Audi A8 4.2 Automatic (238 hp)

D2/4D Facelift · 1999–2002

General

Car class
F
Steering wheel position
Left

Body

Number of doors
4
Number of seats
5
Body type
Sedan

Dimensions

Length
5034 mm
Width
1880 mm
Height
1440 mm
Wheelbase
2882 mm
Front track
1591 mm
Rear track
1580 mm
Boot volume (min)
525 L
Curb weight
1750 kg
Gross weight
2350 kg

Engine

Engine type
Petrol
Engine layout
Front-wheel drive, longitudinal
Engine capacity
4,172 cm³
Boost type
None
Maximum torque
400 Nm
Max torque RPM
3,000 rpm
Cylinder layout
V
Number of cylinders
8
Valves per cylinder
4
Aspiration
Distributed injection (multi-point)
Compression ratio
11
Bore
84.5 mm
Stroke
93.0 mm
Engine code
ARU
Engine model
ARU
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine power
238 hp
Max power (kW)
175 kW
Max power RPM
5,000 rpm

Transmission

Gearbox type
Automatic
Number of gears
5
Drive wheels
All-wheel drive

Suspension & Brakes

Tyre size
225/60 R16
Front suspension
Independent, Spring
Rear suspension
Independent, Spring
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc

Fuel Economy

Fuel tank capacity
90 L
Fuel grade
95 octane
Emission standard
Euro 4

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