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Audi A8 (D2) 3.7L V8 quattro 5AT AWD (260 HP)

Audi A8 (D2) · 1999 - 2002 · Petrol

The Audi A8 (D2) 3.7L V8 quattro 5AT AWD (260 HP) produces 260 hp and 350 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.6 seconds and reaches 249 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 12.3 l/100 km, equal to 295 g CO2 per km.

Power
260 hp
Torque
350 Nm
0–100
8.6 s
Top speed
249 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 249 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 8.6 s

Fuel economy and emissions

Combined consumption 12.3 l/100 km
City consumption 18.2 l/100 km
Highway consumption 8.9 l/100 km
CO2 emissions 295 g/km

Transmission

Gearbox 5-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive

Dimensions and weight

Length 5,034 mm
Width 1,880 mm
Height 1,440 mm
Wheelbase 2,883 mm
Ground clearance 155 mm
Cargo volume 524 l
Unladen weight 1,725 kg
Gross weight limit 2,325 kg
Tyre size 225/60 R16
Front brakes Ventilated Discs
Rear brakes Discs

How this trim compares to other cars

The Audi A8 (D2) 3.7L V8 quattro 5AT AWD (260 HP) compared with 4,226 trims of other cars from the 1996–2002 period.

How this trim compares to other cars
Measure This trim Average Position
Power 260 hp 153 hp
better than 91%
Torque 350 Nm 239 Nm
better than 87%
Top speed 249 km/h 199 km/h
better than 93%
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 8.6 s 10.9 s
better than 78%
Combined consumption 12.3 l/100 km 8.4 l/100 km
better than 7%
CO2 emissions 295 g/km 203 g/km
better than 7%
Cargo volume 524 l 487 l
better than 83%
Unladen weight 1,725 kg 1,377 kg
better than 11%

Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.

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Trims and engine versions — Audi A8 (D2)

Trims and engine versions — Audi A8 (D2)
Trim Fuel Power Torque 0–100 Top speed Fuel economy CO2 Select
2.5L TDI 5AT FWD (150 HP) Diesel 150 hp 310 Nm 10.9 s 214 km/h 8.2 l/100 km 221 g/km
2.5L TDI 6MT FWD (150 HP) Diesel 150 hp 310 Nm 9.9 s 220 km/h 7.2 l/100 km 197 g/km
2.5L TDI quattro 5AT AWD (150 HP) Diesel 150 hp 310 Nm 11.1 s 212 km/h 8.9 l/100 km 240 g/km
2.5L TDI 5AT FWD (180 HP) Diesel 180 hp 370 Nm 9.3 s 225 km/h 8.1 l/100 km 219 g/km
2.5L TDI 6MT FWD (180 HP) Diesel 180 hp 370 Nm 8.8 s 227 km/h 7.2 l/100 km 193 g/km
2.5L TDI quattro 5AT AWD (180 HP) Diesel 180 hp 370 Nm 9.9 s 224 km/h 8.9 l/100 km 240 g/km
2.8L V6 5AT FWD (193 HP) Petrol 193 hp 280 Nm 9.9 s 233 km/h 10.7 l/100 km 257 g/km
2.8L V6 5MT FWD (193 HP) Petrol 193 hp 280 Nm 8.4 s 237 km/h 9.9 l/100 km 238 g/km
2.8L V6 quattro 5AT AWD (193 HP) Petrol 193 hp 280 Nm 10.1 s 232 km/h 11.7 l/100 km 281 g/km
2.8L V6 quattro 5MT AWD (193 HP) Petrol 193 hp 280 Nm 8.5 s 235 km/h 11.1 l/100 km 266 g/km
3.3L TDI quattro 5AT AWD (225 HP) Diesel 225 hp 480 Nm 8.2 s 241 km/h 9.7 l/100 km 261 g/km
3.7L V8 5AT FWD (260 HP) Petrol 260 hp 350 Nm 8.1 s 249 km/h 11.5 l/100 km 276 g/km