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Audi V8

General information

ModelAudi V8
Year1990
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating60.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size3562 ccm (217.35 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats5
Drive4WD
Transmission4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement3562 ccm (217.35 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 8 cylinder
Max power250.00 PS (184 kW or 247 HP) at 5800 Rev. per min.
Max torque340.00 Nm (34.7 kgf-m or 250.8 ft.lbs) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Compression10.6:1
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Cooling systemLiquid
Gearbox4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

Top speed244.0 km/h (151.6 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)6.8 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1397 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4860 litres (1,284 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (452.8 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1790 kg (3,946.3 pounds)
Overall length4880 mm (192.1 inches)
Overall width1820 mm (71.7 inches)
Overall height1430 mm (56.3 inches)
Wheelbase2710 mm (106.7 inches)
Fuel capacity80.0 litres (21.14 gallons)
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