Audi A8 (D2) 3.7L V8 5AT (230 HP)
Audi A8 (D2) · 1994 - 1999 · Petrol
The Audi A8 (D2) 3.7L V8 5AT (230 HP) produces 260 hp and 350 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.7 seconds and reaches 250 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 11.5 l/100 km, equal to 276 g CO2 per km.
- Power
- 260 hp
- Torque
- 350 Nm
- 0–100
- 8.7 s
- Top speed
- 250 km/h
Engine
| Power | 260 hp |
|---|---|
| Power (kW) | 191 kW |
| Torque | 350 Nm |
| Displacement | 3,697 cc |
| Cylinders | V8 |
| Fuel system | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Fuel tank capacity | 90 l |
Performance
| Top speed | 250 km/h |
|---|---|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 8.7 s |
Fuel economy and emissions
| Combined consumption | 11.5 l/100 km |
|---|---|
| City consumption | 16.9 l/100 km |
| Highway consumption | 8.4 l/100 km |
| CO2 emissions | 276 g/km |
Transmission
| Gearbox | 5-Speed Automatic |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 5,034 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,880 mm |
| Height | 1,438 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,883 mm |
| Ground clearance | 155 mm |
| Cargo volume | 524 l |
| Unladen weight | 1,645 kg |
| Gross weight limit | 2,245 kg |
| Tyre size | 225/60 Wr16 |
| Front brakes | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated Discs |
How this trim compares to other cars
The Audi A8 (D2) 3.7L V8 5AT (230 HP) compared with 2,840 trims of other cars from the 1991–1997 period.
| Measure | This trim | Average | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 260 hp | 141 hp |
better than 93%
|
| Torque | 350 Nm | 214 Nm |
better than 91%
|
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 195 km/h |
better than 94%
|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 8.7 s | 11.4 s |
better than 79%
|
| Combined consumption | 11.5 l/100 km | 8.7 l/100 km |
better than 10%
|
| CO2 emissions | 276 g/km | 209 g/km |
better than 10%
|
| Cargo volume | 524 l | 450 l |
better than 86%
|
| Unladen weight | 1,645 kg | 1,308 kg |
better than 11%
|
Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.
Trims and engine versions — Audi A8 (D2)
| Trim | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–100 | Top speed | Fuel economy | CO2 | Select |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L TDI 5AT (150 HP) | Diesel | 150 hp | 310 Nm | 11.0 s | 214 km/h | 8.2 l/100 km | — | |
| 2.5L TDI 5MT (150 HP) | Diesel | 150 hp | 310 Nm | 9.9 s | 220 km/h | 7.2 l/100 km | 193 g/km | |
| 2.5L TDI quattro 5AT (150 HP) | Diesel | 150 hp | 310 Nm | 11.3 s | 212 km/h | 8.9 l/100 km | — | |
| 2.8L V6 4AT (174 HP) | Petrol | 174 hp | 250 Nm | 10.2 s | 225 km/h | 10.2 l/100 km | — | |
| 2.8L V6 5MT (174 HP) | Petrol | 174 hp | 250 Nm | 9.2 s | 228 km/h | 9.6 l/100 km | 228 g/km | |
| 2.8L V6 quattro 4AT (174 HP) | Petrol | 174 hp | 250 Nm | 10.5 s | 225 km/h | 10.7 l/100 km | — | |
| 2.8L V6 quattro 5MT (174 HP) | Petrol | 174 hp | 250 Nm | 9.1 s | 229 km/h | 10.3 l/100 km | — | |
| 2.8L V6 5AT (193 HP) | Petrol | 193 hp | 280 Nm | 9.9 s | 233 km/h | 10.8 l/100 km | — | |
| 2.8L V6 5MT (193 HP) | Petrol | 193 hp | 280 Nm | 8.4 s | 236 km/h | 9.9 l/100 km | 235 g/km | |
| 2.8L V6 quattro 5AT (193 HP) | Petrol | 193 hp | 280 Nm | 10.1 s | 232 km/h | 11.9 l/100 km | — | |
| 2.8L V6 quattro 5MT (193 HP) | Petrol | 193 hp | 280 Nm | 8.5 s | 235 km/h | 11.2 l/100 km | — | |
| 3.7L V8 quattro 5AT (230 HP) | Petrol | 260 hp | 350 Nm | 9.1 s | 245 km/h | 13.0 l/100 km | — |