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Audi A8 2.5 TDI Tiptronic

General information

ModelAudi A8 2.5 TDI Tiptronic
Year1997
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating57.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2496 ccm (152.31 cubic inches)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement2496 ccm (152.31 cubic inches)
Engine typeV6
Max power152.10 PS (112 kW or 150 HP) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Max torque310.00 Nm (31.6 kgf-m or 228.7 ft.lbs) at 1500 Rev. per min.
Compression19.5:1
Bore x stroke78.3 x 86.4 mm (3.1 x 3.4 inches)
Fuel systemTurbo
Cooling systemLiquid

Speed and acceleration

Top speed214.0 km/h (133.0 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)11.0 seconds
0-50 miles7.4 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0936 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4480 litres (1,184 gallons)
Cargo space500 litres (132 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (484.3 inches)
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1625 kg (3,582.5 pounds)
Overall length5040 mm (198.4 inches)
Overall width1890 mm (74.4 inches)
Overall height1450 mm (57.1 inches)
Wheelbase2890 mm (113.8 inches)
Fuel capacity90.0 litres (23.78 gallons)
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