | 7.7 sec | 8.2 sec | 6.7 sec | 5.3 sec | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CO2 Emission | 193 g/km | 219 g/km | 240 g/km | 235 g/km | 257 g/km | 266 g/km | 281 g/km | 261 g/km | 276 g/km | 295 g/km | 312 g/km | 312 g/km | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coefficient Of Drag | 0.29 | 0.29 | 0.29 | 0.3 | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.29 | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel Economy | 7.2 L/100km / 32.7 MPG (combined) | 10.3 L/100km / 22.8 MPG (urban) | 5.4 L/100km / 43.6 MPG (highway) | 8.1 L/100km / 29.0 MPG (combined) | 11.7 L/100km / 20.1 MPG (urban) | 6.0 L/100km / 39.2 MPG (highway) | 8.9 L/100km / 26.4 MPG (combined) | 13.0 L/100km / 18.1 MPG (urban) | 6.5 L/100km / 36.2 MPG (highway) | 9.9 L/100km / 23.8 MPG (combined) | 14.0 L/100km / 16.8 MPG (urban) | 7.6 L/100km / 31.0 MPG (highway) | 10.7 L/100km / 22.0 MPG (combined) | 16.6 L/100km / 14.2 MPG (urban) | 7.5 L/100km / 31.4 MPG (highway) | 11.2 L/100km / 21.0 MPG (combined) | 15.9 L/100km / 14.8 MPG (urban) | 8.4 L/100km / 28.0 MPG (highway) | 11.8 L/100km / 19.9 MPG (combined) | 17.6 L/100km / 13.4 MPG (urban) | 8.4 L/100km / 28.0 MPG (highway) | 9.7 L/100km / 24.2 MPG (combined) | 13.8 L/100km / 17.0 MPG (urban) | 7.3 L/100km / 32.2 MPG (highway) | 11.5 L/100km / 20.5 MPG (combined) | 16.9 L/100km / 13.9 MPG (urban) | 8.4 L/100km / 28.0 MPG (highway) | 12.3 L/100km / 19.1 MPG (combined) | 18.3 L/100km / 12.9 MPG (urban) | 8.9 L/100km / 26.4 MPG (highway) | 13.0 L/100km / 18.1 MPG (combined) | 19.6 L/100km / 12.0 MPG (urban) | 9.2 L/100km / 25.6 MPG (highway) | 14.6 L/100km / 16.1 MPG (combined) | 22.9 L/100km / 10.3 MPG (urban) | 9.8 L/100km / 24.0 MPG (highway) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top Speed | 227.0 km/h / 141.1 mph | 225.0 km/h / 139.8 mph | 224.0 km/h / 139.2 mph | 236.0 km/h / 146.6 mph | 233.0 km/h / 144.8 mph | 235.0 km/h / 146.0 mph | 232.0 km/h / 144.2 mph | 242.0 km/h / 150.4 mph | 250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph | 250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph | 250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph | 250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Towing Capacity | 750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1900 kg / 4189 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 1700 kg / 3748 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | 750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2100 kg / 4630 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 2100 kg / 4630 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | 750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2200 kg / 4850 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 2200 kg / 4850 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | 750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1900 kg / 4189 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 1600 kg / 3527 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | 750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1900 kg / 4189 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 1600 kg / 3527 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | 750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2100 kg / 4630 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 1900 kg / 4189 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | 750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2100 kg / 4630 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 1900 kg / 4189 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | 750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2300 kg / 5071 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 2300 kg / 5071 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | 750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2200 kg / 4850 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 2200 kg / 4850 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | 750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2300 kg / 5071 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 2300 kg / 5071 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | 750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1900 kg / 4189 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 1700 kg / 3748 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | 750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1900 kg / 4189 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 1700 kg / 3748 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Powertrain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Drivetrain Layout | Front-engine (longitudinal), Front-wheel drive | Front-engine (longitudinal), Front-wheel drive | Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive | Front-engine (longitudinal), Front-wheel drive | Front-engine (longitudinal), Front-wheel drive | Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive | Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive | Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive | Front-engine (longitudinal), Front-wheel drive | Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive | Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive | Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Emission Standard | Euro 3 | Euro 3 | Euro 3 | Euro 3 | Euro 3 | Euro 3 | Euro 3 | Euro 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | AKE | AKE | AKE | ACK, ALG | ACK, ALG | ACK, ALG | ACK, ALG | AKF | AKC, AQG | AKC, AQG | AQF, AUW | AZC | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Bore | 78.3 mm / 3.1 in | 78.3 mm / 3.1 in | 78.3 mm / 3.1 in | 82.5 mm / 3.2 in | 82.5 mm / 3.2 in | 82.5 mm / 3.2 in | 82.5 mm / 3.2 in | 78.3 mm / 3.1 in | 84.5 mm / 3.3 in | 84.5 mm / 3.3 in | 84.5 mm / 3.3 in | 84.0 mm / 3.3 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 18.5:1 | 18.5:1 | 10.6:1 | 10.6:1 | 10.6:1 | 10.6:1 | 18.5:1 | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 | 10.8:1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Displacement | 2.5 L / 152.3 cu-in / 2496.0 cc | 2.5 L / 152.3 cu-in / 2496.0 cc | 2.5 L / 152.3 cu-in / 2496.0 cc | 2.8 L / 169.1 cu-in / 2771.0 cc | 2.8 L / 169.1 cu-in / 2771.0 cc | 2.8 L / 169.1 cu-in / 2771.0 cc | 2.8 L / 169.1 cu-in / 2771.0 cc | 3.3 L / 203.1 cu-in / 3328.0 cc | 3.7 L / 225.6 cu-in / 3697.0 cc | 3.7 L / 225.6 cu-in / 3697.0 cc | 4.2 L / 254.6 cu-in / 4172.0 cc | 6.0 L / 366.0 cu-in / 5998.0 cc | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Power | 180.0 hp / 134.2 kW @ 4000 rpm | 180.0 hp / 134.2 kW @ 4000 rpm | 180.0 hp / 134.2 kW @ 4000 rpm | 193.0 hp / 143.9 kW @ 6000 rpm | 193.0 hp / 143.9 kW @ 6000 rpm | 193.0 hp / 143.9 kW @ 6000 rpm | 193.0 hp / 143.9 kW @ 6000 rpm | 224.0 hp / 167.0 kW @ 4000 rpm | 260.0 hp / 193.9 kW @ 6000 rpm | 260.0 hp / 193.9 kW @ 6000 rpm | 310.0 hp / 231.2 kW @ 6200 rpm | 420.0 hp / 313.2 kW @ 6000 rpm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Specific Output | 72.1 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in | 72.1 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in | 72.1 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in | 69.6 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in | 69.6 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in | 69.6 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in | 69.6 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in | 67.3 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in | 70.3 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in | 70.3 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in | 74.3 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in | 70.0 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Stroke | 86.4 mm / 3.4 in | 86.4 mm / 3.4 in | 86.4 mm / 3.4 in | 86.4 mm / 3.4 in | 86.4 mm / 3.4 in | 86.4 mm / 3.4 in | 86.4 mm / 3.4 in | 86.4 mm / 3.4 in | 82.4 mm / 3.2 in | 82.4 mm / 3.2 in | 93.0 mm / 3.7 in | 90.2 mm / 3.6 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Torque | 370 Nm / 272.9 lb-ft @ 1500-2500 rpm | 370 Nm / 272.9 lb-ft @ 1500-2500 rpm | 370 Nm / 272.9 lb-ft @ 1500-2500 rpm | 280 Nm / 206.5 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm | 280 Nm / 206.5 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm | 280 Nm / 206.5 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm | 280 Nm / 206.5 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm | 480 Nm / 354.0 lb-ft @ 1800-3000 rpm | 350 Nm / 258.1 lb-ft @ 3250 rpm | 350 Nm / 258.1 lb-ft @ 3250 rpm | 410 Nm / 302.4 lb-ft @ 3000-4000 rpm | 550 Nm / 405.7 lb-ft @ 4750 rpm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Type | Turbocharged diesel V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged diesel V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged diesel V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 5 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 5 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 5 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 5 values per cylinder | Turbocharged commonrail diesel V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 5 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 5 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 5 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol W12 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transmission | Gears | 6-speed | 5-speed | 5-speed | 5-speed | 5-speed | 5-speed | 5-speed | 5-speed | 5-speed | 5-speed | 5-speed | 5-speed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transmission | Type | Manual | Automatic Tiptronic | Automatic Tiptronic | Manual | Automatic Tiptronic | Manual | Automatic Tiptronic | Automatic Tiptronic | Automatic Tiptronic | Automatic Tiptronic | Automatic Tiptronic | Automatic Tiptronic | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Availability | 1999 ~ 2002 | 1999 ~ 2002 | 1999 ~ 2002 | 1998 ~ 2002 | 1998 ~ 2002 | 1998 ~ 2002 | 1998 ~ 2002 | 1999 ~ 2002 | 1998 ~ 2002 | 1998 ~ 2002 | 1998 ~ 2002 | 2001 ~ 2002 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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