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Audi A8 3.7

General information

ModelAudi A8 3.7
Year2001
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating61 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size3695 ccm (225.47 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel mixed driving13.0 litres/100 km (18.09 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement3695 ccm (225.47 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 8 cylinder
Max power260.00 PS (191 kW or 256 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque350.00 Nm (35.7 kgf-m or 258.2 ft.lbs) at 3250 Rev. per min.
Compression11.0:1
Bore x stroke84.5 x 82.4 mm (3.3 x 3.2 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder5
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed250.0 km/h (155.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)8.1 seconds
0-50 miles6.0 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1421 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space5410 litres (1,429 gallons)
Cargo space500 litres (132 gallons)
Optional cargo space1100 litres (291 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

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

Dimensions and weight

Weight1830 kg (4,034.5 pounds)
Max weight with load2355 kg (5,191.9 pounds)
Towing weight2300 kg (5,070.6 pounds)
Overall length5040 mm (198.4 inches)
Overall width1890 mm (74.4 inches)
Overall height1440 mm (56.7 inches)
Wheelbase2410 mm (94.9 inches)
Fuel capacity90.0 litres (23.78 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
CO2 emissions312.0 g/km
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